Supply Chain Warehouse

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In pursuit of challenging and enriching leadership assignments in Supply Chain Management/ Logistics/ Transportation/ Pricing/ 3PL & 4PL in Ocean & Air Freight/ Imports and Exports/ Inventory Management/Warehouse Management/ Procurement and Vendor Management with an organization of high repute.

CAREER SNAPSHOT

Skilful and seasoned Logistics and Supply chain Leader with over 23 years of rich experience across industries

including Manufacturing, Trading, and Freight Forwarding and Engineering sectors.

Consistent success in leading projects and overseeing all aspects of equipment and material management, program planning and execution, and multi-national logistics and thorough knowledge of both 3PL and 4PL.

History of driving quality improvements and eliciting cooperation from vendors, management, clients and employees to improve profits, control costs and expedite products to market and Establishing Robust Control tower.

Proficient in Pricing, determining, formulating, developing and implementing logistics and Transportation

functions across the country for PAN - INDIA and establishing strategic supply relationships and agreements.

Adept in handling operations including Ocean and Air Freight PRICING to achieve maximum cost saving without

hampering the operations involving Airliners, Sea liners, Freight Forwarders, CFS, CHA and Transport Companies.

A visionary leader who effectively meets goals through strong leadership, interpersonal, problem solving communication & analytical abilities.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE SOFT SKILLS

Logistics

Supply Chain Management

Ocean and Air Freight Pricing Strategic

Cost Optimization

Negotiator

Thinker

RFQ & Contract

Management

Freight Forwarding

Inventory Management Team

3PL/4PL Logistics

Time Management

Management

Imports & Exports

Transportation Excellent

Warehouse Management

Communication

ion

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS

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Jusda India Supply Chain Management Pvt Ltd – Foxconn Technology Group (Oct’18 Onwards)

Regional Manager – Business Unit Operations, Chennai JUSDA is a service platform of supply chain management for Foxconn Technology Group and offering B2B supply chain services around the world with Both 3PL and 4PL Operations.

Spearheading a team of 10 members (including 3 direct team members) who handle Imports, Freight Forwarding

(Ocean and Air Freight), Customs Clearance operations, Warehousing and Transportation.

Adept in Ocean and Air Freight Pricing Negotiation and in Pricing Team involving Transport, Freight forwarders, CFS, CHA and the Transporters. Established a Robust Control Tower system for integrating all the above functions.

Establishing a robust warehousing and distribution network, transitioning from traditional setup to best in industry practices and processes.

Ensuring Company is in compliance with laws and regulations regarding transportation, including hazardous materials. Resolve any legal issues pertaining to the transportation/distribution.

Responsible for overseeing the inventory management process, defining departmental strategies for appropriate inventory levels, eliminating obsolete and off spec material, and reduce ageing material.

Developing and maintaining transportation system on domestic and international freight that ensures business

needs are met.

Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and

protocols and oversee the planned maintenance of vehicles.

Spearheading various projects like, WMS Implementation, bar-coding etc. to optimize overall Supply Chain operations of the Organization.

Streamlined vendor management processes to ensure required service levels. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Achieved and maintained service level of > 95% in primary and secondary deliveries.

Helped the company to reduce logistics cost in line with Industry standards.

Set up processes and policies for ease of operations Independent Logistics Consulting (May’14 – Sep’2018) Senior Consultant- GLG Asia Consulting Council Member

GLG Asia Consulting Member, Alpha Insight Consulting Member for Automobiles, Consumer Durable Electronics, FMCG, in the domain of Logistics, Warehouse, Reverse Logistics, E-Waste, Imports, Exports, Distribution and PAN India Transportation.

Excellent Knowledge in Sea and Air Freight Pricing and Negotiation with Liners, Airlines, Freight Forwarders, CFS, CHAs and also with Transport Companies.

Development and implementation of the supply chain strategy, reviewing and updating the strategy in the light

of business developments and supply chain optimization opportunities.

Conducting Inventory Audits, Transportation Planning, and Cost Analysis, Fleet Structure, and Vehicle Ownership

mix and vehicle utilization.

Suggesting for ownership mix of vehicles, with respect to own fleet, leased fleet & spot hiring vehicles using TMS (Transport Management System.)

Guiding the client organization for effective planning of warehouse requirement by providing solutions for WMS (Warehouse Management System), Manpower planning, Type of Storage, Racking, Material Handling Equipment, etc.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Recent Project undertaken in Lusaka, Zambia during June 2019 to September 2019

Provided Onsite Supply chain solutions for M/s. BAYER - Monsanto as an Independent Consultant from June 2018 to September 2018. Involving Improvisation of Warehouse process for 12 warehouses – 80000 Sq. ft. per warehouse, Racking’s for Warehouses, Brought down Inventory Variance, Warehouse Space Optimization and Utilization by 20%.

