Vikas Karthik

Managed cross-trade shipments and coordinated with major shipping lines and service providers.
Finalized freight rates and shipping schedules; advised internal teams on landed cost and pricing.
Coordinated import and export operations with 3PL partners.
Supervised order processing, export shipments, LC vetting, and documentation corrections.
Forecasted monthly logistics expenses and reported to management for resource planning.
Coordinated quality inspections with Bureau Veritas, Intertek, and SGS for export compliance.
Ensured CNCA, PVoC, SASO, KUCAS, and ESMA certification requirements were met.
Negotiated cost-effective transport solutions with shippers and transporters.

Managed inventory control and monthly stock reconciliation using SAP.
Maintained accurate goods movement records within the SAP enterprise system.
Monitored transit losses and implemented corrective control measures.
Investigated inventory discrepancies and reported findings to the Logistics Manager.
Coordinated with factories to trace and verify original shipping documents.
Verified incoming goods against documentation and maintained dispatch/receipt records.
Provided operational data and analysis to support supply chain decision-making.

Managed end-to-end export shipments via road, sea, and air (FCL & LCL), including booking, transportation, and shipment tracking.
Invited quotes, negotiated with freight forwarders, and coordinated third-party inspections for shipments.
Prepared B/L details, air waybills, and truck consignment notes while keeping customers informed.
Handled export, cross-trade, JAFZA, and UAE customs documentation.
Prepared commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and coordinated consulate attestations as per Letter of Credit requirements.
Coordinated pre-shipment inspections with Bureau Veritas and SGS Gulf, ensuring compliance and clean reports.
Supported smooth logistics operations for a UAE-based company exporting to 50+ countries and importing from 15 countries.