Kapilram Kumar
Supply Chain | Logistics
Chennai
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Deputy Manager with over 13 years of experience in logistics operations management. Expert in optimizing efficiency and maximizing productivity through effective team leadership, strategic planning, and creative problem-solving. Adept at assessing immediate needs and implementing solutions that drive positive results. Proven track record of motivating team members to exceed performance expectations and consistently achieve operational goals. Well-versed in lean manufacturing methodologies, process improvement, and risk management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Deputy Manager
Union Services (S'pore) Pte Ltd, Sumitomo Co. Ltd
Managed the Sumitomo Chemicals Asia Pte Ltd Production operations
10.2018 - 07.2023
- Manage warehouse and production operations, overseeing outbound, inbound, transportation, stock take, overseas goods, allocation, reporting, costing, staffing, OSHA, picking, fulfillment orders, and discrepancy orders
- Equipment set-up & advanced operation of Baler, Weighers, conveyors, and Robots
- Develop and implement strategies to maximize profitability and achieve organizational goals, using data analysis and market trends to inform decision-making
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement and drive process optimization initiatives
- Responsible for ensuring all production areas are in a state of good repair and inspection readiness state
- Evaluating machine resources to ensure continued production and minimal downtime
- Motivating, supporting, and providing guidance to staff to reach the organization's KPI
- Ensure safe working procedures and practices are followed at all times
- Responsible for ensuring all production areas are in a state of good repair and inspection readiness state
- Leads and performs activities related to the creation, maintenance, and revisions of Standard Operating Procedures and Risk Assessments
- Leads and directs investigations and corrective actions for all production deviations and non-conformances
- Continuously improving the Packaging and warehouse operations
- Achieved 30% improvement in production and 45% staff performance increase through Lean
- Appointed as Risk Assessment Team leader to analyze and evaluate the risk associated with that hazard
- Suggest improvements to eliminate hazards, feedback on the inadequacy of operational control, risk assessment, and safe work procedure.
Executive
ZEON CORPORATION
01.2013 - 10.2018
- Manage and run a team of logistics in all aspects of warehousing and operations
- To manage and monitor the performance of Outsource Contractors
- Effectively handled complaints from customers, which resulted in continued patronage
- Prepare reports on staff and material movements and other operational logistics issues
- Maintenance of data quality and work together with the IT section for system development
- Train the department personnel in roles or responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate with customer service teams to ensure timely operations (shipments clearance and delivery) execution
- Provide leadership by establishing clear expectations and demonstrating high standards of work practices and safety-conscious behavior
Supervisor
DENKA (S) PTE LTD
09.2010 - 01.2013
- Develops and implements effective methodologies and tools for effective execution of the logistic plan
- Work closely with Logistic Operations to ensure timely and accurate movements of inventory
- Ensure systems inventories and on-hand reports are accurate and well maintained
- Sustain and update the Warehouse Management system (WMS)
- Direct inbound & outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance & logistics quality management
- Ensure timeliness, packing, routing, and system work is completed precisely in the process of material handling
- To conduct cycle & physical count and rectify discrepancies
Education
83.125% Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt -
Varsigma
01.2023 - 07.2023
72%Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt -
Varsigma
10.2022 - 02.2023
Certified Lean Practioner -
Varsigma
10.2022 - 02.2023
Singapore Certificate in Logistics and Distribution Management (LDM) - undefined
08.2013 - 05.2013
Certificate in Develop a Risk management Implementation Plan -
Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications
SingaporeMaster of Science - Business with Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Kaplan Higher Education Institute, Northumbria University
Singapore 09.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelors of Engineering - Computer Science
S.R.R Engineering College
08.2006 - 05.2010
Skills
Warehousing
Inventory ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementVendor Relationship ManagementProcess ImprovementKaizenLean manufacturingThird-Party Logistics (3PL)Material Management
Warehouse Management SystemMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft wordMicrosoft ExcelSAP Materials ManagementNetwork basicsComputer Hardware and Software troubleshootCommunication and collaboration toolsAI toolsInterpersonal skillsTeam ManagementLeadershipNegotiationProblem solverAnalysisStrategic PlanningCommunicationCreative thinkingTimeline
83.125% Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt -
Varsigma
01.2023 - 07.2023
72%Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt -
Varsigma
10.2022 - 02.2023
Certified Lean Practioner -
Varsigma
10.2022 - 02.2023
Deputy Manager
Union Services (S'pore) Pte Ltd, Sumitomo Co. Ltd
10.2018 - 07.2023
Master of Science - Business with Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Kaplan Higher Education Institute, Northumbria University
09.2014 - 05.2016
Singapore Certificate in Logistics and Distribution Management (LDM) - undefined
08.2013 - 05.2013
Executive
ZEON CORPORATION
01.2013 - 10.2018
Supervisor
DENKA (S) PTE LTD
09.2010 - 01.2013
Bachelors of Engineering - Computer Science
S.R.R Engineering College
08.2006 - 05.2010
Certificate in Develop a Risk management Implementation Plan -
Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications