Rathinakumar Pandian

SCM Professional

Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. +91-994**-***** adr857@r.postjobfree.com PROFILE

Over 14 years of experience in all aspects of Supply Chain Management with knowledge in automotive spare parts handling, a Performance driven resourceful, innovative and task oriented Graduated Mechanical Engineer with M.B.A in Shipping & Logistics Management, contributing with cost effective processes for productivity & overall performance of the organization.

● Qualitative Experience of Exports. Responsible for 100% EOU factory Stuffing operation of export (Tractor, Engines & CO Parts) on daily basis as per Monthly Target.

● Hands-on experience with Imports. Key liaison for all Import Activities, coordinating with consignor, freight forwarders, and brokers to ensure timely arrival of purchased goods.

● Professional excellence in Customs, Excise Rules & Regulations. FTA Benefits / Import License requirement and analysis. Appealing Customs Queries and importing goods appraisement. HS Code study, SVB Followup, interpretation and advise. Checklist approvals, etc.

● Sound experience of Exports Standard Packaging Materials Handling.

● Expertise in Stores/Material Planning/Inventory Management. Anticipate Tractor Protocol & ensuring no line stoppage and float due to part shortage. Tracking and maintaining inventory levels in the stores for all the parts required in the plant.

● Demonstrative excellence in achieving the both Inbound & Outbound Fleet Management and Warehousing.

● Exclusive hands-on experience with disposal of Scraps from all 3 manufacturing plants. SKILLS SUMMARY

● Negotiated shipping rates with all suppliers, including Steam Ship lines, Freight Forwarders, Airlines, 3PL and consolidated trucking companies, etc

● Supervised a team of 34 personnel; delegated responsibilities and evaluated performance.

● Follow-up with Customs Broker for earliest clearance of Export and import shipments as per TAT.

● Arranging Global meetings (Italy HO & Germany, China & Turkey Plants) to review & address situation about India plant part shortages & satisfying other intra-customers requirements.

● Managing the Total Tractor & Engine Stores Operation, efficiently managing the inventory, Transmissions in implementing effective co-ordination to meet production & dispatch targets.

● Maximizing Space usage within the Warehouse. Setting aside Storage areas for New Stock.

● As a senior member of the Transport & Warehouse Team, responsible for all aspects of freight scheduling and tracking, ensuring tendered loads are scheduled, Milk-Run Collections, picked up, and delivered on time in accordance and compliant with customer arrive windows.

● ERP Proficiency in using SAP S/4 HANA (MM Module). Providing training to end users and monitor inventory usage as well as set up reports.

● Approving Vendor Invoices as per PO, Evaluated Vendor Performance by QBR Tool (Quarterly Business Review) which included on-time delivery, quality of goods/defects, follow-up service, rejection counts, vendor bill verification, credit terms & cost analysis.

● Supervising the preparation of MIS Reports (Inward / Outward Logistics) with a view to appraise top management and customers of routine inventory management activities.

● Being Committee member of Safety - EMT (Emergency Management Team) and guide the staffs to achieve BCP (Business Continuation Plan) during emergency situations. EXPERIENCE CHRONICLE

SAME DEUTZ FAHR INDIA PVT LTD Sep 2021 – Present

Deputy Logistics Manager

● Managing Entire Cycle of Export & Import of both air and ocean LCL/FCL Shipments.

● Verified Export materials were packaged adequately to prevent damage, spoil or pilferage during transit and supervising data entry in SAP, bank & Shipping documentation and ending within the timeline to meet consignee’s requirement including Payments tracking.

● Keeping compliance with Customs laws, notifications, tariffs, RBI rules, BIS Requirements, SIMS Apply (Steel Import Monitoring System), ETA from Wireless Planning & Coordination wing, Legal Metrology dept Certificate and guidelines.

● Ensuring timely and maximum realization of export incentives. Attending to Customs & DGFT litigations with respective appellate authorities. Ensuring compliance with all statutory regulations pertaining to Customs, Development Commissioners, EIA, ECGC & others.

