LOGISTICS EXECUTIVE
INCHCAPE SHIPPING SERVICES
Total years of experience :11 years, 10 Months
• Oversaw the entire gamut of tasks related to distribution and storage matters.
• Coordinating with overseas client for the movement of inbound and outbound Shipment.
• Dexterously interfaced with the customer for daily inbound scheduling and stock updating.
• Managing the warehouse operations for inbound & outbound shipment along with the warehouse supervisor.
• Arrange proper stock rotation plans, for space availability for new shipment, coordinate with warehouse members for off loading, Segregation, Allocation, Moving, Receiving, Binning, Picking, Packing etc.
• Preparing the documents needed for clearance, Export, Import, Re-Export shipment.
• Instrumental in maintaining stock accuracy with random stock check and smart stock arrangements.
• Liaised with the delivery teams and provided timely advice and resolved the issue without any delay to ensure prompt deliveries.
• Coordinating with the sales team for quoting the quotation to clients.
• Invoicing monthly warehouse charges to the customers.
• Supporting the implementation of SOP’s within the business & monitoring operational performance to ensured desired service level.
• Prepare monthly & weekly report to top management.
• In charge of purchasing and assuring proper control of warehouse stationeries.
• Arranging heavy equipments subjected to warehouse tasks.
• Alternate Station Manager for US Navy (Shed 57, JAFZA) (Jan 2012 to Sept 2012).
Handled US Navy warehouse on special deputation from Inchcape.
Coordinating with PLE (Port Liaison Element) for the daily activities.
Managing Inventory using GATES (Global Air Transportation Execution System).
Cargo arrangements as per the Navy vessel schedule and managing the bays according to the active vessels.
Handled Swire Oil spill response centre in Inchcape on 24x7 basis.
• Handled consolidated import/export containers and Transshipment cargos.
• Managed inventory subjected to 3PL logistics accounts.
• Responsible for primary and secondary sales, forecast & business growth.
• Incharge of 450 outlets which include modern trade and general trade.
• Depot management, appointing distributors, damage & claim settlement etc.
• Oversee in-store promotions including displays, point-of-sales and general retail operations.
• Monitoring day to day operations of eight distributors, distributor sales man and merchandisers.
• Monitoring product availability levels throughout the day and replenish stocks to ensure 100% availability.
• Leading and coaching a sales/merchandising team of 6 people for the South Kerala territory.
• Implementing original sales strategies to achieve exceptional results and hit KPIs.
• Fostering strong relationships with major supermarket chains.
• Provides weekly reports to Area sales Manager like weekly sales report specifically Area wise, SKU wise, individual salesman wise.
Achievements and Key task involved in the job.
• Negotiation of business development contract, shelf and window display, checkout stand etc... And finalizing of long term deals and trade deals.
• Successfully launched the new product ’’Kellogg’s Special K.’
• Developed business links within the local community.
• Driving operational, visual and customer service standards in stores.
• Monitoring and reviewing store performance and on a regular weekly and monthly basis.
• Profile constitutes of new market opening. Appointing distributors, Damage & claim settlement.
• Deciding on store layouts. Working with the visual team to manage displays within the store.
• Managed a range of medium to large retail clients in my region.
• Responsible for setting forecast / budgets -seasonal sales & trade incentive.
• Supported sales manager with developing and implementing sales strategies.
• Managing budgets, targets and commissions.
• Provided accurate and timely reports of revenue and sales figures to the Area Sales Manager.
• Advising and negotiating on acquisitions of new products.
Achievements and Key task involved in the job.
• Major achievement of the job is along with the achievement of the primary target was able to improve the secondary sales with the introduction of a new trade mark in the market.
• Launched the new brand “Street Wear” in Kerala State.
• Helped to increase sales by 25% for the 2007/2008 financial year, compared to 2006/2007
• Incharge of dealer network for North Kerala.
• Coordinated the marketing activities like strategy & territory coverage plans along with the review on performance & task allocation for distributors.
• Incharge of distributor’s retail sales & collections.
• Actively monitoring competitor activity.
• Getting feedback and capturing data from customers.
Achievements and Key task involved in the job.
• Developed the Van routes by opening the new outlet.
• Seasonal sales are very much highlighted during my job period.
• Maximized sales through effective Merchandising.
PASSED WITH 60% MARKS. NCC CANDIDATE. COLLEGE CRICKET TEAM MEMBER. SOUVENIER EDITOR.