Vikas Nanda Email & Phone Number

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• (A) Import Operations (Commodities -Onion, Copra, Coconut Oil and Silver Alloy)
• Devised and implemented import plan for import of 40000 MTs of onions from various geographies (Egypt, Turkey, Netherlands) at war footing level on Govt. of India a/c.
• Handled end to end import operations and supply chain management w.r.t multiple shipments of Reefer containers, reefer vessel of Onions
• Contract management; negotiated terms and drafted contracts with various service providers such as CHA's, inspection agencies, CFS's, and TPL (third party logistics).
• Initiated Direct Port Delivery transfer model for the co., resulting in low TAT and saving on ground rent and warehousing costs.
• Tied up with insurance companies and surveyors/inspection agencies in case of damages, quality & quantity claims.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Devised and implemented import plans for import of 1,00,000 MTs of Pulses from various geographies (Australia, East Africa, Myanmar etc) on Govt. of India a/c.
• Handled end to end import operations w.r.t multiple shipments of TEU’s, FEU’s containers, and bulk vessels of Pulses.
• Served a customer base consisting of 47 customers in pulses (Pan India) through e-auctions and e-tenders.
• Negotiated terms and drafted contracts with various service providers, tied up with insurance companies and surveyors/inspection agencies in case of damages and quality & quantity claims.
• Managed inventory and distribution by ensuring lowest possible quality and quantity damage.
• Implemented robust risk management techniques to make trade operations more efficient.

New Delhi, Delhi, India

• Drafted international tenders and purchase contracts for import of 2.5 lac MTs of pulses to stabilize rising domestic prices.
• Empaneled international suppliers by obtaining requisite EMD's and performance guarantees.
• Finalised applicable Incoterms, mode of payment, shipment schedule as per laid down guidelines.
• Arranged for load port and discharge port inspection agencies to assess quality and quantity being shipped.
• Examining Bank Guarantees and scrutinizing letter of credit (drafts).
• Coordinated with various regional offices regarding shipment and inventory of cargo for MIS and passing necessary ERP entries.