Travelling
Sreekumar M S
Supply Chain Manager
Dubai
Summary
Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by 23 years of experience in leading organizational business units.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Manager - Shipping
AWS Distribution LLC
01.2025 - Current
- Managing a team of shipping professionals, Managing Import and Export Shipping Across the Globe
- Reduced costs for the department through effective negotiation with vendors and carriers.
- Evaluating transportation options for each shipment carefully, selecting the most cost-effective solutions that met customer needs without sacrificing quality or reliability.
- Managing shipping documents and invoices, Landed Costing Calculation , CFA payments Processing.
- Reviewing and negotiating contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
Purchase Manager
Uns Farms LLC
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for optimal pricing, quality, and delivery terms.
- Conducted market research to identify new suppliers and obtain competitive quotations.
- Reduced order lead times by working closely with suppliers to expedite shipments when necessary.
- Trained purchasing team to assess vendor capabilities, develop sources and evaluate vendor performance.
- Conducted re-negotiations with vendors on rejections, disposition and adjustment of purchased materials not meeting specifications.
- Increased procurement efficiency by implementing effective strategies and streamlining processes.
- Recorded price histories, vendor relationship issues and purchasing document terms [Software].
- Streamlined vendor payment process by collaborating with finance department on invoice reconciliation efforts.
- Optimized supply chain operations by identifying areas for improvement and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Coordinated logistics activities related to transportation, shipping, and warehousing of purchased goods.
Supply Chain Manager
Newco Catering And Logistics
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
- Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
- Formulated demand planning and generated supply chain management metrics.
- Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines.
- Designed plant layouts, tooling fixtures and flowcharts of materials to meet delivery targets.
- Organized and maintained correct inventory levels to drive highest turns possible on inventory.
- Devised and maintained an up-to-date database of supplier and vendor performance metrics.
- Coordinated supply orders to meet consumer demand and minimize costs of storing and transporting goods.
- Reduced inventory levels and improved supply chain visibility using strategic initiatives.
- Consolidated supplier base while maintaining redundant sources of supply to reduce transit expenses and improve timely delivery.
- Developed and implemented actionable improvements to increase inventory replenishment efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Increased global supply chain efficiency and development by leading cross-functional teams and enabling supplier integration and management technology tools, upgrades.
- Provided supply chain guidance to team of 200 employees.
Distribution Center Manager
Apparel Group FZCO
01.2016 - 03.2021
- Immediately addressed logistical issues and applied remediation techniques.
- Implemented safety guidelines for warehouse and trained employees on applicable policies.
- Supervised team of 200 employees and oversaw all activities for 140000 square foot warehouse.
- Managed both inbound and outbound deliveries to verify orders were picked and shipped on time or swiftly and correctly placed into inventory.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
- Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
Warehouse Manager
Landmark Group
05.2011 - 10.2015
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Developed and implemented policy and procedure updates to improve workflow and productivity.
- Developed comprehensive staff training program to improve employee performance and morale.
- Developed safety programs to protect workers and reduce injuries.
- Boosted warehouse operations performance by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Promoted brand at industry events and through ongoing networking efforts.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Prospected for leads to build pipeline and convert to sales opportunities.
Assistant Warehouse Manager
LG Electronics Ltd.
01.2008 - 05.2011
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Double checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Promoted safety policies and practices among personnel, enforcing appropriate handling and use of equipment and products.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Adhered to industry best practices for warehousing, material handling, and documentation.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Acted as liaison between company departments and warehouse teams.
- Performed inventories and stocked new equipment
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Managed resource allocation and scheduling of employees.
- Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Onboarded, trained and supervised 78-person warehouse staff with strong record of meeting schedule and performance goals.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Boosted warehouse operations performance by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
- Monitored performance and safety practices 78 person warehouse staff.
Senior Associate
Reliance Retail
02.2007 - 01.2008
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Developed safety programs to protect workers and reduce injuries.
- Boosted warehouse operations performance by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
- Identified and tracked slow-moving inventory, recommended promotions and determined optimal replacements.
- Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
- Used appropriately sized boxes to pack products with care, minimizing shifting and damage during transport.
- Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
- Maintained store assets with effective loss prevention strategies.
- Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
- Labeled boxes, crates and containers with accurate order information, destinations and codes to minimize shipping errors.
- Stocked shelves, racks and cases with new or transferred merchandise.
- Orchestrated effective materials management with strong stock rotation strategies, new order placements and shipping inspections.
- Kept warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools and supplies.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
- Supervised inventory cycle counting processes, accounting and surplus records, product damages and product returns.
- Executed regular inventory counts and supply audits to monitor shrinkage and generate insights into purchasing decisions.
- Marked stock with identification tags and labels to outline information such as storage locations.
- Planned and scheduled projects and directly performed installations.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
Warehouse Executive
Radhakrishna Foodland Ltd
04.2000 - 08.2007
Education
MBA - Supply Chain Management
National Institute of Business Management
New Delhi, India 04.2007 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Delhi University
New Delhi, India 04.1994 - 06.1997
Skills
Supply chain distribution
International shipping
Freight negotiation
Carrier selection
International purchasing
Oracle WMS experience
Warehouse logistics
Warehouse operations
Logistics management
Distribution and warehousing
Transportation management
Accomplishments
- Achieved 40% Warehouse storage space by completing re-orientation with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved 25% operational cost reduction by introducing Oracle WMS system for effect warehouse inventory mangement
Certification
CLSCP - Certified Logistics and supply chain professional
Interests
Timeline
Manager - Shipping
AWS Distribution LLC
01.2025 - Current
Purchase Manager
Uns Farms LLC
08.2023 - 12.2024
Supply Chain Manager
Newco Catering And Logistics
07.2021 - 07.2023
Distribution Center Manager
Apparel Group FZCO
01.2016 - 03.2021
CLSCP - Certified Logistics and supply chain professional
07-2015
Warehouse Manager
Landmark Group
05.2011 - 10.2015
Assistant Warehouse Manager
LG Electronics Ltd.
01.2008 - 05.2011
MBA - Supply Chain Management
National Institute of Business Management
04.2007 - 06.2009
Senior Associate
Reliance Retail
02.2007 - 01.2008
Warehouse Executive
Radhakrishna Foodland Ltd
04.2000 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Delhi University
04.1994 - 06.1997
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