Karthik Jothiramalingam, Mscm Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Achievements:Stabilized RTD planning and repack process reducing stock outs and supply chain lossTop performer of the year within the first year

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Achievements:Stabilized craft brewery planning process - reduced supply chain loss and improved delivery performanceTop performer of the month within 6 months in the company

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

• Analyze large data sets to identify issues in linehaul planning and transportation and to improve Transportation KPIs

Toronto, Canada Area

• Managed carrier expectations per SOPs and KPIs• Implemented creative capacity solutions to meet client's additional logistics requirement during high demand cycles • Established relationships with cross-functional teams • Led carrier automation projects to link equipment GPS with the company’s TMS achieving 100% carrier automation across North America to track real-time movement of shipments• Managed long-term drop trailer project • Accomplished 1200+ load booking within a year leading to more than $150,000 profit to the organization

Mumbai Area, India

• Spearheaded successful completion of offshore rig refit projects well within the estimated timelines and budget by organizing, monitoring and controlling project activities • Analyzed and mitigated the risks involved in engine replacement during a refit project avoiding damages to the engine and a potential downtime in operations• Organized meetings and presented project progress & closure reports to stakeholders • Verified and monitored changes in project by implementing approved changes in the project change management plan• Established a structure for offshore crane condition evaluation, a new venture with an annual turnover of USD 500,000 • Performed offshore rig inspections and evaluated tender documents for contractual compliance• Managed a large workforce of contractors, freelancers, and OEMs in executing project activities.• Redesigned existing HVAC equipment layout avoiding the need for new explosion proof equipment and $100,000 reduction in project cost• Established a branch office, marketed services to clients with potential business prospects and successfully negotiated contracts for various services.

Kattupalli, Chennai

• Monitored planning and execution of ship repair and refit projects• Organized meeting and coordinated project activities• Liaised with ship repair manager, external stakeholders, technical team and contractors to review status updates and to meet tight deadlines• Assisted in bridging client and shipyard safety induction document• Negotiated contracts with vendors and successfully managed claims and disputes • Directed mechanical equipment purchases as required• Analyzed and resolved engine starting trouble, thus avoiding delay and penalty

Mumbai Area, India

• Led the operation and maintenance of diesel generator engines, purifiers, air compressors, fresh water generators and boilers• Supervised and coordinated the activities in a hazardous environment by regularly reviewing risks involved in operation and maintenance of marine machinery • Developed and implemented maintenance plan on three Daihatsu 5DC17 diesel engines in a short time frame to meet the power requirement of the cranes for cargo discharge saving over USD 1,000,000• Performed root cause analysis on continuous machinery failures and successfully implemented solutions to prevent further failures • Maintained records and prepared reports on engine performance and failures• Eliminated breakdowns by meticulously planning the maintenance on alfa laval self-ejector purifiers and Suction gas engine air compressors• Assisted in commissioning of diesel engines & boilers on a new built ship from Taizhou-Sanfu Shipyard, China

Hong Kong

• Co-ordinated and managed dry-docking activities of the ship in Chengxi Shipyard, China duly addressing & controlling the risks for safe execution • Collected data on various machinery and communicated it to stakeholders to complete the planned maintenance in dry dock well within budget • Facilitated in preparing the ship for regulatory inspections such as ABS, USCG, AMSA etc. for achieving zero detentions• Structured training programs and supervised training activities of junior engineers • Led a team of 4 support crew to complete overhaul of Yanmar 6N18L SV diesel engine on time.• Optimized spares inventory on ship and reduced inventory cost by over 20%. • Scheduled and initiated overhauls on marine auxiliary systems enhancing the performance and system lifecycle

Hong Kong

• Led a team of multi-national crew in a challenging environment to complete a major engine overhaul safely well in time • Assisted in reviewing risk management process for various tasks onboard the ship • Co-ordinated and supported in planning and execution of dry docking activities of two ships in Colon, Panama and in Bombay, India• Prepared and maintained records of fuel and lubricating oil inventory on the ship amounting to over USD 1,000,000• Supported in preparing technical & incident reports onboard the ship• Forecasted, inventoried and ordered spares for purifiers and compressors on time preventing equipment downtime. • Involved in scheduled and un-scheduled maintenance of marine diesel engines, pumps, and air condition systems. • Managed risks involved with fuel bunkering and avoided potential oil spill saving over USD 1,000,000• Assisted the chief engineer in bunker & fuel consumption calculations

Master'S Degree, Supply Chain Management, Distinction

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Naval Architecture And Marine Engineering, 8.01