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Sarabjit Kaur

Operations
Somers,NY

Summary

Ambitious and results-oriented General Manager with over 15 years of experience, creating strategic alliances with organizational leaders to effectively align with and support initiatives. Progress-driven planner adept at building and retaining high-performing teams. Highly-organized Regional Operations Manager with an aptitude for driving productivity and performance in teams developed over 15 years of experience. Proficient in customer service and channel distribution, effectively generating new business opportunities and partnerships to increase long-term revenue growth.

Overview

3
3
Languages
5
5
Certifications
16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Operations Manager - Delivery Station

Amazon
Blauvelt, NY
07.2020 - Current

RETURN TO STATION OPERATIONS - ( MEGA CYCLE ) - BLAUVELT NY - 3 Months - ( Current Process ) :-

  • Unloaded, inspected and stored damaged and returned products every .
  • Collaborated with team members to facilitate returns quickly and provide outstanding customer service.
  • Used strategies to promote exceptional customer service and create positive environment for employees and clients.
  • Coordinated all companies, business executives and site leadership teams by interacting effectively and establishing communication best practices.
  • Executed regular process updates to reduce discrepancies and enhance scheduling across calendars and programs.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Developed and implemented productivity initiatives, in addition to coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
  • Effectively supervised staff personnel by implementing company policies, protocols, work rules and disciplinary action.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Performed customer needs assessments and coordinated resolutions with supply chain and quality teams.
  • Coordinated site investigations, documented issues and escalated to executive teams as needed.
  • Managed quality programs to reduce overdue compliance activities.

PICK & STAGE - ( MEGA-CYCLE) - BLAUVELT NY - 1.5 Month :-

  • Improved distribution efficiency with design, development and testing of embedded software applications.
  • Created efficient work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and keep shifts properly staffed.
  • Strengthened performance metrics tracking and analysis to enhance tactical and strategic company plans.
  • Sped up completion of orders , resulting in rapid delivery and increased customer satisfaction.
  • Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
  • Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
  • Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
  • Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
  • Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.

SORT 0 / CYCLE 0 ( MULTI-CYCLE ) - BRONX, NY - 6 Months

  • Four key areas that we always focus on are the safety, quality, customer experience, and cost.
    • Responsible for delivering a best in class customer and associate experience.
    • Problem solve complex solutions to find scrappy, scaleable solutions for customers and associates.
    • Executing well thought out approaches to problem solving and designing short term solutions while partnering with various support teams to design the long-term solution.
    • As a front-line leader I work to remove associate barriers to support daily execution and I am one of the main point of contact for many Amazon support teams requiring excellent soft skills.
    • I like to quickly take on responsibility and join the team that further enhances innovation and excellence in operations.
    • I & my team of associates are responsible for getting Amazon customers their orders.
    • Operate in a highly ambiguous environment, communicating and interacting with my direct operations manager on a daily basis.
    • Supporting all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all associates and managers.
    • Acting as the primary information source for the team, maintaining compliance and consistency and taking corrective action when needed.
    • Mentoring, training and developing teammates for career progression, performance improvement and recognition purposes.
    • Proactively identifying and leading process improvement initiatives using Lean tools to delight customers.
    • Evaluating performance objectives and metrics to determine inbound or outbound productivity requirements to achieve customer time, accuracy, and quality expectations.
    • Volunteer to lead projects and help your team achieve goals. You have a track record of taking ownership and driving results.
    • Partnering with other managers to share best practices across shifts and the network.

Vice President of Operations

RBS LOGISTICS GROUP INC
Valley Stream, NY
12.2018 - 09.2020
  • Analyze expenditures and other financial information to develop plans, policies, or budgets for increasing profits or improving services.
  • Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
  • Negotiate and authorize contracts with equipment and materials suppliers, and monitor contract fulfillment.
  • Collaborate with other managers or staff members to formulate and implement policies, procedures, goals, or objectives.
  • Monitor spending to ensure that expenses are consistent with approved budgets.
  • Supervise workers assigning tariff classifications and preparing billing.
  • Promote safe work activities by conducting safety audits, attending company safety meetings, or meeting with individual staff members.
  • Direct investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.
  • Direct procurement processes including equipment research and testing, vendor contracts, or requisitions approval.
  • Monitor operations to ensure that staff members comply with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, union contracts, and government regulations.
  • Direct activities related to dispatching, routing, or tracking transportation vehicles, such as aircraft or railroad cars.
  • Direct and coordinate, through subordinates, activities of operations department to obtain use of equipment, facilities, and human resources.
  • Prepare management recommendations, such as proposed fee and tariff increases or schedule changes.

General Manager of Operations

Lotus Logistics Group Inc
Lake Success, NY
06.2018 - 11.2018
  • Implement specific customer requirements, such as internal reporting or customized transportation metrics.
  • Ensure carrier compliance with company policies or procedures for product transit or delivery.
  • Train shipping department personnel in roles or responsibilities regarding global logistics strategies.
  • Review global, national, or regional transportation or logistics reports for ways to improve efficiency or minimize the environmental impact of logistics activities.
  • Design models for use in evaluating logistics programs or services.
  • Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.
  • Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, or training or safety records.
  • Supervise the work of logistics specialists, planners, or schedulers.
  • Direct inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management.
  • Direct distribution center operation to ensure achievement of cost, productivity, accuracy, or timeliness objectives.
  • Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers.
  • Monitor product import or export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.
  • Participate in carrier management processes, such as selection, qualification, or performance evaluation.
  • Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products or supplies.
  • Communicate freight transportation information to customers or suppliers, using transportation management, electronic logistics marketplace, or electronic freight information systems, to improve efficiency, speed, or quality of transportation services.

