S VADIVELU
Bengaluru
Summary
Accomplished Network Operations Manager with a proven track record at V LINK LOGISTICS, enhancing operational efficiency and profitability through expert logistics management and strategic sourcing. Skilled in carrier negotiations and team leadership, achieving significant cost reductions and fostering robust vendor relationships. Demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Operations Manager
V LINK LOGISTICS
2014.06 - Current
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Negotiated freight rates with third-party vendors to acquire cost-effective contracts.
- Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
Operations Manager
PRAGATHI LOGISTICS SERVICES
2008.05 - 2014.05
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Network Manager
The Professional Couriers
2002.01 - 2008.03
- Planned, organized, and managed work of subordinate staff to accomplish consistent work within organizational standards.
- Processed invoices and payments for dispatched orders to provide proof of transaction.
- Maintained professional relationship with shippers, receivers and drivers to increase trust, reliability and rapport.
- Trained and provided guidance to new team members to apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Tracked delivery progress to identify possible delays and provide real-time updates to customers.
- Managed conflict resolutions with customers, drivers and other personnel to encourage professional relationships and promote respect.
- Communicated with warehouse staff to facilitate proper loading and unloading of orders.
- Assisted in resolving customer complaints and grievances.
Area Coordinator
The Professional Couriers
2001.01 - 2001.12
- Greeted recipients, delivered packages, and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries.
- Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills from interacting professionally with dispatchers, upper management, and peers.
- Safely loaded items into delivery vehicle to minimize damage while in transit.
- Utilized communication devices to stay in contact with dispatch and provide real-time status updates.
- Verified package information to check for accuracy and completeness.
- Loaded and unloaded packages onto delivery vehicles for proper storage and handling.
- Handled receipt, storage, identification and delivery of products for clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Tourism And Travel Services Marketing Operations
LOYALA COLLEGE
Chennai, India09.2000
Skills
- Transportation management systems
- Carrier Negotiations
- Route Optimization
- Team Management
- Logistics Management
- Shipping and receiving
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Freight Forwarding
- Strategic Sourcing
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
KANNADA
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Telugu
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Network Operations Manager
V LINK LOGISTICS
2014.06 - Current
Operations Manager
PRAGATHI LOGISTICS SERVICES
2008.05 - 2014.05
Network Manager
The Professional Couriers
2002.01 - 2008.03
Area Coordinator
The Professional Couriers
2001.01 - 2001.12
Bachelor of Arts - Tourism And Travel Services Marketing Operations
LOYALA COLLEGE
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