Brief Details

1. SUNISH V.G.
Address: # Vattamparambil House, Velur Post, Thrissur Dist., Kerala - 680601
Contact: +91 88 262 94 848
E-Mail: sunish75@gmail.com
SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONAL
Goal-oriented professional offering end-to-end Import & Export Operations, Supply Chain Management (SCM),
Logistics expertise that directly results in efficiency improvements & cost savings
PROFILE SUMMARY
 A focused competent professional with over 16 years of rich experience in:
 A highly efficient, results driven and strategic planner with a proven ability in heading teams for driving Export / Import
Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management and Team Management.
 Demonstrated expertise in costoptimization through costbenefit analysis,savingduties and taxes,freight negotiations,availing
benefit of Licenses for import of goods.
 Supervision of Port operations for Project and Break Bulk Cargo – Wind Mills ( i.e. parts of Wind Turbine Generators such as
Rotor Blades, Nacelle, Hubs, Nose Cones and Steel Plates )
 Responsible for feeding of the vessel in Mangalore port and met AQIS standards for the Australian Cargo on regular basis
 Managed the Safe dispatch of ODC cargo from plant to port which led to zero detention charges of the vessel
 Coordinate with CHA for the customs clearance of import & export cargo and port authorities for unloading of the Cargo at
NMPT / port premises.
 Co-ordinate with Port authorities for the Storage of the Export/ Import cargo, overseeing the supervision of the loading of cargo
on board the break bulk vessels. Co-ordinate with Vessel captain for repair of cargo in case of minor damage/ scratches.
 Decisive leader and a team player with successful track record in directing from original concept through implementation to
handle diverse market dynamics.
 Well organized with excellenttrack record thatdemonstrates self-motivation, creativity and initiatives to achieve company goals.
 Havingfunctional knowledge about vessel chartering, negotiation of fixture notes, operations of Projects and Break Bulk Cargo.
 Handled supply chain processes for the Third Country Exports & Merchant Trade activities. Adept in handling, billing,
documentation, customs clearance, freight forwarding and international logistics.
 Adept in handling, billing, documentation, customs clearance, freight forwarding and international logistics.
- The ability to build strong, enduring relationships - Strong communication skills
- A strategic / business vision - Leadership qualities
- Personal integrity / high ethical standards - Teamwork at all levels
CORE COMPETENCIES
 Partner with business teams to ensure smooth clearance of import & export cargo in line with the Customs and trade
compliances.
 Managing end to end Port Operations, Liaoning with Stevedoring agency, CHA, Surveyors, Transporters, Port Authorities for
smooth loading and unloading of Project Cargo for both imports and exports of Project and break bulk cargo.
 Analyzing the HSN classifications and applicability of various duty exemption notifications.
 Workingexperience in special transactions like Special Valuation Approval process (SVB) (High Sea Sales, Deemed exports, etc.)
 Well versed with operational activities, benefits eligible for EOU/SEZ units, liaising with competent authorities and statutory
compliances for SEZ entities.
 Ensure effective stakeholder management to drive buy in; escalating critical issues in a timely & effective manner.
 Collate &review operational performance through metrics qualitative & quantitative.
Import & Export Management Logistics Management Supply Chain Management
Port-Operations Management MIS Reporting Team Management
Customs and Trade Compliance Project Cargo Management

2. ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jun’16 M/s. Inox Wind Limited, Noida as AGM (EXIM Department)
 Heading EXIM Department and managing end to end activities right from Picking up the cargo from the suppliers end, freight
forwarding, customs clearance and transportation to the plant from various Indian Ports.
 Responsiblefor entireImportmanagementof equipments fromvariousportsImplementingcostreduction measures by reducing the
CFS charges by consolidating and diverting all the shipments to one single Nominated CFS.
 Managing effective & efficient costing system resulting in cost reduction, business process and procedures for improving
performances.
 Reviewof importdocuments for assessmentof customs duty under variousschemes andnotificationssuch asFreeTradeAgreements,
Preferential Certificate of Origin under various Import treaties, for the promotion of exports and imports.
 Reviewingof MIS reports and takingcorrectiveactionswherever required.Finalization of Air freightand Ocean freight for ODC, Break
Bulk and LCL cargo.
 Finalizing CHA based on core competencies, financial strengths and cost, review of performance by continuous feedback and
increasing the efficiency of the services provider.
 Responsiblefor Insurance,contract negotiation & finalization, coordination of third party survey reports, legal disputes, claims,
support lodging of insurance claims in case of theft, damage accidents to the Insurance Company and the surveyor.
 Handling functions related to claim settlement with service providers; also adhering statutory compliances.
 Overseeingshipmentrelated activitiesincludingcoordinationwith shippinglines,sea freightrationalizing and resolving the billing /
payment Issues.
Sep’15 - Feb 16 M/s. Punj Lloyd Ltd, Gurgaon as DGM (EXIM/ Logistics Department)
 Managingthefunctionsof EXIM& Logistics Departmentand end to end activitiesright from picking up the cargo from the suppliers
end, freight forwarding, customs clearance, Statutory Compliance and transportation to various overseas project sites.
 Responsiblefor selection andappointmentof Multimodal TransportOperators for theOverseasProjects.( Ongoingprojectsin Kuwait,
Malaysia and Indonesia)
 Managing effective & efficient costing system (conducting Reverse Auction process for nomination and appointment of MTOs)
resulting in cost reduction.
 Reviewingof MIS reports and takingcorrectiveactionswherever required. Finalization of Air freightand Ocean freight for ODC, Break
Bulk and LCL cargo.
 FinalizingCHAand Transporters based on core competencies, financial strengths and cost, review of performance by continuous
feedback and increasing the efficiency of the services provider.
 Supervisingthecustomsclearanceand transportation activitiesfor theoverseasprojects in Malaysia (PETRONAS) and Kuwait projects
(KNPC).
 Responsiblefor Insurance,contractnegotiation&finalization,coordination of third party survey reports, claims, support lodging of
insurance claims in case of theft, damage accidents to the Insurance Company and the surveyor.
Oct’99 to May’14 Suzlon Group of Companies
Growth Path:
Oct’99 to Jun’03 Executive-Suzlon Fibres Ltd., Ahmedabad
Jul’03 to Oct’08 Sr. Executive- Suzlon Energy Limited, Pune
Jan’09 to Jul’ 10 Assistant Manager-Suzlon Wind International Ltd., SEZ – Mangalore
Aug’10 to May’14 Manager (Logistics / Exports/ Imports/Port Operations) – SEFL – (Logistic Division for Suzlon)
Jun’14 – Aug’ 15 M/s. Inox Wind Limited, Noida as Sr. Manager (EXIM Department)
Role:
 Handled export operations in Port for Project and Break Bulk Cargo – Wind Mills ( i.e.parts of Wind Turbine Generators such as
Rotor Blades, Nacelle, Hubs and Nose Cones )
 Liaised with insurance company for arranging survey and sending the notice of claim to service providers
 Negotiatingand finalization of transportcontractfor dispatchingthefinished productthrough,approved transporters. Imbibe Safety
Training for Truck crew about personnel, material and Road Safety
 Handling preparation of applications for duty drawback under All industries Rate, Various Refunds from Customs, Sec.-74
Drawbacks, Revenue Deposit refunds etc.

3.  Ensured that the import cargo is cleared within the time limit, arranged the duty exemption certificates from ministry,
procurement certificate, advance license, EPCG license from DGFT before the arrival of the goods into India .
 Coordinated with Export Promotion Councils, SRTEPC, TEXPROCIL, Textiles Committee& DGFT, for Obtaining GSP, DEPB, EPCG
Licenses
 Liaised with Ministry for CCDC/MNRE/Concessional Duty Certificates for Import Consignments
 Managed imports Customs clearance, transportation & closure of End use Certificates for MNRE Cargo
 Coordinated for the receipt of original shipping documents from Banks/ supplier for the timely clearance of the cargo prior to
the arrival of the vessel
 Negotiation of Post Shipment Documents with the Bank, complying with the stipulated LC terms and conditions and obtaining
the BRC/FIRC from the banks against Exports and advance Payments
 Successfully handled the export activities of Textiles, Yarn, Fabrics, Made ups, etc. to US, EU and South Asia n Countries
 Handled the documentation for the Pre-shipment and Post- shipment documentation for Exports
Highlights:
 Delivered a cost savings impact of approximately USD0.30 Million by negotiating with the CFS and obtained 50% cost reduction
in CFS handling charges and 10 days free period for ground storage
 Awarded with Gold Award for Outstanding Employee Performance in import / export
EDUCATION
2007 Post Graduate Diploma (Logistics Management), IIMM, Pune
2006 Diploma (Customs Clearance), IISM, Chennai
1998 Post Graduate Diploma (Computer Applications), PG Centre Trichur, Kerala
1996 Bachelor in English Literature, Calicut University
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 10thJanuary 1975
Languages Known: English, Hindi and Malayalam
Passport Details: H 1698780, Valid till 18.12.2018