Ruso Thomas

Results-oriented Shipping & Logistics professional with 18+ years of progressive experience managing NVOCC operations, freight forwarding, customs documentation, import-export compliance, branch management, and supply chain coordination across SEZ, EDI, and DTA environments. Proven track record in end-to-end BL management (Seaway/Surrender/RFS/OBL), customs clearance, trade compliance, and leading teams of up to 20 staff. Extensive manufacturing-sector exposure — Reliance Industries, Adani Power, Adani Wilmar, PI Industries.

Seeking a senior Logistics Manager, Branch Manager, or CHA role in freight forwarding/NVOCC/export-import operations.

Senior Executive – Import/Export Documentation - Shanghai Logistiques Pvt Ltd (NVOCC) - Cochin

(2025-05)

• Manage end-to-end import-export shipment documentation for NVOCC cargo; coordinate cross-functionally with Operations and Documentation teams.
• Draft and issue BLs; process Seaway BL, Surrender BL, RFS BL, OBL, and out-station BL release requests.
• Prepare MIS reports, TDR, SOB confirmations, and IAL/EAL documentation for shipment tracking and compliance.

Branch Manager – Fumigation Services - Eco Care Pest Control Services - Cochin

(2024-03 - 2025-04)

• Managed full branch operations — coordinating between customers, field operations, and documentation teams for service delivery and compliance.
• Led and supervised a team of 20 staff; oversaw scheduling, performance, and quality of fumigation service delivery.

Senior Executive – Export Documentation - WIN WIN Maritime Limited (NVOCC)

(2023-01 - 2024-01)

• Drafted BLs and processed Seaway BL, Surrender BL, RFS BL, and OBL release for export shipments.
• Prepared MIS reports, TDR, and SOB confirmations to ensure export documentation accuracy and timeliness.

Senior Executive – Documentation - BN Thakkar & Sons (Customs Clearing Agent)

(2021-02 - 2022-12)

• Managed Import and Export Documentation under SEZ/EDI frameworks including CFS bill scrutiny and customs coordination.
• Prepared shipment jobs using Visual Impex; ensured warehousing and proof-of-export compliance (RWC & POE).

Logistics In-Charge - ITM Safety Pvt Ltd / Guardian Textile Pvt Ltd (Manufacturing)

(2019-04 - 2021-01)

• Managed container booking, freight rate negotiation, and LCL/FCL export shipment planning.
• Directed pre- and post-shipment documentation; coordinated first-mile through last-mile logistics and cost-efficient FOB import shipments.

Documentation In-Charge - Express Global Logistics Pvt Ltd (CHA) — PI Industries, Sterling SEZ - Bharuch

(2018-04 - 2019-03)

• Prepared Shipping Bills, Bill of Entry, Bill of Export, Pre-Authentication Challan, and DTA Bill of Entry.
• Managed drawback claims and compiled monthly customs compliance reports.

Customs Clerk - Surya Shipping Services - Gandhidham

(2016-07 - 2018-03)

• Handled import customs clearance at Mundra Port — destuffing/restuffing, dispatch, and customs examination (10%–100%).
• Oversaw port operations and stock maintenance for bulk cargo, coordinating with transporters.

Documentation In-Charge - Shivam Consultants & Logistics Pvt Ltd (CHA) — PI Industries SEZ - Bharuch

(2014-09 - 2016-07)

• Prepared Import/Export documentation for SEZ units — Shipping Bills, Bill of Entry, DG Declarations, BL drafts.
• Processed drawback claims and DEPB release advice; compiled monthly customs reports and Annual Performance Reports (APR).

Stock & Import Purchase Executive - Universal Hydraulic & Egg Works (Manufacturing) - Ankleshwar

(2014-01 - 2014-08)

• Managed international procurement of pumps from Italy and Germany; prepared stock, inward, and outward reports.

Documentation Executive - Velji P & Sons — CFA Agent (Adani Power, Adani Wilmar, Reliance SEZ)

(2007-07 - 2013-12)

• Managed coal import documentation (Manual & EDI) for Adani Power at Dahej; export documentation for Adani Wilmar soya bean meal shipments.
• At Reliance Jamnagar SEZ: processed import/export docs (Manual, EDI, SEZ Online), calculated shipping accounts in SAP, coordinated DTA/SEZ cargo clearance at Kandla and Mundra.
• Handled import/export documentation for liquid bulk and containerised cargo, bulk stock control, and port operations at Gandhidham.

B.Com - Shridhar University (2014)

STCW Certification - Ramana Academy of Maritime Studies (2010)

12th Standard - J&K State Board of School Education (2007)

10th Standard - J&K State Board of School Education (2005)