ERP
Praveen Raghavan
Warehouse Manager
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Proactive and meticulous Warehouse Manager with over 9 years of experience in retail and manufacturing industry. Proficiencies in inventory control, sales, staff training and development. Customer-oriented team player with expertise generating optimal satisfaction levels while building profits and client generation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager -Warehouse & Logistics
Al Nabooda Interiors LLC
Dubai , Dubai
2017.05 - Current
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures and performance strategies.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Supervised labor costs and departmental expenses to remain in line with budget.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Operated company vehicles and heavy equipment with focus on safety and risk management.
- Maintained strong vendor connections by arranging pricing and delivery structures and managing specific shipment or paperwork concerns.
Assistant Manager - Warehouse
Al Nabooda Interiors LLC
DUBAI , Dubai
2015.04 - 2017.05
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns and questions, plan improvements and evaluate progress toward goals.
- Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Monitored security to protect employees, customers and property.
- Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
Executive - Finished Goods Store
Apollo Tyres LTD
Thrissur , Kerala, India
2012.06 - 2015.04
- Handled a team of 50 personnel and used knowledge of SAP, TMS to manage inventory and warehouse operations.
- Oversaw material inventories, warehouse receipts and discharges of material and formulated logistics strategies.
- Performed quarterly inventory analyses on warehouse facilities, maintained warehouse inventory and produced status reports, managed the efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of a wide range of goods from the warehouse.
- Optimized and maximized space usage within the warehouse and ensured that all materials were stored as per FIFO and LIFO guidelines and as per their perishable or non-perishable status
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Reviewed employee concerns and new opportunities to drive business strategies.
- Collaborated with back-office team members to facilitate seamless business execution.
Branch Head
Sai Ram Enterprises
Alappuzha , Kerala, India
2011.05 - 2012.05
- Boosted sales and customer loyalty through incentive programs.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Increased overall annual sales 50% by incorporating several quality process improvements within branch.
- Securing large scale order for Marine Engine oils
- Handling sales enquiries online, in person and via telephone
- Exploring new business avenues and establishing new clients on research
- Execute effective negotiation and closing techniques to secure good quality margin business
- Managing ongoing relationships with clients, including handling complaints resolution
- Presenting and pitching to potential new clients
Education
MBA - Operations And Finance
Lourdes Matha College of Science And Technology
Trivandrum, India 2008.07 - 2010.08
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Chemistry
Sacred Heart College
Ernakulam, India 2005.06 - 2008.06
Skills
Warehouse fulfillment
Software
SAP
Certification
RAJYAPURASKAR
Academic Projects
- A study on systemization of empty container warehousing transit operation, Kin-Ship Services India Private Limited, Ernakulam (2 months)
- E- business study, HDFC Bank, Trivandrum (15 days)
- Organizational study, Nitta Gelatin India Limited, Ernakulam (1 month)
- A study on treatment and analysis of refinery effluent water, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Cochin Refinery, Ernakulam (15 days)
Timeline
Manager -Warehouse & Logistics
Al Nabooda Interiors LLC
2017.05 - Current
Assistant Manager - Warehouse
Al Nabooda Interiors LLC
2015.04 - 2017.05
Executive - Finished Goods Store
Apollo Tyres LTD
2012.06 - 2015.04
Branch Head
Sai Ram Enterprises
2011.05 - 2012.05
MBA - Operations And Finance
Lourdes Matha College of Science And Technology
2008.07 - 2010.08
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Chemistry
Sacred Heart College
2005.06 - 2008.06
RAJYAPURASKAR
2002-03
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