SAP
Yatin Patel
Senior Transportation & Customs Operations
Vadodara
Summary
Dependable and diligent professional with experience analysing and developing procurement plans and strategies. Collaborates well with technical experts to manage successful vetting processes for issued tenders. Proactively seeks cost-effective solutions to business requirements.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Transportation & Customs Operations
GEA Process Engineering (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Vadodara
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented logistics strategies to optimize supply chain performance, ensuring timely delivery of products to clients.
- Managed inventory control processes using advanced tracking systems, reducing stock discrepancies and enhancing accuracy in order fulfillment.
- Coordinated transportation logistics, negotiating contracts with carriers to secure cost-effective shipping solutions while maintaining service quality.
- Analysed transportation data to identify trends and improve routing efficiency, resulting in reduced transit times and operational costs.
- Leveraged supply management experience and industry contacts to streamline distribution activities.
- Used trend data and financial forecasts to establish accurate budgets aligned with operational needs.
- Spearheaded contract negotiation to obtain favourable terms for quality, cost and delivery requirements.
- Planned logistics across international boundaries to reliably meet delivery requirements.
- Led and managed projects to support logistics efforts and plans.
- Negotiated rates with transport providers to achieve project budgets.
- Evaluated supplier services against performance criteria, identifying improvement opportunities.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Project Engineer
KUSHAL ENGINEERS
Vadodara
04.2019 - 08.2023
- Submission of projects review to superiors/management on monthly basis with technical & commercial aspects.
- Responsible for preparing and updating Project Plan in SAP. Also preparing, maintaining, and monitoring different phases of project management model / project life cycle.
- Stakeholder analysis and risk analysis of complete project.
- Planning, scheduling, monitoring & completion of projects in given time and cost schedule.
- Close monitoring and follow up for deliverables, payments form client, retention, change orders, bank guarantee matters pertaining to projects.
- Involvement in Pre / Post order review of purchase order, equipment detailing, costing.
- Recording, preparing, and submitting change order requests to client with technical and commercial workings
Project Engineer
JSP Aluminum LTD
London
01.2010 - 10.2017
- Attends the Weekly Progress Meetings (Internal as well as with Client) and assist in preparation of Minutes of Meetings.
- Monitors work in progress and prepares weekly report of the status of each assignment.
- Ensuring all procedures and calculations are submitted to the client for review and approval.
- Coordinates materials and assists in the logistics, its shipment and receipt at construction site.
- Coordinates with all project related on day-to-day progress of work activities, procurement, and operations to ensure timely completion of the project.
- Provide full support as required by the Management and PMT for all projects.
Education
Master of Arts - Marketing and Innovation
Anglia Ruskin University
United Kingdom 03.2015 - 03.2016
Diploma - Business Administration
Renaissance International College
United Kingdom 03.2012 - 03.2013
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Technical Education Board Gujrat
Gujrat, India 06.2005 - 06.2008
Certificate Course - Mechanical Drafting
Technical Education Board Gujrat
Gujrat, India 06.2003 - 06.2005
Skills
Teamwork and collaboration
undefinedSoftware
MS Office
Timeline
Senior Transportation & Customs Operations
GEA Process Engineering (India) Pvt. Ltd.
08.2023 - Current
Project Engineer
KUSHAL ENGINEERS
04.2019 - 08.2023
Master of Arts - Marketing and Innovation
Anglia Ruskin University
03.2015 - 03.2016
Diploma - Business Administration
Renaissance International College
03.2012 - 03.2013
Project Engineer
JSP Aluminum LTD
01.2010 - 10.2017
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Technical Education Board Gujrat
06.2005 - 06.2008
Certificate Course - Mechanical Drafting
Technical Education Board Gujrat
06.2003 - 06.2005
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