● Availing export incentives under RODTEP, DFIA, TMA, DRAWBACK, EPCG & Advance Licensing Schemes, Liaison with DGFT authorities and complying with export obligation formalities.

● Responsible for on time parts to Kitting Operation & Ensuring FIFO to Line feeding the Parts from Warehouse. Controls & Report the Line side Rejection Parts.

● Keep alarming the Respective Parts Controller, whenever inventory levels reaches reorder levels.

● Claim Management for International Logistics Network Suppliers - Countries like Italy, Turkey, China, etc and RTV Management (Return to vendor for Domestic Suppliers).

● Ensuring quality packaging from suppliers for Exports to prevent goods from getting damaged in transit. (Rust Preventive Oils, Nail-Less Ply Boxes, Frames, Fasteners, Rubbers, PET Straps, SVCI Films, Tapes, Foams, Bubble Rolls, Sealing Wires, Metal Barrier, Wooden Boxes, Etc)

● Investigate for inventory variance and Responsible to prepare Corrective action.

● Incharge of Preparing Incident report (IR) for accidents, Transit damage & Packaging damages.

● Arranging Biweekly Scrap Committee meeting to plan for disposal of M.S Scraps, Sheet Metal & Aluminium Scraps, Damaged Plastic Parts, SDF & Amaron – Batteries, Waste Corrugated, Wooden Scraps, Used Empty Barrels, Oil Filters, Tyre Tubes & Used Engine Oil Wastes, etc. AACHI GROUP OF COMPANIES Jul 2011 – Aug 2021

EXIM Manager

Participating in the seminars & meetings of Trade bodies like FICCI, CII, FIEO & Chamber of Commerce & industries

Spearheading day-to-day operations of inbound and outbound shipments using both ocean and air mode of transportation. Responsible for Entire Logistics Operation & billing.

Coordinating with existing customers to place continuous export orders and fulfill their requirements and arranging credit insurance cover to ensure adequate risk coverage.

Scrutinized Customs documentation and ensured that shipments meet all applicable laws to facilitate the import and export of goods.

Placing Work orders to export manufacturing unit and daily follow-up about production.

Handling Import logistics operations viz., Sea and Air freights, inland transportation upto factory warehousing. Coordinating with Shippers, Custom House Agents, and other external agencies for ensuring timely clearances and cost effective transport solutions.

Diligently ensured timely payments to importers through smooth coordination with the banks for opening TT/LC/Other credit terms and banking activities like Opening L/c, Forex Status, Foreign Bill Negotiation, Lodgement, Coordinate to submit FEMA Declaration & followup for eBRC status.

Inventory Control of finished products and Packing materials with suppliers.

Overseeing the store management and maintaining reduced inventory levels. Maintaining the stock of material without any variance by conducting stock verification and documentation. Implementing Standard Operating Procedures within the warehouse and training team members in maintaining compliance with these procedures.

Aggressively collaborated with internal/external 3PL personnel to assure timely and accurate reporting of inventory activities.

Reviewed and provided warehouse storage rates in a cost effective manner and monitor for warehouse expenses.

SAM SURVEYORS & ADJUSTERS Oct 2008 – Jun 2011

Survey Engineer - Logistics

● Responsible for end to end management of client’s international shipping including rate auditing, carrier mediations and troubleshooting.

● Manage and monitor day-to-day aspects of consignment bookings with Liner & Airlines, shipping, Preparing pre-alerts, arrival notices for the clients and billing for both import and export shipments to meet customer needs.

● Marine Cargo Surveys, Stuffing/destuffing Operations & Superintendence. Insurance Claim Surveys & Loss adjusting.

● Container Load / Discharge Supervision, Pre Shipment Inspections.

● Face to face Sales Visits. Communicating directly with Shippers and Consignees.

● Negotiate with service providers regarding most economical transportation costs. EDUCATION

M.B.A in Shipping & Logistics Management (2009-2011)

Graduated Marine Engineering (Directorate General of Shipping, Govt of India) (2007-2008)

Bachelor of Engineering – Mechanical (2002-2006)

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