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somasundaram iyer

somasundaram iyer

Manager - Export logistics
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Summary

  • Proven leader with a track record of enhancing operational efficiency at Bayer Vapi Pvt. Ltd, adept in Operations Management and Team Leadership. Spearheaded initiatives to double stack exports, achieving significant cost savings. Excelled in fostering stakeholder relationships, driving team performance, and executing strategic plans for substantial export volume growth.
  • Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
  • Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
  • 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.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager Exports

Bayer CropScience Ltd
03.1997 - Current
  • Managed and motivated stakeholders to achieve huge export volumes with maximum success. The export volumes handled were Rs. 25000 mio.
  • Accomplished cost effective exports by working with Global Contract owners as well as shipping lines.
  • Co ordinated with warehouse, stake holders to maximise load capacity per container by adopting double stacking. This was done by gaining stake holders confidence and ensuring that the rack length at the customers end is totally fitting in and there are no problems whatsoever to the concerned.
  • Achieved spot freight + double stacking savings to the tune of Rs. 100 mio during the last financial year.


  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Co ordinated with customs officials whenever there is a need to resolve issues related to exports.


Assistant to the Director

Bharat Pipes & Fittings Ltd.
04.1994 - 03.1997
  • Business letter drafting for Director.
  • Administrative work


Assistant to Sr. Manager

Pidilite Industries Limited - Corporate Office
10.1993 - 03.1994
  • Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
  • Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
  • Safeguarded sensitive information through proper documentation handling, data entry, and record maintenance procedures.
  • Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations.
  • Developed and maintained filing systems to facilitate easy access to information.
  • Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals in a timely manner.

Office Assistant

Avon Firefighting Services
06.1993 - 09.1993
  • Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
  • Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
  • Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
  • Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Collaborated with various departments to complete assigned tasks.
  • Ordered office supplies and kept office stocked with needed resources to operate smoothly.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Kerala University, Trivandrum
04.2001 -

Skills

Team Leadership

Timeline

Kerala University - Bachelor of Arts, Economics
04.2001 -
Manager Exports - Bayer CropScience Ltd
03.1997 - Current
Assistant to the Director - Bharat Pipes & Fittings Ltd.
04.1994 - 03.1997
Assistant to Sr. Manager - Pidilite Industries Limited - Corporate Office
10.1993 - 03.1994
Office Assistant - Avon Firefighting Services
06.1993 - 09.1993

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