Lokeesh Jakkam
Chennai
Summary
Ambitious and experienced individual with a background in Sales, packing design, logistics and project coordination across international borders. I have successfully collaborated with diverse groups from various sectors including business, government, and international organizations. My strengths lie in analyzing and optimizing workflows and processes. My diverse background has honed my ability to quickly adapt to new work environments and foster strong relationships.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager- Exports
Wheels India Ltd
Chennai
07.2018 - Current
- Developed sales plans, goals, strategies and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives.
- Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
- Communicated regularly with customers to gain insights into their needs.
- Established processes for monitoring customer satisfaction levels.
- Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
- Implemented new procedures or systems to improve efficiency within the organization.
- Identified cost-saving measures that could be implemented without compromising quality standards.
- Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
- Developed pricing strategies that would maximize profits while still remaining competitive in the market.
- Established relationships with key clients, while maintaining existing customer base.
- Analyzed business and sales targets using critical problem-solving skills.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to achieve cost savings without compromising quality standards.
Export Coordinator
Sapa Extrusions India Pvt Ltd
Kuppam
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Assisted in the coordination of export shipments for customers, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
- Prepared and processed all necessary documentation for international trade transactions, including invoices, bills of lading and certificates of origin.
- Developed relationships with overseas agents, freight forwarders and customs brokers to facilitate smooth exports.
- Monitored product shipment status from production through delivery at destination port or airport.
- Analyzed current market conditions in order to provide customers with up-to-date information about pricing, availability and other factors affecting their export business.
- Negotiated terms of sale with international buyers, including payment methods and currency exchange rates.
- Created reports detailing shipment costs, timelines and other pertinent information related to exporting activities.
- Ensured timely collection of payments from customers by following up on outstanding invoices.
- Collaborated closely with cross functional team in order to ensure successful completion of export operations.
Senior Design Engineer
Wheels India Ltd
Chennai
06.2012 - 08.2014
- Developed detailed mechanical designs and drawings for new products using NXUG software
- Reviewed customer specifications and provided feedback on design feasibility.
- Conducted tolerance stack-up analysis of critical parts to determine fit and function.
- Designed prototypes based on customer requirements and conducted testing for verification.
- Analyzed test data and identified areas for improvement in existing products.
- Assisted in troubleshooting problems related to product design during manufacturing processes.
- Reviewed engineering change orders and implemented changes according to customer needs.
- Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions.
- Taken responsibility of the VA/VE projects for wheel discs and involved in brain storming for new ideas with cross function team
- Support in bench marking of wheels to provide a cost effective solution to modify in design and manufacturing process
Education
Master of Science - Advance Materials
University Of Surrey
Surrey, UK09-2015
B Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Bengaluru06-2012
Skills
- Cost Reduction
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Project management abilities
- Sales Strategies
- Sales monitoring
- Packing design
Accomplishments
- Wheels India Ltd 2023-05-01
Best Support Award- Logistics Received award from ACMA Sustainable Manufacturing Program (Period October 2021 to March 2023) for reduction in carbon footprint reduction in Logistics
Languages
English
First Language
Telugu
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tamil
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Kannada
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Assistant Manager- Exports
Wheels India Ltd
07.2018 - Current
Export Coordinator
Sapa Extrusions India Pvt Ltd
08.2016 - 07.2018
Senior Design Engineer
Wheels India Ltd
06.2012 - 08.2014
Master of Science - Advance Materials
University Of Surrey
B Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
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