Saji Rajan Kunju

Doha, Qatar

Mob: +974-******** / +91-702*******

e-mail: ado6l7@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER GOAL

Seeking a challenging position as Transport Manager / Fleet Manager/ Garage Manager / Logistics Manager; to ensure smooth function of all the aforesaid daily activities and related services in a renowned organization.

PERSONAL SUMMARY

An energetic, innovative and dynamic Fleet / Transport,Garage & Logistics manager who has a proven track record in managing a highly commercial operation in a fast-paced environment. Experience of effectively running a successful Transport / Fleet, Garage & Logistics functions in a high pressure environment. Provides excellent standards of service, efficiency and performance through outstanding people management skills. Always quick, calculated, cost-effective, take fact-based decisions and a

“can-do” attitude and disposition. Possess superlative problem-solving skills, including the ability to find the root cause and solution. Hold a consistent and composed demeanor when addressing challenging.ing.

ON-JOB TRAINING / FACTORY VISIT / SEMINARS ATTENDED

Participated in the seminar conducted by Hankook tyres in Qatar in 2018

Participated on-job training/factory visit (Firestone/Bridgestone) to Poland & Germany in 2017

Participated in the seminar conducted by CEAT tyres in Dubai(UAE) in 2014 PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS / SKILLS

Able to operate effectively in a high volume service driven Transport /Fleet, Logistics and Garage operations.

An experienced team leader and able to work diplomatically under high pressure

Driving best practice standards and processes across the business

Influencing, leading and delegating abilities

Ability to initiate multi-disciplinary projects

Critical thinking, decision making, problem solving skills and Negotiating skills

Efficient under pressure, always meet deadlines

CAREER HISTORY

Thamer Khamis Trading – Qatar as Head of Operations- Transport and Logistics Feb 2019 - Present

Highlights:

Responsible for managing the execution, direction, and coordination of all transportation matters within the organization. This includes managing budgets, organizing schedules & routes, ensuring that vehicles are safe and meet legal requirements, and making sure that drivers are aware of their duties Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage subordinates, facilitate interdepartmental communication and allocate tasks and resources as needed.

Gather and link information, resolve discrepancies and make strategic recommendations

Prioritize and manage several tasks simultaneously

Providing evidence and reports of KPIs to General Manager

Identifying business risks and opportunities through the analysis of information and results

Processing a positive health and safety culture on site

Setting and achieving operational goals

Continuously monitor and evaluate the departmental goals and all work processes

Working alongside with other Operations Managers on site to deliver continuous efficiencies and cost savings.

Tanzifco, Qatar as Head of Fleet Management - Transport & Garage Oct 2015 - Jan 2019

Highlights:

Monitors and controls the entire Fleet Management- Transport & Garage team of Tanzifco and responsible for looking after, more than 200 company owned vehicles and manages more than 450 trips per day, which runs 24x7. On call - out of hours and at weekends to deal with any urgent matters.

Key Responsibilities – Transport Division includes :-

Decide the vehicles to be bought and how they are to be equipped

Oversee the sale and/or auction of used vehicles as at when due

Regularly report expenses and performances of the fleet to the management of the company

Draw up a budget for the company’s fleet management department and present it to management for further analysis and approval

Ensure compliance of the company with government regulations that have to do with the transportation industry

Take preventive measure to ensure safety of vehicles and drivers too

Make sure vehicles are always ready and available to meet the requirement by scheduling and continuous monitoring, so as to enable forecasts

Monitor fuel purchases by administering fuel cards for all vehicles to their respective drivers. This is done in order to regulate costs/expenses.

Developing, implementing and enforcing vehicle management best practices, policies and procedures.

Monitoring of vehicles through GPS

Key Responsibilities- Garage Division includes:-

Ensuring effective and timely maintenance, servicing and repair of Tanzifco vehicles in order to minimize down time

Manage the inventory of spares parts for vehicles, in coordination with the Supervisor, in order to ensure an adequate supply of spares

Conduct analysis of vehicle status and make recommendations for timely replacement, including type of vehicles, spares etc. in order to improve cost-efficiency Control transfer and movement of vehicles between project locations as required by operations

Provide recommendations for lowering vehicle-operating expenses and reduce idle time of vehicles

Recruitment of Garage staff as per the requirement

Liaises with other departments, regarding forecast, resourcing and services as necessary Geap International LLC, Dubai as Transport & Logistics Manager November 2014 to September 2015

Highlights:

Leading and motivating the entire transport, logistics & Garage team and responsible for looking after, 50 company vehicles and more than 150 contract based vehicles which run on a 24 hour basis.

AL Sawsan General Transport LLC, Dubai as Transport & Logistics Manager June 1997 to October 2014

Highlights:

Responsible for all on site aspects of the Transport, Logistics, supply chain, and customer delivery operations. In charge of making sure that each stage of the distribution process is progressing on time, on budget and to the right quality standards PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Implements approved departmental policies, processes, procedures and provides instructions to subordinates and monitor their adherence so that work is carried out in a controlled manner

Accomplish the effective achievement, of departmental objectives through the leadership of the department, setting individual objectives, recruiting qualified staff, performance, developing and motivating staff, provision of formal and informal feedback and appraisal, in order to maximize subordinate and departmental performance.

Provide a one-stop center of expertise responsible for all transport / logistics / Garage activities, and resolution of claims, so that issues are completed effectively on time, thereby releasing various areas to their own functional activities.

Monitor performance standards and ongoing employee training. Plan for, and provide opportunities for employee advancement and development

Administer a quarterly merit review with all direct reports on regular basis to review the progress of the department goals and objectives.

Review on a timely basis internal KPI, savings, employees work load and monitoring status report.

Ensure employees have the required knowledge and information needed to achieve the departmental goals and savings.

Collect, review and analyze information regarding strategies, plans, policies and procedures based on operational analysis to maximize rate reduction and savings.

Complies with all relevant safety, quality and environmental management policies, procedures and controls to ensure a healthy and safe work environment

Liaises with other departments, regarding forecast, resourcing and services as necessary

Responsible for getting the right products in the right quantities, to the right locations all at the right time.

Ensuring company compliance of all transport policies, legislation and procedures.

Developing and nurturing customer relationships and working with multiple customers at the same time in an efficient manner.

Identifying operational issues, potential problems and opportunities and resolving and managing queries and complaints courteously and efficiently.

Appraising staff performance, conducting disciplinary, capability and grievance investigations and taking appropriate action to address any failings. ACADEMIC HISTORY

S.N Qualification Type Year University

1. MPM (Master of Personnel Management) Masters Degree 1994 Pune University 2. BSc. Mathematics Graduation 1992 Kerala University PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth

Driving License

: 15th May 1972

: U.A.E, Qatar and India.

Marital Status : Married

Languages : Arabic, English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil.

Nationality : Indian

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