Shonu Varghese
Dubai
Summary
A result driven, self-motivated and resourceful Trade Execution Manager with over 15 years’ experience in Steel Trading, Logistics and Shipping. Well-disciplined with proven ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently under extreme pressure while meeting tight deadline schedules. Major strengths include strong analytical and problem-solving skills, disciplined, organized, multi-tasking, and strong interpersonal skills. Key competencies: Excellent Communication Skills People management skills Contract and Risk Management Shipping, Logistics and Documentation Customer Service Relations and Order Support
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trade Execution Manager
DITH MENA DMCC
10.2017 - Current
- Oversee the team’s daily operation on contract execution including contract management, documents receiving and issuance, payment arrangement and data management
- Develop, review, document and maintain trade execution processes / procedures & systems for direct reports responsibilities
- Propose, lead and support Trade Execution and Supply Chain related projects to help strengthen the business
- Document, monitor and report measures for benchmarking internally and externally for performance and quality of service
- Provide Trade execution reports to upper management as requested
- Ensure the continuous improvement of logistics system to keep the leading position in the industry in terms of logistics efficiency and cost control
- Vendor management to ensure the strong support to the business strategy
- Continuously optimize the process, system and structure to improve the effectiveness and efficiency
- Ensure the execution process and actual practice to comply with company procedures and standards
- Work closely with trading /commercial to ensure the smooth execution and focus on customer satisfaction
- Build strong working relationship with related functional leaders / managers across various business units across the world
- Build, coach and develop the team to be a highly engaged and high-performing team
Senior Trade Execution Executive
10.2008 - 09.2017
- Responsible for contracts capture and maintenance
- Ensuring contracts are issued within maximum of 24 – 48hrs once booking note is received
- Assist the team to get the contracts countersigned where in the customer has not returned the contract
- Maintain frequent customer contact helping foresee opportunities and risk
- Provide back up to the Traders for support and development of the business
- Ensure shipments are carried out in accordance with contractual terms and manage/execute documentation accordingly
- Issue, monitor and manage shipping instructions, vessel nominations and vessel movement follow up
- Following up on vessels status at load port until material is delivered to customers at destination
- Monitor and ensure smooth execution of all matters related to letter of credit and insurance documentation
- Responsible for appointment and liaison of surveyors and shipping agents
- Maintain close contact with surveyors for preloading and discharge inspection
- Manage customer/supplier payments to ensure timely collection and payment in compliance with contractual terms/conditions
- Liaise with our banking team to manage discrepant documentation negotiation
- Liaise with the regulatory bodies’ port authorities, customs offices and shipping companies on relevant matters
- Maintain frequent customer contact with internal and external customers / counterparts
- Liaise with Traders on open positions, vessels’ loading and other issues pertaining to trading risks
- Arranging the cover of marine / warehouse cargo Insurance
- Claims processing and follow-up
- Training new employees on SAP and develop the team to be a highly engaged and high-performing team
- Provide Trade execution reports to the commercial team
- Monitoring of positions and daily trades business
- Working closely with Commercial Director on Order book and booking follow-up
Team Leader
GAC Logistics
Dubai
09.2006 - 10.2008
- Accounts Handled: Hilti , Nestle and Loreal Middle East
Education
MBA - Marketing
Madurai Kamaraj University
Tamil Nadu, India2001
Bachelor of Commerce -
St Berchman's College
Kerala, India1999
10th - undefined
India Secondary School
1993
Skills
- Trade executions
- Trade management
- Planning and execution
Certification
Certificate in International Trade and Finance
The Hidden Value Lean in Manufacturing and services
The Hidden Value Lean in Manufacturing and services
Timeline
Trade Execution Manager
DITH MENA DMCC
10.2017 - Current
Senior Trade Execution Executive
10.2008 - 09.2017
Team Leader
GAC Logistics
09.2006 - 10.2008
MBA - Marketing
Madurai Kamaraj University
Bachelor of Commerce -
St Berchman's College
10th - undefined
India Secondary School
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