Arvinth Anamalai
Klang
Summary
Enthusiastic professional with a proven track record in team leadership and collaboration. Quick to grasp new concepts and develop innovative solutions to problems. Motivated self-starter who thrives under pressure. Passionate about Airfreight and eager to find a challenging position.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
AIRFREIGHT DIRECTOR
KUEHNE NAGEL SINGAPORE & MALAYSIA
01.2019 - Current
- Managed AIR Product operations across Singapore and Malaysia
- Oversee airfreight deliveries for 70,000 tons across SG and MY
- Executed Cluster Gateway Strategy, managing traffic between SIN, KUL, and PEN for inbound and outbound moves.
- Supervising workforce of 160 airfreight personnel across Singapore and Malaysia
AIRFREIGHT GENERAL MANAGER
KUEHNE NAGEL MALAYSIA
07.2016 - 12.2018
- Managed AIR Product operations in Malaysia
- Drove growth of overall volume from 19,000 to 23,000 tons during the period of a year (Export + Import)
- Achieved a 20% increase in EU console program volumes since 2017
- Directing activities for a workforce of 70 within the airfreight division at Kuehne Nagel, MY
- Awarded Top Agent by major airlines including MH, CI, KE, QR, BR, CX
- Ranked among top three airfreight forwarders in Malaysia for export volumes
- Regionally maintained KN MY's standing in the top 4 for Export Volumes.
- Overall volume growth from 11,000 to 19,000 tons from 2016 to 2017 (Export and Import).
- Created and developed the MY Gateway HUB for PEN-KUL Consolidation.
- Created and developed the EU console program for KN that moved 50 tons per week to FRA Gateway.
- Managing 60 airfreight staff in Kuehne Nagel MY.
- Megatonner & Top Agent awards from key airlines (MH/CI/KE/QR), 90% airline direct portfolio for Kuehne.
- For export volumes (including non-CASS), Kuehne Nagel is listed among the Top Five Airfreight Forwarders in Malaysia, previously outside the Top Ten.
- Regionally, KN MY took the 13th to 4th spot in 2017 for export volumes.
AIRFREIGHT DIRECTOR
AGILITY LOGISTICS MALAYSIA
10.2013 - 06.2016
- Responsible for the Agility AIR Product in Malaysia and KLIA Branch.
- Target is to deliver RM 16mil NR for MY in Airfreight. We achieved RM3 mil ahead of plan for 2015.
- New business landed includes Luxasia, Knowles, GE Engines, and Epson.
- Lost business brought back includes Western Digital, Celestica.
- Managing 53 direct reports in KLIA and 17 airfreight reports from other branches (Dotted line).
- TAPA C certification achieved for KLIA branch.
- Megatonner award's from key airlines (MH, EK, KE, CI), 95% airline direct portfolio for Agility.
- Agility listed amongst Top Ten Airfreight Forwarders in Malaysia.
- Regional AIR lead for new Global Operations platform, FOCIS.
- Part of the Malaysia Management team that successfully implemented the new AR collection process, reducing ARs by 50%.
- Target was to deliver RM 15mil NR for MY in airfreight.
- Behind target due to loss of key business early 2014 (RM4 mil NR impact), turnaround achieved with addition of Dyson account, thus finishing the year RM2mil ahead of plan.
- Managing 50 direct reports in KUL and 17 airfreight reports from other branches (dotted line).
- Process excellence streamlining conducted.
- 5's Launch at KLIA with collaboration workshops run with Sales and Other branches for best practice sharing.
- Led and successfully managed the Dyson Project Cargo, equating to 4,000 tons from Sept - Dec.
- KUL Branch finished 40% above plan for 2014.
- KUL Branch was the best performing Agility Branch in Malaysia.
AIRFREIGHT GENERAL MANAGER
DAMCO LOGISTICS MALAYSIA
- 09.2013
- Led strategic initiatives for the Damco AIR sector throughout Malaysia.
- Overseeing allocation of resources for a 4,000-ton inventory and CM1, totaling USD 1 million.
- Part of the Country Leadership Team.
- Managed airfreight operations across Malaysia, Brunei, and for Multimodal in Singapore.
- Airline procurement and contract negotiations with all air-related suppliers.
- Management of all airfreight customers.
- Managed performance and development of a 17-member staff
Asst. General Manager, Airfreight
Maersk Group
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Product Head.
Manager, Airfreight
Maersk Group
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Product Head
Asst Manager, Airfreight
Maersk Group
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Product Head
Senior Executive, Sales
Maersk Group
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Field Sales
Executive, Airfreight
Maersk Group
01.2006 - 12.2006
- HUB Administrator
Asst. Executive, Airfreight
Maersk Group
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Customer Service
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Business Studies
University of Herefordshire
United KingdomDiploma - Business Administration
Inti International University College
Skills
- Strategic Business Development
- Sales Expertise
- Customer Engagement
- Aviation Partnerships
- Client Engagement
- Supply Chain Procurement
- Contract Negotiation Expertise
- Operational Management
- Stakeholder Communication
- Talent Acquisition
- Comprehensive Resource Planning
- Objective Oriented
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Optimized Scheduling Skills
- Team Leadership
- Account Relationship Management
- Project Execution
References
- Mohd., Abdullah, Former Malaysia Airfreight General Manager, +60124301066, Maersk Logistics, Afique Logaraja
- Erez, Agmoni, Former Regional Airfreight Manager, +19734376219, Damco
- Morten, Anderson, Former CEO South East Asia, +6596511314, Agility Logistics, Damgaard
- Martin, Habisreitinger, Former SG & MY Cluster Airfreight Director, +85293877430, Kuehne Nagel
Timeline
AIRFREIGHT DIRECTOR
KUEHNE NAGEL SINGAPORE & MALAYSIA
01.2019 - Current
AIRFREIGHT GENERAL MANAGER
KUEHNE NAGEL MALAYSIA
07.2016 - 12.2018
AIRFREIGHT DIRECTOR
AGILITY LOGISTICS MALAYSIA
10.2013 - 06.2016
Asst. General Manager, Airfreight
Maersk Group
01.2010 - 01.2012
Manager, Airfreight
Maersk Group
01.2009 - 12.2009
Asst Manager, Airfreight
Maersk Group
01.2008 - 12.2008
Senior Executive, Sales
Maersk Group
01.2007 - 12.2007
Executive, Airfreight
Maersk Group
01.2006 - 12.2006
Asst. Executive, Airfreight
Maersk Group
01.2004 - 01.2005
AIRFREIGHT GENERAL MANAGER
DAMCO LOGISTICS MALAYSIA
- 09.2013
Bachelor's Degree - Business Studies
University of Herefordshire
Diploma - Business Administration
Inti International University College
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