Sukanya Laxman Nandakumar

• Execute functions in areas of shipping, delivery, receiving, storage, distribution, and packing.
• Coordinate delivery arrangements with warehouses, freight forwarders, carriers, customs, and relevant parties.
• Participates in logistics planning for projects from the tender phase, landed cost including freight and duties, reviewing requirements until the end of the project.
• Handle Import/ Export, LC documentation and Preparing delivery documents, packing lists, bill of lading, etc.
• Coordinate and supervise all activities related to Inbound/Outbound of goods and ensure the operation is coordinated efficiently and safely.
• Reviews inventory position weekly against outstanding orders & takes action to expedite inbound shipments to meet customer demands.
• Tracking of shipments/ documents and confirm the timely arrival/dispatch/delivery of the same.
• Responsible for procuring/purchasing material at a lower cost by being a part of the sourcing team, decision making on price, ensuring the business parameters of “Turnaround Time” and “Accuracy” is met.
• Interacting with vendors, involve in RFP, RFQ, and RFI process. Bidding with vendors and creating agreements with them.
• Compare the quotes of suppliers in terms of quality, price, payment terms, lead time and services with suppliers.
• Negotiate purchases to ensure the lowest cost consistent with company standards for quality products.
• Preparing and releasing purchase orders (LPO) and seeking order confirmation from suppliers.
• Expediting and arranging transportation for the orders to meet on-time delivery.
• Performing monthly and quarterly spend analysis for vendors on different commodities and preparing dashboards on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Knowledge of Dubai trade, and also about the certifications of ISO, GSO etc.

•Accountable for all present logistics support to ongoing land and water operations.
•Communicating with suppliers and managing the distribution of stock, by negotiating cost prices, ordering stock, agreeing timescales and delivery dates.
•Timely preparation of shipping documentations related to international bookings and process all import/export documentation to clearing agents.
•Ensure meeting all custom’s requirements (Invoices, packing list, certificate of origin labelling, inspection, fumigation of containers where required etc.) to save time and extra cost.
•Determined the most cost-effective procedures and routes for shipments. Managed shipment schedules to maximize productivity and cut costs.
•Communicated with dispatchers, warehouses and customers regarding outgoing orders.
•Tracking shipments and getting copies of shipping documents from Supplier and inform to Finance Department.
•Responsible for having proper Inco terms like DAT, DAP, DDP, CIP, FCA with all vendors and freight forwarders.
•Coordinate and supervise all activities related to Inbound/Outbound of goods and ensure operation is coordinated efficiently and safely.
•Responsible for procuring/purchasing of material at a lower cost by being a part of sourcing team, decision making on price, ensuring the business parameters of “Turnaround Time” and “Accuracy” are met.
•Interacting with vendors globally, involve in RFP, RFQ, and RFI process. Bidding with vendors and creating agreements with them and creating PO's in SAP.
•Identifying potential cost savings & cost avoidance opportunities by negotiating with vendors on pricing, Pay Terms and Inco Terms.
•Maintain Shipping records, including providing tracking or shipping history information to customers on request.
•Tracking of shipments/ documents and confirm the timely arrival/dispatch/delivery of the same.
•Generates, develops & implements appropriate/standardized reporting. Prepares & submits statistical reports to the management.

•Responsible for distribution services, including, receiving, storage, handling of returned goods, warehousing and transportation.
•Liaising with freight forwarders in negotiating freight rates, obtaining monthly rates, handling Tender inquiries, License Renewals, etc.
•Coordinate and supervise all activities related to Inbound/Outbound of goods and ensure operation is coordinated efficiently and safely.
•Coordinate with freight forwarders and carriers to track shipments and resolving any issues.
•Communicated with dispatchers, warehouses and customers regarding outgoing orders.
•Coordinates with the suppliers & respective departments to make sure that the production and delivery times are met as per the timelines.
•End to end follow up of shipments to make sure timely dispatch & delivery.