A. Nachiappan
COIMBATORE
Summary
Dynamic logistics professional with extensive experience at Legro India Pvt Ltd, excelling in freight negotiation and end-to-end logistics coordination. Proven track record in optimizing operations and enhancing workflow efficiency. Strong analytical skills complemented by effective communication, ensuring timely delivery and compliance in cross-border logistics.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager, Logistics
Legro India Pvt Ltd
Coimbatore
03.2013 - Current
- Managed coir purchase operations in India, aligning with management requirements.
- Negotiated competitive ocean freight rates with shipping lines for container transport.
- Coordinated logistics and production planning, ensuring timely delivery of washed and unwashed blocks.
- Conducted quality checks with coir suppliers to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Managed documentation processes with customs broker to secure efficient services.
- Communicated regularly with manufacturers to monitor product readiness and address challenges.
- Implemented standard operating procedures to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Executed strategic SWOT analyses to identify and address operational improvements.
Manager, Logistics
A1 Worldwide Logistics
Chennai
07.2010 - 02.2013
- Controlling the overall Export & Import Freight Forwarding Department.
- Freight Forwarding –Freight Negotiation with Shipping Lines.
- Pricing –Cost Controlling over all Branch.
- Managing a 10 member team.
- Cost Controlling-Manage full procurement (Branch).
- Export documents generation and Record management.
- Export/Import documentation @ Customs, Port, CFS and Air Cargo complex.
- Authorized by company to sign the B/L.
Senior Executive, Exports
Ceva Freight India Pvt Ltd
Chennai
02.2008 - 07.2010
- Communicate with Shipping line, India and make sure documents are sent on time-every time.
- I make sure with Shipping line, India transshipment (Colombo/Singapore) is done as per schedule.
- I send documents to Customs Broker agency & ensure compliance with them.
- Close follow up from door to door of shipments communication with overseas offices.
- Assisting the client in procurement of local certificate.(e. g: Coo, Gsp, etc)
- Giving planning of shipments and execute the same.
- Keeping the customer informed about the market news. Important Circulars and industry happenings.
Executive, Exports
Kuehne Nagal Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
03.2006 - 01.2008
- Close follow up from door to door of shipments.
- Communication with overseas offices.
- Troubleshooting and monitoring the documentation of exports.
- Freight negotiation with Lines/Client.
- Converting the existing client other sector of business to ours.
- Co-ordination with customs officials for smooth flow of work.
- Vendor management.
- Freight management.
Executive, Marketing
A1 International
Chennai
03.2003 - 02.2006
- Collecting sales leads from different sources.
- Meeting the clients.
- Negotiating with the clients.
- Giving competitive rates to client.
- Payment Follow up.
- Signing contract with clients.
- Submitting the daily reports.
Education
MBA-International Business -
Pondicherry University
Pondicherry04.2025
BBA -
Gurunanak College
Chennai01.2003
Skills
- Logistics management and optimization
- Freight negotiation and pricing
- End-to-end logistics coordination
- Cross-border logistics expertise
- Effective communication
- Negotiation skills
- Data analysis
- Pricing strategy
- Problem-solving skills
- Business analysis
- Operations management
- Adaptability
- Vendor management
Certification
Qualified Indian Customs Regulation 6 Exam, 2017
Hobbies and Interests
- Photography
- Reading
- Listening to soft music
- Travelling
Languages
- English
- Tamil
- Hindi
- Telugu
- Kannada
- Malayalam
Personal Information
- Father's Name: L. Alagu Murugappan
- Date of Birth: 07/14/82
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married-Father of 2 Daughters
Accomplishments
- I have been Awarded Feather on the Cap Award for my performance 2018 & Best Employee Award in 2023
Timeline
Senior Manager, Logistics
Legro India Pvt Ltd
03.2013 - Current
Manager, Logistics
A1 Worldwide Logistics
07.2010 - 02.2013
Senior Executive, Exports
Ceva Freight India Pvt Ltd
02.2008 - 07.2010
Executive, Exports
Kuehne Nagal Pvt Ltd
03.2006 - 01.2008
Executive, Marketing
A1 International
03.2003 - 02.2006
MBA-International Business -
Pondicherry University
BBA -
Gurunanak College
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