M. Amarnath has over 15 years of experience in export-import management. He is currently the Assistant Manager at Semyung India Enterprises, where he coordinates with forwarders, agents, and consulates to ensure smooth export processes. Previously, he worked at Samsung India Electronics as an Executive, where he managed import/export documentation, customs clearances, and negotiations. He is proficient in export/import procedures, documentation, customs, shipping, and liaising with various stakeholders.
1. M. AMARNATH
#28, 2
nd
Street, Annai Abhirami Nagar, Thiruverkadu, Chennai – 600 077
9840986696 | amar77@yahoo.com, amarnath7777@gmail.com
EXPORT – IMPORT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Profile and Strengths:
• Accomplished professional with 15 years of experience in Import, Export Management, CFS operation and
Documentation, General Administration, Customs, Liaison and Relationship Management
• Currently spearheading in the position of Assistant Manager with Semyung India Enterprises Pvt Ltd, Chennai
• Honed liaising skills by coordinating with forwarders, government agents & consulates for smooth process efficiency.
Fully conversant with export documentation, shipping, insurance & realization of export incentives
• Professional competencies in practical application of entire range of international trading practices/ policies/
procedures/ documentation/ customs including banking collections techniques
• Deft in negotiating best freight rates and other commercial terms with shipping lines for overall competitiveness
Key Competencies:
Export/Import Management ~ Logistics operations ~ Commercial Activities ~ Shipping ~ Key Account
Management ~ Documentation ~ Liaison/Negotiation ~ Container Management ~ Communication Skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Semyung India Enterprises Pvt Ltd, Chennai
since Sep 2012
Manager
Semyung India Enterprises is a trading and service oriented company related to automation
products, Established in 2005. Company deals with Industrial robots, Battery Manufacturing
machine, QMCS, Safety cabinets, Hibar Dispensing Pumps.
• Liaising with the Sales department regarding upcoming Import shipments and accordingly, assigning the forwarders
or liners
• Issuing the Exemption notification for Import consignments before loading and forwarding the shipping documents to
Clearing agents for customs online filing
• Interacting with CHA’s for Custom clearance of various Import consignments and obtaining Import Licenses for Import
Consignments to save duties
2. • Verifying tariffs, exemption notification after receiving checklist from agents and preparing custom duties for
clearance.
• Monitoring agents for customs clearance, arranging transports for delivery of the cleared shipments
• Obtaining BOE on time and submitting the same to the concerned departments for timely payments of vendors
• Interpret government rules and regulations regarding ordering and receipt of supplies; Ensure proper application of all
other procedures and policies
• Retain customers by providing best possible service in terms of immediate response to enquiries, quick execution of
orders & by keeping the customer updated with the status of their order, schedule & shipping documents
• Coordinate/ negotiate/ liaise with the agents/ overseas buyers in order to elicit, analyse, communicate and validate
requirements for changes to business processes, policies and information systems.
• Coordinate with CFS for faster delivery of customs cleared consignments & Free days negotiation.
3. Samsung India Electronics Pvt Ltd, Chennai May 2010
– June 2012
Executive
Samsung India is a leading manufacturing company of LED Tvs, Aircontioner, Refrigerator and
Washing Machines. Chennai plant is based on DTA unit.
• Managed licensing, imports, and exports activities i.e. documentation, customs clearances, bank, insurance, freight
negotiations from shipping companies/agents and transporters
• Administered commercial activities including pre shipment & post shipment formalities, Customs, Excise formalities
• Handled export/ import documentation including common documents, certificates of origin, other certificates for
shipments of specific goods, licenses
• Proficient in preparing and maintaining all pre & post shipment documents including Invoice, Packing list, certificate of
Origin and bill of lading etc. Drafting various documents for claiming export benefits
• Entrusted with the onus of examining Advance Payments, L/cs and scrutinizing Export-Import documents
• Received purchase order from the sales team, prepared invoices as per LC, organized Container Booking with
liners/Forwarders along with ISFTA, Intertek inspections
• Developed documents as per LC conditions and forwarded it to the bank for Negotiation / Collection / Purchase
• Provided complete shipping instructions to the exporters relating to needs & procedures of every customer while
coordinating with Clearing House Agents and Shipping Lines for placing Cargo as well as clearance and timely
loading of Cargo’s in a proposed and planned vessel
• Coordinate with CFS for faster delivery of customs cleared consignments & Free days negotiation. For both Import &
Export Consignments
• Drafted B/L, COO, GSP, ISFTA certificates and relevant documents as per the consignee requirements.
• Responsible for yearly floating RFQ and selecting of vendors (CHA’s, Forwarders, Transporters)
• Accountable for obtaining documents based on CAN copies for creating Jobs No. in SAP and forwarding the shipping
documents to clearing agent for customs online filing
• Updated Clearance details and BOE details on SAP
• Possess complete knowledge of LE module in SAP. Trained in South Korea for LE Module
Transport Logistics Pvt Ltd, Chennai January
2008 – May 2010
Import / Export Sr. Executive
• Accountable for Customs Clearing (Export/ Import), transportation, warehouse inventory maintenance and Bonding &
Ex-bonding inventory preparation
• Carried out the task of preparing GSP, ISFTA & Certificate of Origin and B/L for both HBL/MBL and issued the same
to the customers on time
4. Smile Shipping Services, Chennai July 2004 –
December 2007
Customs Clearing Clerk
Master Marine Services Private Limited August 2000
- June 2004
Container Survey Assistant
EDUCATION
• Bachelor of Electronic Science 2000, University of Madras
• Diploma in Computer Application (MS – Office)
• Lower Grade in English Typewriting
Date of Birth: 17 September 1977
Linguistic Proficiency: English and Tamil
References: Available on request