A result oriented professional with nearly 23 years of progressive experience in Procurement , Purchasing , Materials Management , Global Sourcing ,

Seeking senior managerial assignments in Import Operations / Supply Chain Management / Procurement in Manufacturing Sector.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sep’07 to Aug’15 TIL Ltd., Kolkata (West Bengal) as Sr. Manager (Head - Imports)

Key Result Areas
• Coordinating with vendor, customs to ensure smooth customs clearance on imports and monitoring complete commercial documentation for import-export trade
• Supervising interaction regulatory authorities for obtaining advance licenses / closure of licenses / sanctions & ensuring compliance with various statutory obligations for clients
• Managing logistics operations involving coordination with international freight forwarders, shipping lines, clearing agents, transporting companies & other external agencies
• Devising and effectuating strategies for optimizing transportation costs of goods
• Involved in handling complete commercial documentation for export-import trade in compliance with statutory regulations
• Handling inventory function so as to curtail inventory holding expenses and adhere to maximum & minimum stocking system for various categories & minimize wastage

Highlights
• Led team of 4 members responsible for procurement of Imported Engineering Parts (BOM), Raw Materials, Capital & Spares & Consumables required for manufacturing of Cranes and construction equipments etc.
• Holds the merit of singlehandedly managing the Import Operations
• Meticulously effectuated localization
• Demonstrated excellence in:
o Managing procurement planning, ordering, follow-up of all BOM items to ensure JIT delivery
o Promoting new source development for new materials through internet (E-sourcing).
o Administering budgeting and planning of the funds/ LCs for procurement and sourcing of materials while ensuring optimum utilization of materials & maximum cost savings
o Reducing bonding shipments by 90% resulting into logistics cost savings of Rs.75 Lacs approx. per annum
o Managing various types of licenses like EPCG , Advance License from DGFT from application to redemption
o Supervising Customs Clearance under CDEC Certificate / DEPB License

EDUCATION
Pursuing Post Graduate Diploma in Materials Management from Indian Institute of Materials Management, Mumbai (IIMM)
2007 Certified Purchase Manager from Institute for Supply Management, USA (ISM)
2004 M.Sc. (IT) from Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok
1992 Diploma (Mechanical Engineering) from Haryana Polytechnic, Nilokheri, Dist. Karnal

Certified Purchase Manager from ISM, USA