Abhishek Madhukar Sonawdekar has over 13 years of experience in logistics and outbound operations for automobile companies. He is currently an Assistant Manager of Logistics at Volkswagen India, where he is responsible for vehicle distribution, yard management, and export operations. Previously, he worked at Tata Motors and Bajaj Auto in logistics roles planning domestic and international vehicle deliveries. He has a diploma in mechanical engineering and is proficient in ERP systems like SAP.

1. CURRICULUM VITAE
ABHISHEK MADHUKAR SONAWDEKAR
Mobile No. : - +91 9923586513
E-Mail ID:-abhishek_23n@yahoo.co.in
Objective
To achieve goals through team spirit, aggressive approach and dedication in Department like Logistics,
Store with an organization working with world-class systems. Target Company is an Automobile or Heavy
engineering industry.
Key Strengths
 Hardworking, responsible & positive
 Committed to meet the set targets and a firm believer that there is always potential for
improvement
 Ability to take responsibility and deliver results
 Good Team Leader with communication and interpersonal skill
Work Experience
Total Experience –13 Years in Outbound Logistics, Export Planning
Current Organization: - M/s Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd. Pune
Duration: 01 June 2012 to till date (3 Years)
Designation: Asst. Manager
Department: Logistics- Vehicle Distribution
Job Responsibilities:-
In the field of Outbound Logistics & Export Planning of vehicles
a) FBU Handling / Yard Management /Domestic car Distribution
 Responsible for Yard Management Activity (done by LSP) in FG yards as per TQS (Technical And
Quality Specifications) Guidelines
 Monitor Car care programs for old aging cars.
 Yard and Process Audits for sustenance of defined processes and TQS guidelines
 Preparation of Stock Register.
 Circulating RFD List to Sales team.
 Coordination with Sales Team for Sales Order / Billing Request.
 Based on Sales priority, coordinate with LSP for the PDI activity and Load formation.
 Responsible for timely delivery of cars.

2.  Monitor KPI of LSP.
 Responsible for sourcing & maintaining contracts & Manpower handling.
b) Export Car Distribution
 Planning and Execution of Export car distribution.
 Coordination with Volkswagen AG- Germany for Shipment and Fund Confirmation.
 Coordination with Shipping Line for Space allotment / Booking.
 Knowledge of the Invoicing, Taxation & custom rules & regulations.
 Responsible for maintaining Quality Standards of export cars at Mumbai Port which is being carried
out by LSP.
 Responsible for overseas coordination with CHA for FBU Handling, handling custom clearance
activities & export documentation.
 Preparation of BL (Bill of Lading).
 Settlement of Insurance claims through Marine Claim Policy
 Knowledge of ERP System & SAP implementation for documentation.
 Responsible for maintaining quality standards during the deliveries.
 Maintaining co-ordination, process improvement & required necessary actions to achieve the
dispatch target.
Previous Organization: - M/s Tata Motors, Pune (Car manufacturing Unit)
Duration: 14 December 2009 to 26 May 2012(2 year 5 months)
Designation: Officer
Department: Logistics- TPLP and MASOP Dispatches
Job Responsibilities:-
 Responsible for planning, scheduling, forecasting, replenishment, and processes management for
“Third Party Logistics”
 Inventory monitoring of TPLP Parts at TML through SAP
 Monitoring and ensuring liquidation of ware house stocks pending for more than 90 Days
 Monitoring vehicle placement for Milk run and Line haul suppliers
 Ensuring Physical Inventory at ware house and eliminating discrepancies
 Insurance declaration to New India Assurance & claiming insurance for transit damage cases
 Bill Certification for Third Party Logistics Providers
 Generation of service entry sheets through SAP.
 Preparing daily dispatch summary reports through SAP.
 Preparing MIS reports and examine them for improvements.
 Ensure complete and proper documentations at all stages of Operations
 Handling task of material conformation and delivery notes with/ without excise as per Purchase
Order.
 Dispatches of various types of scrap material with scrap memo / scrap movement list.
 Rejection intimation to Suppliers on regular interval...
 Achieving SQDCM / 5 S targets.
 Identifying abnormalities & ensuring processes are within control as required.

3. Previous Organization: - M/s Bajaj Auto Ltd. Pune (Motorcycle / Three Wheeler Manufacturing)
Duration: 20 Aug 2002 to 11 December 2009
Designation: Engineer
Department: Logistics- Vehicle Distribution Export
Job Responsibilities:-
a) In Operation
 Receiving export sales orders from international marketing (IM}.
 Planning for the production of the same
 Planning for the dispatch of the same
 Making export documents like ARE-1, INVOICE, EXAMINATION REPORT etc.
 Generating Custom Purpose Invoice and Packing List.
 Responsibility to achieve “Zero Field issues”
 Conducting continuous improvements ( Kaizens) & implementing it
 Take active part in Pokayokes Kaizens Suggestion Continuous Improvement projects
 Responsibility of all types of SAP functions related with Sales and Distribution
a) In Administrative Work
 Submitting the proof of Export received from Mumbai Customs to Pune Central Excise Department
 Communicating with Central Excise for any query regarding Export Clearance
Achievements:
 Improvement done in standard packing for SKD made i.e. from wooden to woodless
 Paper quantity minimized by making changes in packing lists
 Strong demand and achievement of self-sealing to maintain the 100 % delivery adherence
 Battery operated fork lifts started in the replacement of diesel operated to improve the healthy
environment in shop.
 Designed various trolleys to deliver parts in good condition and to have optimum space utilization
in carrier
 Cost saving through Reuse of lineside packaging material for Rejection packing.
 Developed a standard process (along with KVP Department) with different tact and tact times in
PDI area to enhance the output and ultimately to meet the delivery targets
 Developed a standard process (along with KVP Department) at CP8 Wrapping Area which will help
to sustain the operation at pick production hour without line stoppages.
 Celebrating Quality month concept every year in which various activities and competitions are
being conducted to improve the quality awareness in yard team.
 Obtain green zone in group Quality audit taken by German team for FBU Handling.
Trainings Attended:
 Leadership Skill
 Presentation Skill
 Self and Time Management
 Business Communication
 Conflict Management
 SA-8000.
 ISO 14001.

4.  Quality Control Circle Facilitator.
 Safety
 TPM, JISHU HOZEN
International Systems
 TPM
 ISO14001
 OHSAS18000
 SA8000
Educational Qualifications
 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (MSBTE)- 1st
Class -67%
 SSC - 1St
Class -86.57%
Computer Knowledge:
 Microsoft Office - MS Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook
 ERP Software - SAP [R/3] ,Primary Module –MM ,System –ECC 6 (PP 8
Personal Details:
 Date of Birth: 23rd
November 1983.
 Marital status: Married.
 Hobbies: Playing Synthesizer, Reading Books
Address: - Flat No 2, Ganaraj Apartment, Chinchwadgaon, Pune – 411 033
Declaration:
I declare that the above-furnished details are true to the best of my knowledge and
belief.
Date: Abhishek M Sonawdekar