Ashil Jain

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About Ashil Jain

Managed end-to-end international logistics and supply chain operations, ensuring efficient EXIM processes and timely re-exports and domestic shipments. Led the negotiation of freight rates with shipping lines, airlines, forwarders, and transporters, ensuring competitive pricing and optimal cost management. Responsible for day-to-day management of logistics functions, including freight negotiation, supply chain management, and import/export operations. Oversaw customs clearance processes, coordinated with CHAs, shipping lines, and transporters, ensuring compliance with service level agreements. Collaborated with CHA to represent the company during customs clearance and resolve any discrepancies or clarifications required by authorities. Drove cost savings initiatives and continuously monitored and reviewed logistics processes to identify opportunities for optimization. Coordinated with the finance department to ensure timely vendor payments and reconciliation for all logistics operations. Led the financial planning for logistics operations, tracking key cost elements, including landing costs, margin analysis, and duty structures, to ensure profitability. Prepared cost comparisons for special equipment movements, ensuring profitability and meeting margin targets. Generated MIS reports that included detailed financial analysis, showing key data such as import shipment costs, quantities, pricing, penalties, and overall profitability. Handled high-seas sales shipments and provided expertise in the preparation and clearance of export/import documentation. Ensured that all shipping documents were accurate by checking the LC description and verifying the shipping bill and bill of entry checklist for Export or Import duty payments. Provided expertise in the utilization of the Advance License and compliance with EPCG and MEIS licenses, optimizing export/import benefits. Administered re-exports, re-imports, and deemed export processes, including bond cancellation and compliance with regulations. Worked with sales, marketing, and finance teams to ensure alignment of sourcing strategies with overall business objectives. Advocated for sustainable sourcing practices and ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies. Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy in cost management, reporting, and documentation. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building relationships with vendors and internal teams. In-depth understanding of international trade regulations and customs clearance processes.