Rakesh SRIMANI
Ch 358, Chilver Hall, The Drive, Wharley End,
Cranfield, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK430GE, ENGLAND
Mobile: +44 (0) 7596 720 698
Email: rakesh.srimani@gmail.com
PERSONAL STATEMENT
An aspiring professional with sophisticated business acumen of manufacturing, production,
logistical and sales strategies from small-scale industry exposure. A responsible person, with
leadership potential; can perform assigned tasks with team synergy. Possess substantial
knowledge of international export / import trade policies with considerable international work
exposure. Enthusiastic to further develop managerial skills in the realm of supply chain
management and operations.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
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Re-developed specific kinds of leather incorporating modified recipes, product mix, and
machinery to successfully reduce overall cost per square feet. Responsible in production
of US$ 0.7 million worth of leather in a span of 2 years, managing a team of 7 in the
process.
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Achieved significant ability to work, respect and develop new business relationships with
diverse companies from different countries of multi-cultural background, at international
expos / seminars / buyer-seller meets. Contributed to US$ 1.1 million worth of business.
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Competently coordinated, recorded and communicated logistical and banking activities in
occasions of crisis during export shipment transits, thereby ensuring a transparent
situation analysis for client’s understanding, thus persuading for lower claim / demurrage
values.
EDUCATION
SEP-2014
OCT-2015
CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY, Bedfordshire, UK
Master of Science in Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Chartered Accredited Degree to CIPS & CILT (UK)
Triple Accredited (5% Business School worldwide) to EQUIS, AMBA & AACSB.
Modules: Warehousing, Procurement Management, Freight Transport, Demand
and Inventory Management, Project Management, Physical Network Design.
20092012
SIKKIM MANIPAL UNIVERSITY, Kolkata, India
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Grade A / Percentage 70.30 (University Evaluation) GPA 3.83 / 4.00 (ECE, USA
Evaluation)
20052009
THE HERITAGE SCHOOL, Kolkata, India
ISC (Indian School Certificate)
Subjects: Accountancy, Business Studies, Commercial
Economics Percentage: 90% (Aggregate) / Grade: A
Applications
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JUN-2011SEP-2014
RAJ & RAK INCORPORATED
(An 100% Export Oriented Unit, involved in Manufacturing and Exporting of
Leather and Leather Goods, based in Kolkata, India. It’s workforce comprises of
approximate 65 people involved in Manufacturing, Production and Administrative
roles.)
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Processed Export Documentation (Invoicing, Banking, Letter of Credit and Customs) and
verified logistical documents such AWB, BL, FORM A, Shipping Bill and EP Copy.
Analysed freight quotations from forwarders and managed Logistic and Customs
operations post shipment pick up from Warehouse.
Negotiated payment terms with clients and regulated non-advance documents, namely
Bill of Exchnages (for DP payment), Letter of Credit and Delivery Acceptance Notes.
Supervised and forecasted production planning of Leather in Tannery. Implemented and
accomplished “re-development” of Vegetable Tanned Cow leather, achieving 7% cost
price reduction in 6 months, resulting in an increment of 2% profit margin.
Scrutinized Manufacturing Inventory of raw materials such as Raw hides and Chemicals
and drafted purchase orders. Reviewed and simplified stock keeping book to identify and
prevent unnecessary spoilage and embezzlement.
Researched, inspected and improved QC of Leather before passed on for cutting and
fabrication. Assorted production of different leather qualities in single batch, therby
trimming average cost of leather by 5%.
Represented and marketed Leather and Leather Goods in numerous international trade
exhibitions and initiated business opportunities, to procure purchase order, with overseas
potential buyers and buying houses. Notably succeeded in negotiations with CARPISA,
Italy; BENVENUTI, Romania, TRI-INTL, Germany and NANU NANA, Germany.
Proposed the introduction of Employee Benefits Scheme such as Provident Fund and
Employee Scheme Insurance thus raising employee morale and reducing labour
turnover.
MAY-2010
JAN-2011
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NARESH KR. SETHI & ASSOCIATES
(Chartered Accountancy Firm)
Accountant Intern
Assessed Books of Entry such as Journal, Ledger and Cash Book in groups and
communicated report and observations to immediate superior.
Assisted preliminary computation of Income Tax from Financial Statements and
delegated required information from Office to Clients, and vice versa.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Certifications and Accreditations
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A1 Deutsch-Course (German) completion with 86% under Goethe-Institute
Complete Business Accountant Certificate awarded by IIJT, India (an institute
incorporating practical training to young aspirants, covering subjects like Computer
Accountancy, Banking & Finance, Tax Audit, Income Tax and Corporate Law).
Attending 60hrs course of Financial Planning India, for the degree of Certified Financial
Planner.
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
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Exploring food delicacies of different culture
Travelling (ultimate objective to visit The South Pole – Antartica)
Cycling and Football