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Lourdu Swamy Rocky

zonal Manager
Bangalore,Karnataka

Summary

Bringing over 11 years of robust expertise in logistics, fleet management, people management, manpower hiring, project handling, surveys, warehouse operations process, and cost optimization. Experienced in leading larger teams in Karnataka & Telangana & AP.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Zonal Manager

Dhruva Research
6 2023 - 02.2024
  • Responsible for overseeing operations in Telangana and Karnataka & AP state level OPS
  • Managing team comprising over 1000 members
  • Executing projects within allocated budget parameters by identifying and addressing potential resource inefficiencies, ensuring timely completion
  • Owning targets for key operating metrics- Efficiency, Productivity, fulfillments
  • Conducted cost and performance reviews with Area Managers and Deputy Managers for ongoing projects twice
  • Traveling if it required my presence on site of project where team does not get solutions to problems
  • Conducted morning calls with Area Managers and Deputy Managers to discuss daily task allocation, address challenges, and propose alternative solutions to maintain productivity
  • Making strategic decisions on new vendor onboarding, negotiating terms with vendors, and selecting appropriate vendors on state-by-state basis
  • Conducting vehicle management discussions, including utilisation and billing, in collaboration with the Fleet team & removing non make up vehicles on time
  • Internal team discussions, analyzing weekly metrics, developing action plans for improvement, and conducting discussions on cost reduction
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions addressing specific challenges faced by zone.
  • Cultivated long-lasting partnerships with key industry players by demonstrating exceptional negotiation skills.
  • Established strong rapport with clients, resulting in higher retention rates and repeat business.
  • Optimized resource allocation for improved operational efficiency and cost reduction.
  • Championed initiatives focused on environmental sustainability within zone facilities, promoting eco-friendly practices among employees and stakeholders alike.

Project Manager

Shadow fax
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Full ownership of city operations in SDD & NDD, including recruitment, supervision, and management of a tiered team of Area Operations Managers
  • Accountable for efficiently processing daily volume of 25000 to 30000 shipments across Bangalore
  • Handled team size of 400+ including SZM & HUB managers and Team leaders and drivers and Filed executives
  • Taking ownership of and achieving targets for key operational metrics, including efficiency, productivity.
  • Leading as primary liaison between ground operations and central team, responsible for coordinating with multiple stakeholders to resolve real-time escalations
  • Guaranteeing implementation and monitoring of company operations processes and policies on ground, ensuring 100% compliance
  • Conducting regular performance training and providing targeted mentoring to team members, offering constructive feedback for their development
  • Responsible for overseeing and improving operational and personnel metrics across multiple hubs through sub Zonal Managers (SZM)
  • Ensure safe and healthy work environment throughout hub span, overseeing maintenance of infrastructure and facilities
  • Provide day-to-day support during rollout/implementation of newer systems/ processes and gather feedback Map business requirements, understand business processes, study and analyse workflows, design solutions
  • Develops problem-solving culture where problems are made visible and fixed at root cause
  • Conducting weekly and monthly performance analyses of Agent/Field executives, facilitating discussions at SZM level
  • Hourly Status report- Load expected/Pending/OFD/Delivered status
  • PDD/NDD live report- To SZM's ensure that all NDD/PDD shipments are attempted for delivery without fail
  • Ensuring Inventory Hygiene & losses with necessary documents & data
  • Commercial: Managing commercial activities including discussions on new hub expansion.

Cluster Manager

Delhivery.com
07.2020 - 08.2022
  • Led Last Mile and B2B operations for rest of Karnataka
  • Managed over 25 Last Mile centers and workforce of 600+, including hub managers, assistant managers, and drivers
  • Provided guidance to Branch Managers aligning them towards company's goals and metrics
  • Producing daily performance reports, conducting discussions with branch managers, and conducting root cause analysis (RCA) for every failure, providing comprehensive training for improvement
  • Managed daily volumes exceeding 20,000 shipments
  • Monitoring performance of field executives and agents, conducting meetings to address issues, and advising branch managers to provide training; if attitude issues persist, initiated removal process with showcase letter
  • Making surprise audits visits early morning or in late evening to hubs
  • Assessing managers' skills and communication, identifying areas for improvement, and providing targeted coaching to enhance their performance
  • Engaged directly with ground team, addressing their needs, providing support, and offering guidance on areas requiring improvement to achieve optimal performance
  • Experience in defining, developing, and using metrics to drive vision and manage business
  • Track record of partnering with technology teams and leveraging automation to drive efficiencies in operational processes
  • Costing reductions->keeping minimal hiring of Adhoc vehicles and manpower for delivery
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.

