Rajesh Joshi

Accomplished professional with hands-on experience leading entire logistics, distribution and procurement operations. Proven success managing corporate purchasing functions from market research, vendor selection, price negotiations, contract development, to purchases order completion. Adept at maintaining healthy inventory levels, sourcing suppliers, evaluating vendor reliability, negotiating cost savings, expediting deliveries, and resolving quality issues. Elite and refined communicator with an ability to translate leadership's vision into executable plans for teams to follow. Well-versed with Emirsal 2 and Emirsal 1 for import / export shipment in UAE. Multilingual in English, Hindi and Gujarati. Proven expertise in:

Hold full accountability for all logistics and warehouse operations in compliance with company’s policies and vision. Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system.

Prepare detailed and accurate reports about purchasing, warehousing, logistics and distribution activities. Foster prosperous relationship with suppliers and external agencies for business growth. Leverage strong negotiation skills to deal with freight rates of land, sea, and air; communicate with shipping companies / port and customs and other local authorities. Maintain accuracy in storage of the raw material according to data sheets and storage of finished goods. Recommend improvements for procedures and ensure ongoing development of logistics standards. Interface with purchase department and formulate progress reports for senior management.

Key Contributions:

Managed the compliance program for shipment and assure alignment with international sanctions throughout the project.

Coordinated efforts toward management of Letter of Credit (LC) Import, and Export, and clearing documentations.

Negotiated documents and attained delivery orders well before the arrival of the consignment to enable prompt clearance and avoid demur rage and detention charges.

JAFZA License and OFC Renewal, Liaoning with TRAKHEES, EHS and adhered to mandatory regulation, Compliance with proper safety environment. 

Managed the compliance program me for shipment and assure alignment with international sanctions throughout the project.

Coordinated efforts toward management of Letter of Credit (LC) Import, and Export, and clearing documentations.

Negotiated documents and attained delivery orders well before the arrival of the consignment to enable prompt clearance and avoid demur rage and detention charges.

Delivered excellent customer service and awarded as “Best Employee” for 2015, 2016, and 2017 respectively.

Obtain import/export permits for dangerous goods from ministry of health, ministry of interior, Dubai police, and Dubai municipality.

Developed systems to supervise machinery, equipment, and vehicles, entering into AMCs with approved vendors.

Expanded vendor base by developing strong working relationship through internet, vendor directories, and market research. Conducted audit of vendor’s bills, release payments based on priority and pre-arranged payment terms. Assessed superliners financial stability and reputation for long-term business success prior to approval; measured supplier’s performance in terms of quality and deliveries as an ongoing process and continually suggested improvements to enhance standards.

Site wise distribution of material on prime criteria of On Time delivery at no extra cost.

Educational Background

Bachelor of Commerce

Mumbai University, Mumbai, India

PG. Diploma in Export Import Management, Indian Merchant Chamber, Mumbai

Diploma in Small Scale and Cottage Industry (Incense Sticks Manufacturing), Khadi Gram Udyog, Mumbai

Professional Certification & Training

Motivation programme conducted by Multinational Quality Consultant, Dubai.

Demat of Shares Organised by Bombay Stock Exchange, NSDL & CDSL

E Mirsal 2 Certificate for CHA custom Clearance from DUBAI TRADE

UAE driving license