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BR GANESH

Coimbatore

Summary

Task-focused, Proactive , enthusiastic and resourceful transport and logistics professional with highly developed negotiation skills looking forward to work in a challenging environment and striving for excellence. To be a successful member of an organization, where growth prospects are ultimate, and individuals are recognized by their abilities.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Operations Manager

Instakart Private Ltd ( Flipkart )
Coimbatore
11.2022 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regarding operational activities.
  • Created performance reviews for staff members based on established criteria.
  • Organized events such as conferences or workshops aimed at improving operational practices in the region.
  • Assisted department heads with developing plans for upcoming projects or initiatives related to regional operations.
  • Monitored performance metrics of regional operations teams, identified areas for improvement, and developed strategies to maximize productivity.
  • Oversaw hiring process for new employees in order to ensure compliance with company standards.
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings within the region's operations department through process improvements or technology upgrades.
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining a positive relationship between customers and management.

Area Manager of Operations

Instakart Private Ltd ( Flipkart )
Chennai
04.2019 - 11.2022
  • Managed operational activities of multiple branches, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Developed strategies to improve customer service, reduce costs and increase efficiency of operations.
  • Collaborated with other managers to develop plans for new initiatives and projects.
  • Implemented process improvements to optimize productivity, reduce costs and enhance customer service levels.
  • Trained staff on new procedures or processes related to their job functions.
  • Resolved conflicts between departments by providing clear direction on tasks or duties.
  • Created reports outlining operational performance metrics for senior management review.

Hub Manager

Instakart Private Ltd ( Flipkart )
Chennai
07.2015 - 03.2019
  • Managed hub operations and personnel, including recruiting, training, scheduling, and performance management.
  • Developed and implemented operational procedures for efficient workflow.
  • Monitored customer service levels to identify areas of improvement.
  • Created monthly reports on hub performance metrics such as customer satisfaction scores, delivery times, and order accuracy.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
  • Recruited, hired, evaluated and disciplined service staff members.

Key Accounts Executive 3 PL

Caravel Logistics Pvt Ltd
Chennai
01.2013 - 06.2015

* Keenly involving in market research, identifying potential customers, requirement analysis, transportation planning, warehouse planning and budgeting.

*Planning, coordinating, Organizing and monitoring the logistics operations of warehouses in South India zone (Clients like Coca Cola, Haier , Reliance and Next Retail).

* Sourcing of resources like transporters, manpower consultancies and other service providers for the new projects and freezing up of agreements with them.

* Compiling and analyzing integrated Management Information System (MIS) and addressing to the top management about issues, problems and possible solutions

* Implemented Customer Feedback System (CFS) for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

* Preparing Service Level Agreements (SLA) for all projects on monthly basis and submitting results to the customers on time

* Managing complete logistics operations connected to all warehouses in South India for various customers and facilitating the team charged with the improvement of inventory and integrity record accuracy.

* Maintaining the operational activities within the allocated budget and actively involved in recommendations connected to new projects.

* Work out Commercials for new proposals & Govt Tenders.

Sales and CR Officer

First Flight Couriers Ltd
Chennai
02.2012 - 12.2012

* Handling the sales accounts of some key customers like M/s.Nissan, M/s.GMMCO, M/s.DXN, M/s. Zebronics, M/s.Sony, M/s.Rane TRW, M/s. Ingram Micro etc…

* Verifying the quotations and monitoring the process of getting approvals from the corporate office.

* Making cold calls in sourcing new customers to the organization.

* Liaising with clients which involved contract negotiations and providing rates for transportation.

* Maintain Octroi ledgers and was heading the team for Octroi outstanding.

* Customer visit to clear any service level issues, solving payment hiccups and ensuring prompt inflow of funds.

* Make arrangement by interacting with vendors for local delivery based on tonnage.

* Reduced fleet costs by 15% by establishing preferred vendors, improving tracking and scheduling processes

* Checking Load factor from the CSA's as per customer wise & destination wise.

* Co coordinating with all Key Accounts Manager Sales and supporting them for business promotion.

Executive Operations and Customer Relations

First Flight Couriers Ltd
Chennai
08.2008 - 01.2012

* Managing more than 25 major customers key accounts and monitoring their accounts daily.

* Co-ordinate with the operation/ marketing/documentation and accounts department and monitor delivery schedule

* Mailing with Hub – centers across India for the connections & deliveries of the shipments.

* Sorting in-house operational issues and Interacting with CSA's on daily basis for pickup as per time schedule

* Lead a team for conducting training programs for CSA’s in the operations team.

* Coordinating with sales team for generating more loads and clearance of outstanding

* Handling all critical issues connected to the tracking of vehicles till the last destination.

Project Engineer

Irrydyne Agro Implements
Chennai
02.2005 - 01.2008

* To produce concept models, iterating to arrive at the optimum workable design involved in making center pivot equipment based on customer requirements.

* Application supporting, product development and creation of proposals to customer.

* Co-ordinate design changes with the QA/QC departments and to manage vendors to produce parts and assemblies on schedule. .

* Modified, fabricated and installed the piping systems in the plant for process development and management of changes

Education

MBA - Logistics Management

SM SM Hr Sec School
Suchindrum, Kanyakumari Dist
06-2015

Diploma In Mechanical Engg - Mechanical Engg

Kamaraj Polytechnic College
Nagercoil
06-2004

Skills

  • Customer and vendor relations
  • Strategic Planning
  • Compliance Management
  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Key Performance Indicators

Accomplishments

  • Best Hub Manager - Flipkart
  • Best People Manager - Flipkart
  • Best Area Manager - Flipkart
  • Best Regional Manager - Flipkart

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Malayalam
Beginner (A1)
A1

Certification

  • Yellow belt holder – Six Sigma

Timeline

Regional Operations Manager

Instakart Private Ltd ( Flipkart )
11.2022 - Current

Area Manager of Operations

Instakart Private Ltd ( Flipkart )
04.2019 - 11.2022

Hub Manager

Instakart Private Ltd ( Flipkart )
07.2015 - 03.2019

Key Accounts Executive 3 PL

Caravel Logistics Pvt Ltd
01.2013 - 06.2015

Sales and CR Officer

First Flight Couriers Ltd
02.2012 - 12.2012

Executive Operations and Customer Relations

First Flight Couriers Ltd
08.2008 - 01.2012

Project Engineer

Irrydyne Agro Implements
02.2005 - 01.2008

MBA - Logistics Management

SM SM Hr Sec School

Diploma In Mechanical Engg - Mechanical Engg

Kamaraj Polytechnic College
BR GANESH