Icon Household Products Coimbatore : Supply Chain Manager

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Icon Household Products Coimbatore : Supply Chain Manager

Designation: Supply Chain Manager
Experience: 5 - 10 Years
Location: Coimbatore

Job Description:
The Supply Chain Manager within Icon Household Products Private Limited (IHPL) is a key function primarily responsible for driving all procurement activities, commodity price strategy, supplier quality and development, and all commercial support the

Desired Candidate Profile:
•Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Business preferred.
•5-10 years experience in Consumer Packaged Goods or manufacturing desirable.
•Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.

Company Profile:
Since 1998 Icon Household Products has been a leading turnkey manufacturer of household insecticide products for major brands from multinationals. The company has a wide product base ranging from mosquito coils to Liquid Vaporizers and mats.

Address:
Icon Household Products
27 Zubi Manor
7th Avenue
Ashok Nagar
CHENNAI,Tamilnadu,India 600083

Keywords: Materials Mgt. Expert

[Guest]

I am a postgraduate in Commerce and have around eighteen years experiences in Logistics, Warehousing, 3PL, Distribution, Inventory control including ten years in the Middle East. Have hands on experience in inventory management and control in FMCG and Automotive Interior Manufacturing Industries.

Presently I am working for an export oriented company in Karur as Manager Logistics with Inbound and outbound Logistics, material planning, production planning and control, managing fleet of vehicles and coordination with CHA.

Should the above qualification and experience matches with your requirement, look forward to hear from you soon.

[Guest]

