Rahul Vaidya
Assistant Manager - Logistics Division
About
Strategic Logistics & Supply Chain Leader with 19+ years’ international experience in food commodities, consumer electronics, chemicals, and plastic manufacturing industries. Expertise spans end-to-end logistics management, 3PL operations (EU/US/GCC), cross-trade sourcing, import/export compliance, freight cost negotiations, and SAP ERP (MM/SD). Proven ability to optimize supply chains, reduce logistics costs, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver operational excellence across multiple global trade lanes.
Work Experience
Assistant Manager - Logistics Division
Agri Exim DMCC
2016-Present - Present
Lead global logistics for organic sugar, spices, sesame, RTE products through 3PL warehouses in Netherlands, Italy, New York & Portland. Manage cross-trade shipments from Uganda, Ethiopia, Philippines & India, ensuring delivery accuracy and compliance. Implement duty-free commodity programs (EU/US) achieving annual cost savings. Negotiate ocean, air & warehouse contracts, securing ~45% reductions in warehousing & freight costs. Partner with Sales on weekly demand planning, keeping stock levels optimized. Oversaw SAP ERP implementation – achieved zero business disruption during rollout. Conducted on-ground audits in Africa, streamlining logistics and achieving 0 detention/demurrage record.
Senior Executive - Supply Chain Division
Sony Middle East & Africa FZE
2010-2016 - Present
Managed outbound logistics to GCC & Africa, negotiating competitive freight contracts across modes. Led a team of 6 in export documentation, achieving 100% compliance & accuracy. Coordinated SKD/CKD shipments from Singapore & Malaysia for assembly operations. Contributed to setup of PlayStation bundling operations with UK & Dubai warehouse teams. Oversaw logistics cost forecasting & variance analysis for senior management.
Client Coordinator
Babaji Shivram Pvt. Ltd.
2009-2010 - Present
Managed end-to-end export documentation, re-exports & customs compliance. Built shipment databases for audit readiness & performance reporting.
Documentation Executive
Catalyst Corporate Service Pvt. Ltd.
2007-2008 - Present
Prepared 30–50 LC-based post-shipment files monthly using SAP systems. Coordinated with banks & consignees ensuring smooth payments & BRC compliance.
Marketing & Export Assistant
Plenco Closures Pvt. Ltd.
2005-2007 - Present
Pre/post-shipment documentation, EPCG/Advance License, customer support.
Sales Executive & Customs Operations
Mythri Clearing Agency
2005-2007 - Present
Freight rate negotiation, import clearance, customs handling.
