1. NIMESH NAKUM
Mobile: +91 – 97874000027 , ~ E-Mail: n_v_nakum@hotmail.com
Seeking senior level assignments in Export – Import; Logistics & Supply chain Operations with an organization of repute
PROFILE SUMMARY
• A result oriented professional with an experience of over 18 years in:
~EXPORT IMPORT, Supply chain and logistics Operations & SEZ
~International Marketing, Sourcing...
~Port & Shipping Operations,
~Vendor development for continuous supply and services.
~Customs, Port, DGFT & SEZ formalities, CHA management
~Warehousing as per international standards,
~Clearance of Consignments Break- Bulk & Containerize Cargo,
~Pre & Post Shipment Documentations; letter of Credit, Banking activities related to export, import and shipping
~Logistics (Sea and Road Transport)
~ Manpower Management, A team leader& Guide
(CARGO HANDLED : COAL,CEMENT,F.O., VERIOUS CHEMICALS,RAW MATERIALS & MINERALS, Gold, Diamonds)
• Well versed with:
o EXIM related all Banking operations, credit, LC opening and negotiation of docs with bank,ect.
o Exim policy and implementation in organization.
• Proficiency in formulating sourcing strategies, vendor identification / development and creating & updating the vendor
data base
• A strategic planner with expertise in implementing cost saving measures to achieve reduction in raw material,
procurement & logistics cost
• Resourceful in ensuring suppliers meet service, cost, delivery and quality expectations as well as providing outstanding
value in product technology and supplier innovation
• An effective communicator with exceptional relationship management skills with ability to relate to people at any level
of business
ACADEMIC DETAILS
2012 MBA (International Marketing) from CMJ University, India (correspondence)
1993 B.Com. from Shri P.D. Malaviya College of Commerce, Rajkot, Saurashtra University
Other Credential Diploma (Computer Sciences) from Shri P.D. Malaviya College of Commerce, Rajkot
Saurashtra University in 1994
ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Since March’14 Parco Enterprises Nigeria limited, ( Group company of African Industries DMCC) at
Nigeria, Manager Supply Chain
Key Result Ares :
• Team leader of 5 exparts. & 10 local employee.
• Supply chain in charge for Entire chemical division.
• Managing Logistics and supply to VMI, import by Break bulk consignments.
• Monitor for VMI customers for their requirement and daily consumptions and stock position and warehouse at their
factories for material supplied by us.
• Guide the warehouse managers for Preparation of the warehouse with international standards of safety and material
storage approve the warehouse with them and maintain regular supply to them.
• In-charge of warehouse and its management,( total space about 120,000 SQ ft company owned warehouses and VIM
warehouses)
• Vendor development for continuous supply and services.
• Guide the team of CHA for Clearance of containers
• Management of local transportation and direct deliveries to customers
• Clearance of Containers in lowest cost and time try to send direct customer to save cost.
• Port Arrangements for Break bulk vessels and direct supply to VMI customers.
• Guide warehouse team, shipping team, transports supervisors.

2. • Negotiate and finalize contracts with Transporters and CHA on annual and shipment basis.
• Co- ordination with marketing team for supply re order level to ensure uninterrupted timely supply.
Highlights:
• Managing 5 warehouses at different locations in Nigeria.
• Managing VMI customers .
• Successfully systemized the Warehouse , Logistics Process and developed SOP for the same
• Managing team of 3 expatriates and 5 local persons to manage the warehousing activities.
• Co – ordination with Marketing team and CEO for chemical division, shipping team, transporter and cha.
Jun’07 to Jan’13 African AGRO Commodities Limited & Shamantaka Industries Limited, Nigeria as Sr.
Manager EXIM and Logistics
Key Result Areas:
• Looking after imports & logistics of Group of Companies with direct reporting to Chairman
• Managing import and clearance of Insecticide, Herbicides, Fungicides, Agriculture Sprayer, Soap Row Materials,
Palmetic Acid, Soap Noodles, Industrial perfumes, etc.
• Heading Lagos Office, in charge of complete import operations, order to delivery, covering documentation monitoring,
supplier, shipping line and clearing agents’ networks & Transportation up country and international.
