Karthikeyan Rajendran
Dubai
Summary
Experienced Manager( Procurement & Logistics) , Support Engineer, with a demonstrated history of working in the CCTV and Access control manufacturing industry, Strong professional with a Bachelor's degree focused in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Dedicated professional highly skilled in transportation flow management. Talented individual offering dynamic skills in import and export laws and strategic initiatives. Experienced Logistics Manager proficient at monitoring operational pulse to deliver relevant information to all major internal customers and stakeholders. Accustomed to working with multiple entities to achieve business goals for logistics efficiency, cost containment and contract integrity. Works quickly and maintains focus while providing top-notch customer service. 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. Results-driven procurement professional with expertise in identifying cost-savings opportunities, managing vendors and negotiating contracts. Proven track record of successful cost optimization and supplier performance management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Procurement and Logistics Manager
WatchNET International
01.2018 - Current
- Developed a new sourcing strategy that improved supplier diversity and contributed to company cost savings
- Researched and identified innovative new suppliers to meet the company's changing needs
- Negotiating contracts with vendors to secure the best deals and terms
- Managing procurement budgets, strategies, and payment processes
- Forecasting to predict future demand for goods, services, and purchase requisitions
- Collaborating with internal departments to ensure procurement needs are met
- Established a network of reliable shipping providers that reduced delivery times.
Logistics Executive
WatchNET International
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Communicate with vendors to obtain ETA for materials and maintain a tracking system for informing to Stakeholders and customers
- Monitored and tracked orders to ensure on-time delivery, resulting in a 80% increase in customer satisfaction
- Coordinated deliveries with various stakeholders to ensure efficient and cost-effective movement of goods
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve supply chain issues, resulting in improved efficiency and cost savings
- Created and managed budgets to ensure cost-effectiveness of logistics operations
- Negotiated transportation contracts with vendors that resulted in a reduction in shipping costs
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors to ensure reliable and cost-effective transportation services
- Generate Inventory and Sales Order reports and share to management on monthly basis
- Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues.
Senior Relationship Executive - Branded Retail Business Unit
Tata Teleservices LTD.
12.2008 - 11.2011
- Identify key Person in client companies to cultivate profitable relationships
- Provide guidance, coaching and support for junior teammates
- Maintaining records and reports viz
- Sales analysis, Availability and Visibility report
- Achieve various individual business targets and contribute to the team performance
- Monitor and assess activities of our competitors to proactively satisfy and retain our clients.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering(E.E.E) -
Panimalar Engineering College
04.2008
Skills
- Effective Communications and Negotiations
- Product management
- Shipping and receiving
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics Management
- Skilled in Software
- Warehouse Operations
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Procurement Management
- Purchasing management
- Work Delegation
- ERP System Proficiency
- Delivery Scheduling
- Global Logistics Coordination
- Materials Management
Accomplishments
- Appreciated and rewarded 2 times for Best Performance at WatchNET International.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Telugu
Upper intermediate (B2)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
Certification
Certified international Procurement Professional - 2024
Timeline
Senior Procurement and Logistics Manager
WatchNET International
01.2018 - Current
Logistics Executive
WatchNET International
01.2012 - 01.2018
Senior Relationship Executive - Branded Retail Business Unit
Tata Teleservices LTD.
12.2008 - 11.2011
Bachelor of Engineering(E.E.E) -
Panimalar Engineering College