Supply Chain Procurement

Profile Summary

Result-driven professional with *1.8 years of experience in Shipping & Logistics, Procurement and Purchasing; rich exposure in contract negotiation, bidding, compliance & procurement and international business development operations

Expertise in heading all logistics functions including cargo planning, shipment, storage, distribution, payment realizations, vendor management as well as negotiations with transporters for ensuring cost effective transport solutions & clearances

Expertise in formulating the logistics & distribution strategies and vendor development with focus on strengthening effectiveness

Leveraged skills in balancing supply with demand, considering lead time, shipping time and demand variability; achieved cost reduction across supply chain by consistent focus on cost management

Excels in setting up and maintaining storage areas as well as managing infrastructure for smooth flow of warehouse operations; skilled in ensuring optimum inventory levels to achieve maximum cost savings

Experienced in developing systems & procedures to implement purchasing, inventory control that assures availability of materials & transportation in accordance with Just-in-Time delivery schedules, while maintaining minimum inventory

Key People Leader, successfully led and motivated team members and success in the organization; created a clear & compelling view of future through coaching and execution; groomed the team with expertise on various facets as per requirement of the organization

Core Competencies

Logistics & Warehouse Management Strategic Planning/ Distribution Management

Freight/ International Shipping /

Custom Clearance Management

Purchase & Procurement Supply Chain Management Vendor Mgmt./ Supplier Engagement Cost, Quality & Safety Mgmt. Contract Negotiation/ Bidding Team Building & Leadership Career Timeline

Karthick T

Passionate professional accustomed with proven management skills; targeting for Sr. level assignments in Logistics Shipping CFS Warehousing Supply Chain Management

Business Planning with an organization of high repute ********.***.****@*****.*** +91-843*******

Work Experience

Jul’19 – Feb’21 : Africa Apparels EPZ Ltd., Nairobi- Kenya as Shipping & Logistics Manager Key Result Areas:

Spearheading logistics function, monitoring & ensuring smooth functioning of outbound logistics activities; developing warehouse operations policies and procedures and communicating to staff

Formulating strategies to strengthen warehouse, distribution and transportation (Air/ Surface/ Multimodal) operations to increase effectiveness, improve service and ensure customer satisfaction; directing activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking transportation vehicles such as aircraft

Keeping a check on materials and finished goods in-process and in warehouse; ensuring upkeep and developing warehousing facility for smooth, accurate and safe material management

Designing warehouse floor plan and introducing automated storage and retrieval systems enhancing overall productivity and performance; coordinating with department heads for warehouse activities such as production, sales, records control & purchasing

Monitoring shipping dates with suppliers to maintain production schedules; developing and documenting standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, storing, shipping, or materials

Formulating MIS & database reflecting the trends & developments of the company regarding sales, business development, vendor reconciliation for budgetary and strategic review to enhance the business of the company

Planning & organizing receipt, issue, maintaining records for all classes of supply by analyzing and applying statistical data resulting in 100% accountability of supplies

Heading negotiation, dispatch planning, tracking of air export through various airports to international locations

Interfacing with internal customers - Marketing & Production Dept. for timely execution of orders

Adhering to SOP rigorously and driving any change if needed in consultation with management Previous Experience

Jan’19-Jun’19: Arvind Lifestyle Manufacturing PLC, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia as Asst. Commercial Manager May’16-Jan’19: Ashton Apparel EPZ Ltd., Mombasa, Kenya as Assistant Shipping Manager Sep’11-May’16: Shahi Exports Private Limited., Bengaluru as Export Executive Earlier deputed in Tirupur as Shipment Coordinator Jun’09-Aug’11-: SCM Garments Private Limited., Tirupur, India as Shipment Executive Education & Credentials

B.Sc. (Computer Science) from RVS College of Arts & Science in 2009 Personal Details

Date of Birth: 15th November 1988

Languages Known: English, Tamil & Kannada

Address: No.1A K.P.G. Thottam, Subbiya Nagar, Sulur (Tk), 641402, Coimbatore

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