● A competent professional with nearly 18+ years’ experience in Logistics Operations, Warehouse Management, Inventory Management, Supply chain Management, Purchase Management & Transportation.● Hands on experience in Kaizen, 4s, Waste minimization, Scrap disposals, cost reductions, annual contract management for transportation, controlling logistics processes & services, streamline process workflow, create team work environment, interpersonal skills with Customers, Continuous improvement in HSEQ and handling statutory audits both internal and external.● Identification of Critical control points and preventive measures by establishing monitoring procedures, corrective actions and verification procedures.● Develops a purchasing strategy, selects potential vendors, compare and evaluate vendors based on quality, timeliness and price, reviews and process purchase orders, Negotiations & contract agreements, developing alternate supplier strategy, follow-up for on time material delivery to plant & ensuring proper material routing.● Import / Export Management from the stage of Contract to release of cargo from customs department including timely opening of Letter of credit & submission of documents to bank.● Familiar with several beneficiary schemes of DGFT, Advance Licenses for duty free imports. Following up with Custom House Agent, Clearing & Forwarding Agent and Surveyors for timely clearance of goods to manage efficient supply of raw material to plant and to ensure well-timed custom duty payment.