Vadiveilan Gunasekaran
Singapore
Summary
Competent Logistics Manager offering wealth of experience in maintaining proper product rotations and ensuring compliance with government regulations. Background in business management with additional training in distribution and team building. Works well within union or nonunion environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Manager
Hankyu Hanshin Express (S) Pte Ltd
04.2015 - Current
- In 3PL, manage all logistics, outbound and inbound inventory operations through all possible modes of transport
- Run team of 51 logistics employees to administer logistics for domestic/international clients, handling their import and export activities
- Direct all shipments and inventory control procedures for 4 levels of warehousing
- Handling anchor tenant Samsonite, a huge brand name and their entire operations
- Liaising with Samsonite's Head of Logistics and handling their whole supply chain
- Taking the lead in operations in giving opinions when acquiring new customers and supporting sales
- Supporting the staff and enabling them to take more responsibility to get more comfortable with their respective customers
- Dealing with internally different departments so that operations can run smoothly
- Well aware of warehouse regulations and guidelines.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Efficiently managed budgets, ensuring optimal allocation of resources towards critical projects while minimizing unnecessary expenditures.
- Managed a team of logistics professionals, providing coaching and guidance for career development and skill enhancement.
- Developed and implemented web-based tracking systems for improved monitoring.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
- Developed warehouse system that provided best cost with appropriate service levels to achieve organizational goals.
- Established contingency plans for potential disruptions in the supply chain, ensuring business continuity during unforeseen circumstances.
- Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
- Conducted regular audits of logistics practices to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions accordingly.
- Improved on-time delivery rates by optimizing transportation routes and scheduling.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Improved inventory accuracy by developing and implementing enhanced control systems.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, leading to improved pricing and service levels.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Logistics Executive
Century Steel Pte Ltd
03.2011 - 10.2014
- Mainly shipping of stainless steel as I am working in a trading company
- Coordinate and arrange shipments into and out of Singapore
- Coordinating import, export and cross trade from and to South Africa, China, Vietnam, Malaysia and Europe
- Working with European logistics provider as we have a warehouse in Belgium-coordinating export and import in and out of the warehouse
- Arranging for trucking in Belgium to collect cargo from our supplier and deliver to our warehouse
- Applying for import/export permits, arranging haulier to clear import and send export containers to the port for shipment
- Liaising with sales people with various shipping companies and shipping agents and always finding the best freight option
- Have excellent rapport with various NVOCCs and freight forwarders and also big name carriers like Hanjin, Maersk and China Shipping
- Working with a 3rd party logistics service provider who handles the loading and unloading of our cargo
- Inspect all the incoming and outgoing cargo
- Make sure all the incoming cargo is properly stored in the warehouse and put into stock in our system
- Make sure all the outgoing cargo is properly packed and lashed in the container
- Preparing full import and export documentation and sending it to the bank
- Negotiating LC and DP documents
- Preparing BLs, invoices and packing list, arranging for SICCI endorsement and insurance policies
- Managing the stock we have in Singapore and also in Belgium
- Also handling the dispatch for the company, switching/surrendering BL, submitting bank documents and also to various shipping companies
- Very well versed in INCOTERMS.
Operation Executive
Singamas Trans-Carriers Pte Ltd
01.2008 - 02.2011
- Co-ordinate transportation from Singapore to Malaysia, Thailand, Papua New Guinea and other parts of the world and vice versa
- Arrange Import and Export trading in and out of Singapore
- Prepare full documentation for LCL and FCL cargo
- Call and co-ordinate with overseas contractors to discuss rates and booking of truck
- Call and co-ordinate with overseas moving company to arrange for unloading of goods transported
- Conduct survey on household moves and commercial moves determining the volume and rates
- Prepare shipping documents for both import and export shipment mostly by air and road
- (Eg
- Do permit clearance, consolidating supporting documents for smoother operation)
- Prepare Delivery orders and payment invoices
- Communicating with clients and sales-persons both in Singapore and overseas
- Working hand-in-hand with well known companies like Shalom, Crown and Santa Fe
- Has well-established relationship with mostly Malaysian trucking and removal companies.
Warehouse Coordinator
SMS Infocomm Pte Ltd Singapore
07.2007 - 12.2007
- Take charge of warehouse activities such as picking and packing
- Receiving stock both physically and in system
- Dealing with mainly CPU motherboards and also sending them for repair to both in-house engineering dept and overseas
- Generating Pos for buying of stock and other things needed in the warehouse
- Arranging for shipments to be sent to countries like Taiwan, Myanmar, USA and Australia
- Liaising with local couriers to pick up shipment and deliver shipment
- In-charge of selecting the right type of transporter depending on their rates and lead-times
- Conduct weekly stock takes
- Submit weekly reports on stock in warehouse, stock in repair and stock pending for repair
- Manage a group of 11 warehouse assistants to get them to carry out all the warehouse duties.
