
Vishal Kharat.
Transportation / Logistics
About Vishal Kharat.:
- Strategic professional offering rich experience in Export Import Operations in Gulf & India.
- Competent in heading the entire logistics function & maintaining smooth relations with Shipping lines, freight forwarders for cost-effective transport solutions as well as expeditious clearances.
- Hands-on experience in supervising Export-Import Operations with extensive knowledge of the Dubai Trade Portal (UAE Customs portal), trade regulation, and statutory/legal requirements.
- Proficiency in managing the entire end-to-end operations encompassing documentation finalization of shipment terms, pre/post shipment formalities, invoicing/billing, bank interaction, customs clearance, shipping, insurance and other allied functions & so on.
- Expertise in liaising with local & multinational shipping agents, shipping lines & government authorities for obtaining commercial documentation for shipment management.
Experience
Aug 2020 to Feb 2025 - (4 Year’s 5 Month’s)
Working as Export Manager & Business Development with M/s Savita Entrepreneurs Pvt. Ltd., India
Key Result Areas:
- Business Development & Market Expansion: Developed and implemented strategic business development
plans to expand international market share and drive revenue growth. - Sales & Business Development: Identified and acquired new customers, successfully expanding the
company’s global presence. - Client Relationship Management: Maintained and nurtured strong client relationships, ensuring repeat
business, post-sales support and high levels of satisfaction. - Export Operations Management: Managed and supervised export operations, coordinating with logistics,
operations, and finance teams for efficient order execution. - Department Leadership: Led and managed departmental activities, assigning responsibilities, monitoring
performance, and aligning outcomes with company objectives. - Negotiation & Contract Finalization: Negotiated and finalized commercial agreements, ensuring mutually
beneficial terms for the company and clients. - Networking & Industry Representation: Represented the company at trade fairs, exhibitions, and industry
events to strengthen market positioning and create new business connections. - Digital Marketing: Having Strong knowledge & applied digital marketing techniques, including SEO, Google
Ads, Facebook advertising, and lead-generation campaigns, to boost visibility and attract customers. - WordPress Website Management: Managed and updated company websites on WordPress platforms,
ensuring optimized content, user-friendly navigation, and improved search engine ranking. - Digital Marketing: Applied digital marketing techniques, including SEO, Google Ads, Facebook advertising,
and lead-generation campaigns, to boost visibility and attract customers. .
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
April 2013 to Jun’2020 (7 Years 2 Month’s)
Worked as Exim Executive with M/s. Kimoha Entrepreneurs FZCO, Dubai, U.A.E.
Key Result Areas:
- Managed import and export operations following Dubai customs and government regulations to ensure smooth shipments.
- Negotiated with transporters, freight forwarders, and airlines for cost-effective and timely deliveries.
- Coordinated with customs agents, airport, port officials, and external agencies for clearance and transportation.
- Worked closely with Dubai Customs, DP World Port, and other authorities to handle import/export processes.
- Used the Dubai Trade Portal (Mirsal-II) for customs declarations, BOE submissions, and duty exemptions.
- Reviewed import documents, insurance claims, and Goods Received Vouchers (GRVs).
- Monitored cargo inspections, customs clearances, and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Approved and forwarded freight bills, shipping documents, and GRNs for finance and record-keeping.
Feb 2012 - Dec 2012
Worked as a Trainee Executive with Premier Infoassists Pvt.Ltd - Back Office of Gemini Corporation (Belgium/Europe)
Key Result Areas:
- Prepared negotiable and third-party export documents as per Letter of Credit (L/C) requirements.
- Managed post-shipment documentation, including submission to banks, for products like plastic scrap (PET), steel scrap, and wood.
- Reviewed L/C terms for the UAE office & Antwerp and ensured compliance with UCP 600 while submitting documents to banks.
- Arranged Certificate of Origin (C.O.) through Digi Chambers in Europe.
- Arranged CCIC Certificates for shipments from Europe ports (Netherlands, Marseille, Spain) to China.
- Obtained PSIC (Pre-shipment Inspection Certificates) through Sandeep Garg & Co. for various shipments.
- Followed up with sales coordinators to obtain Purchase Orders (POs) and Sales Orders Export (SOEs) from Gemini branches in UAE and Belgium.
Sep 2010 - Nov 2011 (1 Year’s 2 Month’s)
Worked as Shipping Executive with Atraco Enterprises Industrial Ltd. (Atraco Logistics FZE)
Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai UAE (Garment Manufacturer)
Key Result Areas:
- Oversaw end-to-end export operations, handling air and sea shipments for US and EU garment brands.
- Coordinated closely with Customs for raw material inspections and submitted reports to maintain bank guarantees,
avoiding potential losses. - Streamlined pre- and post-shipment processes by managing documentation, facilitating payments, and securing
discounted funds from banks at competitive rates. - Liaised with banks such as HSBC, SCB, and Citibank to negotiate export document discounting for open account
shipments. - Prepared and uploaded e-invoices for major buyers, including Kohl’s and Gloria Vanderbilt, ensuring timely payments.
- Collaborated with international agents and Li & Fung Limited across multiple locations to manage export orders and
resolve payment-related matters. - Facilitated container bookings and worked with freight forwarders to achieve cost-effective shipping solutions.
PAST WORK EXPERIENCE:
Mar’ 2007 - Sep’2010 (3 Year’s 6 Month’s)
Worked as Shipping Documentation Executive & U.S.A. Customs Compliance Specialist with -
Classic Fashion Apparel Industry Ltd., Jordan (Garment Manufacturer)
Key Result Areas:
- Managed high-volume export shipments, coordinating logistics for US and EU garment brands under strict timelines.
- Collaborated with Jordan Customs to arrange raw material inspections and submitted comprehensive manufacturing reports to support export compliance, particularly under FTA and QIZ documentation requirements.
- Ensured bank guarantees remained balanced by documenting and verifying all stages of production & product materials consumption from customs to bank, from material import to final export.
- U.S.A. Customs Compliance – Jordan Free Trade Agreement (FTA) regulations Prepared and submitted comprehensive manufacturing process documentation to U.S.A. Customs, ensuring compliance with U.S.-Jordan Free Trade Agreement (FTA) regulations.
- Maintained detailed records of the entire garment production process, including:
o Coordinated with suppliers to obtain necessary certificates and compliance documents for raw materials and components.
o Material Issuance and Supplier Documentation: Verified and submitted supplier invoices, purchase orders, and material certifications.
o From Store to Cutting and Production Reports: Documented stages of garment cutting and sewing processes
o Production Workflow Reports: Provided detailed timelines and production schedules for each stage of manufacturing.
o Labour Records: Compiled payroll details, overtime logs, and employee attendance to demonstrate compliance with labour standards.
o Ensured traceability and transparency in the supply chain by maintaining audit-ready records of production inputs and processes.
o Responded to customs inquiries, audits, and inspections, ensuring timely and accurate submission of all required documents.
o Collaborated with factory teams to streamline documentation workflows and reduce submission errors.
Education
B.Com
Pune University -2006 pattern
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