Arun Ravindran

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To build a long - term career in Logistics, Shipping, Administration, Coordination and Operations that offer professional growth and continuous learning opportunities. Career Profile

Sound knowledge of Import Export Documentation, Business/ Commercial Operations.

A team player with leadership qualities and thick communication skills.

Imbued with excellent administrative, organizational skills and excellent numerical, analytical and problem solving capabilities..

Capabilities in Supply chain & Logistics Management.

Managed warehouse/ store operations, logistics & transportation and ensured speedy despatch of goods throughout the UAE under demanding situations.

Handled Service Department, provided customer support and services, promptly resolved disputes and enhanced customer satisfaction.

Professional Experience

Source Rite International Fzco November 2013-

Logistics Co-Ordinator

SRI- a leading supplier of Footwear and apparels, distributor for Fit flop, Sanuk, Native, Paez, Butterfly twists Ferrari, Berney Mev & Hickies.

Responsibilities;

Responsible for the preparation and process purchase orders and documents in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations

Contact suppliers in order to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems

Review requisition orders in order to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications

Responsible for the preparation and process purchase orders and documents

To accurately maintain the logistic filing systems ensuring rigorous adherence to logistic process

Advise suppliers the shipping instructions after processing the payment.

Review supplier invoices before arranging collection and assure it is matching the PO.

To coordinate with suppliers for samples.

Arrange the pickup request with the forwarder and keep on following up until shipment is collected

Negotiating freight cost with various freight forwarders.

Review forwarder invoices to assure accuracy and follow up on wrong invoices

Identify the shipping terms of each shipment

Coordinate with vendors on misplaced items and missing deliveries

Track all current shipments and proactively identifying potential problems

Check and monitor Inbound shipment (Air & Sea) having optimum utilization of port free storage time, follow up for timely clearance having correct shipment documents on time to avoid storage charge & receive in system.

Follow up on the clearance process of each order until it is cleared

Manage with the forwarder all the consolidated shipments and make sure it is delivered to the final destination on time

Monitor and co-ordinate deliveries of items between suppliers (local and overseas).

Preparing Invoice, Packing list & COO for local and export shipments

Following up with Customers for Advance payments and/or outstanding balance.

Communicating and updating customers on the status of their orders at all times to ensure a smooth flow of information is provided on orders/shipments

Coordinate with customer time to time for documentation and other logistic and Stock related issue

Follow up for timely settlement of OS&D (Shipment Overage, Shortage & Damage) of any kind with Forwarder, Transporter, Shipper and Insurance case to case base.

Ensures that goods are shipped in the most timely and efficient manner according to documented processes, including planning the transportation route and payload, selecting the mode of transportation, tendering the order for transportation, and tracking the shipment from pick up through delivery all the while targeting cost reduction, freight savings, service and contractual requirements;

Monitor and co-ordinate deliveries of items between suppliers to ensure that all items are delivered to site/store on time.

Follow up with customs for any potential problems. Al Yousuf L.L.C, Dubai, U.A.E.

Logistics Executive, August 2011 –August 2013

Al Yousuf Electronics – a leading supplier of electronics, a sole distributor for LG, Technogas, Royxon, Yenmade and Armour.

Responsibilities:

Logistics Management:

Manage the whole distribution network and supply chain which includes management of timely stock delivery, stock management, control of stocks and stock flow, etc.

E-clearance of Import and Export documents on Mirsal II.

Running daily operations, logistics, customer service

Maintain daily, weekly and monthly warehouse report

Ensure on time deliveries

Maintain daily/monthly stock report

On time update to daily/weekly/monthly incoming & out going products

Follow with logistic provider on deliveries and update it in Oracle System.

Keep up to date record of incoming and outgoing shipments

Should be able to generate monthly and/ or adhoc Logistics/ Supply reports as required by top management.

Should be able to check documents needed for customs clearances, exit certificates, etc. to ensure smooth transition of finished products

Co-ordinate shipping and receiving of goods from supplier, arrange clearance and delivery to customer.

Managing Warehouse and Store Operations both inhouse and stocks at 3PL locations.

Develop logistical plans,policies and procedures necessary to provide support in the logistic areas of Supply, logistics, transportation and services.

Coordinating shipments with forwarders at one end and networkers on the other hand until the final delivery of the same.

Responsible for everything related export, custom clearance procedures, ensuring that all documentation are done correctly.

Follow-up with freight forwarder the containers/truck arrival to the factory and supervise the loading and release of the container/truck from customs making sure that this process is done in a smooth timely manner

Monitoring the cost and negotiation of transportation cost.

Interacted with marketing and organized on time dispatch, monitored and controlled Export Operations and interstate transportation of goods

Handled Service Department, provided customer support and services, promptly resolved disputes and enhanced customer satisfaction

Administering all kinds of routine tasks in inventory management. M/s Tijarat Export Company, Mumbai, India

Logistics Assistant- May'2008- Auguest 2011

Job Profile:

Co-ordinate shipping and receiving of goods from suppliers, arrange clearance and delivery to customer.

Co-ordinate and assure product delivery schedules with customers.

Reviewing outstanding orders and taking action to expedite inbound shipments to meet customer demands.

Ensuring that :

Goods shipped in more timely and efficient manner as per customers requirement.

Selecting mode of transportation

Tendering order for transportation

Tracking shipment from pick-up through delivery, all the while targeting Cost reduction, freight savings, service and contractual requirements

Material Inspection and arranging local deliveries on board Vessels.

Negotiating prices with Freight Forwarders.

Educational Qualifications

Master of Business Administration in Finance, Calicut University, India. 2005-2007

Bachelor of Commerce., Accounts Calicut University.2002-2005 Computer Skills

Microsoft Outlook, MS Office, Good Experience over MS Excel and MS Word

Sound knowledge and working experience in Oracle ERP.

Knowledge and experience in Software such as SAP,Tally, Quick Books.

P E R S O N A L P R O F I L E

Nationality / Citizen : Indian

Date of Birth : 23 May, 1984

Visa Status : Job Visa

Passport no : G4577867

Civil Status : Married.

Languages Known : English, Hindi and Malayalam

Declaration:

I hereby declare that the above mentioned details are true and correct in my knowledge and belief. Arun Ravindran

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