VIKASH SHARMA
Supply chain & commercial specialist
DOHA,QATAR
Summary
Seasoned supply chain & logistics specialist experienced in formulating strategies for minimizing logistical supply chain costs. Documented success identifying measures to improve efficiency. Accustomed to working with multiple entities to achieve business goals for logistics efficiency, cost containment and contract integrity. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Sr. Operations Controller (Head of Logistics)
Redco Construction Al Mana
Doha, Qatar
03.2013 - Current
- Managing logistics, fleet budgets & forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations for PMV verticals.
- Integrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost PMV unit's development, profitability.
- Close monitoring, operational planning & managing day to day logistics movements as per project's SLA and ensuring timely execution of relevant activities.
- Material sourcing and extension planning & management for assets into MS-D365.Further reconciliation and analysis of data based on the executed jobs for a particular month.
- Contract planning & management for storage tank installations with vendor (Woqod) for effective fuel management at project sites. Successfully handled the installation of 14 storage tanks and reduced the consumption by 25% with strict implementation of process and limiting the issuance.
- Successfully handled asset acquisition from affiliates during new award of projects to keep logistics budget within allocated limits.
- Developed & implemented actionable improvements and inventory management strategies to increase inventory replenishment efficiency, reduce downtime & waste.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards of PMV division and ensured periodic evaluation.
- Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams & enhanced asset (Fleet & manpower) utilization.
- Developed warehouse system that provided best cost with appropriate service levels to achieve organizational goals.
- Secured discounts & credit facilities from third-party logistics service providers to deliver substantial cost savings.
- Reduced external hiring cost by 35% by with improved extension and asset utilization plans.
- Regular reporting to senior management on asset's operational performance, commercial aspects, unit's revenue achievements and on monthly incurred cost by using key metrics.
- Streamlined & improved inventory management processes to reduce supply chain costs and increased efficiency which enabled the unit to maintain inventory EOQ level.
- Initiated rotable component management and performed physical counting & evaluation of assets periodically with the assistance of external auditors i.e. Closely worked with E&A, Deloitte.
- Established KPIs for logistics team and incentive allocation based on performance parameters.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple & diversified constructional projects.
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities based on standard PMS which eventually enabled the unit to achieve significant 30% cost reduction from sudden breakdowns.
- Monitored equipment and tool's inventory to consistent replenishment in alignment with demand from ongoing projects.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks i.e. Mobilizing & installation of heavy machine, resolving technical & legal issues etc.
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with local & international vendors.
- Established on-site inventory depos to reduce transport and external warehouse storage cost for running materials.
- Built exceptional rapport with suppliers and logistics companies to create seamless operations. Maintained amicable relationship with internal & external stakeholders to make the information flow smoother.
- Proactively identified and solved complex problems that impacted management and business operation direction i.e. Installation of fuel chips on 9% lesser unit price & IVMS in vehicles to control cost & for an effective fleet management.
- Increased regulatory compliance by monitoring vehicles to verify, adherence to operational, state and legal requirements. Introduced unique coding method for assets for better reporting & tracking.
- Developed emergency mid way hub & back up plans to cover sudden breakdowns on route through which the unit has achieved 50% reduction in delayed reporting to related projects.
- Analyzed and recommended refinements to logistical processes, reducing associated costs by 25%.
Manager (Air freight operations)
Wig Air Freight
Jaipur, India
08.2009 - 01.2013
- Prospected for leads to build pipeline and convert to sales opportunities for air freight shipments.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize air shipments costs.
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
- Secured discounts from third-party logistics service providers to deliver substantial cost savings.
- Initiated specialised documentation services for the regular clients to clear import consignments at IGI airport Delhi.
- Supervised custom clearance procedures at IGI airport regularly and monitored the consignments till final delivery to consignee.
- Successfully developed European market for air export commodities especially garments and textiles.
- Handled successful operation of 5,000 tonnes of air cargo for newly started Japanese market for readymade garments.
- Turned 10 consignee leads to regular business for European textile & handicrafts market through effective online liaisoning.
- Established hassle free exporter's drawback scheme documentation to increase the benefits with regular clients.
- Oversaw warehouse operations and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
Shipping & freight controller
Indicaa Group Limited
Johanesburg, Republic of South Africa
04.2008 - 02.2009
- Monitored and tracked shipments to determine timely delivery and minimize delays.
- Prepared and maintained accurate records of shipments and deliveries to enable tracking history and acquire consistent information.
- Handled MIS and inventory reports for RSA region effectively on monthly basis (approx. 900 teus).
- Handled export permit processing, bill of entry, VOC for the shipments with SARS (Bodies-SARS & ITAAC) for the whole RSA region shipments.
- Handled lifts & storages for full/empty containers at depos, ports effectively and third party invoices finalization to clear outstandings & reduced the cost with quarterly corporate rates.
- Developed and maintained relationships with shipping vendors to achieve reliable delivery of orders and boost rapport.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Maintained up-to-date price lists to accurately calculate shipping, shortage and demurrage costs. Introduced cost controlling docket to reconcile & control shipping costs of variable nature.
- Analyzed detention & demurrage file in order to reduce the cost for future shipments. Successfully reduced the cost by 20% with improved operational procedures.
- Supported reporting, accounting and recordkeeping staff with accurate updates regarding shipment information.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Effectively controlled storage depos for empty containers and despatched after stuffing to the port within stipulated time limits.
Freight operations executive
Schenker India
Jaipur, India
09.2006 - 09.2008
- Built and strengthened relationships across functional leadership areas to keep revenue development and operational plans interconnected and effective.
- Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
- Liaison with custom authorities at ACAAI terminal to run export operations smoothly.On average handled 5000 cbm cargo to various destination on monthly basis.
- Closely monitored vessel schedules at main sea ports to book and load stuffed containers to avoid any delay in cargo and demurrage charges by shipping lines.
- Ensured timely submission of shipment movements into PROCARS to keep information flow smoother with internal stakeholders and principal.
- Ensured timely issuance of pre alerts to related overseas counterpart post shipments.
- Assisted with proactive client outreach initiatives and documented client correspondence in CRM system.
Education
Master in competitive supply chain management - Supply chain management
CII Institute of Logistics
India 01.2019 - 03.2021
Diploma in international business - International business
Foreign trade development centre
India 06.2005 - 06.2006
Bachelor of commerce & finance - Commerce & accounting
University of Rajasthan
India 04.1999 - 07.2001
Skills
Project management
Accomplishments
- Prepared project report on "An analytical study on supply chain & asset management in high value project".A detailed Case study on,"Doha Oasis mixed used development" (A mega project in Doha,Qatar) Total valuation : QR 04 billion.
Timeline
Master in competitive supply chain management - Supply chain management
CII Institute of Logistics
01.2019 - 03.2021
Sr. Operations Controller (Head of Logistics)
Redco Construction Al Mana
03.2013 - Current
Manager (Air freight operations)
Wig Air Freight
08.2009 - 01.2013
Shipping & freight controller
Indicaa Group Limited
04.2008 - 02.2009
Freight operations executive
Schenker India
09.2006 - 09.2008
Diploma in international business - International business
Foreign trade development centre
06.2005 - 06.2006
Bachelor of commerce & finance - Commerce & accounting
University of Rajasthan
04.1999 - 07.2001
Hobbies
- Reading
- Singing
Personal dossier
- Date of birth : 30th Aug 1981
- Nationality : Indian
- Marital status : Married
- Holding driving license : Qatar
- Country of Residence : Qatar
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