UJJWALA VIVEK SHIRODKAR

Mobile: 09820224620 ~ E-Mail: [email protected]

Senior level assignments in the field of:

~ Export & Import Operations ~ Shipment & Logistics ~ Warehouse Management ~
~ Foreign Trade Policy Provisions ~

EXECUTIVE ABRIDGEMENT
 A competent professional with nearly 15 years of valuable expereince gained in the field of Export/ Import
Operations as per Foreign Trade Policy, Logistics, MIS Generation, Warehouse management, Oracle
implementation, Budgeting and Relationship Management.
 Presently associated with Shalina Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai as Senior Manager – Shipping.
 Adept at carrying out import & export operations with sound knowledge of government policies & regulations and
provisions of various statutory acts.
 Adroit in implementing Oracle applications for shipment and schemes under Foreign Trade Policy.
 Pivotal in effectuating cost reductions in several areas such as shipment, freight negotiations, insurance
premiums, transportation along with reduction in warehouse inventory, transit times, etc.
 Successful in building relations with vendors & service providers; sorting out critical problem areas and delivering
on customer commitments.
 Exceptionally well organised with a track record that demonstrates self motivation, creativity, and initiative to
achieve both personal & corporate goals.

CAREER CHRONICLE

Since Sep’01 Shalina Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai

Growth Path:
Sep’01 – Mar’04 Executive - Shipping
Apr’04 - May’07 Assistant Manager - Shipping
Jun’07 - Mar’08 Manager – Shipping
Apr’08 till date Senior Manager - Shipping

Key Result Areas:

 Effecting import / export clearance of the goods under DEPB / DEEC / FMS / duty paid
schemes.
 Effective arrangement of documents and liaising for imports clearances to ensure
clearances without paying demurrages / detention of the containers / vehicles.
 Arranging and applying for form 10 and ensuring smooth import clearance.
 Interacting with government authorities for obtaining necessary licenses and ensuring
compliance with various statutory obligations.
 Interacting with customers to keep them informed on the status of shipments to ensure
delivery in time.
Export/  Arranging export shipments for products requiring Narcotic and Drug Controller General
Import Of India permissions.
 Managing the advance authorisation applications upto closures and ensuring timely
Operations closure of the same at DGFT and Customs.
 Tracking and reviewing the advance authorisation completions for better control.
 Obtaining self norms approval from Director General of Foreign Trade, Delhi.

 Handling pre & post shipment documentation under LC, DA terms for various schemes
viz. DEPB / DEEC / DBK / FREE.
 Managing shipment of products requiring Narcotic and DCGI permissions for exports.
 Managing the entire gamut of logistics function involving coordination with external
agencies to ensure smooth flow of activities.
 Assuring effective arrangement of shipments / transport to ensure the containers are
moved directly to the port for the targeted vessel.
Shipment  Co-ordinating with CHA / shipping lines for customs clearance of the documents /
& negotiable documents to ensure that the customer get the export documents in time.
 Liaising with DGFT, Customs over critical issues and Inspection Agencies for shipment.
Logistics  Devising efficient Logistics Management System to ensure delivery of shipments as per
Excise committed timelines and cost.
&  Managing all procedures, formalities, transportation (logistic) and documentation for
clearance of goods.
MIS
Generation
 Obtaining ARE extensions, bonds, C.T’s from Excise Authorities and applying for excise refund and receipts.
 Submitting and accepting proof of exports. Handling excise reconciliations.
 Controlling and keeping a track of refunds/ POE received against receivables for the shipment effected.
 Generating periodical reports in all the areas of shipments, logistics, export benefits etc for better control and
timely achievements of the goals against the targets.
 Working well focused based on KRA’s set for individuals and department.
 Preparing departmental budgets on an yearly basis including the cost control and reduction measures.
 Providing monthly reports to management of achievements w.r.t projections.

Notable Highlights:
 Involved in effective handling of shipments to achieve the supply targets with lowest transit times and lowest
freight costs.
 Played a key role in reducing the cost in various shipment areas like freight negotiations, insurance premiums for
shipment, transportation cost, warehouse inventory, transit times, etc.
 Instrumental in assuring cost saving worth Rs. 1.5 to Rs 2 Crores per year from the year 2006-10.
 Successfully procured a focus market benefit of Rs. 12 Crores (approx.) for the year 2006-10.
 Pivotal in implementing Shipment Module in ERP and generating MIS reports.
 Received Best Performer Award in implementing ERP module for shipments during 2007-08.
 Received two promotions in the year 2007-08

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS

Jul’98 – Aug’01 Vardhman Exports, Mumbai Senior Export Executive

Jul’97 - Jun’98 Pharmaceuticals Products of India Ltd., Mumbai Export Assistant

Aug’95 - Jun’97 Flamingo Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Mumbai Export Assistant

SCHOLASTICS

 3 Tier Programme from IIM, Ahmedabad in 2008.

 Diploma in Export Management from IIEIM, Bangalore in 1996. Secured 55%.
 M.Sc. (Mathematics) from Mumbai University in 1995. Secured 54%.
 B.Sc. (Mathematics) from Mumbai University in 1993. Secured 68%.

OTHER CREDENTIALS

 Diploma in Computers from Data Point Computers in 1995.

 Attended:
o Personality Development Course from Grid Works on the ways to energize the team through
individual involvement.
o Course on Effective Communication.

PERSONAL DOSSIER

Date of Birth : 19th February 1973

Address : Lodha Paradise, Olympia Building, D Wing, 2nd Floor, Flat No. 203, Majiwada, Thane
(W) 400601.
Language Proficiency : English, Hindi, Marathi and Kannada
Location Preference : Mumbai, Pune