Pritam Bhardwaj

19+ years of experience in Import and Export field with Documentation, Exim Banking, Customs Procedures, DGFT, FTP, Trade Policy, Shipping, Operations, Logistics & International Business.

Head- Logistics - M/s. G.M. SYNTEX PVT LTD. - Andheri, Mumbai

(2024-12)

• Leading 7 People's Team in Exim & Taking Care of Full Import & Export Work with Documentation, Exim Banking, Customs Procedures, DGFT, FTP, Trade Policy, Shipping, Operations, Logistics.
• Experience in Commercial Operation, Outbound – Inbound Logistics, Shipping Documentation & Monitor & Control end to End Logistics activities to ensure smooth execution of the shipment.
• Spearheaded Functions in Export / Import Logistics Operation.
• Export preparation and arrangement of pre-& post shipment error free documents to facilitate the further processes in the execution of shipments.
• Prepared and audited export documentation and managed tax invoice in compliance with GST.
• Proficient in handling outbound logistics operations with extensive knowledge of Government policies, statutory norms, regulations & provisions under various acts.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical & problem-solving skills with a proven track record of spearheading numerous cost innovation projects during the career span.
• Explored cost effective methods to save on overall expenses so that Exim Budget is in control.
• Monitored & Ensured SOP, Compliance, Regulation are followed with respect to Exim shipment in order to avoid delays, Confiscation, Detainment, and Destructions.
• Identify the development needs of team members and coaching, mentoring, helping them to improve their knowledge/skills so that efficiency can be enhanced.
• Prepared request for quotation for air & ocean freight for non-contractual destinations to provide relevant information to the management for freight analysis.
• Co-ordinated with third party export inspection agencies for arranging the inspection for country specific shipments.
• Provided optimized service post shipment to ensure greater customer satisfaction, plan and execute space optimization & reduce the number of invoices per shipment to reduce the operational cost.

Consultant Exim/ Supply Chain - M/s. SELECTIVE MINERALS & COLOR INDUSTRIES PVT LTD. - Khar Road, Mumbai

(2023-10 - 2024-12)

• Experience in Commercial Operation, Outbound – Inbound Logistics, Shipping Documentation & Monitor & Control end to End Logistics activities to ensure smooth execution of the shipment.
• Spearheaded Functions in Export / Import Logistics Operation.
• Export preparation and arrangement of pre-& post shipment error free documents to facilitate the further processes in the execution of shipments.
• Prepared and audited export documentation and managed tax invoice in compliance with GST.
• Proficient in handling outbound logistics operations with extensive knowledge of Government policies, statutory norms, regulations & provisions under various acts.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical & problem-solving skills with a proven track record of spearheading numerous cost innovation projects during the career span.
• Explored cost effective methods to save on overall expenses so that Exim Budget is in control.
• Monitored & Ensured SOP, Compliance, Regulation are followed with respect to Exim shipment in order to avoid delays, Confiscation, Detainment, and Destructions.
• Identify the development needs of team members and coaching, mentoring, helping them to improve their knowledge/skills so that efficiency can be enhanced.
• Prepared request for quotation for air & ocean freight for non-contractual destinations to provide relevant information to the management for freight analysis.
• Co-ordinated with third party export inspection agencies for arranging the inspection for country specific shipments.
• Provided optimized service post shipment to ensure greater customer satisfaction, plan and execute space optimization & reduce the number of invoices per shipment to reduce the operational cost.

Business Development Manager - BDM - M/s. ONE FREIGHT FORWARDERS PVT LTD. - Vikroli, Mumbai

(2020-11 - 2023-07)

Done Business Development Manager worked for generating new business and expanding existing accounts for Forwarding as well as CHA with Warehousing.

• Identifying potential clients, building strong relationships, developing tailored solutions, negotiating deals, and ensuring successful onboarding and long-term client satisfaction.
• Successfully generated a 20% increase in new business leads, resulting in a 15% revenue growth.
• Maintained a high level of client satisfaction, as evidenced by a 95% customer retention rate.

