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Thomas Mariaraj

Dubai

Summary

Experienced Supply Chain Specialist with over 10 years of expertise in logistics, freight management, and procurement. Proficient in freight invoice validation, cost estimation, and end-to-end shipment coordination. Skilled at managing vendor relationships, optimizing supply chain processes, and ensuring compliance with international trade regulations. Adept in leveraging ERP systems such as SAP and data reporting tools to enhance operational efficiency.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Freight Cost Controller

Cummins Arabia FZCO
Dubai
03.2021 - Current
  • Validate freight invoices by verifying accuracy against agreed rates and coordinating approvals for payment processing.
  • Manage freight cost estimations for air and ocean shipments, providing insights to support planning and logistics operations.
  • Maintain shipment trackers and prepare data for monthly KPI reports to enhance operational visibility.
  • Create and manage outbound shipment documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, and HS code summaries, ensuring adherence to regulations.
  • Collaborate with warehouse teams to streamline shipment dispatch processes, ensuring alignment with planned schedules.
  • Support cross-functional teams by providing data and insights on shipment expenses and trends for cost-effective decision-making.

Sales Order Coordinator

Olam Information Service Limited
Chennai, India
08.2017 - 05.2020
  • Oversaw and coordinated end-to-end shipment processes, ensuring seamless execution from booking to final delivery.
  • Submitted high-accuracy shipping instructions (SIs) for international shipments, working with booking teams to meet stringent deadlines.
  • Maintained a detailed shipment tracker that enabled real-time monitoring and timely updates to stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with origin teams to verify the accuracy of shipping documents, ensuring all requirements were met to avoid delays.
  • Created sales contracts tailored to specific client needs, obtaining approvals and facilitating shipment processing efficiently.
  • Uploaded critical shipping documents to banking portals for Letter of Credit (LC) transactions, supporting seamless funding and shipment proceedings.

Process Associate

Maersk Shipping Group
Chennai, India
01.2015 - 07.2017
  • Managed arrival notifications for shipments at Jebel Ali port, ensuring timely updates to customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with customs teams to upload and audit cargo manifests, maintaining compliance with port regulations.
  • Reconciled payment discrepancies in coordination with the finance team, streamlining the cargo release process and avoiding delays.
  • Played a proactive role in monthly team huddles to identify workflow inefficiencies and suggest practical solutions.
  • Prepared comprehensive KPI reports on shipment performance, presenting key insights to management for strategic planning.
  • Regularly communicated with customers to resolve queries about shipment statuses and payment blocks.

Procurement Executive

Redington Gulf FZE
Chennai, India
04.2013 - 01.2015
  • Created and processed purchase orders in SAP, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company procurement policies.
  • Conducted regular stock analysis to forecast demand and mitigate risks of overstocking or stockouts, working closely with the planning team for alignment.
  • Negotiated with vendors on pricing and delivery schedules, ensuring a smooth procurement process while addressing discrepancies as they arose.
  • Verified goods receipt notes (GRNs) by cross-checking them with purchase orders and delivery notes, maintaining inventory accuracy.
  • Tracked and reviewed procurement activities, providing detailed reports to support performance monitoring and decision-making.
  • Dealt with claims for missing or damaged goods, liaising with suppliers and transporters to resolve issues efficiently.

Education

MBA - Finance & Marketing

Jeppiaar Engineering College
Chennai, India
04-2012

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Commerce

Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College
Tiruppathur, Sivagangai
04-2010

Skills

  • Shipment Coordination
  • Procurement & Purchase Order Management
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Stock & Inventory Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Freight Invoice Validation
  • Document Control Systems
  • Contract Management
  • KPI Reporting & Analysis

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
Malayalam
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Freight Cost Controller

Cummins Arabia FZCO
03.2021 - Current

Sales Order Coordinator

Olam Information Service Limited
08.2017 - 05.2020

Process Associate

Maersk Shipping Group
01.2015 - 07.2017

Procurement Executive

Redington Gulf FZE
04.2013 - 01.2015

MBA - Finance & Marketing

Jeppiaar Engineering College

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Commerce

Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College

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