1. CURRICULUM VITAE
Raghunath B.K.
#1770, 4th
Cross, III rd Stage,
Prakashnagar,Bangalore-21
Mobile: 9845819739
Email: raghunathrag@gmail.com
raghunathbk123@gmail.com
~Middle Managerial Professional~
With over 8 years of experience in:
*Logistics *Cargo Operations *Customs Operations
*Distribution Management *Commercial Operations *Import & Export Operations
*Documentation *Coordination *JDGFT – Licensing Operation
Adept in improving the efficient and effective annual spend of logistics and planning functions.
Provide direction and support to Logistics with appropriate guidance and subsequent action, export
licenses and applicable documentation to conduct shipping, exports and imports in a manner compliant
with all export/import control, commerce, and other applicable laws. Build organizational capabilities,
support building and delivering on strategic plans that will lead to sustainable improvements and best in
class performance. Accelerated compliance to all customs regulations for error free functioning of
processes. Recommended innovative solutions related to fleet, delivery and transportation. Plan and
implement import/export strategy and activities consistent with overall aims and requirements staying
cost effective to organization. Comprehensive knowledge of Pre/Post Shipment activities, customs
clearance, logistics & other allied functions and ensuring its smooth functioning. Created an amiable work
environment and introduced innovative and motivating practices to reduce operator dropouts.
Employment History :
1. Company Name : M/s TATA Power Solar Systems Ltd, Bangalore.
Company Product: Pioneer in Solar Modules and Solar Cells etc
Duration of Work: From July 2014 to Till Date.
Designation : Sr. Executive – System Integration & Logistics
(Reporting to Sr. Manager –Freight & Warehousing)
2. Company Name : M/s Hind High Vacuum Company Pvt Ltd, Bangalore.
Company Product: Vacuum pumps, Electronic products, Thin Film system etc
Duration of Work: From June 2011 to July 2014.
Designation : Executive Logistics (Reporting to General Manager)
3. Company Name : M/s ABB Limited, Bangalore.
Company Product : Drives, Capacitors, Circuit Breakers, Motors, Robotics etc
Duration of Work : From July 2008 to April 2011
Designation: EXIM Executive (Reporting to Asst Vice President for Finance & Taxation)

2. Areas of Expertise
Customs Operations
 Establishing and improving customs operations processes.
 Insuring local customs operations requirements are met.
 Supporting compliance policies and processes in key customs.
 Identifying value-add opportunities to improve efficiencies, minimizing compliance risks and reducing
costs.
 Documenting centralized compliance procedures and operating manuals.
 Keeping abreast of current customs developments and effectively applying such knowledge to fulfill
corporate customs compliance mission.
 Managing implementation related to customs processes
 Liaising with departments/personnel that directly or indirectly various agencies. like JDGFT, Customs
and Central Excise compliances etc
Logistics Operations
• Monitoring the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of goods.
• Coordinating and controlling the order cycle and associated information systems.
• Analyzing data to monitor performance and plan improvements and demand.
• Allocating and managing staff resources according to changing needs.
• Liaising and negotiating with customers and suppliers.
• Developing business by gaining new contracts, analyzing logistical problems and producing new
solutions.
• Building relationship with airlines, chatterers, ship-liners, shippers, consignees and consignment
agents for distribution purpose.
• Interfacing with external bodies such as International clients, procurement dept, transporters,
shippers/ consignees, etc. to ensure seamless, cost-effective movement of consignment and timely
delivery of export orders.
• Excellent management of cargo related activities entailing checking of pre-alerts, weight of cargo’s and
coordinating with overseas counterpart regarding dispatch of cargo and movement of the same.
• Negotiating and finalising freight rates with shipping agents, ship liners and airlines and road
transportation.
Import & Export Operations
 Handling All Export & Import activities independently.
 Steering import and export operations of air freight keeping in adherence to customs laws,
notifications, tariffs, EXIM policy and procedures, rules and guidelines.
 Preparing files, and prosecuting to conclusion, export licenses, Technical Assistance Agreements.
 Taking appropriate actions to ensure continued compliance with the specific export licenses as well as
the export control laws in general.
 Monitoring all changes to import & export laws, advising internal and other appropriate personnel, and
incorporating them into practices and procedures as needed.
 Managing insurance in such a way that all deadlines can be met.
 Managing the company’s import and export processes in a cost effective and efficient way.
 Ensuring compliance to all regulations, Customs, Excise & DGFT litigations regarding Imports and
Exports.
 Managing contracts with external suppliers ensuring support to the organization’s cost saving.

3.  Assisting in the daily running processes in the Import and Export department.
 Ensuring consignment reaching safely to the destination as per ‘’Customer specifications‘’
 Establishing and maintaining company export/import compliance policy and procedures program
Managing corrective actions as a result of audit findings to ensure resolution and export compliance
 Undertaking measures to monitor timely and maximum realisation of export incentives.
 Export finished goods ‘’ Packing control ‘’ for container and spares with Excise sealing formalities.
 Handling the purchase of raw materials without payment of duty for exports & imports.
 Handling Letter of Credit Shipments as per the statutory requirement.
 For clearance of goods under High Sea Sale & In Bond sale preparation and execution of High Sea Sale
documents and compliance with High Sea Sale formalities
 To send RFQ’s for arranging nomination of Freight Forwarder for import & Export shipments having
Inco term EXW/FCA/FOB.
 To monitor Daily Status Report (DSR) with Clearing Agents
 Renewal of RCMC, IEC, DGFT Digital Token of every year with ESC, FIEO, EPC, EEPC and submission of
relevant document along with subscription fee.
Documentation
∞ Ensuring proper import customs and health documentation to clear all incoming shipments for the
company.
∞ Keeping a tab on data on customer profile, registers & files etc.
∞ Inspecting various documents and registers pertaining to Central Excise.
∞ Formulating and maintaining required documentation for compliance with regulatory requirements of
Customs, Central Excise, DGFT, EPCs and other government departments
∞ Timely providing MIS reports for future use by top management.
∞ Screening various pre and post shipment reports/documents of import and export.
∞ Arranging the documents for claiming Duty Draw Back (DBK) under section 74 & 75 customs act.
∞ Handling Letter of Credit Shipments as per the statutory requirements.
∞ Special Valuation Branch (SVB) documents handling and claiming SVB amount from customs.
∞ To fallow up with finance team for Clearance Sea shipment original documents, Bank Release Order
(BRO) and G.R Wavier Certificate from the Bank.
∞ Coordination with Foreign Trade department (DGFT) for Advance Authorization , DFIA, FMS, FPS, SFIS
License, EPCG, SION and other Foreign Trade policies
∞ Submission of Proof of Exports within 6 months from the date of Let Export Order to Excise
Department
∞ Preparation and execution of Undertaking Bond to Customs & shipping lines for containers factory de-
stuffing
∞ To submit intimation Report to Central Excise for every import of goods within 2 working days of
receipt at our factory
Imports & Exports port of clearance activities handled.
 Bangalore Airport & ICD, Chennai Air Port & Sea Port, Mumbai Airport, Nhava Sheva Sea Port,
Talegaon, New Delhi, Vishakhapatnam & Ahmadabad
Achievement and Awards Received.
 Spot Award for shipments cleared without paying demurrage charges.
 Spot Award for SHIS Scrip received on timely.

4.  Spot Award for highest exports containers dispatched for the particular month.
 Best Performer of the quarter.
 Sport Award for best freight negotiation of cost effectiveness.