Ragavan Baladurai Email & Phone Number

Mississauga, Ontario, Ca

Mississauga, Ontario, Ca

- Responsible for 4200% Growth of the business in a very competitive market- Developed variable labour solutions for production facilities, Pharmaceutical 3PL and packaging companies- Managed outsourcing businesses across North America, Europe, South Asia and South East Asia- Involved in developing and implementing Cloud base resource management systems in various countries

- Over seeing an operations team which is responsible for 1 billion dollar in sales - Responsible for total transportation and warehousing budget of $40 Million- Full P&L responsibility for SCM- Extensive improvements in reverse logistics program and 50% cost reduction - Established complex contracts with 3PL and Carriers- Managing a 3PL company which supports 2 distribution centres and transportation across the country- Implemented innovative warehouse handling costing models based on volume movement- Worked on projects including flexible warehousing program based on usage- Responsible for all Material Handling Equipment strategies and purchases- Implemented claim process and control procedures to minimize loss,damage and theft

MississaugaProvide financial support to the sales team by increasing the visibility on sales, trade terms and contribution marginForecast monthly and quarterly over heads based on sale & product mixAct as a primary contact for executives and key account managers on variance analysisAnalyze ROI based on trade terms and suggest changes to price, product mix and volume Approve annual sales programs and rebate programs based on profitability and sales liftManage customer P&Ls for key accounts; Carefully review customer deductions and ensure that there is no over payments or incorrect claimsInitiated process improvement projects to improve pricing approval, charge back validation and AR reductionActively involved in supply chain management to reduce transportation, warehousing expenses and increase sales forecast accuracyFacilitated 3PL selection including RFP preparation for Canada east transportation & WarehousingForecast monthly and quarterly over heads based on sale & product mixWork with budgeting team to prepare company annual budget for over heads

Analyze sales and margin for select group of stores Act as a team lead for retail accountants and assist them when necessaryReview month-end statements and balance sheet reconciliations before they get released to stores Analyze and review ongoing results of budget and providing monthly projections; prepare reports and provide variance explanations and projectionsManage all accounting aspects of stores that have closed or changed ownershipReview General Ledger mapping and coding (SAP ZCM Setup) for new corporate and franchise stores Generate reports for recurring errors to minimize manual entriesAnalyze and post all incorrect SAP files (journal entries) into General Ledger after making appropriate correctionsTrain new staff on SAP FI modules (Financial Statements , GL, Clearing & closing)

Aurora, Ontario, Ca

Magna International, MarkhamCompleted all month end, quarterly and annual reports for A/R, Fixed assets and Construction projects in progressAssisted the controller in the preparation of inventory control reports regarding on-going projectsReviewed sales, A/R sub ledger, general ledger and charge backs for accuracyPrepared A/R aging schedule and initiated contact with customers for collection on over due accountsPerformed account reconciliationsCustomer statements to sub ledgerSub ledger to General ledgerPerformed account reconciliation on all foreign exchange accounts including US$, Euro, CAD and Swiss francMaintained and updated fixed assets schedule by preparing and recording all acquisition, disposals and monthly depreciationReviewed all purchase orders related to construction projects in progress

Accounting & Information Technology

Advance Dipploma, Business Admin - Accounting

Bachelor Of Commerce, Accounting And Information Technology