General Manager of Operations

American Logistics Group Inc
Melville, NY
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Analyze expenditures and other financial information to develop plans, policies, or budgets for increasing profits or improving services.
  • Set operations policies and standards, including determining safety procedures for the handling of dangerous goods.
  • Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
  • Negotiate and authorize contracts with equipment and materials suppliers, and monitor contract fulfillment.
  • Collaborate with other managers or staff members to formulate and implement policies, procedures, goals, or objectives.
  • Monitor spending to ensure that expenses are consistent with approved budgets.
  • Supervise workers assigning tariff classifications and preparing billing.
  • Promote safe work activities by conducting safety audits, attending company safety meetings, or meeting with individual staff members.
  • Direct investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.
  • Direct procurement processes including equipment research and testing, vendor contracts, or requisitions approval.
  • Monitor operations to ensure that staff members comply with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, union contracts, and government regulations.
  • Direct activities related to dispatching, routing, or tracking transportation vehicles, such as aircraft or railroad cars.
  • Direct and coordinate, through subordinates, activities of operations department to obtain use of equipment, facilities, and human resources.
  • Conduct employee training sessions on subjects such as hazardous material handling, employee orientation, quality improvement, or computer use.
  • Prepare management recommendations, such as proposed fee and tariff increases or schedule changes.  Implement schedule and policy changes.
  • Serve as contact persons for all workers within assigned territories.
  • Participate in union contract negotiations and settlements of grievances.
  • Plan or implement energy saving changes to transportation services, such as reducing routes, optimizing capacities, employing alternate modes of transportation, or minimizing idling.

CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER

DELL INTERNATIONAL
Nashville, TN
04.2007 - 11.2012
  • Confer with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services, take or enter orders, cancel accounts, or obtain details of complaints.
  • Keep records of customer interactions or transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, or comments, as well as actions taken.
  • Check to ensure that appropriate changes were made to resolve customers' problems.
  • Refer unresolved customer grievances to designated departments for further investigation.
  • Resolve customers' service or billing complaints by performing activities such as exchanging merchandise, refunding money, or adjusting bills.
  • Compare disputed merchandise with original requisitions and information from invoices and prepare invoices for returned goods.
  • Solicit sales of new or additional services or products.
  • Recommend improvements in products, packaging, shipping, service, or billing methods and procedures to prevent future problems.
  • Review claims adjustments with dealers, examining parts claimed to be defective, and approving or disapproving dealers' claims.
  • Order tests that could determine the causes of product malfunctions.

Sr Telesales Representative

EXCELL CALLNET
Chandigarh, Punjab
04.2005 - 04.2007
  • Deliver prepared sales talks, reading from scripts that describe products or services, in order to persuade potential customers to purchase a product or service or to make a donation.
  • Contact businesses or private individuals by telephone in order to solicit sales for goods or services, or to request donations for charitable causes.
  • Explain products or services and prices, and answer questions from customers.
  • Obtain customer information such as name, address, and payment method, and enter orders into computers.
  • Record names, addresses, purchases, and reactions of prospects contacted.
  • Adjust sales scripts to better target the needs and interests of specific individuals.
  • Obtain names and telephone numbers of potential customers from sources such as telephone directories, magazine reply cards, and lists purchased from other organizations.
  • Answer telephone calls from potential customers who have been solicited through advertisements.
  • Schedule appointments for sales representatives to meet with prospective customers or for customers to attend sales presentations.
  • Conduct client or market surveys in order to obtain information about potential customers.

Education

B.ED Bioscience -

PUNJABI UNIVERSITY

M.S - Environmental Science

SMU

B.S - Biology

KUK

Skills

    Effective leader

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Accomplishments

  • Generated $1 million in 2 year cost savings through global sourcing initiatives and business case development.
  • Reduced operational expenses by 80% by streamlining branch operations.
  • Collaborated with team in the development of new policies for overall growth of company business
  • Documented and resolved claims which led to sustainability.

Additional Information

  • LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS , Property Management Commercial Real Estate Fundamentals of Real Estate Administration Fair Housing Law Of Agency Landlord Tenant Law Real Estate Sales Person

Affiliations

United Sikhs ( Humanitarian Non Profit Organization ) - Interfaith Community Manager

Certification

Osha 30 HR General Industry

English

Fluent

Timeline

Area Operations Manager - Delivery Station

Amazon
07.2020 - Current

Osha 30 HR General Industry

04-2020

Real Estate Salesperson License

01-2020

Vice President of Operations

RBS LOGISTICS GROUP INC
12.2018 - 09.2020

General Manager of Operations

Lotus Logistics Group Inc
06.2018 - 11.2018

Fundamental of Real Estate Administration

02-2018

Property Management

01-2018

Commercial Real Estate

01-2018

General Manager of Operations

American Logistics Group Inc
01.2013 - 01.2018

CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER

DELL INTERNATIONAL
04.2007 - 11.2012

Sr Telesales Representative

EXCELL CALLNET
04.2005 - 04.2007

B.S - Biology

KUK

M.S - Environmental Science

SMU

B.ED Bioscience -

PUNJABI UNIVERSITY
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