SARATH KUMAR S
DUBAI,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Logistics professional with expertise in reverse logistics, international operations, and multimodal transport. Proficient in risk assessment, materials planning, and transportation cost analysis to enhance supply chain efficiency. Experienced in procurement negotiation, customs compliance, and shipping regulations, ensuring warehouse safety. Proven ability to mentor teams, implement process improvements, and deliver timely solutions in global logistics environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
FREIGHT & LOGISTICS MANAGER
WALQ FOOD INDUSTRIES LLC
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
02.2016 - 09.2025
- Directed logistics operations through effective coordination of transportation schedules and ensuring punctual deliveries across diverse regions.
- Managed inventory control procedures to ensure optimal stock levels while curbing wastage effectively.
- Developed relationships with suppliers and carriers to enhance service quality and negotiate favourable terms.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows and increased operational efficiency within logistics team.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for freight management and compliance with industry regulations.
- Evaluated shipping data to uncover trends and guide strategic decisions on logistics planning and execution.
- Liaised directly with clients, enhancing relations and service excellence.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to synchronize logistics strategies with business objectives and customer requirements.
- Streamlined operations by utilizing industry-specific software.
- Led team meetings to communicate logistics objectives clearly and effectively.
- Cultivated relationships with freight forwarders to ensure timely deliveries.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction for repeat business through strategic optimization of delivery schedules and routes.
- Assessed risks within supply chain process to mitigate potential losses.
- Developed contingency plans to minimize disruption during unexpected events.
- Planned logistics routes to optimize fuel consumption.
- Monitored logistical expenses to keep operating costs low.
- Updated inventories with accurate stock movement data for correct, current records.
- Resolved inventory discrepancies, minimizing loss and maintaining account accuracy.
- Educated teams on best practices to improve logistics operations and performance.
- Selected, trained and performance-managed staff to build results-focused team.
- Assessed staff and team performance and regularly actioned insights to fuel improvement.
- Coordinated dispatching of transport vehicles distributing goods.
- Executed efficient management of freight documentation, resulting in streamlined logistics.
- Liaised with freight carriers for cost-effective shipping solutions.
- Optimized freight costs by negotiating with multiple carriers.
- Prepared reports detailing freight shipment activities.
- Prepared comprehensive reports that influenced key business decisions regarding stock control.
- Kept accurate records of sales, contacts and deals made for reporting purposes.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing optimal pricing and terms.
- Reduced freight costs up to 30% through meticulous analysis and negotiation with suppliers.
Finance Associate
EXL Service Holdings Inc.
KOCHI, INDIA
08.2014 - 11.2015
- Developed reports tailored to management needs, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Handled client inquiries, researched issues, and devised effective solutions.
- Participated in long-term planning and financial modelling to enhance team performance.
- Reviewed accounts payable performance and prepared statistical reports for clients.
- Ensured compliance with legal, professional, and ethical accounting standards.
- Conducted month-end reviews and generated monthly invoice processing reports for meetings.
- Provided clear directions to ensure communication was understandable for all stakeholders.
- Improved efficiency and productivity up to 30 % by acquiring new skills.
- Liaised with external auditors regarding accounting procedures in line with company policies.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
Education
CMA INTER - COST & MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
INSTITUTE OF COST ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA
INDIA 07.2014 - 07.2015
M.COM - COMMERCE & ACCOUNTING
MADHURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY
INDIA 01.2012 - 01.2014
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE - ACCOUNTS
AMRITA VISHWA VIDYA PEETHAM
INDIA 01.2009 - 01.2012
Skills
- Reverse logistics experience
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Materials requirement planning knowledge
- Logistics budgeting
- Time-Sensitive delivery scheduling
- Procurement negotiation
- Complex problem analysis
- Innovative process improvement
- Multimodal transport networking
- Import and export operations
- Customs compliance
- Mentoring and training
- Customer Service
- Efficient scheduling
- Sustainability measures implementation
- Microsoft office suite mastery
Certification
- LinkedIn Learning Certificate of Completion - Understanding Logistics
- Certified International Supply Chain Professional & Manager(CISCP/CISCM) Certification No: CISCP2240539841 &CISCM2240537807
LANGUAGES
English: First Language
Fluent
Hindi: B1 Intermediate
Intermediate
Malayalam: C1 Advanced
Native
Tamil: A2 Elementary
Elementary
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information given is true & correct to the best of my Knowledge and belief. SARATH KUMAR S.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- D.O.B: 25-02-1992.
- Nationality: INDIAN
- Passport: S8124395
- Linkedin.com/in/sarath-kumar-s-4b13568a
Affiliations
- Driving
- Cooking
- Art Creation
- Drawing
- Gardening
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
FREIGHT & LOGISTICS MANAGER
WALQ FOOD INDUSTRIES LLC
02.2016 - 09.2025
Finance Associate
EXL Service Holdings Inc.
08.2014 - 11.2015
CMA INTER - COST & MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
INSTITUTE OF COST ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA
07.2014 - 07.2015
M.COM - COMMERCE & ACCOUNTING
MADHURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY
01.2012 - 01.2014
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE - ACCOUNTS
AMRITA VISHWA VIDYA PEETHAM
01.2009 - 01.2012