KIRAN SUDHAKAR SALIAN
Mumbai
Summary
Results-driven professional experienced in managing complex projects in competitive environments. Known for delivering high-quality results under pressure while fostering team collaboration and enhancing organizational efficiency. Committed to continuous learning and quick skill acquisition to support team goals.
Overview
1
1
Certificate
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Air Freight Operations and Pricing (Consolidation)
Wave Logistics
02.2026 - Current
- Managed end-to-end freight forwarding operations including booking, documentation, cargo tracking, and delivery coordination.
- Coordinated shipping lines, airlines, transporters, and overseas agents to ensure seamless cargo movement and timely deliveries.
- Monitored shipment schedules and proactively resolved delays, routing issues, and documentation discrepancies.
- Overseen documentation accuracy and adherence to IATA, DG, customs, and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated with airlines, customs brokers, transporters, overseas agents, and internal teams.
- Acted as the primary point of contact for customers, handling updates and operational escalations.
- Negotiated freight rates with carriers and vendors, securing competitive pricing and enhancing overall shipping efficiency.
- Monitored operational KPIs and costs, coordinating billing processes to ensure accurate invoicing and support timely project completion.
Team Leader – UPS Operations
Gulf Warehousing Company – Authorized Service Contractor for UPS in Qatar
09.2021 - 08.2024
- Coordinated COD payments with customers, ensuring timely follow-up on collections.
- Arranged payment collection with drivers, managing outstanding payments to maintain cash flow.
- Process payment write-offs through MEMOs with the appropriate authority.
- Collaborate with finance for billing adjustments and ensure compliance.
- Generate daily reports to monitor process adherence.
- Oversee inventory supplies and ensure stock availability.
- Supported team members by managing tasks during absences, ensuring operational continuity.
Operations Assistant (Promoted to Operations Officer in 2021)
Gulf Warehousing Company – Authorized Service Contractor for UPS in Qatar
04.2015 - 08.2021
- Managed export shipments, including scanning, data entry, and auditing of physical packages to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Liaised with airlines for export connections and communicated pre-alerts to facilitate timely departures.
- Maintained MAWB, export, and import database records.
- Coordinated billing adjustments with finance, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting through daily reconciliations.
Officer
UPS Jet Air Express Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
10.2010 - 04.2015
- Liaised with customers and brokers for detention resolution.
- Coordinated imports for West India brokerage, ensuring timely processing and accurate billing adjustments.
- Managed undeliverable imports, coordinating auction of abandoned shipments to recover value.
- Addressed customer service queries and monitored third-party agents, reporting on ECM deliverables to enhance service quality.
- Prepared daily route plans and managed inventory for Mumbai center operations.
- Managed border clearance processes to ensure compliance
- Coordinated tasks in operations department
Operations Executive (Warehouse Management)
Deep Blue Express
Mumbai
04.2010 - 09.2010
- Coordinated outbound shipments with transport vendors to ensure timely delivery.
- Maintained accurate shipment records to support inventory management.
- Supported accounts by providing monthly billing MIS for financial tracking.
Operations Assistant
TNT India Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
08.2007 - 12.2009
- Coordinated local pickups and deliveries with 18 service providers to ensure timely service.
- Managed daily cash operations and maintained accurate branch records to support financial accountability.
- Coordinated daily operations and maintained efficient workflow processes.
- Assisted in inventory management and ensured accurate stock levels.
- Supported logistics planning and scheduled shipments for timely deliveries.
Field Representative
FedEx Express
07.2003 - 06.2007
- Coordinated pickup and delivery of shipments at customer locations to ensure timely service.
- Coordinated package delivery schedules with team members and customers.
- Assisted customers with shipping inquiries and service options.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards during package handling and transportation.
Education
PGDM - Supply Chain Management
Welingkar Institute of Development and Research
Mumbai01-2018
D.I.E.M -
Welingkar Institute of Development and Research
Mumbai01-2011
B.COM -
Mumbai University
Skills
- Freight forwarding
- Shipment coordination
- Cargo tracking
- Documentation oversight
- Customs regulations
- IATA compliance
- Rate negotiation
- Process adherence
- Freight forwarding and cargo tracking
Certification
- Certifications:
- Six Sigma Yellow/ Green Belt (International Management Consultancy, Abu Dhabi)
- IATA DGR Acceptance (Compliance Training Online)
Timeline
Air Freight Operations and Pricing (Consolidation)
Wave Logistics
02.2026 - Current
Team Leader – UPS Operations
Gulf Warehousing Company – Authorized Service Contractor for UPS in Qatar
09.2021 - 08.2024
Operations Assistant (Promoted to Operations Officer in 2021)
Gulf Warehousing Company – Authorized Service Contractor for UPS in Qatar
04.2015 - 08.2021
Officer
UPS Jet Air Express Pvt. Ltd.
10.2010 - 04.2015
Operations Executive (Warehouse Management)
Deep Blue Express
04.2010 - 09.2010
Operations Assistant
TNT India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2007 - 12.2009
Field Representative
FedEx Express
07.2003 - 06.2007
PGDM - Supply Chain Management
Welingkar Institute of Development and Research
D.I.E.M -
Welingkar Institute of Development and Research
B.COM -
Mumbai University
PERSONAL DETAILS
Hobbies: Listening to music, swimming, cycling, football