Nishan Sathar, Logistics Manager

Nishan Sathar

Logistics Manager

Molecules

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Diploma, Supply Chain Management
Experience
14 years, 5 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :14 years, 5 Months

Logistics Manager at Molecules
  • India - Kerala
  • October 2018 to June 2021
Logistics Manager
  • United Arab Emirates
  • January 2013 to June 2018

Creating short and long-term forecast for product supply plan; setting up strategy, policy & procedures to oversee logistics
activities to facilitate timely and automated flow of products from manufacturer to the end user.
➢ Managed a team of 7 personnel. Ensured seamless movement of goods from various manufacturer locations to various
outlets in UAE. Coordinated all processes by keeping Sales and After Sales teams in loop.
➢ Assisting Regional Office to help newly set up distributors with Supply Chain activities.
➢ Point of contact with the manufacturer in organizing and managing the production and shipments.
➢ Conceptualizing, implementing and monitoring effective best business practices in the department.
➢ Develop supply chain models; establish goals and budgeting of supply chain cost.
➢ Involve in supply chain initiatives, strategy building and purchase agreements in negotiation with suppliers.
➢ Identify, develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to business plans
➢ Utilized ABC inventory analysis strategy to achieve inventory reduction and inventory carrying cost.
➢ Monitor performance related to vehicles and materials on time delivery, inventory, excess, obsolescence, material savings,
working capital cost, inventory accuracy and work order management.
➢ Recommend sources, price levels, and delivery lead times, procurement strategies. Conduct analysis for sales and stock
holding.
➢ Ensured right inventory levels to avoid ageing of stocks by identifying purchase requirements.
➢ Identify future inventory requirements based on orders, sales and forecast.
➢ Assisting the District Manager of MENA region with reports and strategy inputs to develop the MENA region.
➢ Handling complaints reasonably, showing empathy, a positive attitude and the ability to resolve almost any situation.

Logistics Supervisor
  • United Arab Emirates
  • January 2010 to December 2012

Prepare check lists for the export documents for each client and location. Ensure correct documentation and adhere to
terms and conditions.
➢ Established a communication channel between dealerships, clients, forwarders and 3PL service providers for the smooth
export and import operations.
➢ Liaise between Manufacturer, Distributor, Shipping agents, internal departments and Customers.
➢ Introduced 3PL Service provider into the business.
➢ Provided full inventory support and track all stock movements.
➢ Expedite material/equipment to ensure delivery schedules are maintained or improved.
➢ Reviewing all stock orders to ensure a fast-moving balanced inventory, maintaining acceptable inventory turn ratio.
➢ Transitioned the process from individual contributions to team work.
➢ Conducted routine Inventory Checks and Audits.
➢ Ensured quick and efficient dispatch of all stock to Service department for Retail requirements.
➢ Implemented Standard Operation Procedure with Service providers.
➢ Setup the distribution strategy by using direct shipment and 3PL logistics
➢ Timely reporting and updating of stocks and inventory for various departments to access.

Logistics Assistant
  • United Arab Emirates
  • May 2008 to December 2009

Receive all inbound shipments and cross check.
➢ Sorting, security tagging and distribute to stores.
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➢ Submit final receipt of stock receipt.
➢ Packing and distribution.
➢ Coordinate with store manager regarding deliveries.
➢ Coordinate with shipping companies on custom clearance and delivery.
➢ Maintain warehouse logs for storage.
Achievements:
➢ Steered initiatives in achieving the SLA’s for warehousing and inventory management.
➢ Successfully developed and implemented SOP’s which improved work functioning and reduced operation risk.
➢ Streamlined operational cost and improved reliability by taking leadership role in setting up systems, policies and procedures.
➢ Recipient of Countrywide Award in recognition for ‘Improvement in Department & Contribution to the Businesses -2015.
➢ Representative at the Harley-Davidson dealer meeting at Las Vegas US in 2015, Denver USA in 2013 and Milwaukee USA, in
2012
➢ Eliminated all delays by re-structuring the department into Procurement, Distribution and warehousing.
➢ Reduced shipping cost by controlling the mode and consolidation of goods from origin to U.A.E.
➢ Implemented shipping alert system into the business.
➢ Implemented document process for Receiving, Transferring, and shop pull outs, Shortages, damages, pilferage, etc.
➢ Saved 15% in packing costs by recycling and using alternative packing materials.
➢ Upgraded service level by providing immediate reports of each department and location with all available details.
➢ Implemented Proof of Delivery system in the company.
➢ Effectively trained in data management via Microsoft Excel.
➢ Various Harley-Davidson courses attended.
➢ Reduced active inventory by 15% by implementing a collaborative planning with sales, manufacturing and procurement.
➢ Identified areas to cut cost by analyzing impact of removing SKU’s as well as evaluating shipping direct versus stocking
inventory.

Accountant at Al Aman Auto LLC
  • June 2007 to March 2008
Accountant at Eb Bass
  • United Arab Emirates
  • March 2006 to October 2006

Managing daily office duties, paperwork, document handling, administration, processes and procedures

Education

Diploma, Supply Chain Management
  • at Indian Institute of Management (IIM)
  • January 2021

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
  • at MG University
  • January 2006

Corporate Laws, industrial Law, Human Resource, Marketing and advertising]

Bachelor's degree, Computerized Financial Accounting
  • at Spectrum Computers
  • January 2006

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Specialties & Skills

Supply Chain
Administration
Spare Parts
Logistics
DELIVERY
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
MICROSOFT OFFICE
PROCESS ENGINEERING
PROCUREMENT
ACTIVITY BASED COSTING
BUDGETING