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D Arul Murugan

D Arul Murugan

Senior Manager -Logistics Operations
Chennai,TamilNadu

Summary

LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

> Versatile, high energy professional offering nearly 25 years of accomplished career in managing Transport Operations / Business Development / Warehousing / Strategic Management / Vendor Management / Fleet Management / Transhipment-Hub & Spoke, Cross dock / Key Accounts of Pan India clients.

> Having rich experience in Freight Forwarding Which Includes Implement, Handling, Leading, Training, Auditing and Reviewing the Operation Process, Product and Services of Air Freight, Sea Freight and Warehousing on Country Level.

> Proven skills in managing Transportation Agreement Sign-off / Contract Logistics – Primary and Secondary Transportation in Surface Transport – Line haul FTL, FCL / LTL / Milk run/First Mile / Middle Mile / Last Mile Delivery, Over Dimension Cargo- Trailer Movement & Fleet Management

> Having good sector transportation knowledge in – Automobile, Consumer – FMCG & Electronics/, Energy & Chemicals, Engineering & Manufacturing, Life Science & Health care, FMCG & Retail

> Delivered and led key metrics and tasks which improved & delivered stability for customers as well as leading best practice efforts

> Skilled in establishing processes & SOPs, streamlining workflow and creating work environment to optimize resource & capacity utilization and escalate productivity & operational efficiencies A sound leader with strong inter-personal skills; able to conceptualize and modify the present system to optimize resources at all levels.







Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager

Samsung Data Systems India Pvt Ltd
Chennai
2013.11 - Current
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Strengthened operational efficiency to remain cost-effective while maintaining quality service.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
  • Developed organizational structure to outline and direct rules, roles and responsibilities.
  • Reduced supply expenses, cut production costs and lowered financial expenditures to increase bottom line.
  • Directed promotion and brand loyalty efforts to build direct relationships with customers.
  • Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
  • Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies to minimize threats to health and productivity of business.
  • Reviewed sales and gross profit report to assess company efficiency.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Recognized staff for contributions to company success to foster engagement and increase productivity.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
  • Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns and questions, plan improvements and evaluate progress toward goals.
  • Increased employee performance and job satisfaction to strengthen retention and engagement.
  • Compiled financial data to comply with budget.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Established objectives to offer team members clear roadmap to help company achieve overall goals.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.

Senior Analyst

Motorola Mobility Chennai Pvt Ltd
2008.11 - 2012.12
  • Look after the logistics Inbound &Outbound shipments of Mobiles Phones/Accessories
  • Co-coordinating with forwarder / Transporter for ontime delivery of shipments
  • Close co-ordination between Production, Sales and Order management team for order fulfillment as per available stock and customers PO and allocation for same day connectivity
  • Look after the supply chain process as per the scheduled orders and arrange for invoicing
  • Volume allocation decisions, distribution activities, within TAT time deliveries
  • Ensure inbound and outbound quality control and analysis
  • Handling independently Export& Import movements
  • Efficiently handled shipments from suppliers across the world
  • Coordination with International supplier about delivery of shipment to forwarder
  • Import & Export Pre-Alerts Follow up with Origin Freight Forwarders
  • Customs Tariff Code Checking in Bill Of Entry
  • Coordinating with Customs House Agent and ensuring availability of right material at the right time inside the factory for production
  • Customs Clearance of Import and Export shipments
  • Releasing SEZ - Online Bills,& Re-Warehousing Completion
  • Tracking for daily production Plan Vs Actual
  • Web Freight Uploading into internal link for CHA Payments
  • Follow up with CHA for Shipping Bill Preparation of Export Shipments
  • Re-Export of rejected items RMA, with MEPZ permission
  • Transport Damage Loss and Claim Report
  • Receipt of post shipment documents.( IMPORT/EXPORT)
  • DSR (Daily Status Report – IMPORT/EXPORT)
  • WSR (Weekly Status Report - IMPORT/EXPORT/VENDOR PAYMENT REPORT)
  • MSR (Monthly Status Report - IMPORT/EXPORT/ /SALES REPORT)
  • Align with cross functional team to meet organization goals
  • Maintenance of SEZ Customs & Central excise compliance records, MIS reports submission to authorities
  • Achievements:-
  • Successfully completed Export & Import System related training under – Oracle Platform .(R12)
  • Participated in Pallet Optimization project through Six Sigma process
  • Implemented Customized tool for logistics data requirements
  • Reduced Tarmac & PH Clearance's Costing
  • Monthly Freight forecast and analysis
  • Ensuring Over all Customs compliance related to Imports / Exports
  • Import shipments cleared with Zero Demurrage charges
  • No Customs Doc's amendment in the period of

