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SENIOR ADVISOR, BMR ADVISORS |
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| Management & Strategy Consulting | ||
| India | ||
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Working on assignments relating to Customs, STPI and FTP related issues for Large Information Technology Company Developing new client relationship and understanding requirements for translating to potential business . Developed a software module for compliances relating to ACD refund process and received refund of 1 crore using the module for a white good trading company. Delivered a training session on behalf of CII on Foreign Trade Policy in | ||
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General Manager, Power Sector , |
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| New Delhi | ||
Worked from 2010 to 2012 | ||
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Power Sector,New Delhi ( April10 - Present) General Manager-Purchase and Logistics [Reporting to Director/Chairman] Overall responsibility for managing transportation planning and execution of for management of procurement of Capital goods for Power plant for BTG and BOP packages under ICB procedures from domestic and overseas suppliers including BHEL Tendering and contract reviewing including negotiation, finalization and selection of contractors for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and other related operations for the plant Overall co-ordination and sequential supply for BTG from BHEL units across India. Handling logistics function from all over India with specialized transport equipment .Coordinating with transporters, Agents and Govt bodies for smooth transportation of equipment at site Expedite and Review of dispatch documentation, Contractors order .Monitoring of fabrication schedule and synchronization of deliveries accordingly. Co-ordination and ensuring compliances as per CRM and TRM as per Site progress Timely and accurately gathering and distributing the relevant procurement information to the stakeholders, and for facilitating the coordination of supplier-related activities such as inspections, RFI and claims. Handling commercial operations relating to procurement and supply of equipment under Deemed exports. Inform parties involved of anticipated delays in deliveries, and initiating recovery plans to mitigate the effects of the delays with regards to manufacturing / construction needs. Expediting and/or coordinating the flow of engineering data and documents between Suppliers ,consultant and JITPL Engineering department Prepare, review and communicate weekly status reports | ||
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BMR Advisors , |
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| New Delhi | ||
Worked from 2007 to 2010 | ||
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BMR Advisors, New Delhi ( May07 - March10) Head Operations (Customs and allied practices) [Reporting to Partner] Responsible for collaborating with software vendor in drawing up requirement specifications for software for outsourced automated tax compliance. Responsible for interacting with application development team in the course of development, conducting User Acceptance Tests, signing off the application. In charge for application roll out, training of operations team, transitioning of clients, supervision and management of day to day operations. Supported BD team in market research and understanding market requirement on SEZ related compliances and presented to various clients for validation and acceptance. Instrumental in diagnostic study for compliance opportunities of an IT BPO client under STPI regulations merging in SEZ Instrumental in advising an Infrastructure client on vendor contracts for Delhi Metro. Responsible for team hiring, training and managing professional growth of team members. | ||
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Manager Logistics &Commercial , NGK SPARK PLUGS INDIA PVT LTD |
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| Auto Ancillary | ||
| India, Gurgaon | ||
Worked from 2006 to 2007 | ||
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Day to day to excise compliances and timely returns and liaison with excise Authorities Responsible for the overall management of Integrated supply chain management and execution of the same up to the ground level Responsible for the W/H management Stock Point Network Plan and Warehouse space requirement, selection & warehouse infra-structure planning Nationwide C & F management . Accountable for the selection of C & F agents, Selection of labour contractor Nationwide Secondary Freight management, Selection of secondary transportation and finalization of freight rates (inbound and outbound logistics) .Customizing MIS reports generation for Management reporting . Selection of vendor (imported and indigenous) order processing procurement payment and contract/quotation finalization .Responsible for Vendor management including sourcing of overseas vendors for packaging, plating, quality and other sundry purchases | ||
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Managing Director, Pvt. Ltd. |
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| Gurgaon | ||
Worked from 2006 to 2007 | ||
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NGK Spark plugs (I) Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon ( Sep06 - Apr07) Head Logistics and Commercial (Reporting to Managing Director) Responsible for setting up of a 3 PL warehouse cum delivery centre for distribution to dealers across India. Instrumental in contracting ,selection of C and F agent for timely delivery of finished goods as per contracted rates and conditions Monitored sales levels to determine product volume adjustments, replenishments and allocations within OEM/OES and A/M. Monitoring inventory levels, placing reorders, handling returns or overstock situations as they arise. Co-ordination between Buyers, vendors and warehousing personnel to expedite product distribution Instrumental in implementation and operation of billing cum Logistics software solution for Supply Chain Customizing MIS reports generation for Management reporting to Japan and Auditors Registration and day to day compliances relating to Imports, Excise, VAT and Service Tax and Financial reporting, P/L, budgeting, CAPEX planning and providing support in Internal Auditing | ||
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Manager Logistics &Commercial , Jindal Polyfilms Ltd. |
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| Chemicals | ||
| India, New Delhi / NCR | ||
Worked from 2004 to 2006 | ||
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Handling the entire imports and Logistics operations with reporting to Executive Director . Managed Logistics operations at transit points / warehouse for movement of raw material/finished products.Accountable for the Vendor Management; Planning and execution of heavy import shipments including break bulk cargo, liquid cargo and transportation of the same to the factory.Insurance claim processing for damaged and short landed consignments.Co-ordinating and supporting the reporting team to liaise with Govt. Agencies such as DGFT, ECGC, EPC, SEEPZ, Customs for filing & obtaining EPCG, Advance License, etc Responsible for Global sourcing including critical and non critical consumables, capital goods, raw materials, packaging including chemicals like MEG, DMT, PTA and other related chemicals.Handling various functions relating to Imports/Commercial/Logistics/EOU compliances. | ||
