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ARUN PARACKAL

ARUN PARACKAL

Summary

Logistics professional with 21 years of experience in UAE . With the initial part of the career focused on Operations in all modes of transportation including multimodal . strengths are in Logistics Operations, Process transformation & Improvement, Business Process Management, P&L handing, Customer Implementation. Organized and dependable successful at multi tasking with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Transformation & Customer Implementation

Multinational Logistics provider
04.2021 - Current
  • Heading the Regional team for implementation of new TMS for the region.
  • Creation of Customer Reports & Internal Reports for management .
  • Implementation of Transport Management System across the region.
  • Identify areas for process improvement & optimization through the use of digital tools & technologies
  • Work with cross functional teams to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency
  • Collaborate with change management teams to ensure a smooth transition to digital solutions
  • Lead or contribute to digitalization projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget
  • Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in digitalization
  • Establish key performance indicators(KPIs) to measure the success of digital initiatives
  • Preparation of Customer SOP's and Reports.
  • Training Ops staff on customer SOP
  • Act as a bridge between Ops and IT
  • Development and Maintain EDi for customers & Vendors.

Head BPM & Customer Implementation

Multinational Freight Forwarder
01.2018 - 12.2021
  • Process Analysis and Improvement: Identify, analyze, and evaluate existing business processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with stakeholders across different departments and functions to understand their business needs and challenges.
  • Process Documentation and Standardization: Management of SOP for customer , Operations and MDM
  • Change Management: Lead change management initiatives to drive adoption of new processes and procedures.
  • Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) & monitoring them.
  • Technology Integration: Leading Projects for Integration.
  • Continuous Improvement Culture: Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.

Asst.General Manager- Operations UAE

- Multinational Freight Forwarder
01.2015 - 12.2018

Focus Areas-


  • Strategic planning: Achieving the Budgeted GP, Controlling cost
  • Team leadership: Managing the complete Operations team with high level of productivity.
  • Carrier management: Establishing and maintaining relationships with carriers, and other service providers, negotiating contracts, rates, and service levels to ensure optimal performance and cost-effectiveness.
  • Compliance and regulatory affairs: To ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, including customs requirements, safety standards, and environmental regulations, to minimize risk and ensure legal compliance.
  • Customer service: Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to understand customer requirements and expectations, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of goods and services to meet customer needs.
  • Vendor Management: Managing all vendors for insurance and lability contracts.

Operations Manager - Air Freight

Multinational Freight Forwarder
10.2010 - 12.2015
  • Capacity Management with premium carriers
  • Management of complete Team
  • RFQ handling for major customers
  • Handling end to end SEA AIR transportation mode
  • Vendor Management
  • Monitoring Operational KPI
  • Achievement of Profitability on a file level

Asst Manager Operations- Air Freight

UTi Netherland , Dubai
09.2008 - 10.2010
  • Operations: Responsible for handling complete Air freight Operations
  • Customer Service: Handling customers for air freight department and meeting KPIs
  • Process Documentation and Standardization: Management of SOP for customer , Operations.
  • Development of new products like AIR - AIR, SEA AIR etc.


Manager - Multimodal SEA-AIR

Maersk Logistics
04.2005 - 01.2008
  • Responsible for complete SEA AIR Operations.
  • Maintaining customer Reports
  • Archieving customer KPI
  • Liasing with Dnata and Carriers.
  • Capacity planning with Ocean and Air Carriers
  • Ensure GP targets are achieved
  • Manage relevant reporting of management and financial information for the higher level Management


Key Account Executive

Trident
02.2003 - 03.2005
  • Handling Third Party Logistics for all their key accounts.

Education

MBA - Systems And Marketing

SCMS

Engineering - Engineering

Nagpur University

Diploma In Logistics Management -

XLRI

Skills

  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Client Management
  • Process Optimization
  • Problem-Solving
  • Cost Optimization
  • Continuous Improvement mindset
  • Automation

Other Details

06/22/1977, Available on request

Timeline

Head Transformation & Customer Implementation

Multinational Logistics provider
04.2021 - Current

Head BPM & Customer Implementation

Multinational Freight Forwarder
01.2018 - 12.2021

Asst.General Manager- Operations UAE

- Multinational Freight Forwarder
01.2015 - 12.2018

Operations Manager - Air Freight

Multinational Freight Forwarder
10.2010 - 12.2015

Asst Manager Operations- Air Freight

UTi Netherland , Dubai
09.2008 - 10.2010

Manager - Multimodal SEA-AIR

Maersk Logistics
04.2005 - 01.2008

Key Account Executive

Trident
02.2003 - 03.2005

MBA - Systems And Marketing

SCMS

Engineering - Engineering

Nagpur University

Diploma In Logistics Management -

XLRI
ARUN PARACKAL