Center Manager

Delhivery.com
02.2017 - 07.2020
  • Managed Hub team comprising over 60 members, including 2 assistant managers and drivers
  • Handled 3,000 shipments daily, achieving 100% clearance
  • Achieved top performance in KA Distribution Center from 2017 to 2021, with zero lost shipment cases even during peak volumes
  • Provided exceptional field training and key skills development for all new hires
  • Plaining day OPS and next-day ops on volume
  • Documentation of expenses done from Petty Cash on weekly/monthly basis
  • Arranged ad-hoc manpower and vendors independently, with no involvement from HR or management
  • Handled escalation emails/customers and resolved them on time
  • Maintained 87% for shipment delivery Day 1
  • Maintained 90% for Pick Up within Day 1
  • Achieved 90% delivery in promise Day Delivery (PDD) & Next Day Delivery (NDD).
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by implementing efficient service delivery strategies and streamlining center operations.
  • Promoted a culture of teamwork through effective leadership, open communication channels, and regular team-building activities.
  • Increased employee productivity by providing comprehensive training programs and fostering a supportive work environment.

Assistant Center Manager

Delhivery.com
01.2015 - 02.2017
  • Managed daily operations of approximately 2,500 shipments, overseeing a team consisting of 1 Team Leader and 35 Field Executives
  • Opening Hub in the morning and unloading loads from the vehicle with the team
  • Inbound and outbound connections incharg
  • Facilitated open communication among team members by conducting regular staff meetings and reviews.
  • Daily auditing & shipments incharge
  • Route Planer and productivity plan maker
  • Manpower management and Flied executive interview conducted
  • Documentation of COD deposit slips to CMS/bank on a daily basis

Updating the Run sheets of Delivered/ Undelivered/ reverse pickup Shipments

  • Collecting the COD amount with Field Executive after delivering the COD shipments
  • Creating Pickup sheets and Run sheets as per the Route wise
  • Segregating the shipments as per the route wise after receiving the shipments from the bags
  • Forwarding the RTO / RVP/ Misroute shipments to the Mother hub / Misroute Hub
  • Maintaining a neat and clean working atmosphere and taking care of company assets
  • Dependency- Pending shipments are put into respective buckets as per the dependency of each department.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.

Warehouse Operations Team Leader

Blue Dart
02.2014 - 12.2014
  • Vehicle Management and fitness verification on the new vehicle onboarding
  • Inbound and outbound operations procurement
  • Held daily team huddles to discuss and assign tasks for the day
  • Performed daily audits of floor shipments and cross-checked for any missing shipments
  • Conducted physical inspections and verified legal documents of vehicles, reporting findings to the manager
  • Creating daily roster plans for loaders and unloaders
  • Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
  • Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.


Education

B.com - Accounting And Business Management

Gandhi Institute of Technology And Managements
Vizag
06.2017 - 06.2019

PUC - History

St. Joseph College, Bengaluru
Bengalore
06.2016 - 06.2017

Business Management - Business Administration And Management

St. Joseph College
Bengalore
04.2015 - 06.2016

Skills

Team Management

Personal Information

  • Father's Name: Moses
  • Mother's Name: Shantha kumari
  • Date of Birth: 01/25/1995
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Professionalprofile - Competencies

  • Manpower management
  • People Management
  • In tackling challenges
  • Training
  • Motivation
  • Planning
  • Communication

Languages

Kannada
English
Hindi
Tamil
Telugu
Malyalam

Disclaimer

I affirm that the information provided above is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Interests

Reading

Photography

Chess

Traveling

Learning Languages

Timeline

Project Manager

Shadow fax
08.2022 - 06.2023

Cluster Manager

Delhivery.com
07.2020 - 08.2022

B.com - Accounting And Business Management

Gandhi Institute of Technology And Managements
06.2017 - 06.2019

Center Manager

Delhivery.com
02.2017 - 07.2020

PUC - History

St. Joseph College, Bengaluru
06.2016 - 06.2017

Business Management - Business Administration And Management

St. Joseph College
04.2015 - 06.2016

Assistant Center Manager

Delhivery.com
01.2015 - 02.2017

Warehouse Operations Team Leader

Blue Dart
02.2014 - 12.2014

Zonal Manager

Dhruva Research
6 2023 - 02.2024
Lourdu Swamy Rockyzonal Manager