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GOVIND CHHOTWANI

E-Mail: [email protected]
Contact No.: +971-50-8341596 (U.A.E.)

~ Supply Chain Management ~ Logistics ~ Commercial Operations ~ Import / Export Operations ~

An accomplished professional over 10 years of cross functional experience with well known organisations. Abilities in
harmoniously managing day to day tasks with a talent for Operations involving Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Techno-
Commercial functions, Shipping, Forecasting, International Trade, Administration, Documentation & Client Relationship
Management. Currently associated with UTS Carrier L.L.C. Carrier Corporation USA - JV (Abu Dhabi UAE) as Logistics
Manager.

Expertise in effectively developing and monitoring the shipping / logistics network, ensuring smooth materials movements.
Successful in building relations with Vendors & Service Providers; sorting out critical problem areas and delivering on customer
commitments. Proficient at carrying out Import & Export Operations with standard knowledge of Government Policies &
Regulations and provisions of various Statutory Acts. The wealth of expertise covers Logistics Planning/Management, Co-
ordination with Shipping Lines, International and Domestic Freight Forwarders and Customs House Agents.

CAREER GRAPH
Since Mar13 UTS Carrier L.L.C. (Abu Dhabi UAE) Logistics Manager
Apr12 to Feb13 UTS Carrier L.L.C. (Abu Dhabi UAE) Asst. Manager Logistics
Apr10 to Mar12 UTS Carrier L.L.C. (Abu Dhabi UAE) Logistics Supervisor
Dec05 to Mar10 UTS Carrier L.L.C. (Abu Dhabi UAE) Logistics Officer
Feb05 to Aug05 Lavigar Processing & Packaging Ltd., Lagos-Nigeria Logistics Officer
Jul02 to Jan05 Pavan International Limited. Lagos - Nigeria Accountant cum Logistics.
Aug98 to May02 Victor Marketing Indore India Office Administrator.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Strategy Planning: Interfacing with Dept Heads for assessing annual requirement of material in line with core organisational
objectives. Establishing Procurement targets; developing operational budgets, Forecasting and ensuring adherence to the same.
Devising and implementing policies & procedures to enable smooth functioning of operations.

Key Activities: Forecast Planning & ensuring to meet important deadlines & financial numbers. Freight Calculations for Strategic
Jobs & assisting Sales Team by optimization of Freight costs on regional as well as & local level. Developing supplier relationship
& maintaining seamless availability of cargo for organization.

Logistics: Developing the logistics network for ensuring seamless, cost-effective movement of consignment and timely delivery
of orders. Negotiating with Shipping lines, Freight forwarders & transporters etc. to ensure seamless, cost-effective movement
of consignment and timely delivery of orders. Finalizing freight rates with Shipping lines, Freight forwarders contracts as well as
freight forwarding contracts for bulk consignments also for inbound-outbound freight finalisation locally.

Regional Role: Responsible for preparation of RFQ for regional level which includes origins Far East, Europe & North America to
all destination in GCC Countries & compilation of Freight rates from Shipping Lines & International Freight Forwarders for
analysis & negotiation with the shipping lines & Freight forwarders for Annual Contract.

SAP Knowledge: Over 8 years of experience, in SAP MM. Active participation in implementation B2B Ordering, inventory ageing,
order management, forecasting, inventory planning, NITO, WMS, physical inventory, etc

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Import/Export Operations: Managing the import and export operations, plot/warehouse management, keeping compliance
with custom laws, notifications, tariffs, EXIM policy and procedures. Ensuring timely and maximum realization of export
incentives. Attending to Customs with respective appellate authorities. Handling matters pertaining to insurance, including
claim settlement. Interacting with regulatory authorities for obtaining necessary licenses / sanctions and ensuring compliance
with various statutory obligations.

DISTINCTIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS ACROSS THE TENURE

1 Major cost saving done working with Victor Marketing optimizing Inventory levels to reduce cash flow requirement &
adding up new principle (additional business) with same resources, thus increasing profitability of the organisation.
2 Played significant role in switching from Cheque Discounting to over draft facility in order to save 300k per Year & inventory
reduction to 50%, thus adding value to the organization..
3 Instrumental in consolidating shipments while working with UTS Carrier L.L.C. saved Freight Cost of US $400k in Year 2007 &
Saved USD $550k in Year 2008.
4 On regional level consolidation of volume with the shipping line, made cost reduction of US $1.5 Million in Year 2011.
5 Implemented a system of costing analysis, thus providing details of the shipment with a click of button, along with supplier
invoice details, add-on cost analysis & respective service provider costs (freight, customs, origin charges, insurance etc).
6 Received Quality Employee for Q4 Year 2006 & Quality Employee for 2006 with UTS Carrier L.L.C.

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS HANDLED


Feb95 to Jun98 associated with Systematix Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Indore as Hardware & Network Engineer
MAJOR PROJECTS HANDLED DURING Feb95 to Jun98 with Systematix Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Organization : Eicher Motors Ltd.


Synopsis : The project required training to users at all there regional offices and Depot offices as a
Team Leader with two subordinates. This involved setting up communication between
twelve cities spread across India.
Organization : GAIL (Gas Authority of India Limited, Vijaypur)
Synopsis : The project rendered training to 125 Users on MS Office & Windows 98 Basics in 21 Days.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
BBA Finance Madhurai Kamraj University
Higher Secondary (Commerce) Tirathbai Kalachand School

PERSONAL VITAE
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Indian National holding UAE Driving License Date of Birth 24 June 1978 Married Transferable Visa
References: - Available if required

COMPUTERS
Well versed with SAP R/3, Material Management, Vendor Management, Forecasting, and Cost Provisions
Comparison with Actuals.
MS Office, Internet & Email applications

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