Supply Chain Freight Forwarding

Arul Kumaran Rengarajan

Logistics International Trade and Transport Specialist

+1-437-***-**** **************@*****.*** LinkedIn

Toronto, ON

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Logistics expert with 8+ years of experience in International shipping, supply chain management, and transportation coordination. Certified CIFFA Freight Forwarder and Microsoft Specialist, with a proven track record in managing ocean and ground transportation operations. Strong ability to optimize processes and deliver efficient logistics solutions.

KEY SKILLS

•Project & Operations Management: Led logistics and commercial operations valued at $500K+, optimizing supply chain efficiency and ensuring cost effectiveness.

•International Shipping (Air, Ocean, Ground) – Skilled in coordinating multi-modal shipments, ensuring compliance, and optimizing logistics strategies.

•Freight Forwarding – Expertise in managing end-to-end freight forwarding operations, ensuring timely deliveries and cost efficiency.

•Logistics Coordination – Skilled in managing logistics operations, optimizing transportation routes, and ensuring smooth supply chain flow.

•Invoice Preparation & Documentation – Proficient in preparing accurate invoices and managing essential shipping and customs documentation.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Operations Manager

Densay Marine Private Limited India Mar 2024 – Oct 2024

•Coordinated and managed international logistics operations for ocean, and ground shipments, ensuring accurate documentation, timely deliveries, and compliance with all regulatory standards.

•Supervised a team in the preparation of shipping documents, including bills of lading, customs declarations, and invoices, maintaining 100% compliance

•Negotiated charter contracts to maximize fleet utilization and profitability, reducing operational expenses by 15%.

•Resolved disputes and maintained relationships with stakeholders, ensuring seamless operations

Second Mate & Third Mate

Major shipping companies India 2014 – 2023

•Conducted safety drills, managed deck operations, and ensured compliance with maritime regulations.

•Managed cargo operations, maintained logs, and conducted risk assessments to prevent incidents.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Nautical Science

AMET University India Full Time Aug 2009 – July 2012

Canadian Equivalency: Bachelor’s degree (three years)

World Education Services (WES) Reference Number: 5388848IMM

CERTIFICATIONS

•Certified CIFFA Freight Forwarder (Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association) March - 2025

•Microsoft Excel 2019 Associate Certification (Digital Badge- Validate At: Digital Badge) May - 2023

•PMI – Agile Project Management: Comparing Agile Tools Jan - 2025

•PMI – SCRUM Feb - 2025

•YMCA Issued High-Performance teams- leading successful Teams

LANGUAGE

• English – Fluent (Both spoken and written)

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