Sunny Rajbhatt

About Sunny Rajbhatt

Middle Management Level Position – Import /Export /Inbound Logistics /Supply Chain. More than 16+ years of experience in the field of Trade Compliance and EXIM. Fully conversant with commercial affairs related to export/import viz. customs, excise. LC issues and export & import documentation, foreign exchange/FEMA related issues DGFT, Clearing & forwarding, packagng, banking, CHA operations, insurance & claims. A keen planner, strategist & implementer with demonstrated abilities in accomplishing business growth on a consistent basis. Hands on with setting up effective liaison with DGFT and other Govt agencies to secure clearances required in the course of international transactions. Strong record of generating huge cost economy in concluding shipping/air freight contracts with the service providers with deft planning and application of negotiation skills. Demonstrated strong commercial acumen in streamlining purchase. logistics and inventory management practices to generate distinct cost advantage for the company. Proven expertise in identifying and developing stable sources of supply to feed the production lines. Effective negotiator with ability to conclude long term purchase contracts on most reasonable terms to even out the tendencies of price escalations. Skilled in systematizing entire stores and logistics operations to ensure bottleneck free stores operations and best utilization of store space. Perfect team manager having ability to work in cross-functional project teams and integrate efforts to maximize operational efficiency. proven skills in problem solving, analysis and cross functional coordination Well versed with Custom/Excise Tariffs, Free Trade Agreements, EXIM Policy, SION NORMS, Marine Insurance, Duty Drawback, Octroi and Port regulations, customs procedures, Handling, procedures. Hand on Experience in preparing and obtaining EPCG, ADVANCE, DFIA, SHIS, MEIS & SEIS License from DGFT without involving third party.

Experience

1. Trade Compliance Head - Apac and Anz

   CNH

   Jun 2023 — Present · IN

   Lead the implementation of an effective TC program for the region that incorporates local “in-country” and international regulations on import and export compliance in order to facilitate the compliant movement of goods.Monitor developments in Government Rules, Regulations, Policies, Subsidies, Trade agreements etc. to visualize the impact, create awareness and construct mitigation or business plans that benefits Company.Maintaining and implement Desk Procedure, Policy, SOP and guidelines for the function.Ensure documentary errors or process gaps/oversight does not lead to extra costs through delays, fines, penalties etc.Responsible for classification of goods, parts & components of automobile and capital machinery as per Indian Tariff Classification.Supervise Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders assigned to the region by developing key performance indicators to standardize customs practices and services across the country/region.Lead regular audit activities to ensure compliance and drive process improvements that contribute to an improved compliance posture across the region.Support the day to day operations and ensure our businesses to stay in compliance with all relevant import and export rules and regulations, including assisting in defining global trade best practices for local compliance programs and identifying and supporting the development of capabilities needed to execute the Trade Compliance strategy.Respond timely to internal and external inquiries around import and export compliance.Establish and develop training programs for the different functional areas to increase the level of understanding and awareness on import and export compliance. Monitor regulatory and legislative changes within the country/region and alert the appropriate parties on the impact to the business as well as represent the company in key trade associations.

Education

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  PG DIPLOMA IN FOREIGN TRADE, INTERNATIONAL , EXIM, EXPORTS, IMPORTS, EXPORT PRE & POST SHIPMENTS DOCUMENTATION, CUSTOMS

  2013 — 2014