CURRICULUM VITAE
A. Palanivel Ragavan
Email : raghupvr2001 AT yahoo.co.in ; ragavan.palanivel AT gmail.com
OBJECTIVE :
To attain challenging job in the field of Supply chain & logistics management where the goals of the organization can be achieved by my skills and sincerity. Looking for an opportunity in an esteemed organization, which would challenge my educational qualification and my professional experience to enhance company as well as my growth.
PROFFESSIONAL SUMMARY :
Around 6 + years experience in Operations and Logistics.
Quick learner with an ability to rapidly achieve organizational integration, assimilate job requirements and employ new methodologies. Energetic and self motivated team player/ builder. At ease in high stress environments requiring superior ability to effectively handle multi task levels of responsibility
1. Pre planning with buyers and planners to pull the right material from right supplier to our warehouse in time.
2. Finding short route with minimum freight cost to pull the materials in time.
3. Reducing freight cost by reducing number of air shipments by ‘break even weight analysis’ method.
4. Reducing freight cost by reducing collect shipments with help of buyers.
5. Reducing the freight cost by negotiating rates with forwarders.
6. Reducing transit time of shipments by negotiating with forwarders.
7. Reducing logistics wastages by using ‘lean logistics’ method.
8. MIS report to the management (monthly).
9. Premium airfreight report to the management (monthly).
10. Service providers (Forwarders and CHAs) performance review report to the management (monthly).
Excellent communication, interpersonal, intuitive, analysis and leadership skills. Proven ability to work efficiently in both independent and team work environments. Known for exceeding goals and objectives.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION :
2002 to 2004 – Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Specialized in HR and Marketing, Maharaja Arts and Science College, Coimbatore (Bharathiar University), Tamilnadu. India.
1999 to 2002 – B.Sc (Applied Science) Computer Technology (CT), Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam (Bharathiar University), Tamilnadu. India.
WORK EXPERIENCE :
- Present
Organization : American Power Conversion India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore. India.
The company manufacturers uninterruptible power supply (UPS) devices, surge protectors, precision cooling products and related items. The company also offers power management software installation and maintenance services for its devices.
Position held : Logistics Specialist
In this position I am responsible for Logistics activities of the company. Handling inbound shipments, scheduling for on time delivery of material to production, warehousing, inventory control, outbound shipments, scheduling for on time delivery of finished goods to customers, local transportation and front & back end documentation.
Reporting Structure : Logistics Manager
Key Result Areas :
- Reduction of operation cycle time.
- Height of sensitivity.
- Freight cost reduction by shipment consolidation.
- On time delivery by using premier carriers and air lines.
- Handling 500 air shipments and 300 sea shipments (including 200 containers) per month.
- Analyzing service provider’s performance on monthly basis.
- Maintaining good relationship with customs officials.
Job Responsibilities :
Logistics
- Providing logistics assistance to the Warehouse Supervisor.
- Ensuring continuous support to production for issuance and receiving.
- Timely update of shipment proof of delivery.
- Ensuring the receiving and outgoing according to the delivery / purchasing orders.
- Coordinating and ensuring on time delivery.
- Functioning as Team member of the over all supply chain team.
- Monitoring the service providers for getting high quality services.
- Communication with purchase department for issuing monthly Schedule.
- Communication of Schedule to regional representative.
- Ensure that the regional representative performs all customer pick-ups as per cut -off.
- Ensure that the consignments are dispatched within the schedule time.
- Online tracking of the entire vehicles with the help of track n Trace & communication with regional representative.
- Ensure that all loads reach Warehouse as per the cut off time.
- Monitoring Schedule vs. adherence as per monthly schedule.
- Communication of Stock & Min-Max level monitoring report to Buyers.
- Ensuring the line does not stop for non-availability of materials.
- Liaising with customers for the order/ delivery and ensuring all orders are processed correctly and timely.
- Preparing shipping documentation, expediting and follow up on shipment status.
- Maintain pre shipment and post shipment documentation.
- Liaise and Negotiate with freight forwarding agents for inbound/Outbound shipments.
- Source and negotiate competitive rates and efficient service from freight forwarding and shipping companies.
- Coordination for shipment consolidation.
- Tracking the courier and cargo shipments.
- Freight premium analysis, Transit time analysis and Clearance time analysis.
- Handling customs clearance of Import.
- Liaising with the customs clearance staff, Operations Supervisor and Imports Supervisor on work routine.
- Building and maintaining good relationships with customs and government bodies.
- Coordinating and updating all Standard Operating Procedures.
- Ensuring all shipments deliver with in agreed deliver lead time.
- Maintaining good relationship with Customers and suppliers.
