CHANDRASEKHARAN P. NAIR

Dynamic logistics and operations professional with over 21 years of experience in logistics, inventory management, and vendor relations. Proven track record of implementing cost-saving measures that significantly reduce logistics expenses while enhancing service operations through strategic planning and optimization. Exceptional negotiation and relationship management skills facilitate effective collaboration across all organizational levels. Proficient in MS Office and inventory-related software, with strong communication abilities and hands-on experience in team leadership and training new hires.

• Logistics: Managing effective & efficient costing system resulting in cost reduction, business process and procedures for improving performances. Appointing new vendors, sustaining the existing network and managing the supply chain; ensuring timely dispatch of the goods. Presenting MIS reports of logistics with a view to appraise top management and customers of the routine Logistics / Warehouse management activities. Developing long-term partnerships with suppliers; managing day-to-day supplier performance to ensure meeting of service, cost, delivery and quality norms. Appointing & negotiating with transporters, C&F agents etc to achieve seamless and cost effective movement of material from ships, ensuring timely deliveries. Liaising with government department’s / agencies for obtaining clearances; handling excise & custom related formalities.
• Operations Management: Monitoring overall operations; responsible for planning and achieving set branch targets from time to time. Managing the movement of inventory levels, for ensuring ready availability of material from suppliers to meet dispatch targets and ensure zero downtime. Executing cost saving techniques / measures and modifications to achieve substantial reduction in procurement expenditures and work within the budget. Actively involved in warehousing projects/setup representing the department of operation to ensure hassle free operation post completion of the projects. Basically the WH layout, rack pattern, load factor, cold room door, dock etc, and also involved in procurement of MHE equipment.
• Team Management: Leading, training & monitoring the performance of team members to ensure efficiency in operations and meeting of individual & group targets. Creating and sustaining a dynamic environment that fosters development opportunities & motivates high performance in team members.

• Date of Birth: 1st May 1981
• Address: Promenade Winds Apartment, 2nd Floor, Flat No. 204, Dasarahalli Main Road, Near Rachenahalli Park, Hebbal, Bangalore – 560 024.