VINOD KANNANLogistics Supervisor

An educated, informed and competent Logistics Supervisor who has a long track record of delivering the right shipments, in the right quantities, to the right location and at the right time. Organised process driven, and has the ability to develop efficent logistics procedures. Having long career and had extensive exposure to first tier logistics and manufacturing supply chain mangement. Pro-active and able to keep numerous plates spinning able to quickly establish clear expectations from junior staff, and does this by demonstration high standards of work paractices and having a safety conscious attitude. Always encourages colleagues to work cross functionally and not stop at the boundaries of their job description

Right now wants to be a part of a successful operation, and to work for a company where therewill be significant career development

AREAS OF EXPERTISE. Logistic operations. Regulatory compliance. Budget setting & forecasting. Logistic outsourcing. Safety procedures. Transportation management. Fleet management. Tracking stock. Corporate strategies. Equal opportunites. Supply chain development. Warehouse management. Legal compliance issues. International logistics. Well knoweldge of INCOTERMS 2010. Well knoweldge of UAE Free zone customs rules and regulation for shipment movement. Well knoweldge of GCC country customs rules

CAREER HISTORY July 2011 - Present (KTL OFFSHORE(MIDDLE EAST)FZC)Responsible for all on site aspects of the logistics, supply chain, and customer delivery operationsIn charge of making sure that each stage of the distribution process is progressing on time, onbudget and to the right quality standards.Duties. Working with multiple customers at the same time.. Conducting disciplinary, capability and grievance investigations and taking appropriate action to address any failings,. Responding to all customer complaints or queries in a efficient manner. Visiting key clients to build relationships and identify their key needs. Conducting crime and loss ivestigations into missing stock and loads. Ensuring the efficent running of administration and office procedures. Securing and alarming premises and monitoring security procedures. Actively managing subcontractors to ensure that they perform in line with their contractual agreements. Supervising the completion of all checks and documentation required by law. Monitoring and tracking the flow of goods into the warehouse. Controlling the order cycle. Arranging shipping docs and customs clearance to export by road to GCC countries

Previous experience

Marketing executive and Operations executive (SWIFTPORT Logistics & freight LLC)Jan 2010 to 2011Operations Manager(ALPHA INTERNATIONAL MARINE SERVICES, FUJAIRAH) Jan2009 to Dece2009SUPERVISOR(GIANT SUPERMARKET, FUJAIRAH) March1996 to Dece2009

KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Logistics Management. Achieving efficiencies and driving costs down.. Managing & supporting new business implementaions and project rollouts.. Continually focused and driving down expenditure.. Knowledge fo national and international import/export legislation.. Identifying safety compliance issues. Comprehensive knowledge of logistical procedures and processes.. Eliminating obsolete and off-spec machinery, & reducing aging equipment.. Identifying and quickly resolving any stock discrepancies that may occur

Professional. Turning every challenge into an advantage.. Delivering change within a fast paced healthcare evnviornment.. Analysing business data and drawing logical conclusions.. Keeping abreast of developments in Logistics & Supply Chain methods. Confident in his ability to make the right decisions. Numeric and able to demonstrate an understanding of basic accountancy.. Setting achievable objectives and managing all projects

. Ensuring that all levels of service are at a very high standard

Personal. Capable of resolving differences without conflict. A willingness to gain professional or technical qualifications.. Can communicate effectively with colleagues and people in the supply chain. Willing to take responsibility for the day to day management & administration of the Logistics department.. Constantly striving for continuous improvement. Multipile language speaking (Arabic, Hindi,English, Malayalm) and 19 years UAE experience helps to get Logisitics movement smoothly

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONSBACHELORS DEGREE IN ARTSCOMPUTER SKILLSGood Knowledge in Microsoft office outlookAbility to search on line for any information needed to complete the my tasksSAP - well knowledge of SAP application usingTECHINCAL QUALIFICATIONUAE driving LicneseLANGUAGESENGLISH- Very Good (speaking,reading and writing )HINDI- Very Good (speaking,reading and writing )ARABIC- Very Good ( speaking and understanding)Malayalam- Very Good(speaking,reading and writing )

Personal Information. Nationality: Indian. Date of Birth: 22.04.1973. Marital status: Married . Visa status: Free zone Employment visa. Work experience in UAE: 19 Years . Contact mail ID : vinodkannank65@gmail.com

Yours Faithfully,Vinod Kannan, 00971561704592