RAKESH LAXMAN

LOGISTICS OPERATIONS MANAGER

**+ years’ experienced Logistics Operations

Manager with proficiency in collaborating with

procurement managers, negotiating contracts,

optimizing supply chain networks, monitoring

work performance, compliance logistic control

and recruiting and training staff seeking career

as Supply Chain Coordinator in Oil & Gas

Industry.

GET IN TOUCH

Dubai UAE

+971*********

ac9z1l@r.postjobfree.com

https://www/linkedin.com/in/rakesh-

laxman-76a11865

Visa Status: Employment

Driving License: UAE

Gulf Experience: UAE

Nationality: India

DOB: Aug 30, 1982

Languages: English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil

TECHNICAL SKILLS

MS Office Programs, SAP Business 1 -ERP (sales,

procurement logistics, inventory module),

SalesForce – web based enquiry management

system, HACOM, IFS, Logiswift, C, C++, Java, SQL,

C#.

EXPERIENCE

LOGISTICS OPERATIONS MANAGER Since Mar 2018

Excel Express Transport LLC Dubai UAE

Managing and coordinating the shipping of all supply orders, placement of trucks for loading and delivery at the destination.

Acquiring new clients for loading thereby generating revenue.

Negotiating rates and agreements with vendors and submitting documents and invoices.

Following up on payments adhering to the payment terms.

Creating monthly supplier forecasts and managing vendor performances, forecasting and replenishing packaging for finished goods.

Maintaining system parameters thereby improving manufacturing efficiencies.

Performing vehicle maintenance to enhance quality and improve production and required renewals within the stipulated time.

Procuring spares, safety equipment and monitoring inventory levels.

Training new hires with preparing essential reports and daily tasks.

Suggested operational improvements to improve production, increase quality and reduce cost.

Conducted weekly/monthly inventory meetings for recovery plans and resolve problem items.

SUPPLY CHAIN LOGISTICS SPECIALIST Oct 2013 – Feb 2018 ITECO Oilfield Supply ME FZCO Dubai UAE

Managing end-to-end supply chain process, from sales to procurement, logistics to invoicing and preparing tender proposals.

Increasing client database in UAE market and suggesting quotes prepared through SAP/SalesForce software, updating data entry into ERP software.

Procuring OCTG and accessories globally, office perishables, peripherals such as servers, laptops, communication devices, etc.

Negotiating service provider rates, time and payment terms and conditions.

Validating vendors and including them in AVL.

Coordinating orders procured from Middle East, Far East, Australia and East Africa Territory regions.

Performing scrap material inspection, stock count, refurbishment and disposal.

Acting as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) between the company, client and freight forward (3PL)

Performing material inspection to identify discrepancies raised by the client.

Reviewing bid documents by highlighting unclear clauses and seeking clarification and documenting the requirements, clauses, deadlines, materials and services.

Preparing PBG, Bid Bonds, guarantees in coordination with the financial department according to the tender documents.

Compiling technical and commercial bid according to customer’s specifications and submitting commercial quotes by coordinating with the sales, service providers and according to the profit percentage.

Pricing formal tenders for a range of services to submit as part of the tendering process.

Preparing business strategies and plans, for the tendering team to identify business growth.

Searching for new bid opportunities across the region, to purchase tenders and to deliver compliant bids to further improve the bid pipeline and increase revenue.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Supply Chain/Logistics/ Shipping/

INCOTERMS

Inventory Management/ Audit

Procurement/Freight Forwarding

Load Time Reduction/ Inventory

Management

Material Forecasting/ Tender Compilation

Purchase Order Optimization/ Stock

Management

Contract Management/Execution

Customs/Shipping Documentation

Vendor Negotiation/Fleet Management

Bid Management/Performance

Bids/Guarantee

Tender Bids/Company Bid

Technical bid/Commercial bid

HSE/BL

Bid Pricing/Contract language/Sales

Proposal management/document

management

EDUCATION

Information Technology (IT)

Diploma NIIT Bangalore 2004

o Presenting tenders to the senior management team to obtain buy-in and agreement for submission.

o Liaising with senior managers to disseminate information and to compile operational and financial data for bid submissions. o Coordinating with all involved departments, to provide clients with the best competing offer in the market.

SR. LOGISTICS CUM PROJECT COORDINATOR Nov 2011 – Sep 2013 Kuehne Nagel Ibrakom Dubai UAE

Coordinated and managed all customs, contract logistics ad logistic projects.

Managed supplier coordination and contract between client and vendor pertaining to collection and delivery of materials to project site.

Handled spot enquiries for shipment to Khor Mor site.

Documented everyday basis shipment movements in UAE/Mersin/Iraq

Created BL instructions and coordinated shipments from Europe to Middle East, Far East and American sectors.

LOGISTICS COORDINATOR CUM SUPERVISOR Sep 2006 – Oct 2011 Oilfields Supply Center Dubai Dubai UAE

Supervising and managing supply vessels, inventory and customs and ensuring adherence per HSE guidelines.

Updating documentation for offshore clients, import and export procedures.

Managing multi modal logistics for the global supply of goods, equipment and services.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Developed and implemented order fulfilment procedures to meet all client order goals and increased client data base by 40%.

Acquired six truck’s yearly contract from a renowned transporting company.

Single handedly managed seven-year frame contract with Oman based client with USD 12M turnover and 10,000 MT of pipes.

Controlled all Middle East and Far East inventory distributed throughout four yards.

Successfully met annual sales target of USD 250,000.

Managed large number of orders for different clients and markets averaging USD 25M per annum and 20,000 MT volume.

Coordinated and controlled USD 3M worth inventory.

Obtained marine insurance averaging USD 100,000 to settle damage pertaining to transit claims.

Assisted Baker Hughes Drilling Fluids and R & M Energy on special deputation while handling Iraq and Tanzania project.

Performed rig clearance for KCA Deutag, Essar Oilfield, Atlantic Marine.

Overall supervision on Air/Sea documentation pertaining to import and export.

PROJECTS

Crescent Petroleum, UAE

Degromont SSEMwater desalination plant Saudi Arabia Petrofac/Crescent Petroleum’s Khor Mor project Iraq Petrofac’s Gas pipeline project Turkmenistan

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