Senior Executive

Sun Bright Designers Pvt Ltd
Chennai
2006.11 - 2008.02
  • Preparing Export & Import Documentation for the shipments
  • Preparing Import & Export License
  • Handling JDGFT formalities for getting Import license
  • Preparing the Export fulfillment Obligation against the particular Import license
  • Contact with Buyers regarding the shipment schedules
  • Handling all bank formalities like Submitting the exports documents, providing all required details to bank regarding all future shipments and for availing packing credits , letter of credit and Bank guarantees etc.,
  • Good communications with the bank documentation department and able to get the document discounted at the time of emergency
  • Co-originating with the production department and working on for the shipments according to buyers schedule
  • Order follow-up – (Shipment)
  • Good Communication with the logistics department & getting the daily status of the goods shipped
  • During emergency capable of meeting the customs officials for clearing the import or export goods
  • Preparing & Updating MIS report to buyer about the shipments
  • Preparing & Updating MIS report according to daily schedules to the Managing Director.

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Executive

GNK Garments Pvt Ltd
Chennai
1999.11 - 2006.11
  • Preparing Export & Import Documentation for the shipments
  • Preparing Import & Export License
  • Contact with Buyers regarding the shipment schedules
  • Handling all bank formalities like Submitting the exports documents, providing all required details to bank regarding all future shipments for availing packing credits etc.,
  • Co-coordinating with the production department and working on for the shipments according to buyers schedule
  • Order follow-up – (Shipment)
  • Preparing & Updating MIS report to buyer about the shipments.

Export / Import Documentation Executive

Foundation Garments Pvt Ltd
Chennai
1997.11 - 1999.10
  • Customs clearance
  • Documentation of imports / Exports Documents
  • Submitting Documents to bank
  • Preparing the Export fulfillment Obligation against the particular Import license.

Education

Diploma In Fashion Designing - Diploma

Madras Institute of Fashion Designing
Chennai

Skills

    Fleet Management

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Accomplishments

> First and Key person to establish the Set-up of new Logistics business unit in Chennai .

> Drove and managed the implementation of “CELLO” to know the visibility of all “SAMSUNG” shipments through ONLINE.

. Monitoring a separate team to update the data in the “CELLO” system.

· Streamlined all process to view through ONLINE by “CELLO” instead of checking manually.

· Successfully completed the implementation and got the appraisal and increment within 3 months from the date of joining.

> Achieved 100% Audit Compliance for the past 8years in Warehouse Internal & External Audit .

> Key person in establishing and managing 3 Warehouse projects in Chennai with a total square feet of

> Managing a team of [Number] staff members.

> Thrice Acquired the Best Vendor Award for Local Distribution from M/s Samsung India Electronics Pvt Ltd,Chennai



Timeline

Senior Manager

Samsung Data Systems India Pvt Ltd
2013.11 - Current

Senior Analyst

Motorola Mobility Chennai Pvt Ltd
2008.11 - 2012.12

Senior Executive

Sun Bright Designers Pvt Ltd
2006.11 - 2008.02

Executive

GNK Garments Pvt Ltd
1999.11 - 2006.11

Export / Import Documentation Executive

Foundation Garments Pvt Ltd
1997.11 - 1999.10

Diploma In Fashion Designing - Diploma

Madras Institute of Fashion Designing
D Arul MuruganSenior Manager -Logistics Operations