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Executive Director, Jindal Polyfilms Ltd. |
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| New Delhi | ||
Worked from 2004 to 2006 | ||
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Jindal Polyfilms Ltd. New Delhi ( Oct04 - Aug06) Head Imports, Purchase and Logistics (Reporting to Executive Director) Instrumental in Strategic planning and procurement as per budget and Management guidelines Co-ordinate planning and procurement of Imported and domestic raw Materials, Including DMT, PTA, MEG and consumables like Pentathryitol, Silica and other BOM items using market and trade intelligence tools, developing alternative local sources for Imported Raw Materials under Deemed export benefits. Overall responsibility for procurement of Capital goods and Raw Materials under EPCG and Duty benefit/remission scheme within approved budget and compliances for obtaining Export Obligation discharge certificate and redemption of Bank Guarantee from Customs. Successfully managed compliances under 10 nos EPCG licenses and 24 nos other Authorizations under Co-ordination with Finance and Accounts Department for payments to suppliers, transporters and freight forwarders for seamless factory operations. MIS reporting including variance analysis. Mentored a team of 6 in my department in managing day to day operations relating to procurement,DGFT and FOREX issues, Insurance and Logistics Instrumental in implementation and operation of SAP for Supply Chain | ||
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Manager Imports & Exports, Federal-Mogul |
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| Auto Ancillary | ||
| India, rajasthan | ||
Worked from 1999 to 2004 | ||
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ü Accountable for global sourcing of raw materials, capital goods, consumables and co-ordination for Import under concessional duty benefits combined with custom compliances relating to import and export. Planning, organizing, directing, & controlling flows of materials, which begins with raw materials, continues through internal operations and ends with distributions of finished goods. ü Export Logistics, container planning ,Logistics and documentation for entire export cycle | ||
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Pvt. Ltd |
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Worked from 1999 to 2004 | ||
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Federal-Mogul Automotive Head Imports and Exports and Logistics ( Oct99 - Sep04) Products (I) Pvt. Ltd Accountable for inbound and outbound logistics for raw materials, capital goods, consumables and Finished Goods respectively. Handled Import and Export functions for raw material, spares, consumables and capital goods under concession duty benefits. Independently handled export operations for export to Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, China, Japan and Thailand. Stores Management including dispatch of FG to dealers and C and F agents across India | ||
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Manager-Commercial , Shamken Spinners Ltd100% EOU |
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| Textile | ||
| India, New Delhi / NCR | ||
Worked from 1996 to 1999 | ||
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ü As Manager - Commercial for an 100% EOU was responsible for statutory compliances under EOU Regulation with NEPZ / Min. of Commerce / Textiles including day to day permissions from NEPZ ü Vendor co-ordination and ensuring timely supply of RM and spares to factory Overall co-ordination including documentation of a second hand textile plant import near | ||
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Spinners Ltd. Manager, Shamken Spinners Ltd. |
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| Delhi | ||
Worked from 1996 to 1999 | ||
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Shamken Spinners Ltd. Delhi Manager-Commercial ( Dec96 - Sep99) As Manager - Commercial for an 100% EOU was responsible for statutory compliances under EOU Regulation with NEPZ / Min. of Commerce / Textiles including day to day permissions from NEPZ Vendor co-ordination and ensuring timely supply of RM and spares to factory Planning and execution of an optimum transportation system Acting as coordinator for resolving factory related issues ,trouble shooting and liaison with various Govt. and Non Govt Organizations | ||
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Manager Imports & Exports, PHOENIX OVERSEAS LIMITED |
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| Consumer Durables | ||
| India, New Delhi / NCR | ||
Worked from 1992 to 1996 | ||
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As Manager- Imports and Exports of a shoe manufacturing company was accountable for global sourcing of raw materials, capital goods and consumables and import under various export incentive schemes, Liaising with production team for procurement of Capital goods raw material, consumables, components spare parts and other critical components. Also supported marketing team in interacting with Reebok
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Ltd Manager, Phoenix Overseas Ltd |
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Worked from 1992 to 1996 | ||
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Phoenix Overseas Ltd Manager Commercial ( Oct92 - Nov96) As Manager- Commercial was accountable for overall supply chain of raw materials, capital goods and consumables and Finished Goods Overall in-charge of commercial Division and managing team of 8 responsible for procurement, order processing, follow-up, logistics and transportation and Finance functions Co-ordination with domestics and overseas suppliers and customers to maintain healthy relationship for seamless business operation. OVERSEAS ASSIGNMENTS Represented the company on trade enquiries and shoe fairs at Moscow from Apr94 -May94 for New Vendor Development and Sourcing of New Products from May95-Aug96 Deputed as Branch Manager, Italy for sourcing and New Vendor Development ,supply chain operations for Export to India and UK - May95-Aug96 Planning and execution for entire supply chain of tooling and capital goods shipment from Australia | ||
ANNMALAI UNIVERSITY |
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| MBA/PGDM | |
| India | |
| From 1996 to 1997 | |
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Brief summary :
PG DIPLOMA IN MATERIALS MANAGEMENT | |
MDS UNIVERSITY AJMER |
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| MBA/PGDM | |
| India | |
| From 1990 to 1992 | |
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MBA - MAJOR FINANCE,MINOR FINANCE | |
GOVT COLLEGE AJMER |
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| B.Sc | |
| India | |
| From 1987 to 1989 | |
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Brief summary :
BSC BIOLOGY | |
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With FM keen to bring India as the preferred nation for sourcing of components would it be justified to have FTA agreements from SAARC countries |
Given the cost competition from China ,would it be realistic to see India as the largest sourcing hub for Auto components . |
Partially agree since single source of components may result in a one time negotiation but an alternate source/parallel source would always result in competition in terms of quality ,technological upgradtion and most important the pricing. This could... |
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