Sr. Executive Documentation - M/s. WORLD METALS & ALLOYS (FZC) - Sharjah, UAE

(2019-06 - 2020-10)

• Responsible for the complete Management to Export / Import Cycle & Logistics.
• Interaction and coordination with cross functional departments Purchase/ Production, planning.
• Design and implement all export strategies and activities and ensure adherence to all project.
• Responsible for managing and completion of Documents for export with Bank, DGFT, Customs, Chambers of Commerce, Export Inspection Agencies etc.
• Communicate independently with suppliers/ Buyers, Negotiate Freight, Clearing and Forwarding charges.
• Responsible for managing and Maintaining export/import process documents in a cost effective and efficient way.
• Responsible for managing and maintaining all Custom duties regarding Import in an effective and responsible manner.
• Drafting, checking, approving and switching the bill of lading, communicating with internal departments as well as suppliers & customers.
• Experience in handling Re-Import/Export, High Seas Sale Shipments, 3rd Country and CIS Country Shipments.
• Well versed in L/c Opening, L/c Scrutinizing and L/c Negotiation.
• Worked for Green Logistics & Supply Chain with Sustainability as Extra Curricular activity for the organization.
• Vendor Categorisation in 6 buckets.
• New Vendor Evaluation.
• Vendor Rating.
• Approved Vendor List+ Preferred Vendor List.
• Vendor Registration SOP.
• Vendor Registration & Vendor counselling software extension.
• Getting declaration from Supplier - For Sustainability (for Cat - 1 & 2).
• Green SCM.

Sr. Executive Exim - M/s. PRAJ HIPURITY SYSTEMS LIMITED (PRAJ GROUP OF INDUSTRIES.) - Andheri, Mumbai

(2013-08 - 2018-12)

• Involve in export order finalization.
• Managing Purchase Orders, Sales Order, Payments follow ups, Rates Negotiation etc.
• As per the packing details container planning are done for export as well as import.
• Check the Freight Quotation, Comparison, Negotiation and Nomination of the Shipments.
• Manage the Vessel planning as per customer's requirement to meet the ontime delivery and vice versa in Import shipments.
• Mange & scrutinize full set of export documents as per customer's requirement, L/c clause and customs law again vice versa in Imports shipment.
• Scrutinize B/L & other shipping documents as per customer's requirements, L/C clause and vice versa in Import shipments.
• Timely inform customers about Sailing and Arrivals.
• Check whether all the commercial documents are submitted properly in bank.
• Do payments follow ups as per decided payment terms.
• Taking care of third country shipments.
• Taking care of cross stuffing shipments.
• As per export maintaing MIS for Stocks, Inventory and submitting to management.
• In Import Managing from sharing packing details till delivery at factory.

Exim Executive - M/s. NEXGEN INDIA - Andheri, Mumbai

(2009-06 - 2013-12)

• After getting indication proforma invoice is prepared for export order.
• As per payment terms draft L/c is scrutinized and finalized by me.
• As per the packing details quotation asked from F/F and L1 is nominated for the shipment after negotiations.
• Pre-shipment Documents are prepared for filing S.B.
• Co-ordinate with CHA and F/F for custom clearance and flight details/Vessel detail accordingly.
• Post shipment documents are prepared and sent to the customer as per L/c or customer's requirement.
• Track the government drawback, benefits and customer's payment.
• Submit the POE in bank and Excise.
• In Import shipments we ask the packing details from supplier for arranging the F/F.
• Co-ordinate with F/F and Suppliers for pick up and catch the flight or vessel or proper time to meet proper delivery time.
• Co-ordinate with CHA and F/F for custom clearance, D.O and out of charge of the shipment.

Asst. Export / Import Executive - NIRMALA ENTERPRISES - Kurla, Mumbai

(2003-04 - 2009-05)

• Look after complete manufacturing, Raw Material availability, Labor Salary and full factory needs and safety equipment's as per the government's law.
• Preparation of all documents for the shipments on proper time to meet timely deliveries.
• To check the export packing as per customer's requirement and arrange transport for export on proper time.
• Arrange for sending the original set of documents to the customer (directly/bank) in a timely manner, enabling them to clear the consignment without any delay.
• Provided excellent customer service to all the customers for any issues.
• Timely Follow ups with customers for payments and information for new orders.
• Draft documents sent to customer for their approvals.

PGDM/MBA - International Business - Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Welingkar University

Diploma - FOREIGN TRADE (Export / Import) - Export Trade & Training Institute

Bachelor of Commerce - Swami Vivekananda College