PRABHAKAR TAMILMARAN
SCARBOROUGH,ON
Summary
Streamlined vessel agency operations by implementing efficient financial assistance procedures, optimizing inventory management, and coordinating cargo handling for discharge and loading from 04/2015. Negotiated purchases based on market conditions, achieving significant cost reductions on both products and services; leveraged extensive experience in vessel agency support to drive financial success and operational efficiency. Currently seeking a challenging position in a dynamic industry
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Operation Executive and Business Development
Parekh Marine Services Pvt Ltd. India
04.2022 - 11.2023
- Aligned vessel operations for bulk and break-bulk cargoes, ensuring smooth execution and timely delivery of goods at Chennai, Ennore, and Kariakal Ports in India
- Managed invoicing processes for cargoes, maintaining accurate records and ensuring timely payment collection
- Developed and sustained strong relationships with terminal warehouses, facilitating seamless coordination of cargo operations
- Implemented effective marketing strategies for supply chain products, resulting in increased customer engagement and business growth
- Ensured smooth transit of products by meticulously preparing all necessary documents for vessel berthing
- Negotiated rates with various vendors, optimizing costs and finalizing requirements for vessel operations
- Directed detailed inventory records for vessel handling purchases, ensuring efficient management of resources
- Harmonized directly with vessel Masters and Principals, providing comprehensive support and guidance for vessel operations
- Tracked customer payments and developed aging reports, facilitating timely release of delivery orders based on payment status
- Preserved consistent tense and formatting throughout responsibilities and achievements, enhancing readability and professional presentation
- Diligently proofread all official documentation and records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
Operation Executive
Mediterranean Shipping Company (U.A.E.) L.L.C. Abu Dhabi
10.2018 - 10.2020
- Correlated with port officials and VTS officers, Vessel Master to ensure efficient vessel operations, including berthing and sailing procedures
- Communicated with vessel masters to complete pre-arrival procedures and facilitate vessel registration, ensuring compliance with regulations
- Unified with vessel chief officers, central planners, and terminal planners to optimize vessel load planning and obtain necessary approvals
- Acted as a boarding agent for MSC vessels calling Abu Dhabi, handling approximately 400 vessels in a fiscal year
- Troubleshot problems occurring during vessel operations, such as vessel damages and container/cargo damages caused by stevedores
- Drafted break bulk quotations for import, transshipment, and export pieces, ensuring accurate and competitive pricing
- Investigated container damage issues in collaboration with port authorities and other MSC offices, ensuring timely resolution
- Designed ship spare handling and maintenance at Abu Dhabi port yard, coordinating with vessel masters, port authorities, and technical teams
- Compiled and verified invoices for all vessels calling Abu Dhabi port, ensuring accuracy and timely submission to the accounts team
- Planned cargo connections and transit with terminal CFS/warehouse, ensuring smooth operations and efficient storage of cargoes.
Operation Executive
STALCO // AL MAJID SHIPPING SERVICES, Abu Dhabi
04.2015 - 09.2018
- Liaised with Vessel Master for vessel registration at port, ensuring compliance with all necessary procedures and documentation
- Generated and submitted load summary, discharge summary, and plans to the terminal for each bulk and container vessel under our agency, ensuring smooth operations and efficient cargo handling
- Obtained plan approval from C/O by collecting pre-plan from the terminal, facilitating timely and accurate execution of shipping activities
- Crafted Terminal Departure Report upon vessel sail and sent it to slot agents and line agents, ensuring all relevant parties were informed and updated
- Provided exceptional customer service to valued customers, addressing their sales inquiries and ensuring their satisfaction
- Maintained container inventory reports for lines under our agency, ensuring accurate tracking and management of containers
- Constructed container inventory and demurrage reports on a monthly basis, providing valuable insights and facilitating efficient operations
- Prepared and ensured timely completion of vessel/cargo documentation, berthing/sailing reports, statements of facts, time sheets, and checklists
- Reported daily to principal/owners/shipper/receiver/cargo agent on vessel berthing/sailing prospects and shipping/cargo operations
- Streamlined with PO and vessel master on cargo operations, crew change/medical services, and other husbandry services, ensuring seamless operations and customer satisfaction
- Followed up on advanced funds as per agreed terms and coordinated outstanding receipt of remittance, ensuring financial compliance and smooth transactions.
Education
MBA IN SHIPPING & LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT -
AMET UNIVERSITY, INDIA
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING IN COMPUTER SCIENCE -
INDIA
Skills
- Meticulous
- Self-initiated
- Organizational skills
- Logistics management
- Computer knowledge - MS package
- Contributive
- Analytical thinker
- BASIC SAP MM SKILL
Timeline
Sr. Operation Executive and Business Development
Parekh Marine Services Pvt Ltd. India
04.2022 - 11.2023
Operation Executive
Mediterranean Shipping Company (U.A.E.) L.L.C. Abu Dhabi
10.2018 - 10.2020
Operation Executive
STALCO // AL MAJID SHIPPING SERVICES, Abu Dhabi
04.2015 - 09.2018
MBA IN SHIPPING & LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT -
AMET UNIVERSITY, INDIA
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING IN COMPUTER SCIENCE -
INDIA
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