Kedar Mahadik

A dynamic professional with 20 years of experience in Shipping & Logistics, EXIM Operations, and Foreign Trade Compliance, with a proven track record of successfully managing international trade operations. Skilled in handling complex export-import documentation, navigating legalities and customs regulations, and using remote tools like SAP and digital communication platforms for coordination. Able to manage large-scale trade operations independently while ensuring seamless cross-border transactions.

Chief Manager -Shipping (EXIM) at Mafatlal Industries Limited (2016-12 – Present)

• Supervising fulfillment of documentary requirements of the export-import consignments
• Dealing with DGFT for MEIS, EPCG & Advance Licenses; controlling government incentives
• Arranging foreign remittances to overseas agents as well as the suppliers & informing them about the further course of action
• Managing and controlling the dispatches made from the plant
• Preparing Monthly Statements of The Budget V/s Actual, Dispatch plan
• Setting systems in place to maintain the Customer Records and Stock Records
• Working in SAP (SD Module)
• Coordinating with team for daily operational activities
• Dedicated customs documentation team for customs clearance
• Shipping line / NVOCC / Freight Forwarder / CHA for shipment clearance and other issues related to shipments
• Sharing daily shipment order tracker to customers on daily basis; preparing shipment documents such as Delivery Advice, Invoice, Packing List and forward to the customers
• Providing proper information to the transport department for the smooth delivery and pick-up of the shipments
• Performing invoice verification before sending to customers
• Understanding the requirement and advising the customer in finding the right logistics solutions in International Freights, Warehousing, Customs documentation, Transportation other logistics services
• Keeping track of for exit/entry submission, customs deposit refund and arranging cargo insurance for the shipment
• Creating good relations and trust with the customers and making sure that the customer is retained
• Generating shipment invoices and sending out to the customers
• Submitting Export Documents as per payment terms (DP/LC/CAD/TT)
• Adhering to Statutory compliances RBI and FEMA
• LC Discounting / Purchase / EPC with Forex Bank
• Handling FEMA/ED queries related to EXIM transaction (EDPMS & IDPMS)

Manager (EXIM) at Morarjee Textiles Limited (2007-04 – 2016-11)

• Coordinating with customers for Designs of Product
• Dispatching the grey fabric from factory to Swiss for processing
• Preparing process instructions as per customer's requirement
• Follow up with Swiss Process unit for timely delivery of Samples and Goods
• Coordinating with Swiss based forwarding agent for smooth transaction of Export shipment
• Arranging Swiss export documents thru process unit for clearance of goods at the destination
• Ensuring that the export-import consignments' documentary criteria are met
• Arranging foreign transfers to overseas agents and suppliers, as well as alerting them of the next steps
• Working with the DGFT on export incentives such as MEIS, MLFPS, FPS, Advance authorization and EPCG

Export Executive at G.V. Collections & Creations (2004-04 – 2007-03)

• Creating export documents, such as invoices, packing lists, check lists, and BL/AWB/HBL draft
• Arranging transportation from the plant/warehouse to the port and vice versa
• Keeping accurate records of export and import shipments

MBA in International Marketing – Mumbai University (2015)

B.Com. – Mumbai University (2001)