DINESH THIRUNAVUKKARASU
WAREHOUSE AND LOGISTICS MANAGER
DUBAI,DUBAI
Summary
Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by 14 years of experience in leading organizational business units.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
Logistics Operations
10
10
Supply Chain Analyst
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Warehouse Logistics Manager
Arabian Packaging LLC
Jebel Ali, Dubai
2022.01 - Current
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.
- Boosted warehouse operations performance by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
- Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Coordinated dispatching of 60 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
Senior Logistics Executive
STREIT Group
Hamriya Free Zone, Ras Al Khaimah
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with project managers to discuss procurement, logistics and service requirements for optimized purchasing power.
- Managed functional areas of logistics.
- Generated payments for program-related activities to keep accurate records of financial expenditure.
- Collaborated with shipping department staff to facilitate smooth materials returns to correct vendors.
- Developed logistical checklists to guide activities support.
- Analyzed procurement requests to identify service providers' information with performance, quality and prices to determine transaction requirements.
- Managed logistics assets for timely and cost-effective delivery of cargoes.
- Supervised logistics functions and operations.
- Managed loading, unloading, movement, and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.
- Updated and maintained databases to track shipments and inventory.
- Negotiated contracts to secure favorable rates and terms.
- Created and managed budgets related to logistics and transportation.
- Coordinated shipments and tracked progress to facilitate timely delivery.
- Analyzed shipping reports to identify opportunities for cost savings.
- Utilized logistics software to manage, monitor and track shipments from origin to destination.
- Coordinated import and export of goods for multiple clients, providing accuracy and timely delivery.
- Researched and helped evaluate new potential suppliers and vendors for better service and pricing.
- Monitored and maintained import and export tracking systems for delivery of accurate and up-to-date records of shipments.
Warehouse Logistics Manager
Sigma Byte Computers LLC
Dubai, Dubai
09.2016 - 03.2021
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Generated reports, documents and analysis in ERP for senior management review and approval.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Identified, selected, and maintained logistic suppliers and achieved optimum costs and service qualities.
- Built comprehensive inventory systems to track current supply chain data.
- Improved cycle count discrepancy rates 100% through process improvements and maintaining high levels of data integrity.
- Oversaw every phase of supply chain, from purchase order to delivery to invoicing, targeting 100% end-user satisfaction.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
Logistics Executive
Bollore Logistics
JAFZA, Dubai
08.2015 - 03.2016
- Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis of logistics operations to pinpoint and correct inefficiencies.
- Selected transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution.
- Managed department inventories to identify unusual activities, excesses and fluctuations.
- Reduced transit time, minimized handling and maximized cost savings through freight cost-analysis and negotiation.
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Analyzed processes and supply chain operational data to track trends, expectations and performance.
- Oversaw scheduling for day-to-day activities of transportation as well as warehouse employees and contractors..
- Achieved savings using economical shipping options and studying supplier network to reduce transit time.
- Drove warehouse productivity 100% by implementing new, more efficient procedures.
- Used WMS and SAP to keep track of stock levels, transport costs and efficiency.
- Achieved and exceeded revenue goals and KPIs.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Oversaw supply chain vendor pricing, inventory management and stock distribution.
Inventory Supervisor
Global Medical Supply Chain LLC
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
01.2014 - 08.2015
- Reviewed and monitored inbound inventory, outbound shipments and book adjustment transactions.
- Monitored customer return shipments and communicated damages to manufacturer.
- Monitored completeness, accuracy and compliance during inventory transactions.
- Supervised 14 inventory control personnel to support correct goods management and achievement of performance goals.
- Oversaw purchase orders and data entry regarding shipped and received shipments.
- Managed SAP inventory control software system to provide inventory level updates and reordering notices.
- Enforced team adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
- Determined staffing needs, developing schedules to staff all shifts.
- Assigned tasks to team members to complete within designated time frames.
- Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Developed standard operating procedures for team to follow and maintained records of activities.
Warehouse Team Leader
AKI Group
DIP, Dubai
07.2011 - 01.2014
- Promoted safety policies and practices among personnel, enforcing appropriate handling and use of equipment and products.
- Double checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Monitored performance and safety practices of 25-person warehouse staff.
- Maintained top performance standards while working in hot warehouse environment.
- Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Performed inventories and stocked new equipment and SKU
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
- Handled fright and parcel shipment schedules, return and transfer processes and oversight of daily warehouse operations.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
Education
MBA - Management Information System
Madurai Kamaraj University
Madurai 07.2006 - 05.2008
BBA - Business Administration
Bharathidasan University
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India 08.2003 - 05.2006
Skills
- Distribution and warehousing
- Cost control and tracking
- Materials management
- Shipment coordination
- Production planning
- Route optimization
- Safety regulations implementation
- Budget control
- Staff Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Transportation activity management
- Logistics Management
- Carrier negotiations
- Staff supervision
- Internal loss prevention
Languages
English
Elementary (A2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Warehouse Logistics Manager
Arabian Packaging LLC
2022.01 - Current
Senior Logistics Executive
STREIT Group
03.2021 - 12.2021
Warehouse Logistics Manager
Sigma Byte Computers LLC
09.2016 - 03.2021
Logistics Executive
Bollore Logistics
08.2015 - 03.2016
Inventory Supervisor
Global Medical Supply Chain LLC
01.2014 - 08.2015
Warehouse Team Leader
AKI Group
07.2011 - 01.2014
MBA - Management Information System
Madurai Kamaraj University
07.2006 - 05.2008
BBA - Business Administration
Bharathidasan University
08.2003 - 05.2006
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