Sekar Ramalingam
Supply Chain Operations Manager
Dubai
Summary
A dedicated and results-oriented Warehouse and Logistics Officer with a passion for streamlining operations and optimizing supply chain processes. Seeking to leverage my extensive experience in inventory management, shipping and receiving, and warehouse efficiency to contribute effectively to a dynamic logistics team. My goal is to enhance operational effectiveness, reduce costs, and ensure timely delivery of goods to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
4025
4025
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
TOPNET DISTRIBUTION FZCO
5 2021 - Current
- Company Overview : https://www.topnet.ae
- Strategic Planning
- Inventory Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Logistics and Transportation Management
- Risk Management
- Data Analysis
- Team management
- Monitor KPI Compliance and Regulations
- MR for ISO audits Performance
- Supply Chain Operations Managers play a pivotal role in optimizing the flow of goods and information throughout the supply chain, contributing to the overall success and competitiveness of the organization
- Responsible for all inbound and outbound international shipment freight clearance and supply chain management processes through good knowledge in monitoring, controlling, procurement, inventory management, and warehouse operations
- Communicate and negotiate with suppliers and vendors to land more profitable deals and build long-term relations
- Conducted data analysis from shipping and delivering processes to find bottlenecks or other issues frequently
- Provide consistent measuring, monitoring and improvement of supply chain performance and KPIs
- Maintained supply chain inventory and records, monitored logistics to make sure they run smoothly
- To Develop and Manage relationship with Overseas vendor and local suppliers, freight forwarders
- Ensured supply chain processes meet legal requirements and standards
- Manages the overall operation, resources and organization of the District/Area Supply Chain making business decisions supporting the organization’s overall business strategy
- Successfully planned and implemented cost-effective solutions for supply chain processes
- Manages and oversees inventory control processes to ensure integrity (this includes the cycle count process trucking companies, carriers, shipping lines, Dubai customs, Chamber and 3 PL Logistics service Providers)
- Work with finance, sales, and manufacturing team to determine best vendors and distributors
- Collaborate with other departments to create coordinated plans for business growth
- Ensure that Procurement and warehouse transactions (e.g
- Receiving, issuing, transfers and requisitions) are completed timely and accurately
- Working with Business units’ teams to implement and/or support Supply Chain Optimization programs/projects
- Finalize Air/Sea/Land Freight quote after getting respective sales teams/director authorization and coordinate effectively for the shipment move
Imports & Exports Manager
REXEL EMIRATES LLC
12.2018 - 04.2021
- Company Overview: www.rexel.com/en; www.rexel.me
- Analyzing logistics data and report monthly on Carriers Metrics performance and spend measures
- Keep tracking pre-alert for import shipment follow up with purchasing, procurement, client and accounts
- Ensure that all documentation all in order to clearance
- Check and approve shipping documents while ensuring completeness and accuracy
- Developing reports, metrics, and other solutions needed to lead Logistics operations programs
- Go beyond fulfilling and delivering orders/respective team lead to meet the task on time
- Handling Cross trade shipment, DDP, Door to Door, FCA, CIF, FOB, FCR
- Monitor submission and reconciliation of stocks with our system vs customs system
- Match physical stock with book stock which are stored in for efficient operations
- Ensure that warehouse expenses are in line with budget
- Providing ongoing analyses in areas such as shipping patterns, volumes and transportation spend
- Willing to take ownership of problems responsibilities of resolving them
- Ensure compliance with import/export regulations for all equipment and materials
- Ensure to comply Customs rules and procedures
- Collaborates with stakeholders, corporate and field locations as required to ensure total customer satisfaction within the US, UK, Germany, Taiwan supplier warehouse functions
- Instructs warehouse staff in procedures relating to the receipt, handling, storage, and shipping of goods
- Supervises and maintains the accuracy of inventory records
- Assists the manager in organizing delivery schedules for our own delivery team and 3PL
- Provided work environment which adhered to regulatory guidelines, ensured performance against objectives
- Www.rexel.com/en; www.rexel.me
Senior Executive-Logistics Customs
LALS Group-Homes r us
07.2015 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: https://www.lalsgroup.com; http://www.homesrusgroup.com
- Improve operational efficiency across warehouse processes while maintaining budgetary goals and company objectives
