S SITARAMAN

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Transportation Logistics Operation Administration Fleet Management

Seasoned business operations professional with 20 years of demonstrated success in strategy planning, logistics, warehousing, transportation, vendor management and export/ import operations in the service industry.

Expertise at handling air/sea cargo, airlines, fleet of vehicles & transporters ensuring on time delivery and monitoring transit norms.

Adept at managing logistics solutions, achieving tight schedules and deadlines, enabling prompt completion.

Accomplished negotiator, proven skills at logistics/ freight product prices and conditions of purchasing contracts from local as well as global sources.

Maintains open communication with customers to strengthen relationships and build mutually beneficial partnerships throughout all levels.

Skilled at providing customized and unique distribution and last mile fulfilment solutions including, Primary Transportation, Secondary Transportation, ODC or Express Cargo.

Earned a reputation of a leader among customers due to knowledge, integrity and personal service.

BUSINESS SKILLS

Managerial Strategy Planning, Project Planning & Management, Export/ Import Operations, Logistics, Warehouse Management, Vendor Management, Inventory Management, Transport Management, Materials Management, Techno Commercial Operations, Customer Relationships

Functional Process Development and Improvement, Cost Savings & Revenue Enhancements, System Implementation, Contract Management, Team Management, Quality Assurance, Freight Payments

Operational Liaison & Coordination, Training & Development, CRM, Team Management, Cargo Safety and Availability, Receipt Operations, Reports & Documentation, People Management, Negotiations, IITS Operations, Fleet Management

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE

June 2012 – Aug 2016 with SS Trans Logistics & Sri Srinivasa Minerals, Chennai

Transport - Manager (Transportation/Operation/Administration)

Export Movements / Logistics / Transport services

Supplier and Exporter of Lignite Powder,,Cocopeat, Ball Clay and Fly Ash.

To Generate Continuous business from Existing clients and develop new clients

Coordinating with First Mile team for fleet planning and providing vehicles as per capacity requirement

Conceptualized and implemented the logistics and distribution strategy to optimize time to market.

Contributed to business enhancement and revenue growth by providing seamless services to new and existing clients.

* Hub operation and Stores Inventor.

Plan coordinate the international shipment of goods

Export Manager such as intermediates between foreign buyers and domestic sellers

CHA / Freight Forarding.

Oversaw the complete logistics operations including planning, process management and execution for lignite powder, ball clay and fly ash and other materials in India and abroad.

Worked on various transport modes such as air, sea, land and ISO temperature controlled containers.

Designed and implemented initiatives to manage stock levels, delivery times and transportation costs.

Nurtured a strong vendor base to ensure timely availability of cost effective raw materials.

Developed regular MIS & review meeting system for timely delivery of project materials besides avoiding project delays and vehicle & container detentions.

Exploring possibilities of cost reduction and efficiency enhancement in the existing Logistics Activities.

Experience in EOUs Operation, Plan and co-ordination the International shipment of goods.

Excellent customer service skills in the dealing with customers.

Apr 2002 – Mar 2012 with Speed Wings Logistics, Chennai

Logistics Manager - (Transportation, Operation, SCM, Administration)

Logistics Head – In-bound and out-bound operations for Ford India Ltd, Marai Malai Nagar

Service providers of M/S TVS Logistics Services Ltd., Chennai for M/S Ford India Ltd, MM Nagar, Chennai

Consignment management, booking management, trip management, workshop management, fleet monitoring, billing management, statutory management and fuel monitoring

Improved efficiency across the supply chain due to improved logistics management

Reduce inventory through better management of transportation issues

Minimized pilferage, enhanced operational discipline

Reduce cost through expense and fuel management, increased profits.

Vehicle monitoring solutions

Fleet Management, Vehicle maintenance, Vehicle telematics, driver management, Fleet Tracking, Mechanical diagnostics, driver behaviour, Fleet Security and control, Fleet replacement and lifecycle management, National associate of Fleet Administrators.

Continuous monitoring an truck usages and capacity monitoring utilization

Coordinating drivers, trucks, loads and journey

Responsible for managing company owned vehicle at National level tacking care

Planed periodical maintenance with TAT & SLA

Handling Fleet execute and monitoring vehicles are reaching as per fleet planning time

Planning and organising of Milk Run Vehicles, Line haul vehicles

Managing and route allocating complete fleet running in operations

Planning and developing logistics network, cost effective movement

Spearheaded the logistics and supply chain operations to ensure timely delivery of high quality products, while leading a 30 member team.

Maintaining staff buses and route allocating for pick-up & drop, coordinating with TVS Logistics Service provider.

Leverage third party logistics partners to increase reach in a cost effective manner.

Deftly managed in-bound and out-bound movement of goods through various models of transportation including land, air and sea.

Institutionalized process to track vehicle movement and ensure cost efficient and timely delivery of goods. Set up driver check points to ensure discipline in drivers.

Ensured all documentation for trucks and drivers was complete and correct.

Check points to ensure vehicle maintenance.

Provided guidance on support for smooth dock operations.

Deftly managed a fleet of 70 - HCV/MCV/LCV attached to TVS Logistics on behalf of Ford India Ltd.

Fleet bills verified ensuring the In and Out time is being maintained by PC/PPC/DC

Implemented initiatives for workplace safety.

Work on new supply strategies.

The hiring, training and supervision of staff.

Coordinating with Supply Chain Management, IITS Operating, JIT Dock Operation

Deftly managed a fleet of nearly 100 trucks all types –Trailers / HCV/MCV/LCV

Entire office administration.

Nov 1998 – Jan 2002 with M/S Transnet Express Pvt Ltd, Chennai

Sr. Logistics Executive (Transport/Cargo Movement)

An associate of TVS Lean Logistics Ltd., Chennai for Ford India Ltd., Maraimalai Nagar, Chennai

Express Cargo movement

Played a pivotal role in smooth movement of cargo and courier.

Worked closely with Supply Chain Management team to ensure in-bound and out-bound logistics were managed in an efficient manner.

Responsible for vehicle placement for Ford India on behalf of TVS Logistics Ltd.

Jan 1991 – Aug 1998 with M/S SPDS Group of Companies, Neyveli, Tamilnadu

Operations In-charge (Transport/Administration)

Transporters for NLC Ltd, Neyveli; Traders of NLC mining products; Manufacturers of zirconium silicate

Functioned as Operations In-charge for SPDS Road Movers and Baby Enamels.

With SPDS Road Movers, responsible for

oPlacement of 70 – 100 Line hauls vehicle daily running in cement, steel, paper & other industries.

oEnsuring smooth operations of vehicles and professional conduct of drivers.

oEnsured invoices were raised and payments were cleared in a timely manner.

With Baby Enamels, played a key role in

oLiasioning with the Government of Pondicherry for setting up a new manufacturing unit.

oDeftly managed day to day operations including purchase of raw materials, timely availability of trucks and timely delivery of goods.

oManaged accounts to ensure payments are received in a timely manner.

ACADEMIA

1990 Bachelor of Commerce, New College, Madras University

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth: 25th Feb 1969

Languages: English, Tamil

Computer Literacy: MS Office, Excel, Word, Powder Point & Internet access.

Passport Status: G4402240, Valid up to 09.08.2017

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