Senior Logistics Supervisor (Dept-in-Charge)
Culligan Middle East FZE
Total years of experience :19 years, 3 Months
Cost effective Logistics & SCM
• Company yearly increasing overall sales targets will reflects object oriented logistics targets too. My contributions are tactic. Improved sales means enhanced logistics operations. My target slogan “Less margins = Large Business, Volume & Profit”.
• Worth and quality oriented supply and demand to Middle East & Northern Africa, Far East, US-Europe continents & Asian countries and territories. Ironic experiences spreading more than 75 countries.
• Connecting ongoing logistics operations to the updated and innovative cost effective business oriented intervenes.
• Diversified product knowledge dealt with Engineering Equipments, Spares, Chemicals, Medicines, FMCG, Baby Foods, Cosmetics & Spa Equipments.
• Wide range of sheikh hands with major freight forwarders focusing Air, Sea & Land.
VAT concerned with Export shipments
• Support the team in preparing VAT returns and review them
• Collation and preparation of VAT returns for UAE -FTA authorities
• A proven track record of providing VAT assurance and compliance
• Prepare all the information requested by internal and external Auditors
• Work closely with local finance teams and manage compliance outsource service providers, provide oversight for tax compliance across all regions
• To work on projects and in diverse teams to improve, enhance and standardize VAT processes through systems and process improvements
Strategic Sourcing in Direct Procurement / Purchase Mgmt
• Tasked with leading and coordinating the planning, purchasing, scheduling and deployment of a $2 million Engineering and Raw materials purchase for trading and manufacturing; scope of the project involved large number of customers over 12 months and multiple vendors, and was completed on-time, on-budget with minimal downtime.
• Operated a $10 million account delivering cost savings covering different business units and more than 75 separate locations across the world.
• Increased total revenue from 0.80 to 1.25% by utilizing company assets and negotiating lane rates.
• Reduced average contract expenses by 10% through aggressive negotiations with vendors on a particular pledged term.
• A greater achievement for an LTL consolidation program with select carriers, cubing out trailers at a discounted rate which saved the company well over $50k in freight costs for every year.
Indirect Procurement Knowledge
• Managed MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operating) procurement in manufacturing environment.
• Nonstock buyer with more than four years of experience in planning, developing and implementing non stock buying practice and processes. Effective in realizing cost savings for indirect and some direct materials used in manufacturing environment.
• Streamlined department processes and procedures to determine optimum staffing levels. Set up metrics to document cost savings, purchase requisition turnaround, and number of POs issued.
• Planned, forecast and purchased indirect category materials and services.
• Reduced costs and ensured quality levels by creating and implementing strategic plans to move goods between countries; facilitated the decision-making process by supporting senior management
• Supervising a team of four personnel, delegated tasks and evaluated performance. Personnel decisions carrying out.
• Solely coordinated export shipments with suppliers in all over the world to customers on universally with sales of over $10M annually
• Arranged new trucking services, which lead to increased profit earnings by 5%
• Consulted with financial institutions on available financial instruments (e.g. L/Cs, CAD) to facilitate foreign transactions safely and securely and at minimum risk to all parties
• Served as point of contact for company, staff and suppliers to resolve compliance issues and resolve errors
• Worked closely with department managers in evaluating existing processes and active in the development of new operating procedures and processes.
• Worked with clients across numerous time zones, ensuring all shipment issues were handled in a timely manner. As a result international business increased during my tenure
• Researched import regulations and developed recommendations on compliance issues and export regulations
• Interacted with freight forwarders, customs brokers, trucking consignments, International Inspection cos., Shipping cos., negotiating contracts and rates
• Ensured regulatory and documentation requirements were accurately processed, dispatched, and released to forwarders, carriers, agents, and customers in a timely manner
• In conjunction with management team, derived the procurement schedule and capacity plan for assigned suppliers
• Managed transit losses by presenting error free documents to avoid detention and depends on the consignment volume; pre-cast vehicle is to be confirmed
• Introduced the process of prioritizing same regions orders and doing documents for a joined shipments to enhance the operational efficiency
• Commenced the process of sending prior notice of delivery to customers to make them alert to accept the goods
• Facilitated foreign and domestic movements of freight destined for trading
• Oversaw warehouse operations and ensured proper assembling of the materials
• Acquired import permit approval and attestation from MOH before the shipment arrival; conducted sample verification of goods
• Forecasting, planning and controlling the purchase and supply of cargo
• Negotiating prices, preparing purchase orders, invoices and ensuring payments are processed as agreed with suppliers/ freight forwarders and shipping lines
• Maintaining records of supplier quotations, contracts and goods ordered received in ERP. Ensuring adherence to contract terms and conditions
• Stay abreast of new processes, technologies, purchasing methods and market conditions
• Looked after the process involving issue of import & export letters for credit and accept payments
• Updated exporters and importers w.r.t. issuance of letters of credit covering shipment of merchandise
• Examined letter of credit documents to determine compliance with international standards
• Accountable for verifying terms of credit, such as amount, insurance coverage and shipping conditions to determine compliance with established standards
• Liaised with supplier, customer and bank for an effective execution of shipments
Developed consolidated statements w.r.t. purchase and supply
Supervision of branch requirements and provide resources for the genuine queries
• Played a major role in creating an innovative implementation like Video Conferencing in Muthoot - A modern technology to interact and get in touch with Branch Managers
• Successfully implemented high speed network (LAN) all over the branches in South India
• Instrumental in promoting & launching top performed Broadband connection through the branch offices in Kerala Region
GPA IN MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - 56% (Course Completed)
Degree in Physics
Pre Degree in Maths and Science