Amit Vilas is seeking a manager position involving marketing, procurement, logistics, or supply chain management. He has over 15 years of international experience in exports management across several industries. He is proficient in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, demand planning, and international trade procedures.
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PER STANDARDS FOR
EXPAT POSITIONS
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EXPORTS | MARKETING | LOGISTICS | SCM
PROCUREMENT | SUPPLY CHAIN | MANAGEMENT
MANUFACTURING | TRADING | MERCHANDISING
EXPORT EXECUTIVE
EXPORTS MANAGER
MARKETING MANAGER
LOGISTICS MANAGER
ADEPT IN:
COMMUNICATIONS, COORDINATING,
SUPERVISING, MICRO MANAGING &
MOTIVATING TEAM & SUBORDINATES
MAJORED IN:
ADVANCED ACCOUNTANCY
MACRO ECONOMICS
ORGANISATION & MANAGEMENT
Manila, Philippines
+63 917 815 6474, +91 955 226 4800
AMIT VILAS
UNIQUE EXPORTS (TH.) Ltd.
EXPORTS SUPERVISOR
Bangkok, THAILAND
RK MANUFACTURING CORP.
EXPORTS MANAGER (HOD)
Manila, PHILIPPINES
ASSUDAMAL & SONS (HK) LTD.
ASST. MARKETING & LOGISTICS MANAGER
Wan Chai, HONG KONG
BASKIN ROBBINS & SCENTAIR INC.
MANAGER-SALES, LOGISTICS
& SUPPLY CHAIN
Manila, PHILIPPINES
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Ness Wadia Coll. of Commerce
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
Pune University
MASTERS IN COMMERCE
Pune, INDIA
NIIT, Pune
Graduate in Software Technology
Pune, INDIA
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APPROACH
POSITIONS SOUGHT:
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AAmmiitt VViillaass
ManagerMarketing, Procurement, Logistics & SCM
Vast Marketing and Merchandising proficiency in a variety of Product lines: Consumer Electronics,
FMCG Goods, Commodities, Chemicals, Sundry Items, Building Materials, Resins, Tires, Garments,
Yarn, Etc.
Deft in demand planning, ordering and supervising deliveries, with complete control from order
placement to shipment. With a keen eye on specifications, thorough documentation, progress
monitoring and adhering to deadlines.
Performance-driven approach to managing people and delegating work with careful assessment of
one’s abilities. Training, organizing and coordinating to achieve required goals while exercising
control over the entire process.
Fully adept with international policies, government regulations, documentation requirements and
export & import procedures for Asia Pacific, USA, Europe, Africa and Latin American countries.
Major Professional Experience
Selected Accomplishments:
Part of the Philippines Baskin Robbins team to receive ‘The Best Practices in Marketing’ award,
at Phuket Thailand World-wide Partners-in-Excellence Conference, in September 2015.
Promoted in three months, as a Senior Manager, to work for both companies concomitantly and
now heading the respective Institutional Sales, Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain
departments.
In a short time, formed a strong team to efficiently handle all aspects from ordering, importing,
transportation, cold storage management, warehousing, sales and distribution.
Assigned a high-trusted role of solely approving purchases of all products, supplies and equipment,
and have rapidly developed an accreditation procedure for over 80 global and local suppliers to
meet desired quality and specifications.
Implemented ordering guidelines, by studying big data using advanced excel techniques and
customized ERP reports and charts. Adept at examining multiple parameters such asnationwide
and outlet-wise daily issuances, sales and consumption data, product popularity, seasonal choices,
variances and identifying of fast and slow-moving items.
Highly-proficient in Demand-forecasting for products by working on weighted averages in issuances
and consumption; arriving at trend & preference analysis over specific periods.
Championing secure and reliable supply chain practices at all times: from supplier follow-ups to
importing timelines and delivery deadlines; from warehouse organization to cleanliness and safety
procedures; from cost-saving transportation techniques to route planning and efficient distribution;
from stockpiling products in optimum manner to managing issuances by FIFO post freshness
checks; from proper storing techniques to keeping wastages at a minimum and safe disposal
methods. And constantly coming-up with new ideas and procedures on improvement of QoS.
Continuously leading, influencing and directing to build team's effectiveness and encouraging
collaborative relationships, at every step, for strong team work and performance.
Top-performing Head-of-department and Manager with knowledge & experience, from over
fifteen years of an expansive int’l exports career in Hong Kong, Philippines, Thailand & Indonesia.
SALES, LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER 03/2014 TO PRESENT PHILIPPINES
ICEDREAM INC., MANILA, PH. – The Master Franchisee of Baskin Robbins for The Philippines with a
huge store network and planning to quickly expand to 100+ stores in five years.
PROCUREMENT & LOGISTICS MANAGER 03/2014 TO PRESENT PHILIPPINES
SCENTAIR INC., MANILA, PH. – Philippines arm of the USD 2 billion ScentAir USAglobal leader in
scent marketing and ambient scenting solutions & provider for Casinos and 5-Star Resorts in over 70 countries.
143 Mercedes Avenue
Pasig, Metro Manila
PHILIPPINES
(+63) 917 815 6474
amitvilas@gmail.com
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Professional Experience, continued…
Selected Accomplishments:
Assigned a stellar role to handle overall activities relating to APAC and African countries.
Solely handled over USD 30 Million of Rice Exports to Nigeria, including volume purchasing from
Thailand, Vietnam and India. Supervised break-bulk and chartered bookings, freight negotiations,
administered all shipping activity from equipment availability to on-time loadings, thorough
documentation and commodity related clearances.
Successfully moved large volumes of Plywood, TBR Tires, Machinery, Chemicals, Soya Products
with a keen eye on global commodity prices and reciprocal negotiations with Asian suppliers.
