Kogulla Pradeep Periyasamy

Logistics & Operations

• Import Management: Oversee and coordinate all import procedures, including documentation preparation, customs clearance, and delivery scheduling.
• Cost Management: Develop and implement cost-effective strategies for import activities, including tendering, negotiation, and transportation planning.
• Contract Negotiation: Lead negotiations with suppliers and vendors to secure favorable terms and conditions, minimizing costs and maximizing value.
• Logistics Optimization: Design and implement effective logistics policies and procedures to optimize operations, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.
• Customer Service: Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of goods and addressing their needs.
• Team Management: Lead and manage a team of logistics professionals, providing guidance, training, and support.
• Performance Analysis: Monitor and analyze logistics performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous optimization.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with logistics operations, such as disruptions, delays, and quality issues.

Finance

• Financial Planning and Analysis: Develop and implement financial plans, budgets, and forecasts to support the company's strategic objectives.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Forecasting Cash Flow: Analyzing financial data to predict future financial positions and ensuring adequate liquidity for operations
• Establishing Accounting Practices: Implementing and maintaining effective accounting procedures to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to evaluate the company's financial performance, identify trends, and recommend strategies for improvement.

Managing all Import Procedures: Coordinated all aspects of the import process to ensure timely and efficient delivery of goods. Prepared and reviewed import documentation, including invoices, bills of lading, and shipping documents.

Costing for Tenders: Conducted detailed cost analysis for tenders to ensure competitive and accurate pricing. Developed cost estimation models to forecast expenses related to import activities.

Implementing Transportation Policies: Designed and enforced transportation policies to optimize logistics operations, ensured all operations are handled safely and efficiently.

Coordinating Delivery Schedules: Arranged shipping documents, tracked and tracing goods in transit, and scheduled deliveries based on customer requirements.

Developing Standard Operating Procedures: Created standard and emergency procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping, or salvaging products or materials.

Managing Customer Relationships: Maintained strong relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction and retention

Supply Chain Optimization: Coordinated supply chain operations to streamline processes, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.

Inventory Management: Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts and excess inventory, optimizing resource utilization and reducing costs.

Stakeholder Communication: Fostered effective communication with stakeholders to build strong partnerships, ensure timely delivery of goods, and address customer concerns.

Operations Planning: Planned and tracked shipments, ensuring timely and accurate delivery while generating comprehensive reports to inform management decisions.

• Reviewing Reports: Reviewed expense reports regularly for accuracy and adherence to company policies, preventing misuse of funds or misallocation of resources.
• Financial Management: Managed customer accounts, processed financial documents, and controlled project spending to ensure accurate financial reporting and optimize resource allocation.
• Data Analysis: Utilized QuickBooks to analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide insights to support informed decision-making.
• Managing Accounts: Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments while maintaining strong vendor relationships.