Prabhakaran Murugan
Chennai
Summary
Proactive manager with demonstrated leadership abilities, strategic planning expertise and problem-solving acumen. Assists senior managers with accomplishing demanding targets by encouraging staff and coordinating resources. Methodical and well-organized in optimizing coverage to meet operational demands.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Deputy Manager
Air Logistics | Kuehne + Nagel Pvt. Ltd
Chennai
2019.12 - Current
- Managed day-to-day operations of the South India, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring efficient workflow
- Monitor South India Air Freight performance and productivity, implementing strategies to enhance overall operational efficiency
- Provided effective leadership to the team, overseeing their activities, and ensuring adherence to company standards and goals
- Supervised team members by offering guidance, monitoring their progress, and providing comprehensive training to enhance skillsets
- Fostered a collaborative and productive work environment, encouraging teamwork and positive communication among team members
- Implemented process improvements to streamline operations, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs
- Assisted in the development and execution of branch-specific initiatives, contributing to the achievement of organizational objectives
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, provided feedback, and identified areas for improvement, promoting professional growth within the team
- Ensured compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry regulations, maintaining high standards of quality and service delivery.
Assistant Manager
Air Freight Exports | GEODIS INDIA PVT LTD
2016.04 - 2019.12
SENIOR EXECUTIVE
Air Freight Exports | GEODIS INDIA PVT LTD
2014.08 - 2016.03
- Provided information on new bookings, shipment planning, and previous day activities to the immediate Manager daily
- Coordinated with shippers, customs brokers, and carriers, preparing and handling shipments efficiently
- Ensured compliance with regulations like AMS and managed documentation for DG shipments
- Coordinated with transporters and customs brokers, overseeing cargo delivery and customs clearance
- Tracked shipments, liaised with overseas offices and local customers, and updated changes in Cargo Wise and e-docs
- Managed invoicing, billing processes, and responded to customer requests in a timely manner
- Complied with corporate, regional, branch, and department policies and procedures.
EXECUTIVE
Air Freight / gssa operations | Group Concorde Pvt Ltd
2012.03 - 2014.08
- Coordinated between Sales Team and Customers for shipment processes, ensuring seamless operations
- Prepared MAWB/HAWB/Consol Manifest for export shipments and managed pre-alerts to Overseas Agents
- Handled payments, consol pre-advice filing, cargo arrival notices, and import amendments with customs and AAI
- Managed various products and services, including Air Export/Import Consolidation, Ocean Export/Import Consolidation, Door To Door (DDU/DDP), Airport to Airport (ATA), and Cross Trade Shipments
- Managed B747-400F/BCF freighter operations, overseeing cargo, ramp, weight, and balance at the airport
- Supervised cargo build-up, maximized pallet and container utilization, and monitored import cargo breakdown
- Prepared flight revenue reports, cross-checked bills, and ensured timely training in weight and balance for the team.
OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE
CARGO | MALAYSIA AIRLINE
2010.04 - 2011.12
- Managed cargo acceptance, loading supervision, load planning, and uploading of export cargo information in systems
- Coordinated with agents/security, filed EGM/IGM EDI with customs, and finalized flights and auctions
- Handled amendments, transshipments, and ULD and warehouse inventory management.
Coordinator
AIR INDIA
2008.04 - 2010.04
- Managed cargo acceptance, loading supervision, load planning, and uploading of export cargo information in systems
- Coordinated with agents/security, filed EGM/IGM EDI with customs, and finalized flights and auctions
- Handled amendments, transshipments, and ULD and warehouse inventory management.
Education
MBA - Airline and Airport Management
BA - Economics
Skills
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Certification
ACP- IATA Air Cargo Professional
Work Availability
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Timeline
Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) Refresh- Category 6 – Tirwin Management Services Pvt Ltd , India
2023-10
Deputy Manager - Air Logistics | Kuehne + Nagel Pvt. Ltd
2019.12 - Current
AvMP - IATA Aviation Management Professional
2017-07
Assistant Manager - Air Freight Exports | GEODIS INDIA PVT LTD
2016.04 - 2019.12
ACP- IATA Air Cargo Professional
2015-09
IATA Diploma in Air Cargo – IATA Training and Development Institute, Montreal, Canada (
2015-06
IATA Advance Cargo Rating and Marketing – IATA Training and Development Institute, Montreal, Canada
2014-09
SENIOR EXECUTIVE - Air Freight Exports | GEODIS INDIA PVT LTD
2014.08 - 2016.03
Boeing 747-400F, 777-200F & MD11F Freighter Load Planning and Manual Weight & Balance.
2013-12
IATA Cargo Introductory Course – IATA Training and Development Institute, Montreal, Canada
2013-09
EXECUTIVE - Air Freight / gssa operations | Group Concorde Pvt Ltd
2012.03 - 2014.08
OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE - CARGO | MALAYSIA AIRLINE
2010.04 - 2011.12
Coordinator - AIR INDIA
2008.04 - 2010.04
ANNA UNIVERSITY - MBA, Airline and Airport Management
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University - BA, Economics
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