- Inspiring colleagues to solve problems on their own initiative
- Driving operational excellence at every opportunity
- Willing to take ownership of problems and the responsibilities of resolving them
- Reliable, self-starting, confident, tenacious, target-driven, knowledge of safety, quality disciplinary procedures, and holiday entitlement issues
- Skilled in documentation and thorough knowledge of Dubai Port & Customs / Chamber, JAFZA & Ports regulations, H.S
- Code & Import / Export documents clearance through E-Mirsal II
- Coordinate with the Import and Export documentation team for GRN booking, import, and export
- Invoicing for local and overseas dispatches by road or sea shipments
- Ensure the processing of customs duty-paid bills of entry in the E-mirsal 2 Dubai trade portal and liaise with Dubai customs for a smooth documentation process
- Once confirmed by the supplier, shipment readiness will be arranged by the nominated forwarder or liner to release the container according to the cargo volume of 20’ STD and 40’ HC containers, tracking ETD and ETA as well
- After receiving the arrival notice, followed by D/O collection, ensure to do the needful to clear the shipment within the port storage validity
- Support and participate on achieving organizational QMS & QHSE objectives
- Conduct random physical inventory checks and report any findings
- Sending monthly reports to corporate office finance and accounts for reconciliation
- Https://www.lalsgroup.com; http://www.homesrusgroup.com
Imports & Exports Co-Ordinator – Supply chain Logistics
LANDMARK Group
03.2007 - 05.2015
- Company Overview: https://www.landmarkgroup.com
- Maintained supply chain inventory and records and monitored logistics to make sure they ran smoothly
- Responsible for creating the company’s supply chain strategy and planning resource management accordingly
- Conducted data analysis on shipping and delivery processes to find bottlenecks or other issues frequently
- Co-ordinate and correspond with the corporate office for all brand concepts in the UAE (Baby Shop, Shoe-Mart)
- Tacking the shipment through ITS/ETS (the import/export tracking system for all Concept brands)
- Updating Log Book (Distribution, Re-Distribution, Imports & Exports): Work out productivity (Man Hours/FFEU) on a daily basis and submit to line manager
- Air, sea, or land freight quotation and get approval from senior management for the final proceeding
- Co-ordinate inspection with outside agencies for the commodities that are subject to SASO, BVI, PAI, COC, and IRI, as essentially required
- Prepare a complete set of documents pertaining to export/import shipping documentation based on L/C and/or other credit terms
- Export to all over the GCC (Bahrain, KSA, Kuwait, Jordan, Muscat, Qatar, and the UAE): India, Pakistan, Egypt, Turkey, Lebanon, Yemen, Libya, Iraq, Ensuring error-free and timely operations
- Complete all DP world payments and gate pass entry/exit documentation knowledge
- Http://www.landmargroup.com
Education
B.Sc-BACHELOR OF SCIENCE -
Madurai Kamaraj University
Higher Secondary Schooling - undefined
State board of Tamil Nadu
Secondary schooling - undefined
State Board of Tamil Nadu
MDIT - Master Diploma in Information Technology - undefined
SISI (Government of India)
08.2002 - 08.2003
M.B.A - Logistics and supply chain Management
Periyar University
Skills
Supplier Management
Purchase Order
Project Management
Analytical Skills
Leading a team
Shipment Tracking
Freight Negotiations
Dispatch Management
Warehouse Management
Fleet Management
Problem Solving
Claims Management
Cost Accounting
Customs Clearance
People Management
Additional Qualifications
- Type Writing - English, 08/00
- UAE Driving License, 2010
- ISO 9001 to 2015 QMS Certification, 2023
- EIOS-Safety Accreditation Program, 2017
- MDIT - Master Diploma in Information Technology, SISI (Government of India), 08/02 to 08/03
Passportvalidtill
12/17/24
Disclaimer
I am solemnly declaring that all the information furnished is exactly correct and based on my belief, according to the best of my knowledge.
Personal Information
- Passport Number: M 4296843
- Date of Birth: 06/15/81
- Marital Status: Married
Certification
Master of Business Administration in Supply chain and Logistics Management
Reading Books
1. RICH DAD POOR DAD
2. HOW TO ENJOY YOUR LIFE AND JOB
3. RONALDO - Ultimate football Heroes
Timeline
Master of Business Administration in Supply chain and Logistics Management
06-2023
Imports & Exports Manager
REXEL EMIRATES LLC
12.2018 - 04.2021
Senior Executive-Logistics Customs
LALS Group-Homes r us
07.2015 - 12.2018
Imports & Exports Co-Ordinator – Supply chain Logistics
LANDMARK Group
03.2007 - 05.2015
MDIT - Master Diploma in Information Technology - undefined
SISI (Government of India)
08.2002 - 08.2003
Higher Secondary Schooling - undefined
State board of Tamil Nadu
Secondary schooling - undefined
State Board of Tamil Nadu
Operations Manager
TOPNET DISTRIBUTION FZCO
5 2021 - Current
B.Sc-BACHELOR OF SCIENCE -
Madurai Kamaraj University
M.B.A - Logistics and supply chain Management
Periyar University