Project logistics expert with over three decades of experience in renovating supply chain, shipping & logistics, freight forwarding, cargo planning, and commercial operations and achieving persistently high top & bottom-line results.As a subject Matter Expert in setting up project logistics supply chain, I possess extensive experience in managing heavy cargo transportation across countries like Asia, Europe, USA, Japan,& China and ensuring hassle-free logistics operations within budget. My optimistic approach and innovative thinking have always made me a reliable person for my seniors and colleagues when they want effective solutions for: - Developing Logistics Strategy - Managing large-scale distribution operations- Aircraft/Ship Chartering- Multimodal Transportation Management- Creating Contracts with global freight forwarders & transportersWith over three decades of professional exposure in Project logistics, I have led logistics & procurement functions in diverse sectors like Petrochemical, Refinery, Retail, Telecom, and Polyester Groups for Reliance Industries. Few of my achievements have been:🔹 Awarded the “Dynamic Logistics Professional of the Year -2017” by 8th Edition of MALA Awards by EXIM INDIA.🔹 Executed massive 1.5 Mn FRT (8000 shipments)Project Logistics of Gasification & Petrochemicals Expansion Project of Reliance Jamnagar refinery(J3) comprising Air chartering of 4000 MT, Heavy Lifts>250 MT of 300,000 FRT & Contanierised FCL of 20,000 TEU’s with a budget of $ 15Bn.🔹 Reduced Detention & Demurrages charges by 0.05 % of Invoice Value thereby saving INR 12Mn annually.🔹 Enhanced system efficiency by 38% by reducing procurement Lead time (PR->PO) from 60 to 38 days thereby making higher availability of spares and inventory and drastically reducing the inventory carrying cost.🔹 Instituted Six Sigma Project for vendor payments by improving the efficiency of running payments by 15% and achieving greater vendor satisfaction as well as long-lasting relations.My flexibility and perseverant attitude have always helped me implementing strategies with ease. With my sharp forecasting ability and innovative ideas, I am always able to achieve corporate strategic goals of project logistics. I drive a team-focused culture and work to develop team capability through mentoring, training, and implementation of best practices in processes. I look forward to applying my skills and experience to an exciting challenge and welcome contact to discuss opportunities.