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Parag Vaidya is a seasoned logistics professional with 15+ years of experience in managing import logistics, team supervision, strategic sourcing, and procurement. He has expertise in import customs clearance, contract negotiation, and supply chain management.

Experience

    • Manager Import Logistics
      • Jun 2021 - Present

      • Responsible for overseeing all major operational activities related to imports, managing a team of 6 high performing professionals• Key Account Management of corporate clients such as PI Industries Ltd, United Spirits Limited (Diageo Group), Bajaj Auto Ltd, and IOCL Ltd.• Implement safety measures to ensure smooth operations.• Conduct thorough document checks and allocate CTH for sea and air import jobs.• Negotiate and manage contracts with service providers to ensure cost-effective transportation services.• Coordinate with overseas agents for sea and air consignments and provide quotations.• Acquire new clients and vendors for the company and negotiate new contracts to generate business.• Evaluate internal procedures and collaborate with MIS and Logistics to streamline processes and implement new systems.

    • Manager Import logistic
      • Jul 2017 - May 2021

      •Work with Logistics to minimize detention and demurrage charges.•Direct and supervise daily import operations and managed employees in compliance and customer service.•Maintain Co-Loading Freight Forwarding and Console MIS Reports.•Solely responsible for developing the team by providing education and guidance on amendment custom notifications in import custom clearance process, departmental queries and inter-departmental communication, through arranging weekly departmental meetings

    • Manager Import Logistics & Procurement
      • Feb 2012 - Jun 2017

      Import LogisticsStrategic Sourcing & Procurement•Establish a global sourcing, procurement, SCM strategy for aligning to business goals and identify KPIs for team's performance.•Formulate purchasing strategies including capability development of existing vendors and new vendors. Using SWOT analysis.•Establishing a sourcing road-map for major direct and indirect spend categories. Monitoring the prices of various commodities.•Identify the purchasing volume; develop annual plans, including supply / demand forecasting, resourcing and development of the supply chain strategy, selection, negotiation, development and procurement.•Budget monitoring, Cost Planning, Cost controls and Parts Cost Analysis.•Establish and implement methods and best practices related to the systems and process that support inventory forecasting, purchasing, and material control.•Maintain and develop strategic relationship with key suppliers (trade shows, supplier meetings, conferences, etc.)

    • Asst Manager – Import, Export & Warehouse Logistics
      • Oct 2008 - Jan 2012

    • Sr Executive - Export Division
      • Apr 2006 - Oct 2008

    • Warehouse & Logistics Officer
      • Aug 2005 - Mar 2006
      • Nigeria

    • Sr Executive - Export Division
      • Apr 2002 - Oct 2005

Education

  • University of Mumbai
    Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Business Administration and Management, General

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Industry Focus. “Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage”

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