Bawani Balasundram

- Negotiate contracts with suppliers and customers.

Reviewed and coordinated with customers to ensure timely deliveries of goods.

Organized and managed the loading, unloading, packing and shipping of products.

Developed tracking systems for shipments in transit.

Financial Oversight:
- Manage the import department's budget, ensuring cost-effective operations.
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers and customers.
. Process Optimization:
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs.
- Monitor and report on international trade trends and developments.
Risk Management:
- Assess and mitigate risks associated with import activities, including compliance and supply chain disruptions.
. Reporting and Documentation:
- Prepare and submit required reports to internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation for all import and export transactions.

Continuous Improvement and Knowledge Update - Stay updated with changes in international trade laws, export/import regulations, and industry practices.- Implement process improvements to streamline the export documentation process and enhance efficiency.

Strategic Planning and Management:
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance import operations, aligning with the company's objectives.
- Monitor and analyze import data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.

Compliance and Regulatory Adherence:
- Ensure all import activities comply with international trade laws, customs regulations, and company policies.
- Maintain and update the import/export compliance database.

Team Leadership and Development:
- Lead and mentor the import team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide training to enhance team capabilities.

Coordination with Warehouse and custom officers:
- Collaborate with ,warehouse, and internal departments to ensure seamless import processes and unstuffing of containers.
- Liaise with custom officers and other third parties to ensure timely and accurate import processes and paperwork.

Financial Oversight:
- Manage the import department's budget, ensuring cost-effective operations.

Process Optimization:
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs.
- Monitor and report on international trade trends and developments.

- Ensure accurate and timely documentation for all import transactions.

Documentation Management:
- Prepare and verify essential shipping documents such as invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and export licenses.
- Ensure all documentation complies with international trade regulations and the specific requirements of destination countries.

Compliance and Regulatory Adherence:
- Ensure shipments meet legal requirements, including customs regulations, tax obligations, and trade agreements.

Coordination and Communication:
- Collaborate with internal departments such as logistics, sales, and finance to coordinate shipments and ensure accurate documentation.
- Liaise with external partners, including freight forwarders, shipping lines, and customs brokers, to facilitate timely processing and delivery of shipments.

Customs Clearance:
- Prepare and submit documents required for customs clearance, ensuring accuracy to avoid delays.
- Address and resolve any issues related to customs documentation or compliance that may arise during the export process.

Shipment Tracking and Issue Resolution:
- Monitor and track shipments to ensure timely delivery.
- Address and resolve issues related to shipment delays, missing documents, or customs holds.

Financial Transactions:
- Process letters of credit and handle transactions to ensure payment compliance.
- Verify financial documentation aligns with the terms of export contracts.

Record-Keeping and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate records of all transactions, including export declarations and bills of lading.
- Generate reports on export activities, shipment statuses, and compliance issues.

Documentation Preparation and Management
- Prepare and verify essential export documents, including invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, letters of credit, and export licenses.
Ensure that documents comply with the import/export regulations of the countries involved.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all shipments and documentation.

Compliance and Regulatory Adherence
- Ensure shipments meet the legal requirements of exporting and importing countries, including customs regulations, tax requirements, and trade agreements.
- Verify that documentation aligns with international trade laws and the specific regulations of each destination country.
- Handle compliance with any international embargoes, sanctions, or other restrictions that could impact shipment.

Coordination with Internal Teams and External Partners
- Work closely with the logistics, sales, and finance teams to coordinate shipments and ensure accurate documentation.
- Liaise with freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs brokers, and other third-party service providers for timely processing and delivery of shipments.

Handling Customs Clearance
- Prepare documents for customs clearance, ensuring they are accurate and complete to avoid delays.
- Resolve issues related to customs documentation or compliance that may arise during the export process.

Tracking Shipments and Troubleshooting
- Monitor shipments and track progress to ensure timely delivery.
- Address and resolve any issues related to shipment delays, missing documents, or customs holds.

Handling Financial Transactions Related to Exports
- Process letters of credit and handle transactions to ensure payment compliance.
- Verify financial documentation to ensure they align with the terms of the export contract.

Customer Service and Communication
- Communicate with clients regarding shipment status, required documentation, and any issues encountered during the export process.
- Ensure clients understand all export requirements and regulations affecting their shipment.

Record-Keeping and Reporting
- Maintain a record of all transactions, including export declarations, bills of lading, and other legal documents.
- Generate reports on export activities, shipment statuses, and any compliance issues.