Within the scope of my last accountabilities, I am responsible for directing operations for entire logistics solutions - covering Full Truck Load (FTL), Express Cargo, Feeder Vehicle, First Leg Pickup, Line Haul Vehicle and Last Leg Delivery, Exim Inland & LCL movements at PAN India level. Developed SOPs and metrics to achieve business results and drive continuous improvement in all aspects of transportation and fleet management across the company.Throughout, I blueprinted operations Annual Operating Plan, improved operational systems, processes and best practices, reported on department performance to ensure KPIs are above-desired target levels, and exercised cost control (Operations Cost, Variable Cost and Load Factor). Directed procurement, vendor management and motivation, fleet utilization and maintenance. Utilized Hub & Spoke Transportation System, and prioritized transportation-related initiatives to optimize transportation and fleet management. During this tenure, I oversaw procurement, sourcing, vendor management, and documentation (for all domestic shipments). Revamped PAN India Transport operations - carried out transportation planning, new routes development and network optimization to optimize cost, and container weight management (KPI Management). Benchmarked best practices and standards to participate in RFQs (CIP).As an effective people leader, I directed large-scale cross-functional teams that enabled the workforce to willingly give 100% effort. Steered Reward and Recognition Projects to ensure highly motivated competitive spirit among the team. Partnered with HR to ensure Training and Development and upgradation of the team is done in sync with the business requirements.o Skills : FTL · PTL · Over Dimensional Cargo · Route Planning · Network Optimization · Transportation Management · Sales Strategy · Transportation Operations · Account Management · Project Management · Team Management · Key Account Management · Supply Chain Management

High comfortability leading vendor facing pricing and contract negotiations with Fleet owners/ Transporters and Brokers.With in the scope of my last accountability and current KRA, I am responsible for directing Transport Sourcing & Operations for entire logistics solutions (Transport Gamut) - covering Full Truck Load (FTL- Container, Open Body, Trailers, ODC), Express cargo, Feeder vehicles, First mile Pickups, Line Haul Vehicle, Last mile delivery & Project Cargo at PAN India level. Developed SOPs and metrics to achieve business results and drive continuous improvements in all aspects of transportation and fleet management across the company.Throughout, i blue printed Transport sourcing & Transport Operations Annual Operating Plans, Improved operational systems, processes and best practices, reported on department performance to ensure KPIs are above -desired target levels, and exercised cost control (Operation Cost, Variable cost & Load factor). Directed procurement, vendor management and motivation, fleet utilisation and maintenance. Utilised hub & Spoke Transportation System & Prioritized transportation - related initiatives to optimise Transportation, Sourcing, Implementation, execution and Fleet Management.

Manage over all Transport Vendor Sourcing centrally from Mumbai for PAN India.Taking care of over all responsibility for the strategic Transportation, Last mile delivery sourcing & vendor management goals of the company and implement action items.Responsible for negotiations for best possible cost service guarantee and develop “win-win” strategies that achieve sustainable relationships with transport suppliers.Establishes purchasing policies and ensures compliance within the departmentNegotiating and Finalizing contracts for the entire transport Gammut. (FTL/PTL/Courier/Exim Movements/Leased Vehicles/ODC etc)

• Take overall responsibility for the strategic sourcing management goals of the company and implement action items to ensure that those goals are achieved• Manage and mentor staff encouraging professional growth & development • Responsible for negotiations for best possible cost service guarantee and develop “win-win” strategies that achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers • Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models • Implement supplier agreements/contracts when beneficial by working with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions • Research and anticipate shifts in the negotiating power of suppliers• Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base issues to minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, and utilize emerging opportunities • Maintain and develop supplier relationships (trade shows, supplier meetings, conferences, etc.) • Participate in establishing short-term and long range planning and budget development of the company to support strategic business goals • Develop a supplier management program with key suppliers including metrics, performance goals and improvement initiatives • Establishes purchasing policies and ensures compliance within the department • Continuously improve productivity and efficiency of processes throughout the operational organization • Lead department to develop forecasts for future demand and place orders in a timely fashion based upon vendor lead-time • Develop and implement sourcing and supplier selection strategy domestically and internationally• Excess and Obsolescence management• Oversee staffing/recruiting/training /coaching of direct reports including performance review

•Strategic Sales Enhancement in Sales with CMA accounts, including business plan & sales strategy development.

Area Assigned: Operate PAN India Distribution as well as warehouse, Management from Bombay head office Job Profile : Manage Logistics, Supply Chain & Warehousing, Inventory Planning and Management Distribution and Handling Projects Reporting To: VP – Operation

Corporate Sales and managing Key Accounts.