SAP
Kavitha Santadana Raja
Logistics & Supply Chain
Putra Nilai,Seremban
Summary
A motivated and skilled Procurement and Supply Chain Professional with over 12 years of experience in purchasing and supply chain sectors. Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products. Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving. Dedicated logistics and supply chain professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Manager of Logistics & Supply Chain
Cendiriang Trading Sdn Bhd
01.2022 - Current
- Research suppliers and vendors that meet goals of company
- Find suppliers that have certain certifications, accreditation, and insurance, along with steady stream of materials that fit within budget restraints
- Manage inventory
- Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective
- Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors
- Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms
- Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility
- Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers
- Approving purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services
- Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements
- Controlling procurement budget and promoting culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
- Overseeing and managing IT systems that track shipments, inventory, and supply of goods
- Preparing procurement reports.
Logistics & Facility Manager
SGB MY SDN BHD
04.2017 - 12.2019
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
- Managed team of logistics professionals, providing coaching and guidance for career development and skill enhancement.
- Developed warehouse system that provided best cost with appropriate service levels to achieve organizational goals.
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
- Secured discounts from third-party logistics service providers to deliver substantial cost savings.
- Resolved shipping discrepancies by coordinating customer and courier communications.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Maintenance of office infrastructure and incident management
- Facility contract Management
- Monitoring real estate for company / staff accommodation
- Warranty Tracking for building and office Equipment
- Rental management (staff accommodation, vehicle /bus & security services
- Project management and supervising and coordinating work of contractors
- Investigating availability and suitability of options for new premises
- Directing, coordinative and planning essential central services such as reception, security, maintenance, mail, archiving, cleaning, catering, waste disposal and recycling
- Ensuring building meets health and safety requirements and that facilities comply with legislation
- Planning best allocation and utilization of space and resources for new buildings, or re-organizing current premises
- Using performance management techniques to monitor and demonstrate achievement of agreed service levels and to lead on improvement
- Managing budgets and ensuring cost-effectiveness
- Annual Facility Management Budget
- Implementation of Facility management policies & procedure
- Compliance with related HSE requirement
- Key Achievements: Plan and constructed new canteen, 3 new office, 1 warehouse, 1 reception area, developed new hostel for foreign workers. Reduced overall expenses in Logistics by 20%.
Business Development Airfreight & Special Project
DALCROSS LOGISTICS SDN BHD
12.2009 - 10.2017
- Developed and executed company's business strategy
- Developing and implementing thorough business plans to meet goals
- Conducted systematic study of target markets, clients, and documents in system
- Provided global and regional teams with market intelligence and comments on industry and competitor trends
- Upgrade business growth approaches and enhance corporate expertise through training and educational efforts
- Key Achievements: Successfully improved overall Gross Margin by 2% in less than 1 year
- Awarded with Best Negotiator of the Year 2011 & 2012, for negotiating strong terms and conditions that resulted into considerable profitability increase.
Logistics Senior Executive
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK c/o AIRFOIL SERVICES SDN BHD
09.2005 - 11.2009
- Develop and implement Air Freight business growth, pricing, and tariff strategies to increase profitability and market share in allocated area
- Coordinates international operations (Export, Import, and Customs), following legislation and internal processes
- Ensures Operations teams meet customer needs and corrects deviations
- Provides rules for Export, Import, and Gateway transactions to align with group business strategy
- Manage yearly budget and forecast
- Develop specialist expertise for assigned business unit and assist with pricing/RFQ (Request for Quotation) preparation
- Implement recommendations to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and cost savings
- Develop and apply specialized knowledge relative to assigned business unit and liaise on pricing/RFQ (Request for Quotation) preparation
- Monitor carrier performance and recommend actions for compliance failure
- Key Achievements: Brought forth transformative change and improved culture of struggling team that failed to meet KPI. Successfully implemented new SOP for operation process flow.
Customer Service Executive
EMERY WORLDWIDE (M) SDN.BHD
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Administered everyday activities and handled international freight
- Coordinated with teams and ensured efficient movement import and export freight
- Monitored customer issues and assisted in resolving all of it
- Facilitated in maintaining updated knowledge on all requirements.
Customer Service
Kintetsu World Express (M) Sdn.Bhd
01.1997 - 01.1999
- All administration job which related to airfreight shipments for Inbound and Outbound
- Preparing booking advise for customer
- Documentation for Air Import & Export.
Education
MBA -
University of Edmonton
USA 09.2012 - 09.2015
Federation of Malaysian Manufacturer
Seremban, 05 12.2017 - 12.2017
Dalcross Logistics
Kuala Lumpur, 14 08.2011 - 08.2011
Dalcross Logistics
Kuala Lumpur, 14 07.2010 - 07.2010
Certificate -
Emery Worldwide
Kuala Lumpur 03.2004 - 03.2004
Certificate -
Emery Worldwide
Kuala Lumpur, 14 06.2003 - 06.2003
Emery Worldwide Sdn Bhd
Kuala Lumpur 01.2002 - 01.2002
Skills
Strategic Planning
undefinedPersonal Information
- Expected Salary: MYR 7,000 (Open for discussion)
- Date of Birth: 05/22/78
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Malaysian
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Mr. Nilesh Jasani, General Manager Operation, SGB MY Sdn Bhd, +6 019 388 6088, nilesh.jasani@sgb-smit.group
- Mr. Franz Hierz, Managing Director, +43 664 281 2000
Software
ERP
SAP
Timeline
Manager of Logistics & Supply Chain
Cendiriang Trading Sdn Bhd
01.2022 - Current
Federation of Malaysian Manufacturer
12.2017 - 12.2017
Logistics & Facility Manager
SGB MY SDN BHD
04.2017 - 12.2019
MBA -
University of Edmonton
09.2012 - 09.2015
Dalcross Logistics
08.2011 - 08.2011
Dalcross Logistics
07.2010 - 07.2010
Business Development Airfreight & Special Project
DALCROSS LOGISTICS SDN BHD
12.2009 - 10.2017
Logistics Senior Executive
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK c/o AIRFOIL SERVICES SDN BHD
09.2005 - 11.2009
Certificate -
Emery Worldwide
03.2004 - 03.2004
Certificate -
Emery Worldwide
06.2003 - 06.2003
Emery Worldwide Sdn Bhd
01.2002 - 01.2002
Customer Service Executive
EMERY WORLDWIDE (M) SDN.BHD
01.1999 - 01.2004
Customer Service
Kintetsu World Express (M) Sdn.Bhd
01.1997 - 01.1999
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