Objective
Seeking International assignments in Business Planning & Expansion with ROI accountability in Shipping Projects and Supply chain Management.
Experience
Over 8 years of experience in Chartering ,Ship owning and operating (techno-commercial) / SNP projects , Liner trades, International Freight forwarding ( Ocean & Air) and integrated Port operations.
Currently the profit center head of Ship-owning,operating and vessel acquisition projects.
Recipient of the Medite Shipping Co. (UK) Ltd award in Sept. 2003 for the overseas candidate gaining the highest marks in “Liner trades”. Visited London to personally accept this award.
Presently associated with ISPAT Industries Limited ( Group Co. of Global Steel Holdings Limited, U.K. ), Navi Mumbai as Senior Manager – Ship Chartering to optimize transport requirements.
Demonstrated abilities in addressing operational issues, resolving performance bottlenecks and achieving
desired objectives, viz – Cost reduction in freight by minimising port stay , improving productivity at ports
and effective turnaround of company owned and operated flotilla, active role in purchase of 4 handysize
tonnages for our Nigerian operations.
Well versed with all facets of shipping with expertise in mapping synergies available in supply chain between Indian Subcontinent and Middle East.
Adept in planning & implementing cost effective logistics operations.
Macro and Micro level understanding of strategic business issues.
Successfully demonstrated abilities in identifying new customers, j/v partners, participating in tenders, developing new service contracts / businesses beneficial for in-house divisions and customers.
An enterprising leader with abilities in motivating cross cultural teams in achieving organisational goals and industry best practices. A contributing member of the top management think tank.
Education
2006 Applied for F.I.C.S.
2003 M.I.C.S.,London.
2001 Post graduate diploma in Shipping & Port Management from All India Management Association, New Delhi and Tamilnadu Institute of Industrial Engineering, Chennai and obtained 77% and topper in the class
1998 B.E. (Electrical & Electronics) from Madras University and obtained 67.13%
1998 P.G.Dip.Sales & Marketing from Small Industries Service Institute, Govt.of India
Certification
Skils
Managerial
Strategic planning
Profit centre operations
Joint ventures
Commercial
Logistics/ Chartering
Project Mgmt.
Pricing
Ship-owning/operating,
Ship sale and purchase
Statutory compliance/Liaison
Cost control
Functional
Business Development
Key account management
Relationship Mgt
Market Analysis