Hemang Zaveri

Profile Synopsis

Summary:  Total 15 years of experience in export logistics and documentation, shipping commercial operations and documentation, sourcing and negotiation of logistics requirements for both domestic and International trade, sales and marketing & business development.
 Deft in managing the wide spectrum of tasks including procurement, vendor development, operations, multimodal form of logistics and dispatch across the supply chain
 Experienced in ensuring quality and cost objectives; conducting and finalizing effective negotiations.
 Expertise in handling of export logistics of manufacturing concerns including handling of hazardous and liquid cargoes, coordination with shipping companies and other external agencies ,
 Developed strong inter-departmental relationships to help facilitate achievement of the assigned goals
 Excellent communication skills with a track record of achievements in customer service and people management
 Experience in implementing and operating business-to-business E-commerce solutions.

What do I have to offer (Haves): Senior Manager – Import and Export logistics – Customer Operation
Cost Reduction – Logistics Management – E-commerce Solutions.

What do I seek (Wants):   Exploring for a senior level position in export-import/shipping/supply chain/logistics.

Hemang Zaveri's Profile Overview

Current Company Business Manager at Harmon Associates India private limited
Industry : Paper/Printing
Department: Top Management, from Jan 2008 till now

Past Company Manager - Logistic sourcing at Dow Chemical International Pvt. Ltd
Industry : Chemicals / Paints/ Fertilizer
Department: Procurement / Purchase, from from Mar 2007 till Dec 2007

Job Description :  Responsible for logistics sourcing for both domestic and international trade which includes warehouses, transportation, import-export freight management and tank terminals
 Identified suitable suppliers after due diligence based on various criterions such as financial results, process control, timely delivery, continual improvement initiatives and credit terms
 Coordinated with head sourcing strategies and implemented methods for business growth
 Performed interview and appointed custom house agents
 Managed strategic alliances with suppliers; negotiated and finalized supplier agreements
 Evaluated the performance of the vendors/service provider’s on the basis of the feedback received from the operation team
 Planned and implemented cost reduction plans by proper tracking of the supply market
. Manager-Export logistics at VVF Limited
Industry : Others
Department: Operations, from from Apr 2006 till Mar 2007

Job Description : M/s VVF. Ltd. (VVF is a 850 Crore company, which is in to manufacturing of Fatty Acid, Fatty Alcohol, Glycerine & Manufacturing Toiletries for various hotel industries)
Responsibilities

 Responsible for the freight management of both dry containers and ISO tanktainers
 Involved in the rate negotiation and appointment of clearing agents, transporters, shipping lines, freight forwarders and inspection agencies
 Coordinated with sales and production unit for planning of dispatches/stuffing at plants located at Taloja, Sion and Navsari
 Liaisoned with external agencies like clearing agents, transporters, freight forwarders, shipping companies, inspection and government agencies for timely clearance of export consignments as per schedules
 Engaged in supervision/scrutinizing of all the documentation for exports ensuring timely delivery of commercial documents to customers
 Coordinated with banks for expediting negotiation of commercial documents and dispatch of the same
 Scrutinized all the vendor bills for payments and forwarded it to the accounts section
 Responsible for drafting MIS reports, for updating the management and customers on status of shipments and cargo
. Manager-Customer Operations at P & O NEDLLOYD INDIA PVT. LTD
Industry : Shipping/Marine
Department: Operations, from from Jan 2002 till Jan 2006

Job Description : Responsibilities

 Accountable for shipping, documentation and commercial activity for the entire region of Gujarat
 Instrumental in setting up a team, processes and systems which were at par with other P&O Nedlloyd offices
 Interfaced with global internal customers for delivery of agreed service level agreements to be accomplished by the team
 Prepared MIS reports and updated the management on the volumes achieved for the month in terms of number of b/l’s/delivery orders and ancillary charges collected
 Planned and organized training sessions for the new and existing members for the team for quality and product
 Performed annual appraisal for the team

P & O NEDLLOYD INDIA PVT. LTD., BOMBAY January 2002 – February 2005
Assistant Manager – Customer Operations

 Involved in customer service, booking, B/L (bill of lading), commercial issues, import documentation, preparation of export advance and import pre-discharge lists that is issued to the terminal
 Responsible for the soft selling of products offered by the E-commerce department
 Provided training and motivated the team for quality and product
 Engaged in the ERP training & implementation of global operations module for the western India region, Sri Lanka and Kenya
 Engaged in implementing principle’s technology/processes which are tailored for Indian environment
. Sr.Officer at Reliance Industries Ltd
Industry : Retail
Department: Operations, from from May 1995 till Jan 2002

Job Description :  Responsible for the overall development of the polymer export unit right from follow up on the export contracts/ l/c’s until the time customers receives the cargo
 Reviewed and administered proper follow up with the banks for letter of credit
 Analyzed the requirements and called for amendments if required.
 Coordinated with inspection agencies and with CHA (Custom House Agent) for the inspection of material, supervision of container stuffing, sealing
 Negotiated and finalized freight rates and coordinated to ensure container availability with shipping companies
 Analysed, reviewed and ensured follow up with CHA for shipping documents
 Provided shipment details to customers for each shipment
 Liaisoned with the banks for expediting negotiation of commercial documents and dispatch of the same
 Generated weekly/monthly reports and sent it to the management, accounts division, central banking division and export and import services cell


RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD., MUMBAI May 1995 – March 1998
Officer Marketing - PVC Product Group

 Responsible for developing the distribution channel for HCL Sales (Hydrochloric Acid)
 Monitored the distribution of products to all customers in India after verifying their debts and net realization
 Maintained coordination with agents, distributors etc on daily basis for the smooth functioning of the product group
 Ensured strict adherence to plan as against actual consumption during supply shortages
 Generated MIS reports of all India stocks, sales and collections and send it to the senior officials
. Sales Officer at Avery India limited
Industry : Engineering
Department: Sales / Business Development, from from Jul 1994 till Mar 1995

Job Description :  Responsible for managing new business development and strategic planning to maximize growth and profitability
 Planned and organized methods of advertising for brand visibility to generate business opportunities in the assigned areas
 Developed and maintained good client relationship to ensure customer loyalty and retention
 Generated MIS reports and send it to the management.
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Educational Information Diploma at Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies ( NMIMS )
from Jun 1997 till Apr 1998
Diploma at Bhartiya vidya bhavan,Hyderabad
from Jun 1993 till May 1994
B.Sc at University of Mumbai
from Jun 1992 till Apr 1993

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Hemang Zaveri's Personal Details

Gender:Male

Interest:general reading, keepin self updated on International business, exim isssues.