Anand Ananthan

Work History

Warehouse Manager

ATA Industrial (M) Sdn Bhd

10.2023 - Current

Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.
Developed and implemented policy and procedure updates to improve workflow and productivity.
Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
Increased warehouse efficiency by implementing new inventory management systems and procedures.
Streamlined operations for faster order processing by updating warehouse layout and organization.
Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
Boosted warehouse operations performance by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
Fostered a positive workplace culture that motivated employees to perform their best while maintaining high morale.
Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
Optimized storage layout for improved productivity and space utilization.
Streamlined warehouse operations by implementing efficient inventory management processes.

Warehouse Manager

Linocraft Printers Sdn Bhd

07.2022 - 10.2023

Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with safety standards.
Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.
Boosted warehouse operations performance by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
Developed and implemented policy and procedure updates to improve workflow and productivity.
Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
Optimized transportation logistics, securing reliable carriers at competitive rates for efficient delivery times.
Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.
Streamlined operations for faster order processing by updating warehouse layout and organization.
Collaborated closely with sales department to address any issues related to product availability or shipment delays.

Head of Supply Chain

Stinis Malaysia Sdn Bhd

02.2016 - 09.2019

Developed and maintained strong cross-functional relationships within overall organization.
Hired, developed and led team of direct reports.
Oversaw purchasing process and linked demand planning to manufacturing and fulfillment needs.
Defined or refined KPIs signaling success for partners across quality, performance and cost-efficiency dimensions and drove improvements in target metrics.
Built scalable supply chain operations teams to work with growing business.
Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines.
Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
Supervised 20 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
Strategically sourced new products while maintaining high levels of product quality assurance standards throughout global networks.
Mentored junior staff members fostering growth opportunities while building trust-based relationships that resulted in improved teamwork.
Led cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain department.
Conducted comprehensive supplier audits to ensure adherence to company values, policies, and contractual agreements.
Developed strong relationships with suppliers for improved collaboration and procurement outcomes.
Implemented cost-saving measures, resulting in significant savings without compromising quality or service levels.

Senior Operations Manager - Retail

Deluxe Circle Freshmart (M) Sdn Bhd

04.2015 - 02.2016

Allocated resources to planned programs according to business objectives.
Optimized costs to contribute to productivity, cost development and proficiency of central fulfillment operations.
Promoted use of multichannel communication strategies, automated chat and social messaging.
Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
Oversaw workforce management planning, volume predictions and capacity planning.
Oversaw staff and sub-contractor performance review assessments.
Managed employee-related issues encompassing labor, turnover and diversity.
Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
Built strong relationships with key stakeholders through consistent engagement, collaboration, and transparent communication practices.
Provided leadership for continual management and employee training initiatives.
Managed complex projects from concept to completion, ensuring on-time delivery within budget constraints.
Championed change management initiatives to facilitate the successful adoption of new technologies or processes within the organization.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams for seamless execution of large-scale initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative strategies.

Warehouse Manager - Retail

Macizo Enterprise (M) Sdn Bhd

10.2013 - 04.2015

Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.
Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
Boosted warehouse operations performance by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.
Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.

Trucking Operations Manager - 3rd Party Logistics

Integrated Cold Chain Logistics (M) Sdn Bhd

05.2012 - 10.2013

Coordinated dispatching of 100 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
Resolved shipping discrepancies by coordinating customer and courier communications.
Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
Developed and implemented web-based tracking systems for improved monitoring.
Led third-party vendors in achieving delivery time and cost targets.
Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.

Distribution Centre Operation Manager

TESCO Fresh Distribution Centre

06.2007 - 05.2012

Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Warehouse Manager

Warehouse Manager

Head of Supply Chain

Senior Operations Manager - Retail

Warehouse Manager - Retail

Trucking Operations Manager - 3rd Party Logistics

Distribution Centre Operation Manager

Education

MBA - Business Administration

MBA - General Management

High School Diploma -

Skills

Certification

Timeline

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