Warehouse Assistant (Quality Assurance)
Schenker Singapore
01.2007 - 06.2007
- Main job scope it to inspect the quality of the spare parts of wafer fabs for customer named Applied Material
- Physically select random sample from incoming shipment and inspect the quality before receiving team puts it away to storage
- Prepare a table in regards to items checked, date checked, quality level and other aspects
- Update online excel sheet on how many items are rejected or approved and the reasons corresponding to each action taken
- Update customer daily through email on faulty parts and remedial actions taken
- Help warehouse team to pick, pack and arrange for shipment
- Run cycle counts and do random quality checks on stock items
- Prepare shipping request forms to request for spare parts if stock is on the low
- Help warehouse team to receive items after quality check into the system using SAP.
Postal Officer 1 (Warehousing)
Singpost Limited
10.2005 - 12.2006
- In-charge of a particular customer account and fulfilling all their requirements
- Taking care of all the customer products stored in the warehouse
- Liaising with customer through email for orders, deliveries and incoming shipment
- Upon receiving of order, pick and pack items and arrange for pick-up
- Prepare Delivery order and invoice to be acknowledged by truckers and receiving party
- Scan and email Completed job sheet to customer
- Scan and email DO to receiving party(in this case mostly consumers of retailers) to notify them of incoming shipment
- Perform weekly cycle count
- Update customer on stock level and replenishment level.
Education
Diploma in Supply Chain Management -
SIMM
01.2011
Higher Nitec in Business E-Commerce -
ITE CLEMENTI
01.2003
GCE "O" Level -
WHITLEY SEC SCH
01.2000
PSLE -
KEBUN BARU PRI SCH
01.1996
Skills
- Very good working knowledge of Microsoft Office especially Microsoft Excel & Internet Well Versed in Tradenet, Portnet Permit Declaration
- Budget Administration
- Carrier Negotiations
- Route Optimization
- Logistics Systems
- Logistics Integrations
- Inventory Management Software
- Service Coordination
- Warehouse Inspections
- Materials Management
- Cost control and tracking
- Supply Chain Performance Management
- Logistics Oversight
- Warehouse Management
- Order Management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Profit and Loss Management
- Distribution and Warehousing
- Order picking and processing
- Logistics Processes
Additional Information
I am confident that my qualifications and skills can contribute to the continued success of your organization. Thank you.
Availability
Immediate
Personal Traits
Positive, persistent and lots of perseverance with strong mental aggression to achieve an objective. Firm, fair, friendly and flexible. Willing to learn, try new things and ideas. A fast learner and can work independently without much supervision. Strive for challenges with lots of passion, enthusiasm and self motivation. Being punctual is not an issue as I ride my own bike. People oriented and team player.
Part Time Positions
- American Club - Waiter
- Youth Flying Club (Seletar) - Plane Maintenance
- Shell - Pump Attendant and Cashier (Best Employee of the Month Twice), Most Liters of V-Power Sold-Braddell Station (3rd Placing)
National Service
03 Sep 2003 to 02 Sep 2005, Good
Contact No
64599242, 90703997
Personal Information
- Age: 39
- Salary: $4500
- Expected Salary: $5500
- Ethnicity: Indian
- Date of Birth: 08/24/84
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Singaporean
- Marital Status: Married
Nric No
S8425536Z
Volunteer Experience
Sri Sastha Association, Member, Treasurer (2008 to 2010), Organized Annual Street Soccer and Dance Competition. Association was featured on T.V and Straits Times in September 2009 for organizing giving out of bursary and giving out provisions to 50 needy families
Soccer and Music
I keep myself relaxed by singing, listening to music of my favorite singers and composers and playing soccer.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Upper intermediate (B2)
Malay
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Logistics Manager
Hankyu Hanshin Express (S) Pte Ltd
04.2015 - Current
Logistics Executive
Century Steel Pte Ltd
03.2011 - 10.2014
Operation Executive
Singamas Trans-Carriers Pte Ltd
01.2008 - 02.2011
Warehouse Coordinator
SMS Infocomm Pte Ltd Singapore
07.2007 - 12.2007
Warehouse Assistant (Quality Assurance)
Schenker Singapore
01.2007 - 06.2007
Postal Officer 1 (Warehousing)
Singpost Limited
10.2005 - 12.2006
Diploma in Supply Chain Management -
SIMM
Higher Nitec in Business E-Commerce -
ITE CLEMENTI
GCE "O" Level -
WHITLEY SEC SCH
PSLE -
KEBUN BARU PRI SCH
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