Rajeev Anand

Re: Freight Logistics / Operations Management - CAN JOIN IMMEDIATELY

Good day
I am currently in the UAE and available for interviews. I am open to mid career management positions.
I have worked for Maersk Line in Oman and UAE for 12 years (Equipment management/Spares control/Cost management)
I have handled Logistics of precious cargo
I have handled Freight /Logistics/Staff Management for an IATA / WCA agent (Air & Sea) for both Bombay & Ahmedabad.
• Handled import project for indian Army Contingent - Delhi.
• Worked (on Solar panels project RFQ (Nhava Sheva / Mundra / Chennai)
• Handled Carnet shipment Import by AIr, Export by Sea)
• Worked on FTZ warehousing for a large US customer

My additional certifications:-
Diploma of the IATA/FIATA
Advanced Negotiation Certificate from Perspective
Logistics and Supply Chain Management - UAE Certification
Certified Human Resource Personnel UAE + American Certification
DGR (Initial) – DGCA Approved / IATA Accredited Certification
SAP – R/3
Can join Immediately.
regards
+971-50-9804406

Last Resume Update March 20, 2019
Address Mumbai, India
E-mail anandrajyog@rediffmail.com
Phone Number +971-50-9804406

Experience

Gitanjali Gems Ltd
Logistics Manager
Jul 2016 - Mar 2018

• Handling logistics of high value Diamond, Gold, Gems and Jewellery (Domestic and International)
• Handling logistics of Fashion jewellery, Garments, Watches (Domestic)
• Vendor negotiations, contract management and service regularities.
• Reconciliation of Post shipment data from branch locations in Mumbai for cost analysis and cost savings
• Arranging movement of bulk valuables for exhibition (Domestic and International) along with insurance cover
• Regular visits to branch offices in Mumbai for smooth process flow and implementing corrective measures
• Follow up with vendors for claims towards damage or loss of shipments

Aargus Global Logistics Pvt Ltd
Regional Manager
Aug 2014 - Jun 2016

• Handling complete branch operations (Mumbai & Ahmedabad) – All Freight Forwarding, & logistics activities movements by Sea / Air / Road
• Negotiate best Air / Sea freight rates and ensuring OTD with regular contacts and follow-ups with airline /shipping line / overseas agents
• Business / Vendor development and ensuring all RFQ’s and shipment status are delivered in a timely manner.
• Follow-up on invoice payments and ensuring best practice methods used to reduce costs.
• Office and Staff management with frequent meetings and interaction with all staff levels.
• Warehousing project for Solar panels (Nhava Sheva / Mundra). Rate negotiation with CFS / Warehouses /
Successfully started operations at Ahmedabad. Staff recruitment and office set up.. Ensuring the best services in retaining client with frequent follow-ups with back office, customs staffs and inhouse teams .

Maersk Line – West and Central Asia, Dubai, UAE
Assistant Manager – Cost Analyst
May 2008 - Jun 2012

• Assessing variable and fixed costs and identifying areas towards deviations from budgets, monthly monitoring of disbursement costs and budgets. Exploring opportunities to reduce costs.
• Maintaining long term relationships with all vendors, GSC, key customers, overseas partners and agents for
smooth execution of tasks and transaction flow.
• Coordinating with GSC’s / Vendor's and all entities involved for effective and timely resolutions to queries.
• Updating slot costs / validity on services/routings (MVS/FEF) for correct bookings and timely product delivery.

Maersk Line – Terminal office, Salalah, Oman
Senior Executive - Equipment management
Oct 2000 - May 2008

• Updated stock projection of containers with space allocation on vessels for Global empty positioning
• Maintained inventory of spare parts for reefer containers and timely ordering of spares from manufacturers prior to consumption. Supply of spares to various vessels under guidelines from Centre
• Co-ordinated with EMR shop for repairs on containers, updated work orders. Ensuring all repairs are in accordance with agreed tariffs of Maersk guidelines. Managed the sales of containers to increase revenue.
• Examined all invoices related to Terminal / Vessel costs(Cost control) are in line with agreed port tariff. Coordinated with various surveyors for container damage inspections and cross stuffing surveys and ensured compliance with organizational requirements

Successfully achieved cost reduction in the EMR activity for the region in line with the set budgets .
Handled the task of assuring profit on EMR activities of the agency. Carried out frequent audit of repair shops

Education

Osmania University
Bachelor of Arts
Jun 1993 - Nov 1994

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