Sijo Scaria

Coordinate complex domestic and international shipping logistics, managing heavy-lift and standard cargo via ocean freight, air freight, and land transport.
Select, evaluate, and manage third-party logistics (3PL) providers, freight forwarders, and transport vendors to ensure service quality and cost efficiency
Oversee all import and export documentation, ensuring seamless customs clearance for specialized oilfield equipment and materials.
Ensure the fully compliant handling, documentation, and transportation of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) and dangerous goods according to international standards
Implement and monitor inventory tracking through ERP systems and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to prevent stockouts and optimize yard space.
Enforce a strong culture of safety within the logistics team, ensuring strict adherence to HSE protocols.
Track and forecast logistics budgets, conducting cost-to-serve analysis to identify and reduce inefficiencies.
Develop, maintain, and manage relationships with local suppliers, ensuring all vendors meet strict industry standards
Lead contract negotiations, focusing on pricing, delivery terms, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to achieve cost savings and risk mitigation.

Coordinated with freight forwarders and logistics providers to track shipments, ensuring accurate ETA/ETD updates.
Ensured all customs clearance documents were received from suppliers and transferred to the clearance team ahead of shipment arrivals.
Forecasted product demand and developed strategies to maintain optimal product availability.
Manage all the warehouse operations including stock receiving, packing and order distribution.
Oversaw 3PL and in-house warehouse operations, improving stock accuracy and optimizing space utilization through strategic layouts.
Increased on-time delivery rate by optimizing delivery schedules and route planning.
Managed claims for damaged goods with suppliers and insurance providers.
Resolved distribution and logistics issues through proactive communication with customers and the logistics team.
Prepared and analyzed weekly/monthly inventory and order status reports, delivering data-driven insights that improved dispatch efficiency and reduced logistics costs

Directed daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and distribution.
Optimized warehouse space utilization, ensuring products were stored in assigned, barcoded locations.
Verified product receipt against purchase orders and updated the inventory management system accordingly.
Managed inventory levels, performed regular stock counts, and resolved discrepancies.
Oversaw returned, near-expiry, and damaged goods, ensuring proper documentation and handling.
Developed delivery schedules and route plans to ensure timely order fulfillment.
Monitored warehouse temperature and maintained a clean, organized, and safe working environment.

Receive incoming shipments and verify them against purchase orders, invoices, or packing slips for accuracy in quantity and specification.
Conduct physical inspections of delivered goods to identify damages, defects, or discrepancies and initiate the return or claim process.
Maintain accurate, real-time records of stock movements using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Prepare and issue materials to internal departments or external clients based on authorized material requisitions or sales orders.