Vinodh R
Logistics and Foreign Trade Lead
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic logistics professional with extensive experience in managing supply chains,logistics,pricing ,negotiation,vendor selection, optimizing operations, and ensuring timely delivery of goods. Committed to team collaboration and consistently achieving measurable results while adapting to evolving business needs. Expertise in inventory management, transportation coordination, and process improvement has fostered a reputation for reliability and innovative problem-solving. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and drive success in fast-paced environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Logistics Lead India (International Logistics)
M/s. Sudarshan Chemicals India Limited
04.2023 - Current
- Streamlined logistics processes by implementing innovative strategies and techniques, resulting in increased efficiency.
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
- Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
- Reduced transportation costs by optimizing route planning and consolidating shipments.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring timely delivery of products through constant communication with carriers and suppliers.
- Established strong relationships with key vendors, facilitating effective negotiation on pricing and terms for mutual benefit.
- Analyzed shipping data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, driving continuous optimization efforts.
- Implemented a demand forecasting system that improved product availability while reducing excess inventory costs.
- Collaborated with sales teams to develop accurate lead times for customers, improving overall service levels.
- Oversaw hiring, training, and evaluation of logistics team members, fostering professional growth opportunities within the department.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
- Streamlined order processing by implementing an automated system that reduced errors and increased throughput capacity.
- Introduced sustainable packaging initiatives that reduced waste while maintaining product protection during transport.
- Balanced competing priorities and demands in a fast-paced logistics environment, consistently meeting deadlines and ensuring high-quality outcomes.
Assistant Manager – Global Supply Chain Management
M/s. Hyundai Glovis India Pvt Ltd (Hyundai Motor Group)
02.2011 - 03.2023
- Strategic work plan to provide excellent (Door ~ Door) customer service always through proactive management of freight orders, timely escalation of deviations and issue resolution.
- Preparation of management reports like Profitability Report, Monthly Job Result, KPI report, etc and Preparation and obtaining Approvals from the management.
- Sourcing of Rates, Price Negotiation from the Service providers for Business Development team.
- Negotiating contracts, transportation, and handling costs for regular business.
- To maintain and develop relations with our service providers, overseas partners to enhance service levels to our clients.
- Investigating and planning the most appropriate route for a shipment, taking account of the perishable or hazardous nature of the goods, cost, transit time and security.
- Arranging appropriate packing, taking account of climate, terrain, and weight, nature of goods and cost, and the delivery and warehousing of goods at their final destination.
- Obtaining, checking, and preparing documentation to meet customs and insurance requirements, packing specifications, and compliance with overseas countries' regulations and fiscal regimes.
- Liaising with third parties to move goods (by road, air or sea) in accordance with customer requirements.
- Arranging air transport for urgent and high-value freight and managing the risk door to door.
- Maintaining communication and control through all phases of the journey, including the production of management reports and statistical and unit cost analysis.
- Accredited for augmenting business by attaining saving through the efficient negotiation with principals / Liners.
- Developed annual budget for all financial activities of department and ensured compliance to all goals.
- Involve managing staff and overseeing activities within a department or specializing in a area, such as sea freight or air freight.
- Respond to RFQs, RFIs, belongs to Freight Contract, Warehouse, and Clearance & Transportation.
Documentation & Customer Service Coordinator
M/s Hapag-Lloyd Global India Pvt Ltd
03.2010 - 01.2011
- Ensure proper preparation of Export Documentation for Europe, Canada, Oceania and Trans-Pacific region.
- Additional supporting to European Export Manifests compliance to local shipping rules & regulations.
- Reviewing internal control systems and periodic process improvement updating.
- Contact Customers for missing manifest instructions by way of global communication system.
- Prioritization of Bill of Ladings by vessel sailing wise for all US ports.
- Co-ordinate with customers in case of tariff expiry and any freight amendments.
- Ensure proper Port Closure & Customs for Advance manifest system (AMS) follow-ups.
- Maintain records of all bills transmitted to other locations to comply with Import Documentation at destination.
Documentation Executive (Ocean Import) & Customer Service Coordinator
M/s Balmer Lawrie & Co.Ltd
07.2008 - 02.2010
- Documentation & Sea Manifest Preparation.
- Collection of payments from consignees.
- Preparation and issuing delivery orders.
- Handling customer calls and queries.
- Updating Transshipment Confirmation.
- Tracking Cargo and (Draft)Bill Of Lading From Liner Web.
- Sending Documents to Agents / liners.
- Preparing statements required by Managements.
- Preparing payment to Liners.
- Closing of Remittable Documents.
- Co –ordination with consignees /liners / and CFS people.
- Online T.C(Terminal Charges) For Air Export.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Bharathidasan University
Tamil Nadu07-2008
Skills
Logistics analysis
Certification
Certified Handling of Dangerous Goods Professional (IATA)
Personal Information
- Father's Name: K. Regunathan
- ID Type: Passport
- ID Number: K7814641
- Date of Birth: 03.07.1987
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Career Overview
A competent professional of rich experience in International Logistics, Global SCM, Pricing, Vendor Management and Trade compliance. A keen planner & strategist with a track record of developing operational policies/norms, systems & controls, motivational schemes & customer service standards. Possess excellent interpersonal, leadership management, relationship management and analytical thinking skills.
Areas Of Interest
- International Logistics
- Global SCM
- Pricing
- Vendor Management
- Trade compliance
- EXIM Operations (END~END)
Special Attributes
- Hardworking
- Focused
- Responsible
- Dedicated
- Honest
Honours
- Sent to South Korea on motivation trip towards Development of Hyundai.
- Awarded as 'Best Employee of Quarter' from the management.
- Member of 'Junior Board Committee' to support Top management.
- Selected as 'Work Group Leader' consecutively.
- Attended various training programs and workshops.
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the details furnished above are true to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Logistics Lead India (International Logistics)
M/s. Sudarshan Chemicals India Limited
04.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager – Global Supply Chain Management
M/s. Hyundai Glovis India Pvt Ltd (Hyundai Motor Group)
02.2011 - 03.2023
Documentation & Customer Service Coordinator
M/s Hapag-Lloyd Global India Pvt Ltd
03.2010 - 01.2011
Documentation Executive (Ocean Import) & Customer Service Coordinator
M/s Balmer Lawrie & Co.Ltd
07.2008 - 02.2010
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Bharathidasan University
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