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VIGNESH D

Candidate ID: 1447395

Career Summary

An Ex-Indian Airforce professional with 15yrs experience across Logistics Operations, Inventory Management, Warehouse Management, Procurement, Stock Check Management, P&L Accountability, Budget Management, Transportation/ Dispatch Management, Forecasting and Planning, Relationship Management.

Skill Set

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT,WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS,INVENTORY MANAGEMENT,PROCUREMENT,TEAM LEADERSHIP,TRANSPORTATION,PURCHASE MANAGEMENT

Professional Information

Total Experience : 15

Nationality : India

Qualification Level : Graduate

Job Function : Supply Chain / Logistics / Import / Export

Work Location Preference : Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE

Detailed Profile

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

? An Ex-Indian Airforce professional with extensive experience across Logistics Operations, Inventory Management, Warehouse Management, Procurement, Stock Check Management, P&L Accountability, Budget Management, Transportation/ Dispatch Management, MIS, Forecasting and Planning, Relationship Management and Team Management.
? Proven ability in designing inventory/ dispatch/ logistics plans to derive maximum economy and optimum utilization of
vehicles/ containers in transportation of materials and devising measures for
enhancing operational efficiency through effective cost control and streamlining
existing logistics operations.
? Highly skilled in providing seamless logistics solutions for efficient and cost-
effective flow of finished goods and related information from point of origin to the
point of consumption according to the customer requirements.
? Core strengths in devising measures for enhancing operational efficiency leading
to supply reliability& streamlining existing supply chain planning and operations.
? Proficient in carrying out warehousing operations by assuring optimal inventory
levels to attain maximum cost savings with minimum holding of stock.
? Expertise in managing complete logistics network to cut working capital costs through reduced lead times, minimizing operating costs and correct choice of transport service provider.
? Multitasking credentials with excellent planning, execution, monitoring and commercial negotiation skills, as well as the ability to handle multiple tasks in high-pressure environments.

Core Competencies

Warehousing Functions Operations Support Logistics Management Stock Maintenance
Inventory Management Audit Management Liaison & Coordination Conflict Resolution
Reports & Documentation Analytical Skills Deadline Oriented Team Management
Staff Leadership/ Motivation Training & Development Communication Skills Strong Interpersonal Skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INDIAN AIRFORCE (VARIOUS LOCATIONS) Jun’03 – Jun’18
Supervisor - Manager
? Established systems & procedures for effective management of Logistics Operations and provided total Supply
Chain solutions to ensure cost effective and smooth flow of materials.
? Provided outstanding logistic supports, consistency, continuation, material administration also handled other responsibilities based on the logistic programs.
? Managed the team and the day-to-day management in accordance with overall company policy and ensures that all necessary inventories are available.
? Handled the whole gamut of warehouse management functions and ensured achievement of top line & bottom line targets; looked after judicious space management and followed up for timely delivery of material.
? Managed Inventory, ensured uninterrupted supplies and managed dispatch. Ensuring timely delivery, cost effectively; looked after Inventory control, Material Requirement planning, verification of stocks and responsible to collect forecast for the months (every month).
? Managed all types of Technical and Non-Technical Equipment’s stores such as clothing, barrack Equipments, Aircraft Spares, Rotables, Fuel (ATF/PETROL/DIESEL), Ration (Normal ration/Aircrew ration/HAA Ration)
? Established good working relationships with vendors through personal contact, discussed and resolved the problems regarding delays of goods delivery dates.
? Conducted basic negotiations with vendors. Indicated all the necessary information in a clear and well-defined manner during negotiations and on the commercial tabulations.
? Functioned as a key player in analysis, development, and implementation of strategic business plans & policies, ensured organizational growth, targeted maximum profitability & cost effectiveness.
? Drew up plans for cost effective buying through long term procurement strategy in coordination with different agencies involved.
? Successfully recognized and settled various issues in warehouse, inventory, delivery, billing, service, and operations by coordinated with the concerned departments.
? Liaised with officials for Logistics along with material tracking and inventory planning functions to implement and developed
processes keeping in mind cost and customers.
? Responsible for managing the loading of vehicles, completed stock and load bay areas.
o Planned and scheduling the delivery of goods and cargoes.
o Dispatch various equipments by Sea, Air, Rail and Road.
o Identifying & delivered operational cost reduction and cost avoidance initiatives.
o Responsible for a team of over 20 staff warehouse operatives.
o Managed supplier delivery performance and maintain supplier contracts.
o Cost management and reporting.
o Managed all supply chain activities.
? Handled packing and unpacking of different types of equipments including complete Aircraft, Airframe and Aero engine.
? Instrumental in the procurement process carried out for purchasing of various Aircrafts spares, Common Equipments, IT, Transport, vehicles, Aerolubes, etc.
? Raised necessary documents such as Quotation, Tender, Purchase Order, Repair Order & Invoice through online as per procurement policy laid down by Defense procurement.
? Provisioned schedule and procedure calculating and reviewing establishment requirements. Assisted in Export / Import / Custom clearance.
Achievements:
? Successfully reduced time and energy of loading & unloading items by positioning fast moving items at the front of the
warehouse closer to loading docks also gathered the orders thus made the warehouse more efficient.
? Implemented FIFO method and issued before the completion of shelf life of item.
? Implemented issuing item with BARCODE technology in store with more than 20000lines.
? Conducted inventories, issues, stock control, and storage of more than 30000 lines items which includes various
Aircrafts, Rotables and Test Equipments worth more than 100 Crores.
? Successfully directed the movement of 25000 lines of inbound aircraft spares, enabling Fighter sorties.
? Developed appropriate internal operating procedures based on pending changes in policy and made recommendation for improvements in the program areas of logistics, Transportation modes, supply chain methodologies and Inventory control.
? Achieved 99.2% average delivery rate on all consignments with no loss of materials or assets.
? Supported and oversaw various logistic technical research, procurement for 5 active units.
EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS
? Graduation in Logistics Management, 2018
Airforce
? Bachelor in Business Administration, 2018
Swami Vivekananda Universities, Meerut (D.L.P)

Technical Skills

Material Management Online System (equivalent to Oracle, SAP and ERP systems), MS Office, Microsoft Windows and Internet Application
Certificates
? Trade Proficiency Certificate issued by Airforce
? Emerging Trends in packaging course of DRDO at DMSRDE (Defense Materials & Stores Research & Development establishment)
? Computer competence Certificate issued by Airforce

Extra-Curricular Accolades

? Participated in Airforce National Hockey Championship.
? Participated in Inter Airforce Football Championship.
? Participated in various Basic level Adventure activities like Para Gliding, Scuba Diving, Para Sailing, etc.
? Participated as a team at Chennai, Andaman & Nicobar Island TSUNAMI rescue operations activities.

Languages Known: Tamil, English and Hindi (read, write & speak), Malayalam (speak)

Passport No: R8912801; DOE: 12 Apr 2028; References: Available on Request