• Monitoring the production of soap and detergent plant and making arrangement timely delivery of raw materials and
co ordination with suppliers.
• Managing agents network for fast & timely clearance of consignments
• Coordinating with Customs, Port Authorities, SON, NAFDAC & Shipping lines for fast clearance and cost effectiveness
for the Import & Exports Operations
• Ensuring timely dispatch of cargo to various branch of the company in time and as per requirements
• Checking for maximum benefits from Govt. for export & imports under Export Import Policies
• Assisting in Budgeting, Banking and MIS Reports preparation
Highlights:
• Sourcing of material and arrange to make it available on time at destination.
• Essayed a stellar role in saving costs of 20 to 30% freight cost
• Successfully systemized the EXIM Process and developed new SOP for the same
• Efficiently completed knowledge registration process of Agrochemicals in Nigeria
• Proficiently established system of Export & Import Documentations & Reporting System for acquiring cargo clearance
• Dexterously handled the entire project consignments of soap and detergent manufacturing plant, imported from India,
China and Italy
Jun’05 – Apr’07 ADANI Enterprise Limited, Gujarat as Senior Officer
Key Result Areas:
• Looked after imports of group companies, product varies from gold to chemical, minerals, oils, Coal, project
cargo and others under consultation with Sr. GM. (Imports ), Bulk Import / Vessel Import
• Coordinated with Customs, Excise and Foreign Trade Authority (DGFT) for related matters and Development
Commissioner for SEZ Matter
• Supervised EPCG, Advance, DEPB Licences, (from application to closure), purchase and sell of DEPB as and when
required and purchase of export benefits of other companies
• Monitoring clearance of import cargo, imported all over Indian ports with coordination with CHA’s.
• Assisted in the preparation and presentation of special cases to Foreign Trade Authorities & Customs
Highlights:
• Successfully established three units of manufacturing & trading of gold jewellery, diamonds and other precious metal
in shortest period of one month at SEZ, Surat and two units at SEZ NOIDA
• Holds the distinction of being appointed as Chief Coordinator for entire import division for programming, training &
implementation of SAP System in the company

3. PREVIOUS WORK EXPEREINCE
May’02 – Jun’05 Sanghi Industries Limited (Cement Division), Gujarat as Sr. Officer (EXIM) with direct
reporting to President
Highlights
• Successfully exported more then 8, 60,000 MT. Clinker and cement in Bulk Shipment, value of over 1000 Million. INR
• Efficiently carried out exports operations the Entire Gulf Region & Africa,
• Guiding Importer for hiring Vessel as per port requirement, with draft available, vessel size, crane capacity and cranes
out- reach, charter party agreement.
Apr’97 – May’02 Gujarat Ambuja Cements Limited. Executive (EXIM)
Highlight:
• Imports of COAL AND FURNACE OIL, Port operations, custom and stevedoring operations
• Independently handled the Port matters with GMB,
• Demonstrated excellence in handling the complete Arrival and departure procedure of shipments with customs.
• Spearheaded the Documentation of the import/ export related issues
• Managed the clearance of cargo procedure with customs.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Streamlining the system and procedures for effective inventory control for ensuring ready availability of materials to
meet the production targets
• Devising efficient the logistics management system to ensure delivery of finished goods as per timelines and cost
• Budgeting and planning the funds for procurement and sourcing of materials ensuring optimum utilization of
materials, maximum cost savings & meeting anticipatory orders
• Managing the overall procurement of material and production requirements including receipt accounting &
maintaining minimum stock level
• Interacting with clients & keeping them abreast on the status of their open & running orders
• Managing shipment related activities including coordination with shipping lines, sea freight rationalizing and resolving
the billing / payment issues.
• Providing guidance to the organisation for maximum benefit and cost effectiveness as per Export import policy of the
country and take maximum benefit.
IT SKILLS
• Conversant with MS – Office (Word, Excel and Power Point) and Internet Applications,
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 15th
June, 1973
Address: 282, Vibhusha Bunglow, Bopal – Ghuma Raod, Nr. Kabir Enclave, Ghuma, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
India Postal Code : 380058
Marital Status Married
Nationality Indian