- Reviewing and resolving any discrepancy with customers and suppliers.
- Coordination for JIT delivery process.
- Maintaining database for better account of inbound and outbound inventory.
- Reconciling stock levels in warehouse (Weekly, monthly and quarterly).
- Maintaining inventory count of all import shipments.
- Maintaining stock report and prepare periodical reports/Statistics for review.
- Coordinating and managing physical counts.
- Coordinating with warehouse for delivery management.
- Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities.
- Coordination for pick up and delivery the shipment.
- Ensuring a smooth, safe and efficient delivery of all raw materials from supplier including APC overseas, to the warehouse of APC.
- Liaison with frt. Forwarders with Pre-alerts and advance documents.
- Follow-up with customs brokers for clearance of goods in time.
- Ensuring correct classification and all EHTP exemptions have been utilized.
- Analysis of Logistics Process followed and suggesting the best method of movement.
- Negotiating with various service providers and to ensuring best rates are available for APC.
- Maintaining of import documentations and Databases.
- Assistance in audits and other reviews.
- Checking of service providers payments and ensure correct and timely payments are made.
- Ensure a smooth, safe and efficient delivery of all raw materials from supplier including APC overseas, to the warehouse of APC.
- Liaison with freight forwarders with Pre-alerts and advance documents.
- Follow-up with customs brokers for clearance of goods in time.
- Analysis of Logistics Process followed and suggesting the best method of movement.
- To meet statutory requirements of different Departments like STPI, Customs, DGFT
- Filing monthly/quarterly returns with the Government Departments.
- Maintaining of import documentations and Databases.
- Assistance in audits and other reviews.
- Checking of service providers payments and ensuring correct and timely payments are made.
- Overseeing all documentation requirements fully complied with as per requirement of Customs and Central Excise, Foreign Trade office and STPI.
- Ensuring that all service providers offer the best rate and service that the company can get a hold of.
- Providing all logistical solutions and alternative to internal customer of the company.
- Managing all human resources of the dept. in the most efficient way with the company's objective in mind.
- Meeting all performance metrics agreed upon by the department as a quantitative measure of performance.
- Responsible for obtaining all duty free and other exports benefits issued by the Government.
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the warehouse facilities including the daily inventory transactions and updates on the Oracle system.
- Managing the total Warehouse keeping on APC warehouse facilities.
- Responsible for staffing, hiring and training logistics personnel on their job functions.
- Daily maintenance of Customs prescribed registers for IDF1 and IDF2.
- Statutory returns to STPI and Customs.
- Export sealing of consignments.
- Permission for DTA.
- Local and Imports duty free approvals.
- Follow-up for Foreign trade exemption like closures of licenses, trading house certifications etc.,
- Follow up for duty drawback activities from preparation of application till receipt for amounts.
Responsibilities in courier shipments.
1. Coordinating with purchase department for getting shipment details.
2. Coordinating with forwarders to bring the courier shipments upto consignee’s port.
3. Arranging CHA to clear the courier shipments.
4. Issuing procurement certificate to clear the shipment, when the shipment is getting struck up in other ports, except consignee’s port.
5. Coordinating with delivery people to deliver the shipment to consignee’s factory in time, after clearance.
6. Coordinating with warehouse department to inward the material into consignee’s warehouse.
Responsibilities in cargo shipments.
1. Coordinating with purchase department for getting shipment details.
2. Checking physical stock in factory and moving the shipment as per requirement, to reduce inventory.
3. Coordinating with forwarders for all the prepaid and collect shipments.
4. Coordinating with forwarders to clear the DDU shipments in time.
5. Arranging CHA for CIF and collect shipments.
6. Coordinating between forwarder and CHA for issuing the proper documents for clearing all the shipments.
7. Applying STPI and coordinating with compliance department to get the STPI certificate from STPI unit, for clearing the shipment, which contains Capital Goods or Spares.
8. Issuing self-declaration certificate instead of STPI, for urgent clearance of the shipment, which contains Capital Goods or Spares.
9. Coordinating with delivery people to deliver the shipment to consignee’s factory in time, after clearance.
10. Issuing proper documents to warehouse department to inward the material into factory.
Responsibilities in inbound and outbound documentation.
1. Coordinating with all CHAs for collecting all the import documents (bills of entry) for all the cleared shipments.
2. Providing the documents to customs for bonding the shipment in time.
3. Coordinating with compliance team and CHA for collecting the re-warehousing certificates for all the import shipments, closing the bond in time and issuing block transfer for future import shipments (EOU Procedures).
4. Coordinating with finance department to make the overseas payment with exchange control document.
Warehouse
- Overseeing inventory control and customer order processing and ensuring inventory accuracy via periodical cycle count.
