Logistics Manager with Process & Team Leadership

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Arun R. Basrur

Bengaluru, India - ****** • https://linkedin.com/in/arunbasrur • **************@*****.*** • (91-944**-***** •

Professional Extract

Result-oriented and performance-driven logistics leader with extensive experience in helping organizations to manage logistics operations. Proven expertise in cross-functional coordination. Adept at improving processes and aligning service delivery with business objectives. Seeking a challenging Logistics Manager role with MNC-Logistics in Bengaluru.

Recommendations

Geoffrey Moore: Co-owner at Genne DMCC, Geoffrey managed Arun directly

Arun. one of the few old timers left. Worked with him a few years as his superior and must say that he was diligent, extremely loyal and a guy that speaks less and works more. A very good asset to have especially if you’re an entrepreneur. All the best to him and his future.

Susan Viswanathan: Air Import Operations Specialist at Gebrüder Weiss CargoWise One & SAP Expertise Global Freight & Logistics, Susan worked with Arun on the same team

Arun is a team player, carries a lot of experience and is a thorough professional. I would highly recommend him as he will surely be an added asset to your team.

Work-related Experience History

Logistics Assistant => Coordinator => Executive => Supervisor => Lead => Assistant Manager – Freight Forwarding & Transportation

Triburg Freight Services LLC, Jebel Ali Free Zone :: 1995 – 2020

Successfully end-to-end inbound and outbound logistics operations across warehousing, transportation and freight ops, driving operational efficiency.

Led a strong and high-performing team of logistics professionals handling domestic and international logistics (inbound and outbound).

Handled lot of land shipments (inbound and outbound), ensuring that all shipping and customs documentation are complete, avoiding any delays and staying in regular touch with the transporters to get regular shipment updates.

Handled a medium-sized fleet of in-house and outsourced vehicles (3-ton, 5-ton, 7-ton, trailers + units), using technology (GPS) to track vehicles and urged them to optimize routes of delivery to save on time and fuel – cost reduction.

Negotiated contracts with and managed vendors and logistics partners to improve service levels by ensuring accurate and timely delivery of goods.

Tracked KPIs (TAT, OTIF, FBA, TC, ADT), monitoring performance and actioning process improvements in areas of weakness, driving operational excellence.

Implemented improvements that reduced turnaround time by 20% and improved on-time in-full delivery to 95%, piloting cost optimization and enhanced efficiency.

Key Skills

End-to-end logistics operations

Transportation Management & Freight Operations

Leadership & Team development

Order Fulfillment & Inventory Control

KPI Monitoring & Reporting

Cross-functional Coordination

Conflict Resolution & Escalation Handling

Process Optimization & Efficiency Improvement

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration (Commerce) from the University of Mumbai, India. Graduated in the year 1984.

Certifications

CSCP (Supply Chain Management)

LSCM (Supply Chain Management)

Technical Competence

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook).

Languages

English: Fluent

Hindi: Fluent

German: Limited

Kannada: Limited / intermediate

Availability

Prepared to join immediately as already residing in Bengaluru.

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