VENKAT NARAYANAN
Email – vvnscm@gmail.com
Mobile/Whats App : 055-2008338
The objective is to explore and evaluate an opportunity to nurture, manage and grow in a start-up or an existing business, essentially as a member of Supply chain, logistics, operations team, accounts & office administration team.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A dynamic professional with over 20+ years of rich experience in Supply chain, Logistics, warehouse operation,
physical distribution, shipping, inventory control, vendor sourcing, ERP implementation, Customer service Accounts and office administration,
SKILLS:
• Import and export procedures for electronic goods & FMCG to GCC, Levant and African countries.
• Ware house setup & operations of FMCG goods especially electronics.
• Inventory management
• Order management & monitor customer documentation.
• Transport Management within UAE & GCC countries.
• Supply chain management. (Demand planning and SIOP process)
• Working knowledge in SAP, AS400, Foxpro, WMS – Exceed MS office packages.
• Office administration. Day to day Accounting operation.
Achievements
• Covered 3 functions namely demand planning, order desk and physical distribution during the implementation of Blue heart SAP project in Philips Middle East & Turkey. 2020
• Cost savings up-to 25% year on year for TPW with Gibson Innovations, from 2014 till 2018.
• Received Mr. Conscientious award in 2010 for excellence in logistics and supply chain solutions for Philips.
• Implemented six sigma measures at Danzas warehouse for physical distribution of Philips products.
• Integrated 3 warehouses operation to 1 warehouse during 2010 for Philips Electronics.
• Bought 100% accuracy in the KPI at Agility cold store, used for monthly customer invoicing 2006.
• Bought 100% accuracy in the annual stock count for Philips in 2004 working for MMI logistics
Sep 2019 till date: Philips Middle East & Turkey (Short term)
Member of Supply chain Blu Heart project
Responsibilities
• Setting up new SAP platform, interface with warehouse system and conducting UAT tests.
• Support order desk functions for all GCC, LEVANT, Iran & Africa customers.
• Inventory management of 2800+ skus, monthly stock holding of USD 40 million and above.
• Monitor inbound and customer claims management.
• Customer invoicing. Chamber certification and legalization of customer invoice.
• Physical distribution of Philips products to ME, Levant, Iran and GCC countries.
Nov 2013 till June 2018 Gibson Innovations Netherlands BV:
Sales and Logistics Manager - Reporting to Group Finance Lead.
Responsibilities
• Sales Management in South Africa, Morocco & Mauritius.
• Develop market share for Philips audio Products.
• Achieve sales targets as per ROFO. (quarterly rolling forecast)
• Setting up warehouse operations.
• Customer order management.
• Import and Export, JAFZA procedures for 300+ skus.
• Supervise logistics activities, transportation, warehouse operations, value added services rendered by DANZAS 3PL warehouse.
• Develop and maintain operational KPIs.
• Work hand in hand with supply chain team to optimize available stocks + inbound for outbound orders to maximize monthly sales.
• Prepare and analyze inventory and inventory disposition of excess and obsolete skus as per JAFZA rules.
• Generate consolidated management reports for supply chain and Finance.
• Determine space requirements for storage in warehouse.
• Serving as the key contact for customer claim management & escalation in the region.
• Carry out purchase functions related to operations. Inventory disposition of excess and obsolete skus as per JAFZA rules.
March 2007 - Nov 2013: Philips Electronics Middle East & Africa
Asst Manager - Warehouse Operation reporting to Supply Lead
• Responsibilities:
• Setting up warehouse 35k sq feet and pallet positions. (25000 pallet positions)
• Plan, organize, and evaluate shipments prioritizing them based on pre-defined contractual terms.
• Manage, allocate and direct the team to handle all shipments.
• Manage the company’s entire logistics operations through land, sea and air freight—includes organizing quotations, comparing quotations, contract management and monitoring operations. Checking and approving payments related to logistics activities.
• Organize global warehousing and storage facilities as per company requirement.
• Manage inventory, approvals related to cargo releases, payments and invoicing related to warehousing, storage and cargo.
• Check, monitor and approve purchase and sales invoices in the accounting system.
• Manage and approve daily expenses for office operations.
• Check and authorize bank documents submitted under LC/ CAD.
• Organize due diligence, approve and maintain contracts for both buying and selling.
• Maintain records of purchase, sales and logistical transactions.
• Follow-up with vendors relating to all matters concerning shipments.
• Authorizing documents for customs and tax approval.
• Negotiating waivers and claims with shipping and logistics providers for all related activities and movements. For example: detention, demurrage, etc.
• Managing claims relating to cargo. For example: shortages of cargo, damages, quality claims, etc. with both buyers and suppliers.
• Primary liaison between buyers and suppliers.
• Responsible for setting up policies and protocols for the employees to follow in the warehouse.
• Organize approvals and permits from relevant authorities for imports and exports like local municipalities, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Finance, etc.
• Manage and assist on insurance claims.
• Generate third party quotes and organize inspections.
• Check and approve documents for Chamber of Commerce which includes attestations and legalizations from various embassies.
• Negotiation of freight rates with shipping lines, airlines, overseas agents, transportation and forwarding companies for all imports, exports and cross trade shipments executed by land, sea and air.
• Maintain operational KPIs.
• Have MBR meetings with warehouse.
• Member of demand planning team for monthly SIOP process.
• Obtain necessary government permits to scrap obsolete stocks.
Other Work Experience
o Oct 2005 - Feb 2007 : Team leader operations and customer services Agility Logistics. Dubai
o June 2003 - Oct 2005 : Team Leader Client Services with PWC Logistics. Dubai
o August 2001 - May 2003 : Client Service Executive with MMI Logistics, Dubai
o March 1997 - August 2001 : Ware house Supervisor/Account handler, with Gulf Agency Co, Jebel Ali
o March 1996-Dec’96 : Purchaser with Gulf Supply & Services Co LLC Oman for various liquor
o Oct’90 to Dec’94 : Purchase Supervisor in Areej Vegetable Oils & Derivatives SAOG., Oman,
Personal Details:
B.Com Graduate from Bombay University 1986. Diploma in Material Management 1988.
Advance excel and supply chain course (Philips sponsor).
Date of Birth – 26-11-1965.
UAE and India LMV/scooter driving license.
Residence: Pavani Residency, G3 Daisy, behind Dhariwal Glass wroks, RWF Facotry, Puttenahalli, Yelahanka New Town, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560064.
Married with 3 dependants.