CURRICULAM VITAE
Kumar S Iyer
Address: - Fortune Cristal.
S/No 148, Colony # 12, 3rd Floor, Ganesh Nagar, Bopkhel, Pune 411 031.
Contact: - 9922040002
E-Mail:- kvai061@[Link]
Objective:
Dedicated and results-oriented logistics professional with over 12 years of experience in freight
forwarding seeking a challenging role. Proven track record of optimizing supply chain
operations, reducing costs, and improving overall efficiency. Adapt at managing complex
logistics processes and fostering strong relationships with clients and partners. Organized and
dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-
time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time
management and problem-solving skills.
PROFLE OVERVIEW
A professional with 12+ years of experience in Import Export, Customs Compliance. Presently
working with Expeditors International India Pvt Ltd as Executive – Custom House Brokerage
Pune. Worked in dual department in Air Import Department Earlier worked for as Implant (Off-
role) in Expeditors International India Pvt Ltd. for our customer Stanley Black & Decker.
Previously worked with Best Agency as Import Incharge.
Synopsis:
Working as Executive Custom Brokerage Department in M/s. Expeditors International
India Pvt Ltd since November 2016.
Experience 12+ Yrs.
Keen understanding of Import – Export & Logistics
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work under pressure and
deadlines.
Ability to work in any new department.
Key Skills:
Import-Export & Logistics Management
Documentation & Operations Oversight
Customs Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge
Team Leadership & Staff Development
Negotiation & Communication
Problem Resolution & Process Optimization
Problem Solving
Attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities in Current Role at Expeditors.
Handling Import Documentation & operations leading to customer satisfaction.
Co-ordination with Customer, Our CHA, Transporter to smoothly process shipments.
Escalation of problems to Management when necessary.
Co-ordinate with freight team for shipment details & completion of documentation in
advance for faster clearance.
Co-ordinate with CHA to get checklist & send the same to customer for approval.
Once checklist approval received from customer then follow up with CHA to file Bill of
Entry in Indian Customs.
Meet Key Performance Indicators to support customer, department, branch, and
company goals.
Follow up with Customer and ask them for any urgent shipments so that shipment
cleared as soon as possible upon arrival at destination.
Follow up with transporters to ensure shipment is delivered on time.
Ensuring all documents is available with billing team so that we can bill single bill to
customer for service given to customers.
Follow up for payment from customers as per their credit period.
Checking system events daily of my team to ensure that noting is missed to ensure that
timely data entry into our system.
Negotiation with transporters so we can provide customer good competitive rates to
achieve business and keep a decent margin for our company.
Handling export and re-export shipments under Section 74.
Having knowledge of Customs schemes.i.e. DBK/Advance Authorization/RODTEP etc.
Performing duties as per company policy and OPA.
Meeting customers to close issues if any and look for more opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Achievements: -
Maintaining good relationship with customer that helps in retaining business.
Managed to get new business for clearance i.e. FTWZ Panvel outbound clearance.
Worked in two different departments while came in new roll in Company.
Air Import & Customs Clearance Department.
Air Import
Key Responsibilities
Streamlined the coordination process for an international air shipment, optimizing
logistics and ensuring adherence to shipment terms.
Coordinated with Origin office to ensure seamless receipt of shipment from shipper,
resulting in reduction in delivery time and improved customer satisfaction.
Coordinated with customer once receipt of new booking /freight receipt from shipper.
Make sure shipment is moving as per given flight schedule.
Providing right information to customer on flash/console service
Daily Coordinated with origin office so we have accurate information & if any delay we
can inform to customer on time.
Updating customers on ETA / arrival / delay of shipment.
Escalation of problems to Management when necessary.
Worked with my Air Import Supervisor in case needed any assistance.
Checking rates of shipment as per contract.
Follow up with origin office for correct rates if it is unbilled incorrectly.
Follow up with customers if Delivery Order is not collected.
Expeditors International India Pvt Ltd
Implant
Worked in M/s. Expeditors International India Pvt Ltd since November 2013 to
November 2016 as an Implant (Off role) for M/s. Stanley Black & Decker India Pvt Ltd.
Key Responsibilities
Manage whole process of imports after booking of material from planner till material
reaches factory, communicate with international suppliers to complete whole
procedure and taking information for material loading and documents as well as
checking internally if any other shipment available for movement from same area, to do
the consolidation to reduce freight cost.
Co-ordinate with SCM for Urgencies.
Taking pre-alert documents from freight forwarder to get documentation work
completed faster.
Checklist Checking.
Ensuring the delivery of the product on schedule.
Arranging Pick up for Air Export for all Forwarders.
Keep the track of Air Import Shipment in pipeline.
Tracking KPI.
In Transit Report Updating.
MIS Updating.
Duty / Revenue Deposit Statement.
Provisional Duty bond statement report updating.
Verification of Supporting documents for Invoices.
Shipment Bills Checking and forwarding to finance and maintaining Billing DSR.
Landing Cost Report.
Achievements: -
Closed Communication gaps between Planner & Service providers.
Closed Improper documentation issues.
Closed billing issues by timely submission of invoices which helped in timely release of
payments.
Best Agency
Import Incharge
Worked in M/s. BEST AGENCY (Clearing, Forwarding & Shipping) since June 2010 to
October 2013.
Key Responsibilities
Handling Import documentation and informing on discrepancy if any.
Drafting mails to Companies about the requirement of any Document, any Certificate
for Import Formalities, giving information of status of shipments.
Opening Job Order with ICD.
Tracking and Updating customer on shipment status.
Calculation of Import duties, freight, Insurance, and advances required.
Checklist Preparation, IGM checking and filing Bill of Entry in accordance of INCO Terms.
Completion of all Formal documents required for Import like Declaration, Double Duty
Bonds, TR6 Challan etc.
Sea Import Shipments follow up with Clients/Freight Forwarders/Shipping Lines.
Arranging Marine Insurance as per Shipping Line requirements.
Collect the Delivery Order from Freight Forwarders and Shipping Lines and arrange
clearance from CFS / ICD.
Maintaining DSR.
Achievements: -
Converted working from Manual to Computerized i.e preparation of TR6 Challans, Bill of
Entry, GATT Declaration.
Got Promoted from Documentation team to Operation team to follow up with all
clients, shipping lines & operations teams.
Computer Knowledge
Successfully completed MS-CIT with 60%.
Educational Qualifications: -
Particulars University Year
M.B.A International Business Sikkim Manipal June-2016
[Link] Pune University May-2014
[Link]. Pune University April-2012
H.S.C. Maharashtra Board March-2009
S.S.C Maharashtra Board March-2007
Personal Details: -
Father’s Name Sunder V Iyer.
Date of Birth 11th November v1990.
Sex Male.
Languages Tamil, English, Hindi, Marathi.
Marital Status Married.
Nationality Indian.
Place: - Pune
Date: - 22/Jan/2024.
Kumar S Iyer
