• Looking after export & import operations in compliance with custom laws, notifications, EXIM policy and RBI rules • Spearheading complete development of inbound & outbound transportation networks including Carrier Selection, Freight Rate, Service Negotiation, Special Delivery Services & Carrier Performance Tracking• Preparing & managing logistics & transport budgets and monitoring expenditure & implementing remedial measures wherever appropriate; setting up the performance goals to oversee the setting up of transportation service rates • Tracking running expenses of vehicles including monitoring drivers, transport planning & route optimization, besides other parameters; supervising documentation of fleet reports, ledgers, logbooks, statements & records of region• Liaising with Transporters, C & F Agents, Freight Forwarders, CHAs, Custom Offices, Port Authorities, Shipping Companies and External Agencies for various cost effective delivery solutions as per quality norms• Forecasting required materials using constant & trend models with a key focus on current consumption & future trends and developing procurement reports & schedules for the same as per contractual needs • Handling receipts & dispatches of finished goods, randomly checking the consignment before dispatches and processing orders to ensure quick & correct delivery to attain timely completion of monthly targets • Holds the merit of ensuring effective transportation of goods to right place at lowest possible cost• Negotiating with vendors to procure essential materials at reasonable price, quality, delivery & increased volumes and identifying alternate dealers for business consolidation • Managing warehouse as a profit unit by achieving pre-set targets; conducting 3rd party physical audits, batch analysis & ageing control to ensure inventory reconciliation as per quality norms

Role:• Handled import of scientific equipment like Hyper Spectral Scanner, Platform, R & D Machines and Airborne Magnetic Survey• Involved in Geological Samples (Re-importation of samples, after being analyzed at laboratories in Australia & South Africa)• Engaged in import of second hand machines that was leased for the purpose of geological surveys (customs cleared by furnishing bank guarantee) and undertook bond & other related documents to customs• Handled the re-exportation of scientific equipment for repairs• Managed Geological Samples (Once the samples / minerals were collected from various parts of the country by Geologists and samples were sent to Treatment Plant for the purpose of analysis; samples were analyzed and exported to laboratories in Australia & South Africa for the probe)• Handled Second Hand Equipment (after the usage of geological survey machines that were imported, exported back to the respective origins and cancelled the bank guarantees & undertaking bond)• Ensured the compliance to FTP Policy / Customs Procedures / In-Bound Logistics (De Beers Bangalore Office, Treatment Plant and Kimberlitic Plant, Peenya)• Matched the individual capability to section requirements for optimum utilization & motivation of team member• Handled own performance & competence development to ensure adherence to section deadlines / objectives and attained the identified competence deficits with a key focus on leadership & technical competencies• Maintained the records of fuel usage for field operations in Bangalore office• Involved in procurement of office supplies, scientific machines, stationery, IT supplies, lab equipment and machineries• Tracked the purchase requisition numbers, financial approval and follow-up with vendors• Created weekly report on purchase requisition status with graphs• Handled the certificate of payment for single vendor justification to finance.