1. Dear Sir,
I am seeking a position of Import Manager and have attached my
resume for consideration by your hiring department at your company.
I have a Master’s degree in Business Administration and also
a Certified Documentary Credit Specialist and I have been working
in a supply chain department for over nine years. In my current employ,
it is my job to procure and administer all import of goods, manage the
delivery and distribution of all goods to various geographical locations
efficiently. In some cases this required the overseeing of all
goods, ensuring safety in all transportation, designing cost effective
methods for same and analyze best means of transport for all products
as per customer requirement in coordination with senior management.
I also maintained subject matter expertise in procurement, and import
operations, evaluated all company businesses and provided require
classification for same. This included the collaboration with senior
management, ensuring compliance to all trade regulations and
changes and providing training to all company employees for all import
processes. During certain times I was tasked with performing all internal
and external audits and performing required prior disclosures for all
processes and supervising the efficient working of all external agents
such as freight forwarders and customer brokers.
I was also up to me to monitor the implementation of all department
operations to ensure compliance with all regulations for the department
and subsidiaries. This required me to adhere to all standards for import
goods, to establish all targets and streamline processes to incorporate
all regulations.
Please feel free to contact me at any time by calling 00971 506624195.
Respectfully,
Pradeep N.P
2. PRADEEP N.P , CDCS
Mob : +971 50 6624195
+971 50 4159 423
+91 9895970516 (IND)
Email: pradeepnp@gmail.com
OBJECTIVES:
A position in a dynamic organization where opportunities grow both personally and
professionally. Where I can utilize my skills effectively & efficiently thereby
contributing towards the growth and development of a dynamic organization.
CERTIFICATION:
Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (IFS).
An Overview on Uniform Rules for Collections URC 522 and
An Overview on Incoterms 2010 (HSBC)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE:
Have over 10 years of total experience
More than 3 years of experience in
the Marketing department as Brand
Executive and Team leader.
Currently working as Import Ofiicer
for more than 7 years in Import
Department.
LULU INTL GROUP (EMKE) – ABU DHABI, UAE. MARCH 2007 - TILL DATE
Experience of more than 9 years from March 2007 till date in EMKE/LULU Intl Group, was working
as Brand Executive in EMKE Distribution (Division of EMKE/LULU).Later promoted as Import Officer
at Corporate Office of Lulu International Group (EMKE) and working for over 7 years.
Duties & Responsibilities :
Liaising with the Warehouse, Sales and other relevant departments to determine stock.
Negotiate with the supplier and follow up for Performa invoice.
Interfaces with enterprise system to create purchase orders, along with verbal or email dialog
with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate product flow.
LC opening / nomination to forwarder / shipping instructions to non LC suppliers and Process
timely payments to suppliers.
Coordinates between suppliers and Logistic Department for availabilities, ship dates,
cancellation dates and prompt resolutions for all related issues.
Expediting/routine follow up on status of goods to ensure that suppliers meet delivery promises
Follow up with suppliers for documents (supplier invoice, Performa invoice, B/ L) and providing
the same to the clearing department for goods clearance and smooth delivery.
3. Tracking of incoming shipments
Liaising with Clearing Agents on cargo clearance with Customs
Filing and keeping records of all imports documents
Files, faxes, copies and provides administrative support as required. Creates, maintains, prints
and distributes reports to related departments.
To release shipping documents from bank / shipping guarantee.
To ensure timely receipt of shipments as perform invoice dates.
Expediting inspection of goods received
Notifying Suppliers on short-shipped, over supplied and faulty items received and taking the
necessary action
Liaise with Stock Control on Preparation of GRN
Preparation of expense statement in SAP and providing to the warehouse.
Export Documents Preparation when requested by clients
Submit reports on shipments as & when required and check freight forwarders bills.
Make Supplier reconciliation with accounts & Prepare TR statement.
Updating of imports register and emailing consignments status reports to the E.D., Warehouse
and Sales Department
Any other duty that may be assigned by the Executive or Financial Directors
Duties & Responsibilities :
Responsible for brand building, liaising with agencies, production of in – house promotional
materials and publications, preparing press releases, organizing promotional activities.
Closely monitors and analyses sales volumes, market share trends and competitive activity and
understanding customer and their needs.
Preparation of brand plan-marketing, quarterly promotional strategy-input finalization and input
implementation plan.
Developing and executing promotional initiatives to profitably increase consumption within
budgeted parameters.
Analyses consumption and shipment data and compares results to established objectives to
assure the effectiveness of marketing programs.
Coordinates product management and/or cost reduction projects with internal and external
resources to achieve results (product development, production planning, trade promotion, sales,
market research, consultants and advertising agencies).
Identification and development of business building ideas and works with other business unit
team members to execute the plans that meet investment criteria.
Piloting the innovations and creating new indications and expanding markets.
Representing the organization at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations.
Keep up to date with market trends and new developments utilizing information for business
improvement.
Accountability for Brand’s performance & working closely with sales team.
Formulating and implementing trade/marketing strategies.
Execution of trade and promotional activities.
Managing advertising and promotion funds.
Negotiating on price and costs, delivery and specifications with buyers and managers;
4. ICICI BANK PVT LTD – KERALA, INDIA. MARCH 2006-7
Worked as a Team Leader for more than 1 year from January 2006 to February 2007 ( Retail Business
Development Department) and Marketing Research Executive for more than 1 year from April 2003 to
May 2004 ( Retail Business Development Department)
EDUCATION:
MBA (System - Minor: Marketing - Major)
Mahatma Gandhi University, Sree Narayana Gugu Institute of Sceience
and Technology.
BA (Economics)
University of Calicut Christ College Irinjalakuda, Thrissur, Kerala,
India.
Higher Secondary School G H S S Kodakara, Thrissur,Kerala, India
Secondary School
CBSE C K M N S School Chalakudy, Thrissur, Kerala,
India.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Operating Systems, SQL, JAVA (NIIT),
MS-Office,
Internet applications.
PERSONAL DETAILS:
Name of Father : Mr. N.K PUSHPANGADAN
Date of Birth : 01/05/1981
Nationality : Indian
Marital Status : Married
Passport No : L 4956525
Driving License : UAE Light Vehicle License No.847668.
Languages : English, Hindi & Malayalam.
REFERENCE:
Reference will be provided on request.
DECLARATION:
I hereby declare that the above furnished details are true to the best of my knowledge and belief
Place - Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Date – 11.08.16 (Pradeep N.P)
1+ Year
• Designation : TEAM LEADER
• Organization : ICICI Bank