Venugopal Pillai

Logistics Manager at xxx

• United Arab Emirates - Dubai
• My current job since January 2007

Supply Chain Management:

 Efficiently managing the supply chain system to ensure delivery of goods / shipments as per agreed service level.
 Direct participation in demand planning and scheduling processes in line with SOPs.
 Implemented effective costing system for cost reduction.
 Streamlined business process and procedures for improving performances.
 Established resources & networks.
 Control & manage the demand-supply functions.

Warehousing, Distribution & Logistics:

 Warehouse / DC set-up and management.
 Designed effective inventory control system for ensuring timely order fulfillment.
 Directing global suppliers and service providers for planned logistical moments with strategic planning.
 Designed and implemented business mapping business flow as per LEAN principles.
 Designed Distribution Replenishment Process (DRP) for Customer Services Department.

Commercial Operations:

 Control commercial operations, DC and budgets.
 Managing inbound & outbound activities and optimum utilization of resources.
 Prepare reports related to clearance costs, Distribution Management, Stock Control, Budgetary Control, Utilization etc.

Health Safety and Environment:

 Review and implement Health and Safety policies in line with organizations expectations.
 Conduct safety audits.
 Encourage and support suppliers and service providers to be a part of sustainable and environmental friendly solutions.

Team Management:

 Identifying training needs and imparting necessary training to team members.
 Managing team performance, productivity & morale.
 Set up KPA’s and conduct performance assessments
 Creating & sustaining a dynamic environment that fosters development opportunities and motivates high performance amongst the team members.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

 Jan 2007 till date Multinational Logistics Co. Logistics Manager
 Feb 2000 - Jan 2007 Swiss Arabian Perfumes L.L.C. Inventory/Warehouse/D.C. Manager
 Nov 1997 - Jan 2000 Gini & Jony Apparels Pvt. Ltd Asst. Warehouse Manager
 May 1996 - Oct 1997 Baskin Robbins - India Warehouse in charge
 Oct 1992 - Mar 1996 Baskin Robbins - KSA Stores in Charge
 Jun 1989 - Sep 1992 Shopper’s Stop Storekeeper