Establishing Control Tower for handling Transportation and Freight and Logistics and Brought down Inventory Variance, Reduction of Turn Around Time from Order to Dispatch, Ageing Report, optimizing surface routes for Export & Domestic Movements, Better Rates for import Shipments by reducing freight Routes. Samsung is the world leader in Electronics and Semi Conductions. The company started its operations in the year 1995 in India and set up their first factory in 1997 in Noida.

Setting up of Samsung Logistics operations in Chennai, Sunguvarchatram Plant.

Thorough Knowledge of Pricing in Both Sea and Air Freight with Freight Forwarders, Liners, Airliners, CFS, CHA.

Spearheading Warehouse operations OF 200000 Sq. Ft Mother (DC) Warehouse along with Spoke Warehouse of 60000 Sq. Ft each of 30 – 35, encompassing space optimization, location, warehouse layout & process design through WMS (Warehouse Management System).

Handled Freight Forwarders, Airliners, Shipping Lines, 3PL and 4PL Service Providers, Customs Brokers,

Transporters for Import/Export/ 3PL / 4PL/ Distribution operations.

Floating RFQ and Selection of Vendors for Freight Movements by Sea, Air & Surface modes.

Developed Truck Planning Report for factory planning team to ensure vehicle availability.

Managed Inbound & Outbound Transportation Ex-Chennai to PAN India Locations.

Samsung India Electronics, Chennai (2011 - 2014)

Sr. Manager – Logistics

Played a key role in processing over 12 million goods annually worth 6000 Cr. To supply appropriate products to 30 C & F Agents with 25 transporters at PAN India level with stipulated time. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Achieved On Time Delivery performance of 95% in primary dispatches and 97% in secondary dispatches.

Achieved cost reduction and profitability for the organization by implementing effective 3PL Strategies.

Handled Imports of FMCG, Branded Foods, Lightning and Voltage, Pharmaceuticals, Tyres from India, UK,

Singapore, Taiwan & China.

Established Warehouses for Gillette, Phillips, Samsung, P&G, Johnson & Johnson and Automotive Bus Tyres.

Steered Logistics Operations including Negotiation with Transporters, C & F agents. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Developed KPI/SLA, etc. in & out of the organization and steered logistics functions including Pricing, negotiations with Airliners, Ocean Freight, CFS, CHA, transporters, C&F agents for achieving cost effective transport solutions.

Entrusted with the entire accountability of imports and outbound logistics movement from Centralized Warehouse each of 180000 Sqft Mother Warehouse to all other RDCs Each of 40000 Sq. Ft of 25 – 30 Warehouses through a Dedicated WMS (Warehouse Management System)

BMW India LTD

Sr Manager - Logistics (2006 - 2008)

Undertook the responsibilities spanning procurement, vendor development, demand planning, post order planning, dispatches, logistics, material specification, warehousing, and container call of and planning across assignments, etc.

Managed a Team of 40 Team Members for Sourcing, Demand Planning, Logistics and Warehouse Operations through WMS (Warehouse Management System) for Domestic and International Sourcing.

Appointed 3PL service providers based on their experience and past performances and oversaw 12 warehouses with approx. 60000 sq. ft. area.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Instrumental in recording considerable reduction in price by 5% to 15% on basic price for the imported SKU’s, lead time by 20 % and Ocean freight rates by 10%.

Managed over 2500 shipments worth USD 800 million.

Holds the merit of awarded with certificate for displaying excellence in effective incoming administration, line supply, pack check, shortage management in the Logistics and Warehouse Dept. in SAP R/3 platform, held in Germany for 6 Months and Thailand, Rayong for 6 Months. Preceding Assignments Undertaken:

Balmer Lawrie U.A.E LLC - Stores & Warehouse Supervisor 2002-2006 Visteon Automotive Systems, Chennai - Team Member Logistics

S 1996- 2002

ACADEMIA & PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

M.Com – Annamalai University (2004)

B. Com – Madras University (1996)

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Address : 31/15, 6th Lane, Shastri Nagar, Adyar, Chennai – 600020, Tamil Nadu Date of Birth : 28.05.1977

Marital Status : Married

Languages known : Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, French, German, Arabic Areas of Interest : Badminton, Basketball, Long Drives Present Salary : 24.8 Lakhs (Fixed + Variable)

Notice Period : Can Join in 2 - 3 Weeks.

Reference : Can be provided on request.

Far East Mercantile LLC - Nigeria

Manager - Logistics (2008 - 2011)

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