Varun Babu
Sr. GCC Land Transport Specialist
Dubai
Summary
A highly stimulated and professional individual with invaluable knowledge of managing projects, resources and staff in an effective and efficient manner. Highly focused with a comprehensive understanding of logistics, procurement and the supply chain. Boasting a consistent & proven track record of successfully employing best business practices that improve efficiency, reduce operating costs whilst increasing performance, all to tight time scales and within budget. Committed to identifying and implementing continuous improvements in the field of logistics. Now looking for a new and challenging position, one which will make best use of existing skills and experience and also further personal and professional development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Sr.GCC Land Transport Specialist
Seamark Shipping L.L.C
6 2023 - Current
- Facilitating & supervising the export of goods and services from one country to another
- Strategizing and planning transport routes and schedules to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.
- Monitoring and controlling transportation costs within allocated budgets.
- Organizes and oversees the shipment of products to domestic and international locations
- Negotiating contracts and managing relationships with transportation service providers.
- Evaluating transportation operations and recommending improvements.
- Collaborating with other departments to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
- Ensuring the safety and security of transportation activities.
- Preparing and process all required documents and permits for shipping purposes, conduct quality inspections of shipments, and maintain records of all invoices and transactions.
GCC Export Supervisor
Al Talib Shipping L.LC
8 2021 - 05.2023
- Overseeing the maintenance, operation, and utilization of the company's fleet of vehicles.
- Supervising and training transportation staff, including drivers and logistics coordinators.
- Ensuring compliance with transportation laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Ensuring the safety and security of transportation activities.
- Ensuring compliance with transportation laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Leveraged supply management experience and industry contacts to streamline distribution activities
- Coordinated dispatching of transport vehicles distributing goods across Gcc countries
- Liaised with customers and other departments to plan timely transportation of goods
- Tracked storage levels and controlled stock to meet supplier requirements and fulfill contract terms
- Overhauled existing systems to increase accuracy, reducing costs and waste
- Selected, trained and performance-managed staff to build results-focused team
- Directed daily operations to achieve maximum output and reduce costs.
GCC Export Operations
Al Talib Shipping L.LC
6 2015 - 7 2021
- Coordinating with the clients and arranging land transport to Gcc countries
- Placing trailers for loading shipments on time
- Keeping clients updated with their shipment status
- Providing quotes to the clients
- Dealing with agents & customs for timely and hassle-free movements
- Contributed to accurate and efficient quality checks, ensuring error-free results
- Tracked shipping trends to identify consistent problems with customs, carriers, or specific types of cargo
- Fostered positive relationships with clients, carriers, and customers officials to swiftly resolve problems.
Operations Incharge & Warehouse supervisor
CSS Homeward Bound
12.2013 - 04.2015
- Arranging and handling staffs for packing moving of personal effects
- Placing containers for loading/offloading shipments on time
- Communicating with the clients/agents for executing jobs
- Timely update of files, records, and information of shipments
- Arranging outside pickups, Laboure's if needed
- Handling petty cash
- Solving & facilitating all the challenges with the relevant authorities
- Analyzing and solving the outstanding issues
- Manage Monitoring and developing the performance of Sub-ordinates
- Monitoring & controlling the whole activities of the warehouse including physical checking of cargos
- Giving instructions to the storekeeper for the smooth functioning of the warehouse
- Processing requests for quotation & purchase orders in an accurate and timely manner
- Handles stock updation & stock count.
Transport Supervisor
Consolidated Shipping Services L.LC
05.2012 - 11.2013
- Arranging transport for collecting/delivering the shipments from different Emirates
- Settling the Invoices of outside drivers on time.
Air freight
Consolidated Shipping Services L.LC
09.2011 - 04.2012
- Bringing competitive airfreight rates to the sales dep
- Building good relations with the Airlines and forwarders
- Initiating good relations with our customers & timely update to the customers
- Handling various types of cargo
- Understanding for the customs clearance processes and types
- Coordinating imp air shipments to Dubai
- Knowledge of Calogi & ATA D/A of all import shpts
- Handling messenger boys for outdoor execution work.
Education
Master of Business Administration (International Business) -
Annamalai University, UAE
01.2016 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Business Management (Finance) - undefined
Birla Institute of Technology(Ranchi), Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
01.2008 - 04.2011
Skills
Project Management
Team Leadership & Motivation
Target Driven
Safety Regulation Expertise
Warehousing & Storage
Vendor Management
Cost Analysis
Strategic planning
Logistics Management
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/02/89
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: India
- Driving License: Posses valid driving license
Timeline
Master of Business Administration (International Business) -
Annamalai University, UAE
01.2016 - 04.2018
Operations Incharge & Warehouse supervisor
CSS Homeward Bound
12.2013 - 04.2015
Transport Supervisor
Consolidated Shipping Services L.LC
05.2012 - 11.2013
Air freight
Consolidated Shipping Services L.LC
09.2011 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Business Management (Finance) - undefined
Birla Institute of Technology(Ranchi), Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
01.2008 - 04.2011
Sr.GCC Land Transport Specialist
Seamark Shipping L.L.C
6 2023 - Current
GCC Export Supervisor
Al Talib Shipping L.LC
8 2021 - 05.2023
GCC Export Operations
Al Talib Shipping L.LC
6 2015 - 7 2021
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