Shekhar Shirsat

Senior Logistics Manager with 15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical logistics, supply chain management, international trade, import-export operations, and customs compliance. Proven expertise in managing end-to-end logistics operations, including domestic and international transportation, cold-chain distribution, freight management, warehouse coordination, and regulatory compliance. Experienced in handling air, sea, and road shipments, optimizing logistics costs, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of critical pharmaceutical products.

Strong background in export documentation, DGFT procedures, customs clearance, freight forwarding, and cross-functional coordination with procurement, production, quality, finance, and sales teams. Skilled in developing logistics strategies, improving operational efficiency, leading high-performing teams, and driving continuous process improvements to support business growth and customer satisfaction.

Senior Logistics Manager at Esson Pharma Pvt. Ltd. (2026-05 – Present)

• Lead end-to-end logistics and supply chain operations for domestic and international markets.
• Manage transportation, warehousing, distribution, and inventory movement to ensure uninterrupted product availability.
• Oversee import-export operations, customs clearance, freight forwarding, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate air, sea, and road shipments while ensuring timely delivery and cost optimization.
• Monitor temperature-controlled and cold-chain pharmaceutical shipments to maintain product quality and compliance.
• Develop and implement logistics strategies to improve operational efficiency and reduce supply chain costs.
• Manage relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, transporters, airlines, shipping lines, and warehouse service providers.
• Ensure compliance with GDP, GMP, DGFT, Customs, CDSCO, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Analyze logistics KPIs, freight costs, transit times, and service levels; implement corrective actions where required.
• Prepare and present MIS reports, logistics dashboards, and performance reviews to senior management.
• Handle logistics risk management, shipment deviations, customer escalations, and business continuity planning.
• Negotiate freight contracts, transportation rates, and service agreements to achieve cost savings and service excellence

Export Manager at Sky Industries Ltd. (2024-10 – 2025-11)

• Prepared and executed export sales orders, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Coordinated with plants, purchase, and marketing teams to plan and dispatch export shipments.
• Maintained EXIM-related documentation and compliance reports.
• Managed full pre- and post-shipment documentation including invoice, packing list, LC documents, shipment tracking, and COO.
• Coordinated with overseas buyers, CHA, freight forwarders, shipping agents, and logistics partners for seamless shipment execution.
• Worked closely with Customs Brokers, 3PL teams, and Customs Department for shipment clearance and Out-of-Charge processes.
• Oversaw daily import/export customs operations and resolved discrepancies in licenses, certificates, FTA–Form I, BoE, and Shipping Bills.
• Visited Customs/DGFT offices to resolve documentation and compliance issues.
• Handled import formalities including duty calculation, duty payments (transactional or deferred), import declaration, and bond preparation.
• Arranged import shipments under EXW, FOB, and CIF Incoterms.
• Managed transportation for export and import cargo and generated e-way bills.
• Coordinated sample dispatch to customers via air or courier.
• Tracked remittances and coordinated invoice-wise settlement instructions with banks.
• Generated and utilized RoDTEP scrips for import shipments.
• Maintained MIS reports and monitored all pending issues for timely closure.
• Independently managed tasks with minimal supervision.

Sr. Executive – Export at Premier Industrial Corporation Ltd. (2023-09 – 2024-10)

• Executed export sales orders and coordinated with shipping lines and freight forwarders for booking and scheduling.
• Coordinated with CHA for timely customs clearance of export shipments.
• Ensured import/export process compliance with customs requirements and regulatory norms.
• Prepared and managed all import/export documentation including shipping bills, BL/AWB, invoices, PL, COO, and LC-related documents.
• Verified customs duty, checklists, and supported clearance activities for smooth release of goods.
• Coordinated with suppliers, freight forwarders, and internal departments to ensure on-time dispatch.
• Managed in-bond transporters for moving cleared containers.
• Verified invoices from freight forwarders, CHA, transporters, shipping lines, and CFS.

Export Executive at Prabhat Elastomers Pvt. Ltd. (2015-04 – 2023-08)

• Executed export sales orders and handled shipment documentation for sea and air exports.
• Coordinated with CHA and shipping lines for timely customs clearance and vessel planning.
• Monitored CHA and freight forwarder performance and ensured compliance with defined service levels.
• Managed inventory, stock checking, inbound/outbound logistics, and freight planning.
• Tracked vessel movement and transit times for all international shipments.
• Ensured accurate customs documentation and expedited duty payments.
• Coordinated with finance for timely clearance of vendor payments.
• Verified invoices of CHA, shipping line, freight forwarders, transporters, and CFS.
• Prepared MIS reports including fortnightly export summaries, shipment plans, stock statements, and export sales statistics.
• Handled ECGC approvals, RCMC renewals, AEO support documentation, and RoDTEP processing.
• Carried out cross-country export shipments and managed import operations across various ports.
• Replied to buyer emails, maintained order status, costing sheets, and monthly dispatch plans.
• Served as ISO Internal Auditor (9001:2015).
• Operated ERP system (Tranzact) for documentation and order management.

Export Executive at Krish Exports (2011-08 – 2015-03)

• Handled pre- and post-shipment documentation including shipping and bank documents.
• Managed excise and customs documentation including preparing Bond, CT-1, ARE-1, rebate documents, and POE submissions.
• Prepared LC documents, invoices, PL, COO, BL, AWB and E-BRC.
• Prepared purchase orders, export labels, and various internal documentation.
• Independently handled correspondence with buyers, suppliers, CHA, banks, consulates, and government departments.
• Coordinated with factory, CHA, shipping agents, insurance, and Mantralaya for export-related approvals.
• Drafted consignment updates, dispatch details, and communication to international buyers.
• Maintained comprehensive export office records.

Documentation Executive at A J Makwana & Son (2010-06 – 2011-07)

• Prepared documents required for export customs clearance.
• Coordinated with shipping lines for bill of lading preparation and release.
• Maintained documentation logs and office records.

B.Com in Commerce – YCMOU University (2022)

HSC – Maharashtra Board (2009)

SSC – Maharashtra Board (2006)