The Cranfield MSc Logistics & Supply Chain Management ...

Career History:
Logiwiz Logistics Limited: Business Analyst - Solutions and Engineering (Jul 2009 - Jul 2011)
Logiwiz Logistics is the 3PL arm of Hayleys Advantis, a �28m turnover company based in Sri Lanka. Logiwiz entered the Indian market with
Panalpina as its trusted partner and has been making steady and consistent progress. Its service portfolio includes Warehousing and Secondary
Transportation.
� Underwent a 10-day intensive training program on 3PL industry practices at Logiwiz's state-of- the-art, ISO and OHSAS certified facility at Colombo.
Introduced to various functions including Operations, Solutions, Marketing and Audit and Implementation. Given both training and a brief introduction to
standard operational procedures of different accounts like GSK, Caltex, Coats Threads, Nestle, Procter and Gamble and Dole Asia.
� Integral part of the Marketing team which studied client operations and designed optimal and cost effective solutions (resourcing and costing). Wrote
proposals and made presentations to customers about the new approach and the value added from the marketing team. The proposal conversion rate
increased and the company secured major clients including Nestle, GSK, Henkel, Bosch, Avon, ITC, Mando and Vodafone. Also wrote content for the
company corporate profile, proposals and website.
� Developed and designed warehouse layouts in AutoCAD, made project execution plans by liaising with the cross functional teams during the
implementation stage and assisted in stock audits and takeover. Periodically monitored Client KPI's and suggested better resource and assets utilisation for
operations by conducting extensive data analysis on processes.
� Took responsibility for vendor short listing, negotiation and purchase of all products/services. Monitored efficiency of the entire infrastructure related
equipment like DG's and MHE's. Periodic and effective monitoring ensured fewer breakdowns and hence lower maintenance costs. Developed an
extensive database of vendors that satisfied all requirements of the operations throughout India. Earned high praise for cost effective procuring of equipment
for a new Distribution Centre.
Bhumi: Project Coordinator - DnE; Logistics and Sports Coordinator - Siragugal (Aug 2009 - Sep 2011)
Bhumi is one of India�s largest independent youth volunteer non-profit organisations. The volunteers comprise of students and young professionals
working for the holistic development of under-privileged children and conservation of the environment in Chennai, Bengaluru, Chandigarh and
Thiruvallur.
� Dronacharya Ekalavya Tutoring Mentoring Program is a unique Leadership and Personal Mastery Program in a mentoring framework. Since leadership can
only be effective through practice and experiential learning, young professionals and students wanting to groom themselves as potential leaders are paired
with children from underprivileged backgrounds studying in government or government aided schools to act as mentors, role models and tutors. Managed a
team comprising 50 kids and 35 volunteers.
� Siragugal, a two-day talent fest held every year has an array of competitive activities to ensure that children of all age groups from orphanages across
Chennai, Kanchipuram and Tiruvallur participated and gained immensely by competing against their peers. Co-ordinated Logistics at Siragugal 2009 and
Siragugal 2010 for more than 900 children from 40 different homes and co-ordinated Sports at Siragugal 2011 for more than 1500 children.
� Actively volunteered for Bhumi's environment conservation project "Think Green". Along with a group of botanists, developed a park by planting and
consistently monitoring saplings in a barren piece of land in a prominent location in the city.
� As part of the Corporate Relations team, co-ordinated with numerous companies to obtain sponsorship for Bhumi's different projects including Siragugal.
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