R. Shankar

Import-Export professional with 30+ years of handling shipping documentation, customs liaison, and commercial operations in construction and engineering sectors. Experienced in Letter of Credit processing, bank negotiations, and coordinating with CHA and freight forwarders. Skilled in managing complete import-export cycles from documentation to delivery. Looking for a role where I can use my practical experience in logistics and commercial operations.

Manager – Imports & Exports - B.G. Shirke Construction Technologies Pvt. Ltd. - Pune

(2011-08 - 2025-12)

• Handled complete impex documentation for construction equipment & materials on returnable basis
• Prepared and processed all pre-shipment and post-shipment documents
• Coordinated with banks for Letter of Credit (LC) negotiations and document processing
• Worked directly with customs officials, CHA (Customs House Agents), freight brokers, and clearing agents for smooth cargo movement
• Managed export obligations and customs audits to ensure compliance
• Reported to Head of Import-Export and CEO on shipment status and regulatory matters
• Handled correspondence with banks, customs, octroi, and government departments

Manager – Marketing & Imports - Moji Engineering Systems Ltd. - Bhosari, Pune

(2007-05 - 2011-07)

• Managed all import activities for the Moji Group companies
• Monitored pre-shipment and post-shipment documents for machinery imports
• Payment coordination: Advance payments, Customs clearances, & post-commissioning dues
• Resolved quality-related payment issues between marketing and accounts teams
• Prepared and tracked corporate guarantees and bank guarantees (BG)
• Visited customers personally to expedite payment releases
• Monitored cash flow on day-to-day basis

Manager – Marketing - Shirke Group of Companies - Mundhwa, Pune

(1996-01 - 2007-12)

• Registered company with government, semi-government, and private organizations for tenders
• Prepared tender documents and attended tender openings
• Handled commercial documentation: Order Acceptance, Invoices, Challans, Excise Gate Pass
• Planned monthly production schedules based on order requirements
• Coordinated transport logistics and dispatch documentation
• Managed erection, commissioning, and after-sales service coordination with customers
• Coordinated between planning, production, purchase, stores, excise, accounts, and branch offices
• Handled administration of Marketing Department
• Implemented ISO 9000 documentation in Marketing Department
• Achievement: Received cash incentive for boosting sales in Punjab region

Commercial Officer - Supreme India - Pune

(1994-01 - 1995-12)

• Sold universal joints and automotive components to industrial customers
• Met prospective clients to generate new business and maintain relationships

Technician - Bharat Forge Ltd. - Mundhwa, Pune

(1992-01 - 1994-12)

Technical Assistant - Ispat Profiles India Ltd. - Sanaswadi, Pune

(1989-01 - 1991-12)

B.Sc. - Chemistry - Pune University (1988-01)