Karthikeyan Radhakrishnan, Lead Shipping Coordinator

Karthikeyan Radhakrishnan

Lead Shipping Coordinator

Wood India Engineering and Projects Pvt Ltd

Location
India - Chennai
Education
Master's degree, M. COM (Master of Commerce)
Experience
18 years, 7 Months

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Total years of experience :18 years, 7 Months

Lead Shipping Coordinator at Wood India Engineering and Projects Pvt Ltd
  • India - Mumbai
  • My current job since December 2023

Responsibilities :
Logistic, Customs Clearance, Exports & Imports Documentation, L/C, Trade Compliance, Material Handling, Materials Expediting, Port Operation, & Shipping’s.
Classify goods according to tariff coding system. (HS Code)
Prepare and process import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws, or procedures. Pay, or arrange for payment of, taxes and duties on shipments.
Safe keeping of all documentation associated with import/export permit approval applications, custom clearances and material/equipment inventory control.
Handling Bonding Formalities with customs Bonded warehouse & Private Warehouse.
Clear goods through customs and to their destinations for clients.
Under general supervision, is accountable for higher responsibility and more complex logistics transactions such as controlled goods, explosives, etc. Ensures efficient movement of goods in compliance with company policies, procedures and local laws, including in-country transportation as well as exportation and importation of goods
Calculate duty and tariff payments owed on shipments.
Negotiate contractual terms with international suppliers on all matters related to Vessel Nomination, Discharging Terms, Demurrage/Discharge Rates and other critical operational terms.
supervise field transportation vehicles fleet.
Follow up Health Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.
Monitor product availability and transportation plans and status to highlight operational constraints and opportunities. Proactively adjust schedules to meet plans and immediately
Managing country wide operations of warehousing network at 25 locations for effective product placement.
Stay abreast of changes in import or export laws or regulations by reading current literature, attending meetings or conferences, or conferring with colleagues.
Confer with officials in various agencies to facilitate clearance of goods through customs and quarantine. Post bonds for the products being imported or assist clients in obtaining bonds. & advise the terms of Shipment - INCOTERMS
Handling The Bulk Cargo operation,
Port operations mainly include Clearing
Quote duty and tax rates on goods to be imported based on federal tariffs and excise taxes.
Obtain line releases for frequent shippers of low-risk commodities, high-volume entries, or multiple-container loads. Inform importers and exporters of steps to reduce duties and taxes. MIS report to send weekly basis.
Vessel Handling (Bulk vessel and Offshore Vessel (Oil and Gas) with proper documents.)
Ensure the Offshore - Supply, Includes spares to Offshore Vessels and Rigs
Contract with freight forwarders for destination services.
Maintain relationships with customs brokers in other ports to expedite clearing of cargo.
Apply for tariff concessions or for duty drawbacks and other refunds.
Prepares service kits for production, fills orders and supplier subcontract consumable parts.
Provide advice on transportation options, types of carriers, or shipping routes.
Prepare papers for shippers to appeal duty charges., Suggest best methods of packaging or labeling products,
Ensure that all inspection, loss control, vessel/barge, and agent nominations are properly communicated and documented, and invoices for these services are verified, approved and processed in a timely manner.
Insure cargo against loss, damage, or pilferage
Determine efficient and cost-effective methods of moving goods from one location to another.
Reserve necessary space on ships, aircraft, trains, or trucks.
Coordinate with Transporter typically work in the material movement and warehousing
Industry.
They arrange the delivery products to customers or companies such as production facilities and along with Over Dimensional Cargo (ODC)

Sr.Manager Shipping & Logistics at Om Freight Forwarders Pvt Ltd
  • India - Chennai
  • July 2014 to March 2017

Responsibilities :

Customs Clearance, Exports & Imports Documentation, Port Operation, Logistics &
Shipping’s., Vessel Handling and Vessel supplies.
Classify goods according to tariff coding system.
Prepare and process import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws, or procedures. Pay, or arrange for payment of, taxes and duties on shipments.
Handling Bonding Formalities with customs Bonded warehouse & Private Warehouse.
Clear goods through customs and to their destinations for clients.
Calculate duty and tariff payments owed on shipments. Handling Re-Export U/S 74
Negotiate contractual terms with international suppliers on all matters related to Vessel Nomination, Discharging Terms, Demurrage/Discharge Rates and other critical operational terms. Finalizing the SVB (Special Valuation Branch)
Managing country wide operations of warehousing network at 25 locations for effective product placement.
Stay abreast of changes in import or export laws or regulations by reading current literature, attending meetings or conferences, or conferring with colleagues.

