PRITHI YASHWANT KARKERA
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in full-cycle import and export documentation, import shipment planning, and strategic vendor coordination. Demonstrates proficiency in CFS and port coordination, slot purchase and space negotiation, and cost and freight rate optimisation. Skilled in MIS reporting, financial reconciliation, and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on SOP implementation and workflow streamlining. Adept at managing import/export teams, ensuring timely security deposit follow-up, MNR follow-up, and discrepancy resolution. Excels in stakeholder communication, cross-functional collaboration, negotiation, and relationship management. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency while maintaining deadline adherence and adaptability.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work history
Manager – Imports
Blue Marlin Shipping LLC
Dubai
10.2022 - 07.2025
- Headed import operations and export documentation team ensuring compliance and timely shipments.
- Spearheaded slot procurement and rate negotiations across major service sectors.
- Streamlined payment follow-up processes with CFS and vendors, reducing outstanding cycles.
- Aligned team objectives with business strategy, improving operational efficiency.
- Submitted accurate MIS reports to leadership for decision-making insights.
Manager – Imports
Blue Marlin Container Line Pvt. Ltd.
02.2020 - 09.2022
- Oversaw planning, costing, and booking of import shipments to various ICDs.
- Maintained and followed up on CFS/surveyor rate agreements.
- Managed client payments, SOA reconciliation, and overseas inventory tracking.
- Led export sales initiatives and marketing campaigns across key sectors.
- Coordinated MNR processes and refunds with internal stakeholders and principals.
Import Documentation Executive
Paramount Sealink Pvt. Ltd.
02.2018 - 10.2019
- Prepared accurate import documentation and submitted manifests to carriers.
- Coordinated with ports and CFS for timely cargo movement and invoice settlements.
- Filed LGs and re-export documentation to avoid penalties.
- Managed slot allotments with operators and ensured adherence to service agreements.
Executive – Customer Service
Landmark CFS
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Maintained container inventory for major clients including Maersk and MSC.
- Utilized RKEM and MAG systems for container tracking and reporting.
- Managed billing cycles and updated documentation for customs and MLO systems.
- Generated MIS reports highlighting depot efficiency and inventory turnaround.
Assistant Manager – Imports
Canam International Pvt. Ltd.
02.2008 - 05.2017
- Handled end-to-end import operations, including cost negotiation and customs coordination.
- Ensured timely import clearance and minimized shipment delays.
- Managed textile scrap logistics and reporting for sustainability-focused operations.
- Created production and inventory reports to support planning.
Documentation Executive
B. M. Roadlines, Mittal Transworld, Agarwal Roadlines
01.2004 - 12.2008
- Tracked trailer movements, prepared Lorry Receipts, and managed client documentation.
- Handled DSRs, accident documentation, and license/insurance follow-up.
- Played a key role in transportation records reconciliation and legal paperwork.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Distance Education
Sikkim University
Higher Secondary Certificate - undefined
Eknath B Madhavi English School
Secondary School Certificate - undefined
B.R. Madhavi English School
Skills
- Full-cycle Import & Export Documentation
- Import Shipment Planning
- CFS & Port Coordination
- Slot Purchase & Space Negotiation
- Cost & Freight Rate Optimization
- MIS Reporting
- Financial Reconciliation
- RKEM
- Syscon
- Jupiter
- CFS MAG
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- MS PowerPoint
- Import/Export Team Management
- Strategic Vendor Coordination
- Client Coordination
- Agreement Filing
- Regulatory Compliance
- SOP Implementation
- Workflow Streamlining
- Timely Security Deposit Follow-Up
- MNR Follow-Up
- Discrepancy Resolution
- Stakeholder Communication
- Time Management
- Deadline Adherence
- Adaptability
- Clear Communication
- Professional Communication
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Negotiation
- Relationship Management
Custom
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manager – Imports
Blue Marlin Shipping LLC
10.2022 - 07.2025
Manager – Imports
Blue Marlin Container Line Pvt. Ltd.
02.2020 - 09.2022
Import Documentation Executive
Paramount Sealink Pvt. Ltd.
02.2018 - 10.2019
Executive – Customer Service
Landmark CFS
06.2017 - 12.2017
Assistant Manager – Imports
Canam International Pvt. Ltd.
02.2008 - 05.2017
Documentation Executive
B. M. Roadlines, Mittal Transworld, Agarwal Roadlines
01.2004 - 12.2008
Higher Secondary Certificate - undefined
Eknath B Madhavi English School
Secondary School Certificate - undefined
B.R. Madhavi English School
Bachelor of Commerce - Distance Education
Sikkim University
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