VELMURUGAN M
Supply Chain Coordinator
Chennai
Summary
Highly experienced logistics and supply chain professional with over 15 years of expertise in overseeing end-to-end warehouse operations, inventory control, and cross-border logistics. Demonstrated success in driving process optimization, reducing operational costs, and enhancing delivery performance across high-volume distribution environments in both India and the UAE. Skilled in leveraging automation and strategic planning to ensure seamless supply chain execution while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
18
18
years of post-secondary education
Work History
DC Supervisor - Inbound & Outbound Operations
Landmark Group, GCC
02.2022 - 11.2024
- Spearheaded inbound/outbound operations across a fully automated warehouse handling 1.8lakh SKUs, resulting in 98% on-time delivery rate. Reduced shipping pendency by achieving N3 targets and ensuring same-day binning post-GRN and managed import logistics of 500 containers monthly.
- Streamlining customs clearance and reducing delays by 25%.
- Oversaw vehicle planning and turnaround, processing up to 82 trucks daily for UAE store deliveries and Led a team of 44 workstation operators at GTP auto-pick stations; enhanced hourly throughput to 450+ pcs per station.
Senior Executive - Inbound Operation
Flipkart (India) Private Limited
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Enhanced inbound accuracy through rigorous SOP adherence, resulting in a 20% drop in receiving errors.
- Coordinated with vendors and transport partners to meet aggressive timelines during peak sale seasons.
Assistant Manager - Outbound Operations
Meiko Logistics (India) Pvt Ltd [Honda Cars India Ltd]
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Optimized outbound dispatches for 15,000+ auto parts, meeting TAT and reducing storage time by 18%.
- Implemented ABC/XYZ inventory classification leading to improved picking efficiency and reduced order cycle time.
Assistant Manager - Stores Operation
BGR Supply Chain System Limited [Thermax Ltd]
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Led daily cycle counts and aging inventory audits; reduced dead stock by 30% within six months.
- Developed robust MIS reports improving inventory visibility and decision-making accuracy.
Executive - Inbound & Outbound Operations
UTi Worldwide India Pvt Ltd [Ford India]
02.2014 - 11.2018
- Supervised complete logistics cycle for over 4,000 export containers annually to EGP, PHI, MAL & INDO.
- Coordinated EXIM documentation and compliance, ensuring 100% audit readiness.
Supervisor - Inbound & Outbound Operations
Vantec Logistics India Pvt Ltd [Renault Nissan]
06.2010 - 02.2014
- Streamlined inbound logistics and reduced lead time for critical components by 15%.
- Played a key role in launching SOPs for new assembly lines ensuring smooth material flow.
Education
MBA - Supply Chain Management
Ural Federal University
03.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Computer Applications - BCA
TNOU University
03.2017 - Current
Skills
Strategic Planning and Execution
Warehouse & Inventory Management
Logistics Operations (3PL Partners)
Project Planning & Scheduling
Inbound & Outbound Operations
Distribution & Network Optimization
EXIM Operations & Compliance
ERP Systems (Oracle, CMMS) & WMS
SOP Development & KPI Reporting
Budgetary & Cost Control
WMS, ERP (Oracle, CMMS), AutoCAD, MS Office
SEZ Documentation, Import/Export Compliance
KPI Reporting & Dashboard Creation
Inventory Control (JIT, ABC/XYZ)
SOP Development & Execution
Leadership & Team Management
Strategic & Analytical Thinking
Vendor & Stakeholder Negotiation
Cross-functional Collaboration
Multilingual: English, Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada
DECLARATION
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Timeline
DC Supervisor - Inbound & Outbound Operations
Landmark Group, GCC
02.2022 - 11.2024
Senior Executive - Inbound Operation
Flipkart (India) Private Limited
04.2021 - 01.2022
Assistant Manager - Outbound Operations
Meiko Logistics (India) Pvt Ltd [Honda Cars India Ltd]
08.2019 - 03.2021
Assistant Manager - Stores Operation
BGR Supply Chain System Limited [Thermax Ltd]
02.2019 - 08.2019
MBA - Supply Chain Management
Ural Federal University
03.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Computer Applications - BCA
TNOU University
03.2017 - Current
Executive - Inbound & Outbound Operations
UTi Worldwide India Pvt Ltd [Ford India]
02.2014 - 11.2018
Supervisor - Inbound & Outbound Operations
Vantec Logistics India Pvt Ltd [Renault Nissan]
06.2010 - 02.2014