Promoted to supervise third party financing with a cap of USD 350,000 per client and monitoring
their various orders and shipments of electronic products, heavy machinery and sundry goods with
a freehand to openly communicate and discuss avenues to increase business in relevant areas.
Started a new line of Soya Milk products for large scale exports and distribution into Nigeria by
developing firm relations with a leading Malaysian supplier and constantly negotiating for Africa
suited pricing and product range.
Chosen as a lead administrator in implementing customized Oracle based ERP solution, across both
Sourcing and Logistics departments, with emphasis on staff training and timely turnover from
preceding software.
Nominated to be transferred to Nigeria office as Head Marketing & Logistics Manager, with a dual
role to supervise local teams and to maintain synergies with Hong Kong parent office.
Selected Accomplishments:
Promoted as a ‘Head of Department’ within four years of working at the firm and supervised a
team of over 25 staff, handling complete activities in procurement, logistics and documentation.
Enjoyed a high level of trust from Principals and was appointed as a Purchasing Manager to
monitor over USD 25 million in annual purchases of yarn, textiles, fabrics and accessories from
China, Taiwan, Indonesia and India.
Nominated to travel to Las Vegas, USA to engage with clients in company signed booth at Magic
Garments Fair. Attended various Guangzhou and Shanghai fairs & trade shows, over the years.
Travelled extensively to all parts of Asia Pacific regions for engagements with suppliers,
negotiations, signing purchase contracts on company’s behalf and maintaining worthy relations.
Played a major role in developing cordial associations with customs departments, shipping lines,
brokers & forwarding agents and brought efficiency in logistics department. At our peak we
handled over 70 import/export containers, every week, while meeting compliances, licensing
requirements and seeking quick Customs approvals and prompt clearances.
Deep understanding of global logistics solutions and adept in developing comprehensive plans for
shortest ocean freight movements and speedier connections. Reliably handled all trans-shipments
via Singapore and Dubai to Europe, USA, Latin American and African ports, for seven years, by
strategically planning and coordinating with import and exports teams across zones.
In charge of IT department for implementation of customized software, purchase and installation
of servers, office pcs, thin-clients, configuration of routers, LAN and supervising general hardware
and software related trouble-shooting.
Credited as the best overall manager with compliments and honors; promoted at every step in my
10 years of long association with the company.
ASST. MANAGER, MARKETING & LOGISTICS 03/2012 TO 02/2014 (2 YEARS) HONG KONG
ASSUDAMAL & SONS (HK) LTD., WAN CHAI, HK – An USD 400 million turnover conglomerate, based
in Hong Kong with offices in China, India, Nigeria and subsidiaries in Africa, dealing in multiple streams
from commodities, paper, fish, tires to building materials, plywood, electronics and electrical items.
EXPORTS MANAGER (HOD) 09/2001 TO 02/2012 (10+ YEARS) PHILIPPINES
RK MANUFACTURING CORP., MANILA, PH.– An USD 160 million leading Philippines manufacturer and
exporter of readymade garments, with presence in Manila, Hong Kong, USA, India, Bangladesh and Vietnam.
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Professional Experience, continued…
A Formative two-year experience in Exports:
Thorough documentation verification, liaison with Bankers for bills negotiation, receiving and
issuing letters-of-credit, freight negotiations with shipping companies and forwarders, freight
contract signing and monitoring of vessel movements.
Sending enquiries to manufacturers and leads to suppliers, booking orders from clients and
agents, quality checking at production stages, supervising inspection and loading, monitoring
payments of LC/DP/DA bills.
Garments merchandising experience: Maintaining extensive sampling, supervising pre- & post-
manufacturing activities in knitting, dyeing, sub-contracting, quality checking and packing.
Preparing MIS reports on import of raw materials, export sales, commission sheets, freight
summaries, aging & outstanding reports. Developing, maintaining and monitoring strict
internal controls and audits.
Education
MASTERS IN COMMERCE (M. COM.), JUN/1999
Ness Wadia College of Commerce, Pune IN
Major: Advanced Accountancy, Business Economics.
Graduated with Distinction.
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (B. COM.), MAY/1997
Ness Wadia College of Commerce, Pune IN
Major: Accountancy, Macro Economics and Communications.
Graduated with Distinction.
GRADUATE OF NIIT (GNIIT), APRIL/1996
National Institute of Information Technology, Pune IN
Software Technology & Systems Management with advanced database application development.
IT Knowledge
Software: Managing and maintaining Windows Server 2003 Environment–Course 2273.
Advanced Database Modeling & Design.
Basic and intermediate Microsoft Excel and Access 2007 courses.
Multimedia: CorelDraw X3 and Adobe Photoshop CS certificate courses.
Intermediate course in DSLR Photography.
Skill & Abilities
Positive and enthusiastic, having good leadership skills and ability to quickly get along.
Self-disciplined, intelligent, responsible and presentable.
Extensively travelled and worked in Asia Pacific regions: China, Hong Kong, Philippines,
Thailand, Indonesia & India.
Functional Manager adept in creating, implementing and reviewing guidelines, procedures and
protocols.
Team-builder and leader, with ability to work with minimum intervention and can also run an
entire department/branch office on my own.
Specialized support to other departments and co-managers.
Firm but just, with ability to stay-motivated in highly charged environments and with
perseverance to achieve company’s goals and grow together.
ASST. EXPORTS MANAGER 07/1999 TO 08/2001 (2 YEARS) THAILAND
UNIQUE EXPORTS CO. LTD., BANGKOK, TH – Based out of Thailand, a resourcefully managed trading
company exporting various products to Latin America and South Africa.