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Music, Cooking, Travelling
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Kirubhakaran A

Kirubhakaran A

Supply Chain Manager
Chennai

Summary

Supportive Supply Chain personnel proficient in designing supply chains activities including procurement, manufacturing and distribution management that support business objectives and cost reduction strategies. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Offering 5 years of excellence in personal care manufacturing industry.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Supply Chain Manager

Argus Cosmetics Limited
03.2019 - 10.2023
  • Managed demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
  • Supervised 5 staff members tasked with handling production, materials management, planning, purchasing, logistics and quality assurance duties.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
  • Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
  • Maintained established levels of finished goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
  • Negotiated and executed contracts with 3P's on behalf of company.
  • Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
  • Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines
  • Built exceptional rapport with suppliers and transportation companies to create seamless operations

Logistics Executive

Gati Kintetsu Express Limited
10.2016 - 03.2019
  • Supervised and trained staffs on loading of goods, error free shipment booking and optimum utilization of vehicles.
  • Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
  • Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays on daily basis.
  • Developed strategies to optimize utilization of vehicles.
  • Monitored inbound and outbound shipments to ensure timely delivery of packages.
  • Generated monthly performance reports and reviewed with the client.
  • Assisted client with daily logistics needs to maintain a good business relationship.

Education

MBA - Port And Shipping Management

Indian Maritime University
Chennai
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Instrumentation Engineering

Karpagam College of Engineering
Coimbatore
04.2001 -

Higher Secondary - Mathematics And Computer Science

St'Annes Matric Hr. Sec. School
Rameswaram
04.2001 -

SSLC -

St'Annes Matric Hr. Sec. School
Rameswaram
04.2001 -

Skills

Negotiating

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Software

Tally Prime

Music, Cooking, Travelling

Love listening to Ilayaraja songs.

Like to cook South Indian cuisines.

Like to visit new places, meet new people and experience new culture.

Timeline

Supply Chain Manager

Argus Cosmetics Limited
03.2019 - 10.2023

Logistics Executive

Gati Kintetsu Express Limited
10.2016 - 03.2019

MBA - Port And Shipping Management

Indian Maritime University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Instrumentation Engineering

Karpagam College of Engineering
04.2001 -

Higher Secondary - Mathematics And Computer Science

St'Annes Matric Hr. Sec. School
04.2001 -

SSLC -

St'Annes Matric Hr. Sec. School
04.2001 -
Kirubhakaran ASupply Chain Manager