- Ensuring and maintaining inventory accuracy through cycle count and periodic physical count.
- Planning and ensuring sufficient stocks are available to support manufacturing.
- Negotiation Handle import & export Inventory Management LC Negotiation.
- In charge of regional inventory management.
- Ensuring stocks are made available efficiently and effectively.
- Coordinating and conducting warehouse audits and ensuring timely closure of each action items.
- Keeping abreast of company quality and safety policies and procedures and guidelines.
- Moving materials between the warehouses for the space management.
- Handling supply and arrivals of the raw material between warehouse and plant.
- Distributing space for the new coming raw materials.
- Keeping open and close stock status.
- Accepting a raw material from affiliates/suppliers and updating within stock.
- Receiving the material from different hemisphere (Asia, Europe and USA).
- Supervising and coordinating in loading and unloading of shipments.
- Monitoring and controlling inventory movement for raw material and finished goods in warehouse.
- Maintaining WMS like FIFO and Shelf life.
- Receiving the goods in the facility and making necessary documentations.
- Allocating the locations for the materials and issuing the same to production.
- Making proper inventory of all the goods and working with computerized process receipts and issues.
- Issue of goods to the production with proper accounting systems.
- Coordinating with external warehouse to make sure the goods from the warehouse reaches the factory in time for production.
- Inventory analysis and reporting.
- Managing the cycle count program and ensuring that inventory accuracy is above the agreed levels.
- General warehouse space management.
- Ensuring all Safety aspects at warehouse is undertaken.
- Ensuring all ISO compliance is completed like FIFO, Shelf life etc.,
- Ensuring all the activities related to the Goals system is executed and achieved.
- Overseeing and correcting the work of subordinates and making sure that the W/H is functioning in a normal satisfactory way.
- Ensuring Quality & Quantity differences are sorted out on top priority.
- Responsible for ISO 9001 & 14001 Activities.
- Receiving materials and parts deliveries from supplier whether imported or local in nature in accordance with the company's approved policies and procedures.
- Physical checks received materials and parts for any shipping defects and verify trueness of information for any documentation or inconsistencies and quantity discrepancies.
- Issuing, transferring or shipping materials and parts to users and to Production lines in accordance with the companies approved policies and procedures.
- Daily check-up of forklifts, hand pallet lift trucks and other equipment to see that they are always in good conditions.
- Coordinating with warehouse in charge on Warehouse activities for Smooth Functioning of W/h activities.
- Managing the day-to-day operation of the warehouse facilities including the daily inventory transactions and updates on the Oracle system.
- Ensuring all activities related to Goals System is Executed & Achieved.
Inventory
- Inventory turn over.
- Obsolete inventory.
- Inventory Control.
- Inventory Management.
- Reviewing regional inventory every quarter to identify slow moving stocks for disposal.
- Preparing monthly report on stock turns and measuring the inventory performance against target.
- Providing solutions to material shortages and material quality issues.
- Managing excess on-hand and minimize exposures.
ACHIVEMENTS AND AWARDS
- Secured cash award from American Power Conversion India Private Limited for Zero Demurrage charges (For one year).
- Secured cash award from APC SCM team for “Space Efficiency maintained”.
- Secured Best “Employee Perfomance-2008” in American Power Conversion India Private Limited.
Period & Experience :
From 1st Oct 2009 to till date : Direct employee of M/s American Power Conversion India Pvt. Ltd., 187/3 & 188/3, Jigani, Bangalore., as a Logistics Specialist.
From 26th Dec 2006 to 30th Sep 2009 : Direct employee of M/s American Power Conversion India Pvt. Ltd., 187/3 & 188/3, Jigani, Bangalore., as a Logistics Associate.
From 25th May 2005 to 21st Dec 2006 : Deputed in M/s American Power Conversion India Pvt. Ltd., 187/3 & 188/3, Jigani, Bangalore, through M/s EXEL INDIA PVT LTD., as a Logistics Coordinator.
Compensation : 3.8 L/annum CTC + Other Benefits
Expected Salary : 5 L/annum
Notice Period : Two Months
Previous Organization : From 1st Sep 2004 to 30th Apr 2005: Worked in Godrej Agrovet Ltd., Namakkal, Tamilnadu, India as a Junior Field Officer.
PERSONAL SKILLS : ¬
- Positive and Friendly Attitude.
- Fast Learner.
- Accept Changes.
- Hard Working.
Self-moltivated and able to work independently
Having strong communication skills and being a good team-player, you need to be self motivated and be able to perform in a fast-paced environment.
- Driving improvements with various groups within the organization
- Strong analytical skills, combined with practical business acumen.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks within tight deadlines.
- Motivated, self-starting & ambitious
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
- Working knowledge in data analysis tools (Advanced Excel, Access).
- Able to interact effectively at all levels and show positive attitude.
- Able to work in a fast pace environment.
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY :
WINDOWS, DOS.
C, C++.
Package;: MS-office.

