Vijayan Kannan is seeking a challenging role in warehousing and logistics with over 7 years of experience in leading companies. He has excellent knowledge of warehouse management systems and expertise in areas such as materials management, inventory management, customer service, and people management. Currently he is a key account manager driving a team of 24 people and is responsible for tasks like setting standards, coordinating stock, managing costs and safety, and training new staff. Previously he held roles as a customer service executive and warehouse team leader where he oversaw warehouse operations and ensured on-time deliveries. He has a B.Com and MA degree and training in warehouse management systems, chemicals handling, and auditing.
1. VIJAYAN KANNAN
Mobile: +971-50 7091233
Email: vijaykaroo@gmail.com/vijayank_2007@yahoo.co.in
- KEY EXPERTISE -
~ Logistics Management ~ Space Management ~ Customer Service ~ Warehouse management ~
Personnel Management ~ Employee Training ~ Inventory Tracking ~ Planning & Implementation
Seeking a challenging assignment in Warehousing in Logistics Domain
A Warehousing operations specialist offering over 7 yrs of experience, associated with leading
companies; recognized for delivering exceptional customer service. Motivated by internal standards
of excellence to overachieve expectations and exceed set goals.
⇒ Excellent knowledge Exceed Warehouse Management System.
Areas of Expertise
Materials Management
• Following EOQ by taking into consideration the size of replenishment order quantity in order to avoid
large storage space and lowest possible cost of acquisition and possession in consultation with User
Dept.
• Directing the development and Implementation of key procurement strategies / contingency plans
for commodities and ensuring that plans are aligned with production/Project requirements.
• Manage Warehouse Operations, materials planning, budgeting, forecasting and allocation.
Inventory Management
• Oversee inward & outward stock movement through effective coordination with the warehouse in-
charge.
• Ensure sufficient space availability through proper coordination, planning and follow-ups.
Customer Service & Feedbacks
• Effectively deal with customer requests, queries and complaints and take necessary action from
feedback generated.
• Permeate a culture of customer service leading to customer retention.
• Interact with customers, obtain their feedback and address their concerns and queries.
Man Management
• Supervise logistics employees to facilitate streamlined operations.
• Ensure that all staff are adequately trained to be competent in their function and that they adhere to
the logistics disciplinary policies.
Experience History
RSA LOGISTICS
KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER (JANUARY 2010 onwards)
Currently driving and monitoring a team of 24 and reporting to the Manager.
Clients:
DIVERSEY INTERNATIONAL
BAYER MATERIAL SCIENCE(BMS)
MARUBENI CHEMICAL CORPORATION(MCX)
CASPIAN CHEMICALS
APLL
REDA FZE
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2. DOW GMBH
Select Responsibilities:
• Setting new standards of work for the team members and taking initiatives to groom them
wherever necessary in order to minimize errors related to logistics as well at the administrative
level and also initiating new steps to avoid stock differences.
• Co-ordinate incoming and outgoing stock.
• Manage warehouse costing, Budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure all work is carried accordance with Health and Safety Guidelines.
• Verifying MSDS and follow the instruction brief to handling team about chemical storage and
handling task as per the EHS dept.
• Stock report and replenishing the pick phase area.
• Monitors stock level and carryout periodic stocktakes.
• Train new staff members WMS (Exceed 3.10) and RF.
• Develop necessary procedures to ensure that vehicle maintenance, warehousing and safety
standards are strictly implemented and adhered to.
• Plan work for the Team leaders and their respective teams, monitor them and ensure
achievement of overall targets on a daily, weekly & Monthly basis and efficient utilization of
resources.
DIRECT SHIPPING SERVICES(GLOBAL CARGO SYSTEM)MNC
Logistics and Distribution Division
JAFZA SOUTH
Customer service Executive (September 2006 to November 2009)
Select Responsibilities:
Keep stock control systems up to date and planning future capacity requirements.
Monitors activities in Warehouse to insure proper recording of outgoing materials. Records
deliveries and Pickups.
Co-ordinate with Sales team for Achievement of sales target.
Ensure all work is carried in accordance with Health and Safety Guidelines.
Ensures product consistency and reliability including quality and quantity.
Control the Warehouse operations through use of people, space and equipments.
Oversee the Inventory Control Develop and implement effective stock Control and audit systems to ensure
that all stocks are maintain at the warehouse.
Ensured that import and export was executed and accurate tally in/out of shipments.
Conducted annual employee performance appraisal.
Ensures effective, accurate and timely deliveries.
Ensuring adherence to operational standards and maintenance standards.
CLIENTS
Panasonic, Toshiba, Sanyo,Land mark group
TRAINING
Ware house Manage ment systems WMS,trained first aider,trained nonDG, DG and
general cargo specialist.
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS:-
• 150 out bound TEU are in a month which sets a record high in the history of Electronics
Operations.
KHIARAH TRADNG
August 2004 – August 2006
Warehouse Team leader
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3. Responsible for the receiving of incoming goods and data entry of the transactions by
the product locations and quantity (WMS and Radius Frequency).
Handled all cash transaction in the store.
Preparation of daily conciliation report.
Assisting in the merchandising and selling activities.
Replenishing the Pick Phase Area.
Responsible for the monitoring of the products. (First in First Out).
Academic Qualifications
• Trained on Warehouse Management System.
• Trained on Non DG,general and DG Chemical handler.
• B.com from Calicut University.
• Master of Arts from Calicut University
• Trained on Internal auditors on IMS (integrated management System)ISO 9001-14001 and
OHSAS 18001.
Personal Particulars
Date of Birth: 15 May1971
Fluent in English, Hindi,Tamil and Malayalam
Current Address: P.O.Box-14194Deira,Dubai,UAE
Valid UAE light vehicle driving license.
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