1. PRAMOD S. PARDALE
Exports & Imports Operations
Proficient in running successful method-oriented operations and taking initiatives for
business excellence through process improvement
Location Preference: Mumbai
Industry Preference: Chemical/ Pharmaceuticals
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NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS ACROSS THE CAREER
• Successfully implemented:
o SAP Sales & Distribution module for Export Sales in 2005
o SAP Software for Export / Import Documentation in 2005
o SAP Software for Export Incentives in 2005
• Successfully explored logistics option which drove company’s revenue &
profitability
• Negotiated with ocean freights and overseas inland logistics which resulted in
getting more visibility in the market & contributed towards the profits
• Reduced time spent on the month-end reporting process by developing a track
sheet in MS Access through effective usage of excel & employing better data
collection methods
• Reduced transportation costs by finalising contracts with primary carriers that
resulted in reduced freight costs on domestic and international shipping routes
• Finalized the deal with CFS which have has substantial savings and set-up a process
for handling the CFS nominations for imports
• pramodp1974@rediffmail.com
• Cell: 09833451463
Address: A-604, Asha Sagar, Samarth
Garden Chs. Ltd., Datta Mandir Road, Nahur
West, Bhandup West, Mumbai - 400078
PROFILE SUMMARY
• Offering 20 years of experience in Export & Import Operations
• Skilled at handling cargo, logistics & EXIM operations and facilitating business
development for the company; learned to value commitment and goal-setting, time
bound & result oriented mission & initiatives
• Proficient in handling complete commercial documentation involved in import & export
trade and tracking various drawbacks
• Proficiency in coordinating with internal/external customers for running successful
business operations and experience of implementing procedures and service standards
for business excellence
• Comprehensive experience in managing shipping operations for various global cargo-
movement and freight markets comprising of different commodities with key focus on
top line profitability by ensuring optimal utilization of resources
• Experience in liaising with International & Domestic Shipping partners as well as the
custom department and various other authorities for obtaining approvals & clearances
for seamless export & import / cargo operations
• Resourceful in liaising with the International and Domestic Shipping Partners / Agents as well,
Custom Department and various other authorities for obtaining approvals
CORE COMPETENCIES
EXPORT/ IMPORT OPERATIONS
CUSTOM OPERATIONS
SAP - EXPORT / IMPORT DOCUMENTATION
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
FOREIGN TRADE POLICIES
STRATEGIC PLANNING
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
SHIPPING OPERATIONS
LOGISTICS & FREIGHT FORWARDING
TEAM BUILDING & LEADERSHIP
E-COMMERCE INITIATIVES
EDUCATION
Post Graduate Diploma in Import Export
Management from Indian Merchant Chamber,
Mumbai in 1996
Post Graduate Diploma in Finance Management
from Prin. Welingkar Institute of Management &
Research, Mumbai in 1995
B.Com from Mumbai University, Mumbai in 1994
• IT SKILLS
MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and ERP
Applications

2. • Achieved cost savings of approximately INR 10 Crores from 2007-till date through
the execution of sourcing, negotiation and value optimization
• Implemented a documentation process in organisation to ensure proper
documentation & set-up a process to settle the vendor payment & invoice wise
accountability
WORK EXPERIENCE
Since Apr’07: VVF India Limited, Mumbai as Assistant General Manager (Exports/Import)
Reporting to: Vice President (Supply Chain)
Role:
• Processing the export orders and commencing enquiry stage to confirmation & encompassing preparation of proforma invoices
& sales contracts
• Executing export despatch plan of multiple plants and setting priorities for orders considering the customer requirements,
shipping transit and competitive freight rates
• Administering freight rates & other services rates negotiation for ISO Tanks and Box Containers with shipping lines, local transporters
and service providers
• Responsible for vessel chartering (tanker vessels – Part space) & complete operations
• Also handled the project cargo i.e. ODC and special equipments
• Controlling the post-sales services to customers for timely submission of documents for excise rebate claims and incentives
under various export promotion schemes
• Coordinating with vendors for seamless flow of export shipments and providing functional support to SAP
• Negotiated a deal with CFS for Import Cargo which has helped to control the landed cost of imports to the larger extent
• Complying Free Trade Agreement requirements
• Functional support to Export Sales and Documentation process in SAP and documentation software
Apr’04-Apr’07: Wockhardt Limited, Mumbai as Assistant Manager (Exports)
Reporting to: General Manager (Export / Import)
Role:
• Supported factories, LLM’s, international marketing, licensing, imports & logistics department for SAP – SD, IVL process and
related issues
• Mapped new process for sales & distribution module and managed the processing of export orders, commencing from enquiry
stage to confirmation and encompassed Performa invoices & sales contracts
• Scrutinised the L/C’s pointing out the discrepancies, followed-up with banks for letter of credits and communicated with buyers
for any L/C amendments
• Administered freight rates & other services rates while negotiation with shipping lines, local transporters and other service
providers
• Verified pre-shipment documents & arranged the inspections at pre-shipment stage and followed-up with shipping lines, airlines
for containers and space bookings
• Developed monthly MIS statement sales reports, DEPB reports, expenses statement and GIT report
• Monitored:
o Service provider payments (CHAs shipping lines & transporter)
o Export Agency Commission Remittances
o ECGC monthly declarations and overdue payments intimation
• Got approved the specific credit limits from ECGC and monitored insurance open cover policy & certificates issued
• Observed fulfilment of Advance / EPCG & DEPB licences & utilisation for imports and various reports of import & export reports
through SAP

3. Feb’02-Apr’04: Universal Capsules Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai as Officer (Exports)
Reporting to: Deputy General Manager (Export)
Role:
• Coordinated & liaised with customers for dispatch schedules against open orders, sample approval, L/C, payments and so on
• Production planning of Export Orders as per the requirements of customers
• Administered freight rates & other services rates while negotiation with shipping lines, local transporters and other service
providers. Handled refer containers and its logistics arrangements.
• Coordination with:
o Factories for processing and dispatch of orders as per schedule
o CHA’s for clearances and documents
o Inspection agencies for Final CRF
• Negotiated documents with banks and ensured best possible rate on negotiation
• Administered payment of export agency commissions, advertisement payments, exhibition payments as per the guidelines of
FEMA
• Monitored overdue outstanding and credit period extended from RBI
• Created monthly MIS reports, Sales Report, FOB statement, O/S Payments, age-wise analysis of overdue payments & sales
reports, DEPB, Freight Savings and reports required for annual budgets
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Dec’99-Feb’02: Milton Exports, Mumbai as Officer (Exports Documentation)
Reporting to: Commercial Manager
Handled export documentation i.e. Pre-shipment & Post Shipment for legalisation & inspection from private agencies nominated by
customers and monitored N form facility
Dec’95-Dec’99: Gujarat Reclaim and Rubber Products Ltd., Mumbai as Sales/ Export Assistant
Reporting to: Sales Manager
Monitored DEPB status, application and verification from customs and created monthly MIS reports, sales report, FOB statement,
O/S Payments, age-wise analysis of overdue payments & sales reports, DEPB, freight savings and reports required for annual budgets
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 31st
May 1974
Languages Known: Marathi, Hindi and English