SARATH SHEKHAR
Dublin
Summary
A result driven, self-motivated and resourceful individual and has a track record of contributing to the overall growth strategy of an organization. Having a proven ability to ensure first class delivery to the customer base supply chains distribution networks with10+ year of experience with Freight forwarder shipping line and manufacturer supply chain and logistics operations Resourceful Export Documentation Specialist known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in navigating complex international trade regulations, crafting precise shipping documentation, and streamlining customs clearance processes. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring smooth and timely shipment operations. Committed to leveraging communication skills to coordinate effectively with global teams and clients for seamless export transactions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Export Documentation Specialist
MSC (MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY) LIMITED
DUBLIN
06.2024 - Current
- Prepared export documentation for shipments in compliance with international regulations.
- Understanding international trade regulations and customer- or country-specific documentation requirements.
- Collaborated with internal teams to streamline workflow and improve efficiency.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in export regulations and procedures.
Front office
Raddisson Blu St Helens
Blackrock
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Customer handling.
- Front office operations.
- Direct coordination with customer and help to setup travel plans.
- Maintaining company culture.
Shipment Execution Analyst
Cargill business Services
Bangalore
02.2019 - 04.2023
- Shipment planning/ tendering activities through daily report and checks, to identify the loads shipping for our SAP and other Legacy businesses and coordination, follow SLA/KPI.
- To enter data timely and accurately in compliance to current policies and procedures.
- Actively participate/lead in the migration process as per Cargill Methodologies.
- Placing booking with shipping line, exporting data, reviewing it for reasonableness and missing info.
- Reaching out to plant or Carriers to get the required/missing information for day-to-day execution activities.
- Handled inland logistics.
- Create reports and delivery schedules for customers and different departments.
Senior Executive (customer service)
Choice intermodal Service and Agent of HMM
Bangalore
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Managing rail and road movements.
- Coordination with Ports for gate in and form13 submission.
- Managing bookings and container allocations.
- Coordination with vessel operators for OOG movements.
- Coordination with vessel operators for temperature-controlled shipments.
- Coordination with inland transporters for temperature-controlled shipments and OOG cargos.
- Vessel tracking and schedule updating.
- Container tracking and tracing.
- Co-ordination with freight forwarders and manufactures.
- Maintaining reports and weekly and monthly projections for customers and different departments.
- Planning and organizing for daily shipments (inland and Ocean movements).
Senior Executive (Operations & Documentations)
Expeditors International India Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
06.2013 - 03.2018
- Ocean export operation and Documentation.
- Types of shipments handled: Temperature controlled – Documentation and operations, Submitting Shipping instruction, BL, ISF, AMS, Tracking and tracing.
- OOG – Documentation and operations, Submitting Shipping instruction, BL, ISF, AMS, Tracking and tracing.
- FCL – Documentation and operations, Submitting Shipping instruction, BL, ISF, AMS, Tracking and tracing.
- LCL – Documentation and operations, Submitting Shipping instruction, BL, ISF, AMS, Tracking and tracing, Consolidation.
- Managing export via external distribution teams.
- Making sure that project deadlines are met.
- Supporting other departments within the company.
- Sales coordination and inside sales.
- Documentation (Shipping instruction, AMS, ISF).
- Knowledge on Inco terms.
- Planning and organizing for daily shipments (inland and Ocean movements).
Education
PGDM - Logistics Management
Guiders Academy
Cochin, Kerala, India03.2013
B.Sc - Physics
Mahatma Gandhi University
Kottayam, India03.2012
HSS - Science stream
M.G.M.N.S.S.H.S.S
Kottayam, India03.2009
Skills
- Export documentation
- International trade regulations
- Data entry accuracy
- Customer relationship management
- Supply chain coordination
- Conflict resolution
- Process improvement
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Analytical thinking
- Time management
- 3PL negotiation skill
- Proficient in using SAP
- Microsoft Office
References
References available upon request.
Hobbies and Interests
- Video Editing
- Cinephilia
Languages
English
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/30/91
- Nationality: Indian
- Place of Birth: Kerala
Certification
FIATA DIPLOMA from FIATA INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF FREIGHT FORWARDERS ASSOCIATION
Timeline
Export Documentation Specialist
MSC (MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY) LIMITED
06.2024 - Current
Front office
Raddisson Blu St Helens
08.2023 - 04.2024
Shipment Execution Analyst
Cargill business Services
02.2019 - 04.2023
Senior Executive (customer service)
Choice intermodal Service and Agent of HMM
04.2018 - 01.2019
Senior Executive (Operations & Documentations)
Expeditors International India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2013 - 03.2018
PGDM - Logistics Management
Guiders Academy
B.Sc - Physics
Mahatma Gandhi University
HSS - Science stream
M.G.M.N.S.S.H.S.S