Chintan Khatri
London
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with expertise in Microsoft Office and SAP, complemented by strong logistics and transportation knowledge. Demonstrates exceptional organisational and time management skills, fostering team collaboration and relationship building. Adept at providing cross-functional team support with a focus on administrative competence, attention to detail, and accuracy. Committed to leveraging skills in a dynamic environment to drive operational efficiency and support business objectives.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Shipping Manager
Vitabiotics Ltd.
London
04.2022 - 03.2026
- Supported team of six shipping members in export department to enhance customer service and operational efficiency.
- Assisted in developing and implementing tailored export processes and strategies for cost-effective and timely shipment arrangements.
- Collaborated with IT team to upgrade and design SAP according to shipping requirements and established processes for shipping team.
- Facilitated negotiations of freight rates with forwarders for clients across multiple countries.
- Contributed to improving on-time delivery (OTD) from 80% to 90% by refining client-specific SOPs.
- Aided in managing shipments for top five customers, overseeing order placement and processing of shipping documents.
- Maintained customer credit limits in coordination with accounts prior to shipment dispatch.
Shipping Executive
Vitabiotics Ltd.
London
04.2012 - 03.2022
- Coordinating export activities from processing of incoming orders to outbound shipments and delivery at destination worldwide by sea, air and
- Direct dealings with customers on order progress through SAP.
- Booking shipments with freight forwarders through sea, air or road.
- Thorough experience and understanding of export documents including Invoice, Packing list, B/Ls, AWBs, Certificate of Origin certified and legalised by Chamber, EUR1, Letter of credit, Incoterms of shipment. Internal warehouse documentation, Packing orders, Pick notes, Delivery notes, Collection notes.
- Reviewing customs declaration, commodity codes (Hs Codes) for products exported.
- Interaction and cooperation with multiple departments including warehousing, accounting, quality assurance and supply chain team for achieving targets.
Export Executive
Camara Limited
London
10.2009 - 03.2012
- Assisted in preparing proforma invoices for confirmed orders and processed Form M for Kenya.
- Communicated with customers regarding Form M approval from scanning agency and letter of credit.
- Supported advising bank in issuing letters of credit with terms of sight LC and 90 days D/A, CFR or FOB.
- Liaised with suppliers for placing orders and negotiating prices.
- Helped prepare purchase orders and bill of lading instructions according to LC terms and conditions.
- Followed up with suppliers for shipping schedules and shipping documents.
- Facilitated preparation of export documents as per letter of credit and submitted documents to bank, following up on payments.
- Managed multiple shipments efficiently and in timely manner.
- Compiled weekly reports for customers and various departments to assist in planning and placing new orders accordingly.
Export Manager
Gokal International Ltd.
Guangzhou, China, China
08.2004 - 04.2009
- Coordinated customer orders to support satisfaction through quality and pricing assurance.
- Assisted sourcing team in delivering reports that matched product availability with customer requirements.
- Supported export shipment reviews to improve team performance against key performance indicators.
Quality Assistant
Brasko World Trade
Pune, India, India
01.2004 - 07.2004
- Assisted in maintaining quality standards according to UNICEF requirements for water containers alongside technicians.
- Supported inspections of goods during production at factory premises and prior to final dispatch.
- Prepared export documentation and ensured timely dispatch of containers from production premises.
- Communicated with excise officer to facilitate timely transportation of goods from warehouse.
- Managed daily administrative duties effectively.
Export assistant
Pt.Pentacle Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia, Indonesia
11.2000 - 11.2003
- Assisted with export processes of consumer products from processing orders to coordinating loading of FCL/LCL containers for clients in Pacific Islands.
- Supported marketing executives by providing updates on order availability and supplier stock.
- Sourced merchandise according to customer requirements.
- Facilitated negotiations with suppliers regarding pricing and delivery timelines.
- Reported customer requirements, payment terms, and pricing to management.
- Prepared export documentation and coordinated shipments with freight forwarders.
- Followed up with shipping lines to monitor delivery status.
- Communicated with customers regarding outstanding payments.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Administration and Accountancy
Pune University
Pune, India 03.1996 - 04.1999
Skills
Microsoft Office and SAP
Logistics and transportation knowledge
Organizational and time management skills
Team collaboration and relationship building
Administrative competence
Attention to detail and accuracy
Cross-functional team support
Affiliations
- I try to maintain a regular routine for my morning exercise. Enjoy going to Golf driving range as I find it relaxing.
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Gujarati
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Shipping Manager
Vitabiotics Ltd.
04.2022 - 03.2026
Shipping Executive
Vitabiotics Ltd.
04.2012 - 03.2022
Export Executive
Camara Limited
10.2009 - 03.2012
Export Manager
Gokal International Ltd.
08.2004 - 04.2009
Quality Assistant
Brasko World Trade
01.2004 - 07.2004
Export assistant
Pt.Pentacle Indonesia
11.2000 - 11.2003
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Administration and Accountancy
Pune University
03.1996 - 04.1999