Asst Manager Customs, Trade Compliance & Logistics at Nagarjuna Oil Corporation Ltd
  • India - Cuddalore
  • October 2010 to July 2014

Responsibilities :
Coordinating with Customs Agent (CHA) & insure the time Clearance.
Reduce Transportation Lead-time and premium freight
Responsible for managing the loading of vehicles, completed stock and  load bay areas.
Identifying & delivering operational cost reduction and cost avoidance initiatives.
Communicate with export and import and related authorities, and customers and suppliers, in all relevant territories and countries, as necessary to ensure efficient, positive and lawful relations,
support and activities.& advise the Forecast fund requirements to the Finance Dept.
Maintaining the Shipping Control Ledger & issue the shipping clearance Note (SCN) inward material control.
Weekly send the MIS report our HO Obtaining the Stock status from Warehouse weekly and
control the Material inward and outward entry. (Inbound / outbound)
Liaising with Govt .Departments ( Customs & DGFT).
Cargo Bonding & Ex-Bonding formalities as per customs Act (Into- Bond).
Co-ordinate with sale team and insure the Export of Finished products coordinate with Buyers.
Planning and scheduling the delivery of goods and cargoes.
Follow up the Vendor Payments & FOREX payments & Coordinate with Bankers.
Making sure that project deadlines are met.
Completing and filing compliance documentation for import, export and supply chain security. Ensuring that all set targets are achieved.
Negotiating the services of 3rd party carriers, couriers and haulage companies. (Freight forwarders, Shipping Lines) & Negotiating pricing with local carriers
Managing supplier delivery performance and maintain supplier contracts.
Communicating needs & objectives to managers & key personnel in procurement, logistics &
Distribution. &.Cost management and reporting. Implementing new processes and procedures
Development of the logistics supply base. & supporting other departments within the company.
Managing all supply chain activities & Co-ordinate with Overseas supplier to collect the Shipments.

Sr.Executive Logistics & Customs at Arya Offshore Services Pvt Ltd
  • India - Kakinada
  • April 2004 to October 2010

Responsibilities
Supply Chain Management Professional Experience in Import / Export, Procurement, Logistics, Documentation
Doing out sourcing activities for Import & Export documentation.
Handling OIL & GAS shipment (Casings, Offshore supplies, Rig materials)
Checking the Shipping Line for cargo arrival details and file the Bill of Entry to Customs.
Assess the Bill of Entry, customs Examination the goods, take the delivery to consignee Place.
Verify the Shipping documents, Invoice, Packing list, Bill of lading along with P/O.
Place order for variety of materials and equipment’s, Handling the Dredgers and Dredger spares
Ensure timely delivery of materials and services
Managing sources effectively as per the schedule plan.
Procurement of Materials for on shore & off shore supply. Expediting & Inspection
Vendor Development & Preparing documents related to purchase.
Allotting payment to suppliers as per the financial status with Finance Team
Co-ordination with vendors & clients.
Supervises and coordinates activities of crew aboard tugboat: Inspects towing gear and lifesaving equipment, and orders crew to repair or replace defective equipment. Directs activities of crew engaged in rigging towlines to barges or ship to be towed.

Key Achievements :
Successfully completed Logistics solution with handling the project activities to Our client Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation ltd, projects Kakinada (Offshore Black)

Coordinated for material importing & Re-Export the goods with Survey Vessel (Vessel Re-exported & Imported) for our client Sea Bird Exploration LLC., U.S.A, Tide Water Marine LLC, Dubai, Technip U.K. LLC. U.K. Western Geco International Ltd. Norway, Allseas Marine LLC., USA., Dolphin Drilling Ltd. U.K., Bourbon Offshore Ltd. Dubai, & etc. for the International Offshore Project (AN-DWN-2002/1) Blocks. in Kakinada.

Get the Duty Drawback from customs Under section 74. Sum of Rs.99, 86, 786. Boskalis International Dredging Ltd. Norway.

Customs Clearing Clerk at Prompt Shipping Services Pvt Ltd
  • India - Chennai
  • March 1999 to April 2004

Company Profile : Prompt Shipping Services Pvt Ltd is a only for Clearing & forwarding Agency Company specialized Customs House Agent. Also they have client over all India. Chennai.
Designation : Clearing Clerk.
Duration : From 26/03/1999 to 20 /4/2004
Responsibilities :

Attend the Examination for Import & Exports
Preparation of Bill of Entry .
Preparation of Export Invoice.
Raise the Bill to client.
Collect the Delivery order. Filing the EGM & IGM. ( ILH formalities.)
Split the Line number under sub - consol manifest , De-Stuffing the cargo to Sub-Line vise . .
Inspection of completed jobs as per order.
Key Achievements :
1.Assessment, Examination & Delviery for Import Cargo.
2.Sent the pre-alert to overseas consignee
3.Export formalities.
4.Customs HS Code Classification
5.Filing Customs declaration Import and Exports

Education

Master's degree, M. COM (Master of Commerce)
  • at Annamalai University
  • May 2001

Specialties & Skills

Project Logistics

Languages

English
Intermediate