[Guest]

Rajendra Babu. M
Email : rajendranb85 AT hotmail.com

PROFILE SUMMARY
- Have experience in Logistics, warehouse and data maintenance.
- Have work experience in end user of SAP.
- Ambitious, motivated, dedicated to work effectively and quick learner.
- Very good in adapting to a new environment and work very well with team.
- Capable to explore into the new areas.
KEY SKILLS
Basics of C, C++ and SAP end user
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY
Languages : Basic concepts of C and C++
RDBMS : MS-Access
Operating Systems : Windows98, XP, Vista and Win 7.
Web Technology : HTML
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1. Ruchi Soya Industries Ltd, Coimbatore.
Role : Warehouse Supervisor
Period : July2011 – till date
Responsibilities :
- Supervising the unloading of inbound shipments.
- Supervising the inward/outward goods.
- Controlling the entry godown operation.
- Handling transportation for the entire circle.
- Stock planning for all the circles and outlets.
- Monitoring & performing the dispatch activity.
- Performing payment transaction of customers.
- Receiving of various materials and verification of materials received with reference to Delivery Challan (DC s) and Purchase Order (POs).
- Planning the layout of store room so that materials are easily identified and accessible.
- Performing daily Stock report and monthly physical stock report.
- Reporting to Logistics Manager of the Inventory details, In/Out status, dead stock details, goods age status, manpower status.
2. Adani Wilmar Ltd C/o. Pushpam Enterprises, Chennai
Role : Warehouse Supervisor
Period : July2009 – July2011
Responsibilities :
- Supervising the unloading of inbound shipments.
- Supervising the inward/outward goods.
- Handling transportation for the entire circle.
- Stock planning for all the circles and outlets.
- Monitoring & performing the dispatch activity.
- Receiving of various materials and verification of materials received with reference to Delivery Challans (DC s) and Purchase Order (POs).
- Planning the layout of store room so that materials are easily identified and accessible.
- Performing daily Stock report and monthly physical stock report.
3. Indian Tobacco Company, Bangalore
Role : Logistics Executive
Period : Aug2007 – July2009
Responsibilities :
- Handling freight for vendors.
- Shipment tracking.
- Verifying incoming/outgoing (Shortage/Damage) materials movement and maintaining the records.
- Verifying the bills and processing the payment for the vendors.
- Administration and follow up the invoice processing.
EDUCATION
- Completed B.Sc (Computer Science) with 51.4% from Rathinam College of Arts & Science, (Bharathiar University) Coimbatore during the year 2004-2007.
- Completed HSC with 54% from Govt. higher secondary School, Kotagiri during the year 2002-2003.
- Completed SSLC with 57% from Govt. High School, Kotagiri during the year 2000-2001.
PERSONAL SKILLS
- Comprehensive problem solving abilities.
- Ability to deal with people diplomatically.
- Willingness to learn, team facilitator and hard worker.
- Quick adaptation to new ideas and methodology.

