Arun Chidambaram

Senior Logistics SCM at ProConnect Integrated Logistics
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Location
Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, SA
Languages
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • Tamil Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Hindi Limited working proficiency
  • Malayalam Limited working proficiency

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Credentials

  • Supply Chain and Operations Careers: Certification Tips and Tricks
    LinkedIn
    Jun, 2023
    - Sep, 2024
  • Learning SAP MM (Materials Management)
    LinkedIn
    Feb, 2023
    - Sep, 2024
  • SAP Transportation Management Overview
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2023
    - Sep, 2024
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: Team Dynamics, Roles, and Success Factors
    Skillsoft
    Aug, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: Impact on Stakeholders and Benchmarking
    Skillsoft
    Mar, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: Project Selection, Roles, and Responsibilities
    Skillsoft
    Mar, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: Strategic Planning and Deployment
    Skillsoft
    Mar, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Six Sigma Black Belt: Fundamentals of Lean and Six Sigma and their Applications
    Skillsoft
    Feb, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Inventory Management: Aligning Inventory with Production and Demand
    Skillsoft
    Sep, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Operations Management Functions and Strategies
    Skillsoft
    Sep, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Optimizing Operations Using Demand Forecasting and Capacity Management
    Skillsoft
    Sep, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Quality & Procurement Planning
    Skillsoft
    Sep, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Six Sigma and Lean: Foundations and Principles
    Skillsoft
    Sep, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Applying AI to Robotics
    Skillsoft
    Aug, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Digital Transformation Insights: Supply Chain & Procurement Functions
    Skillsoft
    Aug, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Supply Chain Management Basics: Cutting Costs and Optimizing Delivery
    Skillsoft
    Feb, 2021
    - Sep, 2024

Experience

    • United Arab Emirates
    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Logistics SCM
      • Jan 2019 - Present
    • Business Owner
      • Apr 2014 - Apr 2018

      Developed and built business from start up to generate INR 10.3 million sales annually, established strong 130 account customer base of retailer, whole sale and commercial businesses. Started with CELKON Mobiles has Distributor for North Chennai. Signed with Karbonn Mobiles, Iball Mobiles and Oriamo Accessories for North Chennai distribution. Increased sales year over year by introducing new combo offers to benefit both retailers and end customers Opened the market ahead of the competition, persuasively overcoming customers’ concerns about product availability through combination of techniques that included product demonstrations and a strong after sale service guarantee. Show less

    • Senior Executive Logistics
      • Nov 2010 - Apr 2014

      Handled Kerala & Karnataka warehouse (12 warehouses) from kick-start. Coordinate with vendors and ADC warehouse team to deliver goods just in time. Set up major couriers and transporters for smooth dispatches with minimum freight optimization and freight savings to the company Ensure upcountry orders couriered & connected on same day. Update product & sales team upon inbound & outbound. 100% accuracy in all IN & OUT Bound and achieved 100% accuracy in Stock Audit and Physical count – monthly. Arranging transportation to move supplies and equipment in a timely fashion to the places where customer needed. Taken major role in implementation of MS Dynamics (ERP) Ensured cost saving in all activities. Preparing reports i.e. Stock Report, In & Outbound TAT report. Show less

    • Logistics Executive
      • May 2008 - Jun 2010

      Successfully set up and handled QATAR Logistics center in Coordination with Third Party Logistics. Taken part in SAP Role Out testing and implementation of SAP for Kuwait & Qatar countries. Worked in different Logistics Centre and different GCC countries where successfully handled the job assigned to me. Have worked under adverse and critical circumstances to enable smooth flow of operations in warehousing and distribution of the inventory. Generated work orders, scheduled shipments, made appointments, checked on work orders, figured time sheets. Customer Service calls. Handled monthly billing in excess of $300,000 with more than 5000 SKU’s, checked Invoices, distributed and mailed updates to Sales team. Got knowledge of customs procedure for countries like UAE, QATAR and KUWAIT. Coordinate with vendors, freight providers, and warehouse team to deliver goods just in time, taking advantage of all opportunities to streamline and improve processes. Coordinate with customers, suppliers, Forwarders, Customs agents & Purchase department for status of consignment to achieve smooth flow of operation. Supervised 10 staff including Floor Supervisor, Tally Clerk, and Packers. Maintained consistent workflow and assisted in all areas when required. Arranging transportation to move supplies and equipment in a timely fashion to the places where customer needed. Ensured supply documentation was correct and assisted in researching outstanding requisitions. Ensure 100% accuracy in all IN & OUT Bound and achieved 100% accuracy in Stock Audit and Physical count – monthly. Show less

    • India
    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Operation & Documentation Executive - Export Import
      • Aug 2006 - Apr 2008

      In charge for handling customer queries, making new quotes to suit the industry Interacting with airlines and shipping in charge for negotiations of rates Interacting with Chennai customs for swift movement of cargo within airport and harbor Meeting importers and exporters for the queries regarding new imports and exports Preparing master Bill of Ladings and master Airway Bills. Space booking for exporters with Liners and Airlines In charge of taking delivery orders of import shipments Arranging for the customs clearances of import shipments in airport and sea port Ensuring fast release of cargo from customs so as to avoid demurrages and delays Interacting with customs officers for fast release of import cargos. Preparing day to day updates of all export and import shipments Updating all exporters and importers of their shipment status on a day to day basis Preparing MIS Reports Gained customer’s satisfaction and appreciation through mail and over phone. Show less

    • Managerial Executive – Export
      • Mar 2005 - Jan 2006

      Making individual decision in container booking and bank documents as per sales contract. Stuffing of materials in the container according to government and linear rules, as per client delivery commitment. Authorised representative for Inspection of Iron scarps as per the rule of government and NQAQSR. There by requcing time management of export for the concern. Making individual decision in container booking and bank documents as per sales contract. Stuffing of materials in the container according to government and linear rules, as per client delivery commitment. Authorised representative for Inspection of Iron scarps as per the rule of government and NQAQSR. There by requcing time management of export for the concern.

Education

  • Global Knowledge Nederland - a Skillsoft company
    Operations Management Functions and Strategies, Production
    2021 - 2021
  • Global Knowledge Nederland - a Skillsoft company
    Embracing the Digital Opportunity, Communications and Marketing
    2021 - 2021
  • Global Knowledge Nederland - a Skillsoft company
    Building a Digital Market via Websites and Email, Communications and Marketing
    2021 - 2021
  • Global Knowledge Nederland - a Skillsoft company
    Inventory Management: Aligning Inventory with Production and Demand, Production
    2021 - 2021
  • Global Knowledge Nederland - a Skillsoft company
    Optimizing Operations Using Demand Forecasting and Capacity Management, Optimizing Operations Using Demand Forecasting and Capacity Management in the field of Production
    2021 - 2021
  • Global Knowledge Nederland - a Skillsoft company
    Optimizing Operations Using Demand Forecasting and Capacity Management, Production
    2021 - 2021
  • Global Knowledge Nederland - a Skillsoft company
    Six Sigma and Lean: Foundations and Principles in the field of Management Services, Management Services
    2021 - 2021
  • Global Knowledge Nederland - a Skillsoft company
    Digital Transformation Insights: Supply Chain & Procurement Functions, Business Management & Organization
    2021 - 2021
  • Global Knowledge Nederland - a Skillsoft company
    Supply Chain Management Basics: Cutting Costs and Optimizing Delivery, Production
    2021 - 2021
  • AMS College Of Polytechnic - India
    Diploma of Education, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

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