Rajesh Kumar Dora
Kutch,Gujarat
Summary
Strategic Logistics Professional with 14 years of experience in warehouse management and logistics operations. Proven expertise in optimizing inventory management, transportation, and vendor relations to drive efficiency and cost savings. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams and implementing best practices that elevate organizational performance. Proficient in SAP ERP and CFS MAG3, with a strong background in CFS documentation and operational oversight.
Overview
3
3
Languages
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Manager Operations
Seabird Marine Services Gujarat Pvt. Ltd
08.2021 - Current
- Managed operations for cargo terminal, ensuring efficiency and compliance. Cargo Terminal CFS, 3PL warehouse and Cold Storage operations (HOD) in Mundra.
- Oversaw 200,000 SQFT state-of-the-art warehouse at Mundra port, managing modern mechanical and labor cargo operations.
- Inland operations management for both EXIM within time limit, able deliver export cargo inside the terminal MICT and AMCTPL and pick-up Import containers or cargo after custom clearance from the CFS for storage purposes.
- Initiated containerization and 5S implementation in warehouses, enhancing safety norms, minimizing waste, managing defects, automating processes with conveyors, evaluating and recommending material handling equipment, and driving continuous improvement through Kaizen.
- Undertook projects to increase productivity, reduce costs, and design warehouse layouts.
- Heavy machine (forklift and top lifters) planning for day to day smooth activity, following fastest TAT at the time of delivery of containers to the transporter, CHA & shipping line following the FIFO
- Bringing of (positioning) empty units of the port within the time limit (less storage charges) for the export uses vice versa sending back empty units to the port (evacuation) as per the cut-off D&T.
- Coordinated MNR activities daily, ensuring timely placement for over 200 TUEs. activity placement following FIFO methods daily 200+TUEs and vendor management ensuring each one gets placement on right time, after repair has to remove from the repair bay, separate AV & damage stack for export booking after allotment etc.
- Ensuring 100% right size and type containers deliver to the customers, by three check point of gate survey, security check and CCTV monitoring at the time of In and Out and data stored for a 90days shipping lines and customers on demand.
- Established connections with logistics partners to streamline operations. & maintain minimum hours as delivery TAT of 15minute across Mundra port.
- Cold storage 300+ pallet capacity from +25c to -18c temp,, following pharma to food cargo etc.
- Inventory planning for major shipping lines and warehouse management.
- Monitoring returns as well as non-moving cargo and frequent movement of cargo on a regular basis; monthly and weekly updates to the management.
- Monitoring Transporter performance and Load allocation.
- Interact with the customers to deals with their daily requirements in warehouse and outside.
- Export live reefer monitoring, storage and delivered to terminal.
- Assessment of warehouse core areas like administration, infrastructure, technology operations risk and safety.
- Present Organization
- Type of Industry: Shipping and Logistics - CFS Operations, Warehouse & Cold Storage.
- Duration: August 2021 - Present
Manager Operation, PAN India
KMS Mondialle Pvt. Ltd
01.2016 - 07.2020
- Monitored the overall working of the transportation and MNR processes for the leading shipping lines periodically and conducted inspections at irregular intervals to check and rectify non-adherence to process.
- Ensuring customer satisfaction with respect to accurate & on time delivery of containers that include transporter, CHA and the party who does the export and import directly at CFS or factory.
- Looking after all India Dry and reefer containers operations and commercial management along with billing within the set timeline 1st week of the month.
- Establishes operational procedures for activities, such as verification of incoming and outgoing movements, proper handling of containers safely.
- Coordinated with branches and headquarters to ensure timely repairs, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Supervise personnel including recommendation for hiring, performance evaluation, work allocation and problem resolution.
- Managed safety processes to maintain a safe work environment and enforced safety discipline across operations.
- Manpower deployment based during high demand of AV containers from the shipping lines and completion of movement from the port to depot or depot to post with efficient transportation methods.
- Managing operations across India level nine branches and HO.
- Played pivotal role in the establishment of a new depot along with inventory build-up.
- Interface customers, 3rd Party, Transporters and maintenance reconciliation and conflict management.
- Manage the cost through efficient customer service across India.