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Jomish V. Unniadan
Email : jomishunniadan AT hotmail.com
Career Objective :
To build a long term career in an industry by applying the technical and management knowledge gained through my education and work experience. I would be happy to utilise all my skills and abilities as an organiser and team player for the growth of the organisation. My professional experience of over four years in maintenance, procurement, logistics and planning can be translated into improved growth and profitability of the organisation.
Executive Summary
After successful completion of Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, I got the opportunity to work with Glenrock Rubber Products- India in the capacity of maintenance engineer and then was promoted as Plant In charge. During my tenure as the plant manager I got more exposure in logistics and supply chain operations. Since Logistics and Supply Chain Management have superior career prospects, I decided to undertake Masters in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at University of South Australia, Australia. The study introduced me to the new trends in logistics and allied areas. It has helped me to apply principles, practice and skills in the areas of logistics and supply chain management for a career in manufacturing, distribution and related industries. Along with my studies I got the opportunity to work as logistics coordinator with Cool Running Logistics which has given me a practical exposure to international logistics applications.
Work Experience :
Total Experience : 4 years
Professional Summary :
1. Company : Cool Running Logistics
Designation : Logistics Coordinator
Duration : 15.02.2009 to 03.03.2011
2. Company : K.E Agro Products
Designation : Utility Engineer
Duration : 02.01.2008 to 19.07.2008
3. Company : Glenrock Rubber Products
Designation : Maintenance Engineer / Plant Manager
Duration : 23.10.2006 to 21.12.2007
Detailed Work Experience :
Organization : Cool Running Logistics (Business associate for Domino’s
Pizza Inc., Australia-New Zealand)
Designation : Logistics Coordinator
Period of Employment : 15.02.2009 to 03.03.2011
Responsibilities :
- Analyzing the stock in each store and supply materials as per demand.
- Prepare and issue the request for quotations from various vendors.
- Purchasing products from various suppliers (both global & local) by considering various aspects like cost, quality of goods, capability of supplier to meet requirements in long run etc.
- Maintaining the shipping documents issued by the vendors and subjecting them for regular auditing.
- Organising the transfer in between the stores to avoid wastage of goods.
- Managing the warehouse operations and ensuring the accurate inventory.
- Report any shortage and issue the over/shortage/damage (OSD) report.
- Organising the day to day transportation considering the urgency of goods in every store and effective transportation.
- Report any inadequate packing or any other rectification to be made and recommend corrective actions.
Organization : Glenrock Rubber Products & K.E Agro Products
Designation : Maintenance engineer / Plant manager
Period of Employment : 23.10.2006 to 19.07.2008
Responsibilities :
- Preventive and beak down maintenance for pumps, dispersion kneader, inter mix, air compressors hydraulic presses, mixing mills and boilers.
- Engineer in-charge for shutdown maintenance.
- Maintaining the history and maintenance record for all machineries.
- Business negotiations with government authorities.
- Ensuring appropriate and accurate shipping and storage of all production, construction and maintenance materials, including transit / imports and exports.
- Managing and analysing warehouse operations.
- Ensuring appropriate procurement and replenishment of all production and maintenance materials.
- Sourcing and rate negotiation of material locally and globally with proper incoterms, delivery time and quality.
- Conducted interviews for maintenance department.
Skill Summary :
Computer Skills :
- Proficient in MS Windows operating systems
- MS Office applications
- Photoshop and Microsoft Project Planning and Management
- AUTOCAD 2005 (2D & 3D)
- Exposure to SAP systems
Skills that developed through work, study and life experience:
- Excellent communication skills.
- Easy adaptation with any hard situations.
- Good team member and leadership qualities.
- Capable to align several teams towards a single goal.
Educational Qualifications:
Course University /
College Year of study Score
Masters in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
University of South Australia
2009-2010
GPA
5.16/7
Graduate certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
University of South Australia
2008
GPA
5.34/7
B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering Mahatma Gandhi University
2002-2006
First class
Achievements during work:
- Elected as a management representative (MR) for International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certifications (GLENROCK RUBBER PRODUCTS in 2007).
- In charge of internal auditing for all the departments in the company (GLENROCK RUBBER PRODUCTS in 2007).
- Responsible for conducting staff interviews for logistics department
University Projects:
- Thesis on ‘Role of GREEN in Supply Chain Management’ during my master degree.
- Engineering design- designing a new paper roll lowering mechanism for Hindustan Newsprint Ltd.
Professional Exposure:
Industrial training at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (a division under the Department of Defence, Government of India), Bangalore, India.
Professional society memberships:
- Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, Australia (CIPSA)
- Student member, Indian Society of Mechanical Engineers