JAYSHANKAR BALASUBRAMANIAN
Summary
• A result driven, self-motivated and resourceful Supply Chain Management Executive with 17 years experience in Warehouse management, Logistics and SCM functions in India and Overseas.
• Expertise and domain specialization in
? Warehouse management
? Warehouse layout design & Storage racks planning
? Inbound logistics (Domestic/ Import)
? Material planning and Inventory management
? Order processing and Distribution
? Transportation and Fleet management
• Working knowledge in Oracle, SAP R 3, Tally and Biodux ERP system software applications
• Knowledge in Kaizen, 5 S continuous improvement strategies
Key Career Highlights and Achievements
• Headed the Warehousing and Distribution of Consumer Electronics and
Appliances goods to a network of 1000 dealers in Nigeria
• Established 9 Warehouses in Nigeria for the Storage of Consumer Electronics goods right from infrastructure, systems development, recruitment of personnel and on job training
• Established standard operating procedures for receipt, storage, identification, traceability, preservation and dispatch of goods
• Successfully carried out FSN analysis , proposed action plans for the clearance of Non moving/ slow moving goods to Sales department and reduced the inventory cost by 25%
• Established Freight forwarders in Nigeria and achieved the target of 1% Logistic cost Vs Sales
• Maintained an inventory accuracy reliability factor of 99.9 % across
11 warehouses in Nigeria. Established systems for proper preservation
of goods/ stacking methods and achieved the target of 0.5 % sales order cancellation due to damaged goods
• Cost reduction achievements in freight forwarding charges through implementation of Full Truck load basis
LEADERSHIP HISTORY
Midcom Group|Nigeria|
Logistics Manager- June 2014-Mar 2016
• Responsible for the complete warehouse and logistic operations at 11 distribution centers covering all aspects right from receipt, storage, preservation, inventory management and dispatches to Dealers . Headed the task force of 110 employees
• Established standard operating procedures for Warehouse/ Logistic operations to enhance the service levels and to provide error free services
• Ensuring proper goods inward inspection and approval of GRN’s in the ERP system
• Successfully implemented 5 S in Warehouse operations
• Executed Kaizen projects in the warehouse for improving the inventory accuracy, reduction of logistic expenses Vs sales revenue and reduction of sales order cancellation due to product damages
• Successfully implemented Perpetual and Spot audit programs and maintained an inventory accuracy reliability factor of 99.9% across 11 Warehouses.
• Responsible to analyze the results of perpetual, spot and cyclic audits, prepare variance reports, do the root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Responsible for effective price negotiation with freight forwarders and finalize the prices with the freight forwarders
• Liaison with the freight forwarder for the placement of trucks for stock transfers/ Sales billing
• Generated reports on FSN, ABC analysis for sales promotion activities/ better utilization of warehouse space
• Responsible to review the warehouse layout with respect to the volume of products on a continuous basis and make necessary arrangements for the storage
• Established systems for receiving POD’s from Freight forwarders and approval of freight forwarders invoices for processing payment
• Generated MIS reports on the key quality objectives of the warehouse/logistics operations
• Ensure systems for the control of non confirming products and responsible for the disposal of rejected and damaged goods
• Conducted On job training programs in the ERP system transactions, stacking of goods, loading and unloading of goods etc to the warehouse personnel
• Tracking the Insurance sum for the goods stored in the warehouse/ goods in transit and ensuring corrective actions
• Established systems for proper safety of goods and personnel at warehouses
Samsung India Electronics Pvt. Ltd., Chennai
Asst. Logistics Manager- May 2008- June 2014
• Responsible for the complete warehouse and logistic operations covering all aspects right from receipt( domestic/ import), storage, preservation, inventory management and dispatches to State warehouses
• Maintained ZERO (minimum) inventory level in Finished Goods Warehouse.
• Successfully implemented Perpetual and Spot audit programs and maintained an inventory accuracy reliability factor of 99.99%
• Successfully monitored the stock levels of Samsung products at 29 warehouses and distributed stocks on a regular basis to avoid stock out situations.
• Successfully achieved a turnaround time of 1 day for the Air shipment customs clearance and 2 days for the sea shipments
• Defined and implemented standard norms for loading, packing, stacking inside the Trucks to avoid product damages
• Developed standard operating manuals for loading, unloading and stacking in 3 languages for easy understanding
• Minimized freight cost by implementing FTL principles
• Reduction in the freight cost for local dispatches by reusing the containers/ trucks received for the delivery of import shipments
• Minimized in transit damages through implementing proper packing process
• Conducted quarterly review meetings with CHAs, Transporters, etc., to review their performance level and implemented corrective actions.
• Ensuring on time Container Placement for Export shipments.
• Conducted Moisture content test for all containers.
• Generated reports on the key quality objectives of the warehouse/logistics operations
• Trained as Power user in GERP / SAP & trained all the Interdepartmental personnel in MM, SD, LCC (Logistics Cost Control) & CDPS (Customs Duty) modules.
• Liaison with Head office for obtaining Road permits
• Responsible for the procurement of packing materials
• Awarded the Best Employee of the year in Samsung during the Year 2010
Nokia India Pvt.Ltd., Chennai (Employee of Robinsons Air Services who provided 3 PL services to Nokia)
Regional Warehouse Manager- June 2005- May 2008
• Responsible for the complete Finished goods warehouse and distribution operations for the Southern region( Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Cochin and Coimbatore)
• Liaison with CHA agents on the import clearance status and space planning in the warehouse
• Generate and report on Slow moving , non moving goods as well as on warehouse space utilization to Nokia management
• Awarded the Best Employee of the year in Robinsons Air services during the Year 2006.
Previous Assignments
Stores In- charge- National Contracting company Ltd, Riyadh- June 2003 – March 2004
Logistics Executive- Megastar ( Al-Faisaliah group), Jeddah- July 1999 – Jan 2003