E.V. Vijayakumar
logistics manager
Chennai
Summary
To secure a challenging position where I can apply my management knowledge, dedication, and skills to support organizational success and growth.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Purchase cum Logistics Manager
Architectural Lighting Concepts Pvt Ltd
04.2018 - Current
- Company Overview: Architectural Lighting concepts is a lighting based sales company all over India.
- Architectural Lighting concepts is a lighting based sales company all over India. We are doing design based on drawing given by Lighting Designer, Electrical Contractors, Project Management Consultants and directly by Clients also. Once we have finished to chosen the product based on drawing we will submit the quotation to the client. The client will finalize the quotation based on which we will place the order to the manufacturer overseas and domestically and get the material on-time to meet the deadline of the project. As per our Purchase order we will deliver the material to finish the project successfully and after services is also done to make our clients happy and satisfied.
- Roles & Responsibilities:
- Placing the order for lighting fixtures with the manufacturers in Italy, Spain, UK, USA, Germany, Singapore, Denmark and Austria.
- Checking all Sale/Purchase Invoices and looking after all incoming and outgoing shipment.
- Sending the Order confirmation and Proforma Invoice to the clients with the delivery date.
- Process order with different manufacturer both Domestic and International suppliers and follow up.
- Communicating with Overseas manufacturers for Clients shipment delivery status and keeping the clients informed accordingly.
- Working with the freight forwarders and courier companies by getting their quotation for the transportation for goods to be picked up from Overseas. Confirming the quotation after negotiating rates with the freight forwarders and courier companies.
- Facilitated smooth communication between sales, production, and distribution departments to improve overall workflow efficiency.
- Efficiently managed budgets, ensuring optimal allocation of resources towards critical projects while minimizing unnecessary expenditures.
- Following up on payment from the clients and arranging for local transport vehicle for delivery of goods.
- Follow up with the Sales Manager and Customer also for document required till the Order is released for shipment for necessary Documents
- Sending the pre-alert to the client once the documents are received from the overseas manufacturer
- Maintaining payment outstanding reports with accounts team.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, leading to improved pricing and service levels.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Arranging vehicle with Delivery challan, Invoice and Eway bill for goods to be dispatched to relevant clients
- Monitoring shipment status till reaching to the customer.
- Giving customer/ client support after delivery the material.
Senior Executive
Industrial Connections, Chennai
01.2009 - 03.2018
- Leading the Team towards the Customer Satisfaction
- Responsible for work allocation
- To control the quality concerns through QC tools
- Prepare Daily report to management
- Involving in training program about 5s and six sigma.
- Taking quality measures including preparation, maintenance of necessary documents as per norms.
- Ensured quality and timelines.
- Represented my team in all management meetings.
- Involving in new training programs.
- Interacting with customer about new updates.
- Leading the Team towards the Customer Satisfaction during the absence of leads.
- Error reading and rectifying.
- Provided suggestions to improvise the production systems.
Processing Officer
Maersk Global Services, Chennai
11.2006 - 09.2008
- To prepare Bill of lading as per countries customs.
- Generating MIS reports to leads.
- Ensured quality and timelines.
- Coordinating with the front office on recent updates
- Contributed to a positive work environment through active participation in team meetings and open communication with colleagues.
- Supporting the team in achieving customer satisfaction during management absence
- "Recognizing and resolving issues"
- Identified opportunities for improving production systems
Marketing executive
Ychem Agencies, Chennai
03.2004 - 10.2006
- Involving in marketing kitchenware and Housekeeping solution to hospitality service area.
- Provided suggestions about the products.
- Interacting with customer about new products.
- Achieving monthly target.
- Conducting program to introduce new product in market.
- Followup the interested customers.
- Generating sales reports to Management.
Supervisor - Quality Checker
Bharat Press Tools, Chennai
02.2001 - 03.2004
Education
Diploma - Chemical Technology
Panimalar Polytechnic
01.2000
S.S.L.C. -
Rosarie Matric Hr. Sec School
Chennai 04.2001 -
Skills
Client relationship development skills
Skilled in monitoring quality and timeliness through reporting
Team building expertise
Strong written and verbal communication
Analytical and logical thinking
Experienced in utilizing Microsoft Office applications
Disclaimer
I, E.V.VijayaKumar hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Place : Chennai Date
Abilities & Goals
- Follow company rules diligently
- Enjoy working in a team and have so thus far in line of work.
- Can handle deadline pressure without failing and have shown to come on top in getting targets done.
- To exceed expectations and show positive results.
Timeline
Purchase cum Logistics Manager
Architectural Lighting Concepts Pvt Ltd
04.2018 - Current
Senior Executive
Industrial Connections, Chennai
01.2009 - 03.2018
Processing Officer
Maersk Global Services, Chennai
11.2006 - 09.2008
Marketing executive
Ychem Agencies, Chennai
03.2004 - 10.2006
S.S.L.C. -
Rosarie Matric Hr. Sec School
04.2001 -
Supervisor - Quality Checker
Bharat Press Tools, Chennai
02.2001 - 03.2004
Diploma - Chemical Technology
Panimalar Polytechnic