Vinoth K

Results-driven Supply Chain and Logistics professional with 8+ years of experience leading end-to-end export-import operations, international trade compliance, and warehouse management across multi-plant, cross-border environments. Deep expertise in customs clearance, DGFT/ICEGATE regulatory compliance, and ERP-driven logistics execution, with a strong record of resolving complex compliance issues, strengthening vendor and stakeholder relationships, and improving cost, accuracy, and turnaround time. Trusted to coordinate directly with overseas headquarters in Japan, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia on high-stakes international shipments, and to represent the organization before Indian Customs, DGFT, and NIC on regulatory matters.

Senior Executive - Export & Import Operations at GOH Globaltrade India Pvt. Ltd. (2024-11 – Present)

• Lead end-to-end import and export operations spanning shipment planning, freight booking, vessel scheduling, documentation, customs clearance, and delivery coordination.
• Direct cross-functional coordination with CHA, shipping lines, freight forwarders, transporters, and warehouses to deliver smooth, cost-effective logistics operations.
• Own preparation of export documentation (Shipping Bills, Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Certificate of Origin, BL/AWB) and import documentation (Bill of Entry, duty assessment, customs examination), ensuring clearance.
• Serve as key liaison with Indian Customs and NIC to resolve EDPMS and IDPMS issues across multiple plant locations, consistently securing timely export closure and full regulatory compliance.
• Act as primary logistics point of contact for headquarters in Japan, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, and for overseas suppliers, on high-value international shipments and trade compliance requirements.
• Drive statutory compliance across EPR, BIS, SIMS, SVB, and RCMC, ensuring on-time registrations, renewals, and government reporting with zero non-compliance findings.
• Administer Advance Authorization licenses, monitor duty-free imports, and track export obligations, keeping operations fully aligned with DGFT and Foreign Trade Policy requirements.
• Lead SVB-related customs valuation processes for related-party imports, managing documentation, assessments, and audits end to end.
• Track shipment status, logistics KPIs, freight costs, and customs clearance timelines, proactively identifying opportunities for process improvement and cost optimization.
• Oversee inventory operations for raw materials, WIP, finished goods, and spare parts, sustaining high inventory accuracy through FIFO controls, cycle counting, and stock reconciliation.
• Own the relationship for key accounts, driving on-time order fulfilment and rapid issue resolution that protects customer satisfaction.
• Lead domestic and international procurement, including supplier sourcing, RFQ analysis, price negotiation, and purchase order processing, to secure cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Direct inland transportation for export and import shipments, managing transport vendors, dispatch schedules, and route planning to optimize delivery timelines.
• Build import and export pricing models by analysing product cost, freight, insurance, and customs duties; calculate CIF/FOB values and total landed cost to support competitive, profitable pricing decisions.

Executive - Export Logistics at Samsung Data Systems (2022-11 – 2024-10)

• Managed shipment bookings with shipping lines and forwarders, directing export planning across CHA, shipping lines, warehouses, and transporters.
• Partnered with National Informatics Centre (NIC) and Indian Customs to resolve EDPMS issues across all plants, ensuring uninterrupted export closure.
• Delivered accurate freight rate quotations based on port of discharge, destination, mode, and shipment specifications across CIF, CIP, DDP, FOB, and FCA terms.
• Handled customs clearance for free shipping bills and drawback claims, including NFEI processing for FOC shipments and RODTEP claims for finished goods, via ICEGATE.
• Owned pre- and post-shipment documentation, including Shipping Instructions, VGM submission, and Bill of Lading drafting with CHA/forwarders.
• Prepared commercial and non-commercial invoices and packing lists in SAP/N-ERP, including PO, SO, DO, SR, e-invoice, and e-waybill creation.
• Coordinated internal transportation to guarantee on-time movement of materials for production and shipping schedules, including ICD and DPE operations.
• Built and reported daily operations KPI dashboards and data analytics reports that informed business development and logistics planning decisions.
• Coordinated inland transportation and in-plant material movement, managed inter-carting operations, optimized driver allocation, and supported daily productivity improvements.

Executive - Dispatch & Warehouse Management at Samsung India Pvt. Ltd. (2018-06 – 2022-11)

• Managed warehouse billing, measurement requests, and inventory transactions using SAP MM, WMS, and ERP systems, ensuring accurate service-based billing.
• Processed Goods Receipt (GR) and Goods Issue (GI) transactions for domestic and export shipments, maintaining real-time inventory accuracy through barcode/RFID scanning.
• Generated GST invoices, e-invoices, and e-way bills, ensuring compliance with GST regulations and statutory requirements.
• Coordinated B2C billing, tax documentation, and invoice processing while supporting GST filing and payment activities.
• Supervised loading and unloading operations, ensuring inventory accuracy, warehouse safety, and adherence to EHS standards.
• Managed road, rail, and sea shipments, optimizing transportation routes to improve delivery performance and reduce logistics costs.
• Planned and monitored dispatch operations, conducted cycle counts, and performed inventory reconciliation using SAP MM and WMS.
• Developed Power BI dashboards and operational reports to monitor dispatch performance, inventory accuracy, warehouse productivity, and KPIs, enabling data-driven decision-making.
• Employee Attendance Systems-Tracking and employees' working plan scheduling.
• Payroll Integration-Integrate attendance management systems with payroll systems to calculate wages, track overtime, and manage leave balances.

Diploma in Civil Engineering – Thanthai Periyar Govt Polytechnic College (2015 – 2018)

SSLC – GVC Hr. Sec. High School (2014 – 2015)