- Oversaw team TAT for processing from gate in to gate out, ensuring timely delivery and operational effectiveness.
- Prepare optimization of operation considering effective storage efficiency and manpower operation efficiency, so that the monthly TAT target can be achieved.
- Presented organization overview
- Type of Industry: Inventory Planning, Transportation & MNR Operations
- Duration: January 2016 - July 2020
Officer Operations
APM Terminal India Pvt. Ltd
05.2013 - 01.2016
- Driving continuous improvement and operationalizing fast repairs to prepare equipment for the next booking.
- Managed repair approval process for over 30 MNR vendors across North and West India.
- Monitoring MNR operations and identify improvement opportunities for Maersk Line container inventory all across the country.
- Working closely with logistics and operations department, reviewing and optimizing of equipment distribution smoothly.
- Developing, mentoring, and motivating the team spread across locations to achieve higher goals in terms of maximum AV units from repair vendors.
- Coordinated with key stakeholders (repair vendors) to maintain MNR standards and implement FIFO methods for consistent results.
- Innovating to improve speed/quality/cost saving doing audit and surprise visit.
- Executed Last Mile consolidation and sorting infrastructure setup for BBD within 15 days.
- Duration: May 2013 - January 2016
Executive Business Development (East Zone)
Seaways Shipping and Logistics Pvt. Ltd (Seaways Group)
04.2012 - 11.2012
- Led business development for all East Zone branches in Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, and Raipur.
- Analyzed new business lead generation and conducted client follow-up to drive additional opportunities.
- Assessed customer requirements for comprehensive logistics solutions from pick-up to delivery, including container and ODC cargo.
- Conducted road surveys for ODC cargo and liaised with local administration to facilitate cargo movement.
- Reports and data- maintaining detailed with the GM projects head and there follow-up.
- Worked at previous organization in the shipping and logistics industry.
- Type of Industry: Shipping and Logistics
- Duration: April 2012 - November 2012
Skills
- CFS and Yard Operations
- Logistics Management
- Warehouse Management
- Cold storage operations
- Inventory planning
- Container management
- Logistics coordination
- Transport management
- Vendor Management
- Compliance Management
- Process Management
- Process Creation
- Process improvement
- Warehouse Automation
- Operational Strategy
- ERP - Distribution Transportation & Logistics Module
- Logstar and Cronos
- SPINE Manpower Management
- CFS MAG3, MAG Enterprise and Warehouse Management (WMS)
- Planning & organizing
- Managing Performance
- Change Management
- Team leadership
- Results Orientation
- Customer Focus
- Persuasiveness
- Team Building
- Analysis & Decision making
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Operational excellence
- TAT
- Compliance monitoring
- Training and Development
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Office suite
- Operating systems
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Operational excellence
- Warehouse Management
- Logistics management
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 1987-07-07
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Personal Details
Languages Known : English, Odia & Hindi.
Hobbies
Travelling, Listening to Music, Riding, Trekking, Badminton.
Accomplishments
- Food Safety supervisor certificate of competence (FoSTaC) Jan 2024, March 2028 (online) from FSSAI.
- Masterclass in logistics I've completed Master Class in logistics from Safe Job in the year of May 2020 (online).
Training
- Weekly and monthly tool box talk for the internal and external members about safe work place and self-motivation for positive mind set to avoid any incident and accident.
- Training on new implementation and process change.
- Training and developing for the team
- Grooming and coaching of new Process and Behaviour
- Continuous monitoring performances and refresher training
- Cross Functional training for different function.
Undertaken:
I hereby declare that the above information provided by me is true to the best of my knowledge and any changes will be notified. Date: October/2026 Rajesh Kumar Dora
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
odia
Native
Native
Timeline
Deputy Manager Operations
Seabird Marine Services Gujarat Pvt. Ltd
08.2021 - Current
Manager Operation, PAN India
KMS Mondialle Pvt. Ltd
01.2016 - 07.2020
Officer Operations
APM Terminal India Pvt. Ltd
05.2013 - 01.2016
Executive Business Development (East Zone)
Seaways Shipping and Logistics Pvt. Ltd (Seaways Group)
04.2012 - 11.2012