1. CHERIYAN THOMAS
Mobile: +971 – 50 – 8490986 (DUBAI) Phone: +91 4682 341965 (INDIA)
E-Mail: cheriyanthom@rediffmail.com
Seeking assignments in Logistics / Import - Export / Freight Forwarding / Shipping Operations
with an organisation of high repute
PROFESSIONAL PREFACEPROFESSIONAL PREFACE
 MBA (Marketing Management & Personnel Management) professional with 13 years of experience in
Logistics, Transportation, Product Management, Import - Export and Shipping Operations.
 Currently associated with DB Schenker, Dubai as Head of LCL HUB operations, Dubai HUB.
 A strategic planner with adeptness in implementing cost reduction measures to achieve savings in terms of
material, procurement & logistics costs.
 Possess in-depth knowledge of all the main shipping lines and freight forwarders in Dubai & Letter of Credit,
and Shipping Documentation.
 Deft at handling Import Clearance, Import Payment, Invoicing, Export Documentation & Export Payment
 Possess excellent Interpersonal, Analytical and Negotiation Skills with proven track record of utilizing a
process-oriented approach towards the accomplishment of Cost, Profit & Organisational goals.
CURRENT ASSIGNMENTCURRENT ASSIGNMENT
March 2011 – till date Head of LCL Hub Operations, Dubai HUB.
DB Schenker, Dubai, UAE . www.dbschenker.com
Corporate Unit: DB Schenker
Location: Dubai, UAE
Reporting to: Product Management Ocean LCL
Staff Responsibility: 8 – 20 Staff
General Description:-
This role is responsible for the strategic development of the Department Ocean Freight LCL, Product
management, sales directives and budget performance of the respective Department / Country.
Specific Accountabilities:-
• Support the definition and execution of the DB Schenker Ocean Freight Strategy on country level
• Ocean Freight strategy
o Support to work out, implement and co-ordinate the strategy of regional product management
ocean freight within framework given by PM Regional/Global
o Ensure economical success of the product under consideration and in alignment of the strategic
targets of the country organization
• Responsible for the market oriented development and enhancement of the ocean freight product. This
includes product support and improvement, but also development of new Trade lanes/Port – Port
Services
o Lead / support product innovations and implementations of new products
o Support the development of the product strategy
• Support achievement of all given qualitative and quantitative budget targets of PMO
• Continuously observe and follow up of the market development, competition and customers (quality,
volume, demand/supply, rate developments etc..) as base for the product development
• Provide market intelligence to the network
• Monitoring and ensuring operational excellence and proper execution of import/export of
shipment/container handling in day to day operations
• Monthly reporting.

2. ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCEORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE
March 2010 – March 2011 Manager – Freight Forwarding
Cross Star Freight Carriers LLC, Dubai, UAE
May 2005 – Feb 2010 Branch Manager – Logistics Division, Jebel Ali
Cargo Care Shipping & Forwarding LLC, Dubai & Jebel Ali Freezone, UAE
Aug’02 – May’05 Marketing & Operations Co-ordinator – Sea Freight Division
DCFC Shipping (Dubai Clearaing & Forwarding) LLC, Jebel Ali Freezone, UAE
Oct’00 – Jul’02 Marketing Executive
Airborne Financial Services, Kerala, India
Sep’98 – Oct’00 Shipping Co-ordinator – Agency Division
Ocean Marine Services LLC, Fujairah, UAE
Key Result Areas:
Logistics Management
 Handling the fleet of vehicles & transporters ensuring on time delivery and monitoring transit norms as well
as involved in vehicle movements.
 Overseeing the logistic functions and negotiating with shippers/transporters for cost effective transport
solutions and clearances.
 Ensuring smooth and flawless operations round the clock by completing negotiations & Vendor development
(transport, manpower, supplies etc) inclusive of rate negotiations.
 Loading distribution system of fleet complying their area & route of operation, performance, physical
availability, loading capacity and cost benefit to both company and client.
Warehouse Management
 Providing innovative warehousing like just in time services to increase inventory visibility and velocity at the
same time helping the client reducing total cost and cycle time.
 Maintaining high level of customer service by implementing programs like just in time, centralized
distribution, delivery etc.
 Ensuring the warehouse is spic and span at all times and ensuring compliance with commercial laws and
policies stipulated by client at all times.
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Import / Export Operations
 Coordinating with Customs and Customers to ensure smooth trade & receiving deemed exports benefits.
 Preparing & releasing of Bills of Lading as per the norms of Letters of Credit, manifesting freight part,
negotiation ocean freight with carriers and carrying out the pre shipment and post shipment activities.
 Monitoring complete commercial documentation (pre-shipment and post-shipment) for export trade in
compliance with statutory regulations like Customs, Port, Central Excise and Foreign Trade Policy, Free Zone
Rules etc..
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Shipping Operations
 Scrutinising the orders received / documents related to dispatch of materials as per the commercial terms
& conditions; handling shipping operations.
 Interfacing with C&F Agent, controlling the cost as per the budget and updating the stocks in hand &
outstanding of dealers.
 Ensuring smooth clearance of consignment (Customs Port and Free Zone Authorities) with compliance to
import policies for import of raw materials.
 Liaising with various authorities such as Customs, Port, Free Zone Authorities, Excise, Clearing Agents and
Banks.
 Interfacing with clients, attending all clients’ queries and quoting rate to Clients.

3. Customer Service
 Ensure timely completion of operations as agreed with the customers.
 Investigate and analyze the reasons for time delays in completion of operations.
 Ensure that documents related to all import and export shipments are accurately maintained.
 Co-ordinate with the customs clearance department to ensure that all the documents are cleared and all
relevant formalities are complied with.
 Ensure timely feedback on shipment status to clients
 Ensure strict compliance of control – in-house operations
 Manage key accounts and maintain excellent relationship with them to facilitate the business
 Monitor the department’s performance and ensure that works flows smoothly.
Marketing
 Analyzing latest marketing trends and tracking competitors’ activities and providing valuable inputs for fine
tuning marketing strategies.
 Managing marketing operations & ensuring accomplishment of set business targets.
 Formulating strategies & reaching out to the unexplored markets/customer groups for business expansion.
 Exploring new business opportunities in various segments along with concerned branches in the states.
Significant Highlights:
 Conducted Feasibility Study for the Management to initiate new Logistics Facility at Jebel Ali Freezone..
 Transformed Jebel Ali Branch of the Company into a profitable centre.
ACADEMIAACADEMIA
MBA (Marketing Management & Personnel Management)
Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Management 1997
B.Com. (Cost Accounting)
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India 1995
IT SKILLSIT SKILLS
 Well-versed with MS Word, Excel, Accounting & Logistics Packages.
PERSONAL DETAILSPERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth : 29th
May, 1974
Address : PO Box 49633, Dubai, UAE
Sex : Male
Religion : Christian
Nationality : Indian
Driving License : UAE LMV + Indian LMV
Passport Details : # G 4438747 Valid till 23rd
Oct. 2017
Visa Status : Under Employment Visa – Release/NOC Available upon request with one month Notice