Krishna Kumar R

• Manage logistics operations including imports, exports, cross-trade, procurement, inventory control, storage and transportation.
• Negotiate rates with carriers and service providers to ensure the best possible pricing.
• Monitor vessel arrival status at the port and arrange timely clearance of vehicles to prevent port storage, detention and demurrage charges.
• Conduct vehicle inspection upon arrival at the port to identify any damage or discrepancies, taking appropriate action to address issues as needed.
• Arrange cross-trade shipments in coordination with international agents, ensuring timely vessel booking, receipt of vehicles with inspection reports, accurate stuffing photos and vehicle checklists, and prompt collection and delivery of the Ocean Bill of Lading (OBL).
• Coordinate vessel bookings with freight forwarders, ensure timely export of vehicles. Prepare and verify all necessary export documentation, including bill of lading and export declaration.
• Monitor and track shipments to ensure on-time delivery and handle any issues or delays that may arise.
• Review Letter of Credit from customers to ensure all terms and conditions are met. Coordinate with finance team to address any discrepancies or issues in the L/C.
• Managed and processed claims for damaged vehicles in coordination with insurance providers and shipping companies.
• Well-versed in Dubai Trades E-Mirsal II platform. Proficient in managing Mainland and JAFZA customs documentation and regulations.

PROCUREMENT AND SOURCING:
• Manage end-to-end procurement process.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers and identify new suppliers from European, Canadian, American and Mexican markets to procure a diverse range of vehicles.
• Collaborate with the sales team to forecast demand of vehicles and plan purchasing activities accordingly.
• Responsible for making Purchase orders, getting approvals and submit to finance to process payment. Ensuring that all invoices are processed correctly and on time.
• Conduct KYC checks on new suppliers to verify their credibility and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, potential suppliers and cost-saving opportunities.
• Negotiate contracts and purchase agreements with suppliers securing favorable terms and competitive pricing based on market conditions.
• Calculate sales margins by conducting cost analysis including factors such as shipping, duties and other associated costs ensuring profitability targets are met.

• Handle all aspects of import, export, and cross-trade shipments.
• Monitor inbound shipments and arrange their clearance. Efficiently collected delivery orders from shipping lines or agents to facilitate the release of import shipments.
• Managed the entire documentation process through Dubai Customs, utilizing systems such as E-Mirsal II for smooth customs clearance and timely release of goods.
• Coordinate with Container Freight Stations (CFS) to arrange the shifting of containers from the port to the designated CFS for further processing.
• Organized the transportation of cargo from the CFS to its final destination, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders to schedule shipments for export of vehicles, including transportation arrangements and timing.
• Monitor the progress of shipments, track their status, and ensure timely delivery to the destination.
• Coordinate with international freight forwarders and carriers to schedule, track, and expedite cross-trade shipments.
• Monitored shipment progress through various transit points, providing regular updates to clients on the status and estimated delivery times.
• Collect the Bill of Lading (B/L) from freight forwarders or shipping lines after reviewing and confirming the draft with the customer, ensuring that all details were accurate and met client specifications.
• Ensure that all shipments are insured against loss or damage during transit.
• Manage the release of Original Bill of Lading to customers only after confirming that payment was received by the finance department.
• Check and verify invoices from freight forwarders and carriers, obtain necessary approvals, and process them for payment.
• Responsible for preparing export documents for L/C and T/T based shipments. Export • Documentation such as preparing Commercial Invoice, Packing List and Arranging Certificate of Origin from Chamber of Commerce.
• Responsible for preparing documents, arranging transport for the movement of vehicles to other GCC countries.
• Coordination with showrooms and warehouses about the arrival and delivery of vehicles. Ensure the delivery of vehicles to showrooms and customer locations are carried on time as per the SLA.
• Managing apt submission of all invoices to the approving authority, and, fostering accurate customs documentation and its timely submission in customs to avoid incurring any fines.
• Well verse with Dubai Trade and Dubai Customs system (E-Mirsal II). Documentation and Submission on E-Mirsal II and E-Clearance of Bill of Entry in Dubai Trade web portal.
• Maintenance of stock vehicles including vehicle inspection, regular vehicle checks on fuel availability, battery working conditions, accessories and fixing problems pertaining to the same.
• Maintains accuracy of inventory by cycle count, physical inventories, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Responsible for generating SAP Purchase orders, Sale orders, Delivery orders and completion of Goods receipts. Enter all order information in SAP operating system timely and with a very high level of precision.

• In charge of the day to day operations of the transport department. Efficiently managing a team of drivers and vehicles. Responsible for all the dispatching, routing, and tracking of delivery vehicles.
• Overseeing maximum performance of 3rd party and in-house transporters to guarantee high level of customer support at reduced cost. Specific customer requests or concerns are communicated to all transportation employees.
• Ensuring vehicles go through PDI process within predefined SLA time as well as delivery of cars to desired showroom/location is carried out as per SPA to optimize lease transport utilization hence guarantee maximum ROI.
• Ensure timely clearance of vehicles from the Port to storage yard
• Supervising maintenance of stock vehicles in excess of 4000units (Ford/Land Rover & Jaguar/Maserati/Used Vehicles) on site to ensure compliance with maintenance manual.
• Uphold strict compliance with service requirements. Liaising with Maintenance Department to minimize breakdown and loss of productive time. Making sure that all transport fleet vehicles are properly maintained and serviced.
• Fostering safe and secured work station in strict compliance with HSE policies and procedures as well as with civil defence and other regulatory institutions’ requirements. Ensure that the operation and its employees always comply with the Company’s Health & Safety Policy/Procedures.
• Act as a point of contact for investigating and resolving Logistics & Compliance related challenges and escalations received from external and internal Customers.

• Ensured GRS is prepared in advance and duly verified with port inspection reports hence could be sent immediately to Finance Department subsequent to said processes.
• Made sure Vehicle Clearance Certificate \[VCC\] is prepared without any error, likewise vehicles are given in PDI as per SLA and are delivered to showrooms at predefined time.
• Daily updated shipment pre-alert tracker so as clearance will be executed as per planned schedule.
• Prepared LPO for various suppliers and statement reports upon approval thereof. Forwarded aforementioned documents top Finance Department without delay.
• Directed daily update of stock report including monthly sending of reconciled stock to Finance Department.
• Managed petty cash and prepared statements on time.

• Managed search engines. Sought out debtor’s record from database and put accurate details so callers can reach them.
• Coordinated with suppliers and prepared payments on time.
• Furnished month end Accounts Statements and tallied them with actual records.

• Performed sales functions within showroom.
• Recorded and duly reported sales and customer related information to Sales Manager on a daily basis.
• Informed customers with organization’s activities particularly with product sales.
• Addressed customer’s queries and attended with their concerns.