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VELRAJAN S L

VELRAJAN S L

SENIOR OPERATION MANAGER - SOC
Thoothukudi,TN

Timeline

Senior Operations Manager

MSA SHIPPING PVT LTD
04.2026 - Current

Operations Manager

MSA SHIPPING PVT LTD
04.2017 - 03.2023

Senior Documentation Specialist

MSA SHIPPING PVT LTD
03.2011 - 03.2017

Operations Specialist

MS TRANSLOGISTICS PVT LTD
06.2006 - 02.2011

Bachelor of Science -

V. O. CHIDAMBRAM COLLEGE
05.2003 - 05.2006

Work History

Senior Operations Manager

MSA SHIPPING PVT LTD
Thoothukudi, TN
04.2026 - Current

- Liner/NVOCC operations and management
- Dealing with overseas principal, agent, vessel/slot operator
- Container leasing, procurement, sales and CABOTAGE (one-way) operation
- Preparation & evaluating the cost matrix, budget and SOA
- Involved in the analysis and monitoring of operational activities to ensure potential conflicts are averted. Maintained a vast fleet of container inventory across global ports
- Dealing freight marketing
- Maintaining Container repairing, quality controlling as per standard and manage MNR with agents worldwide & repair recovering from customers/agent
- Cater all cases of rejection damage claims Discount & waiver analysis in all overseas ports
- Evaluating sale /purchase agreements, lease contracts & tender preparation
- Specialized cargo transportation (reefers, flat racks, ISO tanks)
- Strong knowledge of port operations, vessel scheduling and terminal activities
- Business development, growth strategy and relationship-building
- Ensuring compliance with international regulations and corporate standards
- Analyzed operational activities to help improve efficiencies and profitability
- Quick responsive to customers to provide relevant information
- Support on boarding of new business
- Act as the liaison for our back-office operations
- Capable of data maintaining in a clear and structured way
- Develop and maintain positive relationships internally across all departments and functional areas, as well as externally with customers and key supporter
- Work collaboratively with the branch offices to anticipate and understand customer expectations and satisfaction levels and translate that knowledge into process improvements /changes in order to improve effectiveness
- Good knowledge of the software and professional tools
- Strong track record of vendor negotiations, contract management, and cost optimization
- Over 300 Master/Bachelor degree students have been completed their academic project study under my supervision & guidance

Operations Manager

MSA SHIPPING PVT LTD
Thoothukudi, TN
04.2017 - 03.2023
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Increased profit by streamlining operations.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

Senior Documentation Specialist

MSA SHIPPING PVT LTD
Thoothukudi, TN
03.2011 - 03.2017
  • Created information architecture to format content and method of distribution.
  • Produced on-time communications in support of new product submissions for regulatory agencies.
  • Translated complex technical information into intuitive clear format.
  • Assisted compliance officer to gather necessary documentation for new account applications.
  • Provided staff training and mentorship in preparing communication content for different media outlets.
  • Performed document reproduction, printing documents from electronic sources such as email attachments, PDF files and cloud storage.
  • Manipulated and converted documents to meet needs of individual personnel or projects.
  • Worked with internal staff to process documents and sent for closing.
  • Maintained organized and efficient document flows by using excellent planning and multitasking skills.
  • Transmitted documents, organized revisions and tracked changes.
  • Assisted with document troubleshooting and recovery of corrupt documents and files.
  • Reviewed document management protocols and user activities against internal records policies and document management standards.

Operations Specialist

MS TRANSLOGISTICS PVT LTD
Thoothukudi, TN
06.2006 - 02.2011
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Education

Bachelor of Science -

V. O. CHIDAMBRAM COLLEGE
THOOTHUKUDI
05.2003 - 05.2006

Skills

  • Logistics management
  • Employee coaching
  • Transportation management
  • Workforce planning
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Safety management
  • Forecasting
  • Distribution management
  • Procedure optimization
  • Strategic planning
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Cost reduction
  • Technology integration
  • Capital project coordination
  • Key performance indicators
  • Goal attainment
  • Budget administration
  • Business planning
  • Facility management
  • ROI management
  • KPI reporting
  • KPI tracking
  • Productivity improvement
  • Operations management
  • Operational excellence

Summary

Enthusiastic Senior Operations Manager offering 20-year background overseeing Shipping, Logistics, Supply chain services. Polished in chalking out operational systems and processes, examining financial data and conducting quality control checks. Cost-conscious and communicative professional familiar with business principles and operational management and budget development practices. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated Shipping professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

VELRAJAN S LSENIOR OPERATION MANAGER - SOC