Pradeep Sagar S

Work History

APAC Director of Business Development & Operations

Q Products & Services Global

Chennai

09.2022 - Current

Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Logistics Network Operations Manager

PFIZER HEALTHCARE INDIA Pvt. Ltd

Chennai

12.2013 - 09.2022

Develop, perform and govern freight budget of USD 35 MM for APAC region
Manage over 1250 Containers & 5000 tones of Air shipment yearly.
Managing over 250 Lane Pairs
Primary contact for Selected Global and Local Transportation Service Providers for the finished goods Exports form the PGS Manufacturing sites in India, Australia, Indonesia & Japan. Also the Contract manufacturing sites from the above locations
Align Carrier Relationship with Local, Regional and Global strategies
Supervise embedded Service provider resource(s) at PGS Sites (Inbound / Outbound)
In collaboration with selected service provider, establish transportation routes for inbound raw materials and commodities
In collaboration with Internal Pfizer teams, suppliers and transportation service provider, define lead times accounting for all time from commodity demand creation to delivery for each key manufacturer
Develop Technical agreement for each Inbound / Outbound route
Develop Export / Import documentation requirements for each inbound / outbound route and commodity
In collaboration with transportation service provider, develop strategy for providing robust in transit visibility process for all key import commodities (Technology / Training /Reporting)
In collaboration with Internal Pfizer teams, suppliers and Transportation service provider, define lead times accounting for all time from finished product MFG to delivery point
Ensured alignment by reconciling shipment data between multiple systems
Refined and improved product transport and storage processes
Collaborated effectively in cross-functional team-oriented environment
Sourced, distributed and monitored usage of equipment required to achieve transportation operational goals in line with financial targets
Spearheaded special projects supporting profitable business direction
Implemented new team onboarding program to reducing training time
Demonstrated outstanding organization and planning abilities, expertly managing high-volume, high-value international shipments.

Key account Manager

HYDERABAD MENZIES AIR CARGO Pvt. Ltd

Chennai

12.2012 - 12.2013

Main KPI is to Promote Hyderabad Airport in terms of Diversion of cargo From Chennai and prevents leakage of Cargo from Hyderabad Airport
Need to meet clients on regular intervals and make sure to establish comfortable feel using Hyderabad Airports
Also report developments and issues to Management periodically.
Achieved over 75 Tones Monthly volume from Chennai to Hyderabad.
Secured high-value accounts through consultative selling, effective customer solutions and promoting compelling business opportunities
Analyzed key competitors to respond to competitive threats
Positioned global capabilities to expand market share

Asst. Manager

PANALPINA WORLD TRANSPORT INDIA Pvt. Ltd

11.2010 - 11.2012

Air Import Operations for nearly Three months
Co-ordination for all Air Import Shipments handled over 2000 files monthly
Co-ordination with airlines for speedy handover and other formalities to support clearance of cargo
Co-ordination with CHA for timely clearances of cargo
Attended claims and other shipment related queries for Air Imports
Also involved in Core selling with existing customers by extending helping hand in nomination business and get free hand business and developed customer base.
Main KPI was to close business with Success along with reporting Manager who was KOREAN Expat
Sales portfolio is to succeed Trial business in form of rates, operational excellence and final delivery to meet customer expectation which lead way to succeed business
KPI was also in terms of growth of each business and in form of Gross Profit. Achieved revenue growth of 25 Lakhs each month and gross profit of 12.5 Lakhs every month.
Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies
Strengthened operational efficiency to remain cost-effective while maintaining quality service

Asst. Manager

DHL LEMUIR LOGISTICS INDIA Pvt. Ltd

10.2007 - 11.2010

Coordinated for all Imports especially Raw Material traffic for NOKIA coming in to SEZ (Sriperumbudur)
Coordinated with client to satisfy their requirements like Priority needs, documentation works and all other logistic needs
Coordinated with origin for priority goods to be uplifted
Monitor whole process of Inbound traffic for NOKIA
Was given chance to oversee KAM for nearly two months
Handled 1500 import files & 750 Export files per month
Overseen Operations for Charter at frequency of 3 charters per week.
Gave suggestions and had cost saving of 40 Lakhs INR.
Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence
Compiled financial data to comply with budget
Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands
Introduced new services, increased activities and improved customer service to meet on time production schedules

Asst. Manager

MAERSK INDIA Pvt. Ltd

01.2006 - 08.2007

Placed and Worked as Client Support executive with clients Wal-Mart, Peacocks and Ethel Austin -All Operational and Documentation works. Also had Order Management for all customers.
Handled whole of Client Wal-Mart's Shipment out of Tuticorin.
Worked along with NAM team to solve out issues and to get approvals from client
One of best user and trainee for a particular software used for booking with Maersk Logistics
Have conducted many training sessions for same
Responsible for all day-to-day operations in office, like Petty cash handling, Cheque depositing and Financial needs.

Summary

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Work History

APAC Director of Business Development & Operations

Logistics Network Operations Manager

Key account Manager

Asst. Manager

Asst. Manager

Asst. Manager

Education

B.E - Civil and Structural

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