VIVEKANANDAN JAYA KRISHNAN

• Managed inbound shipment scheduling, ensuring timely deliveries and minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
• Contributed to strategic planning initiatives by providing insight into current trends and challenges within the logistics industry.
• Spearheaded process improvements through continuous evaluation of existing systems and implementation of new technologies or methodologies when warranted.
• Collaborated with purchasing department on forecasting demand levels.
• Ensured optimal resource allocation by analyzing workload forecasts and adjusting staff schedules accordingly.
• Improved inventory accuracy with regular audits, detailed reporting, and timely adjustments.
• Implemented cost-saving measures by identifying inefficiencies in receiving processes and proposing innovative solutions.
• Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and mutual respect among employees.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay abreast of best practices and emerging trends in the logistics field.
• Investigated discrepancies in received shipments, working closely with suppliers to resolve issues promptly and effectively.
• Developed strong relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable shipping rates and delivery terms.
• Track & trace all the inbound shipments arrivals on each transit port connection & follow up with Liners to
  avoid impact on stock inventory.
• Rate negotiation with Freight Forwarders and shipping Line.
• Co-ordinate with Liners & Airlines for booking, Rate negotiation, Space & carting order issue
• Coordinated cross-training programs for staff members to ensure comprehensive understanding of all inbound functions.
• Track & trace all the inbound shipments arrivals on each transit port connection & follow up with Liners to
  avoid impact on stock inventory.
• Air Freight & LCL shipment collection arrangements with forwarders.

BREAK BULK:

• Coordinating with nominated vessel owners until berthing in POL.
• Keeping in touch with suppliers and traders until planned loading on the break bulk vessel to avoid demurrage.
• Maintaining tracking of the vessel until it arrives at the POD within the planned arrival date and completing the
  discharge operation within the free days in order to avoid a demurrage charge.
  In case of Damage or accident need to apply for Marine claim process.

CROSS TRADE:

• Handling Yearly planning for other entities of ALPEK Business.
• Bookings for major raw materials from Argentina, UK, Mexico, and Brazil have been handled.
• The overall stock inventory for all planned shipments is being monitored.
• Additional Break bulk operation monitor to Argentina & Brazil.
  
  

• Met month-end reporting objectives and deadlines.
• Identified modifications to processes and procedures that would promote better efficiency.
• Supervised team of process associates to enhance accountability, develop professional skills and improve efficiency.
• Increased customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing effective solutions tailored to their needs.
• Creation of shipment templates, Work-item, BCN, Consolidation, Transport booking and Customs clearance.
• Regular follow ups and Tracking of MBL (Master Bill of lading) from the carrier website.
• Played a key role in support process for overall Import Station in Germany (17 Station) Go-Live.
• Led the team of 9 members for the process transition and support process efficiently.
• Country Supported (Cargowise1): Germany, France, Oman, Czech Republic & Saudi Arabia.
• Two Project transition and one Support process for Germany Centre Cargo Wise Go- Live.
• Executing Master & house Airway bills for both Air & sea exports shipments
• Co-ordinate with Liners & Airlines for booking, Rate negotiation, Space & carting order issue.
• Supported 3 Months Pre-Go-Live for Nuremberg On-Site Process.
• Main responsibility is to train the team members for the tasks agreed during the migration, audit the jobs, support and
  provide resolution for their query, co-ordinate with the Supporting Migration team, creating search grid, modify
  the process flow in a simpler way, SOP creation for selected client, feedback during the training period.

ONSITE EXPERIENCE:

• Onsite support in Cargo Weise (CW1) for Germany and handling the team during Go-live from Feb 2020 to June
  2020.
• Successful migration in the month of March to May 2019 for Couple of stations in Germany (Frankfurt,
  Trossingen & Nuremberg) for the migration of Airfreight process.

• Trained and supported new team members, maintaining culture of collaboration.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive successful completion of complex projects within deadlines.
• Mentored junior associates, fostering professional growth and helping them reach their full potential.
• Consistently maintained strong relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication and timely updates on project progress.
• Coordinate with the Reporting, Invoicing & Workflows team to collect and run the data from our team site -
  DAMCO Reporting & SAP.
• Drive effort and work in UK-Imports & Custom Clearance.
• Preparing/Sending various Client reports to respective Stakeholders on daily, weekly, and Monthly basis
• Handling End to End Task in Import Side.
• Giving Training to Mumbai DOC of New Migration Process of UK.
• Accomplished daily target and weekly productivity consistently.
• Verifying various reports and sending them to their respective clients.
• Solving queries of customer related to Invoicing/Reporting.
• Analyzed customer data to identify trends and anticipate customer needs.
• Identified potential risks to develop mitigation plans and minimize impact on project timelines.