Kumar Loganathan
Planning Manager
Klang, Selangor,klang
Summary
Over 16 years of experience in logistic and warehouse planning, specializing in break bulk handling in the shipping industry. Proven track record of success with strong organizational skills and exceptional multitasking abilities. Charismatic leadership style with a talent for mentoring and empowering team members. Highly competent, self-motivated, and consistently delivers excellent performance to exceed set targets.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Planning Manager, Vessel Planning Department
Westports Malaysia
01.2017 - Current
- Manage a team of 26 staffs in performing ship planning activities covering up to 90 container ships and eight conventional vessels monthly.
- Spearhead manpower scheduling to ensure adequate personnel in running vessel operations.
- Verify and approve all vessels planning to begin the operation mode.
- Conduct monthly performance review of the Planner and supervisors for promotion as well as recognitions.
- Constantly liaise with shipping lines including CMA, Cosco, Oocl / Feeders to discuss vessel productivity as well as cargo issues.
- Ensure clear communicate with the Vessel Operation Manager encompassing changes to loading plan, plan amendments, Vessel Facing Draft or stability issue which will lead to stop operation. Decision making on allowed for berthing and unberthing vessel.
- Manage various administrative tasks including monitoring annual, medical and emergency leaves.
- Provide up to date reports on all vessel progress to Operation Manager.
- Supervise and guide vessel planner and junior staff
- Conduct training on planning systems and operational procedures
- Analyze vessel turnaround times and crane productivity
- Recommed improvements to reduce delays and optimize workflows
Staff Relation Manager
Westports Malaysia
12.2014 - 03.2017
- Handling all the staff issue such as performance, termination, recruitment, manpower management, staff leave and attrition rate.
- Ensure there are sufficient manpower to run terminal operation.
- Conduct and investigate all the discipline issue that involving staff.
- Ensure staff follow the company SOP and achieve the KPI.
- Enhance new policies and SOP to ensure all reported staff which is 800 adhere to the policies
- Develop,update and enforce HR policies and procedures
- Ensure compliance with labor laws and company regulation
- Provide training on workplace behavior,conflict resolution and company programs
- support leadership development and team building programs
- Facilitate communications between staff and leaderhip
Senior Ship Planning Executive, Vessel Planning Department
Westports Malaysia
04.2011 - 01.2014
- Carried out planning and scheduling of operations in achieving accurate completion 48 hours before vessel berth in port.
- Managed the vessel operation from start to end of the shift while held full accountability for “Cancel” or “Accept” cargo after vessel closing time.
- Liaise with local agents and central planners from France, Dubai, Korea, China and Hong Kong as well as Ship Masters in obtaining quality data for accurate planning.
- Ensured the availability of cargo and containers at port prior to vessel arrival.
- Monitored ship stability while constantly ensured strict safety around the yard.
- Identified and resolved issues impacting the vessel performance to achieve excellent productivity.
- Trained and guided other team members on planning as well as operation procedures.
- Ensured all changes of berthing or delays are reported to the management for post mortem analysis.
Ship Planner
Westports Malaysia
06.2007 - 03.2011
- Utilized the automated planning system in conducting accurate planning of container vessels to minimize shifting moves in the yard.
- Ensured appropriate planning algorithms are available to support different cranes movements.
- Ensured terminal operator discharge and loading of the container vessel are line with set procedures.
- Monitored and guided the operation team during the entire vessel in port period.
Education
Bachelor of International Affair Management (Hons) -
University Utara Malaysia
Skills
Administrative Support
Business Partners Liaison
Client Management
Manpower Scheduling
Operations Management
Performance Monitoring
Planning & Scheduling
Problem Solving
Project Management
Safety Management
Team Management
Employee training
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Led the Planning Monitoring Tools project to enable greater automation in the annual berth planning leading to RM180,000 in savings resulting from the elimination of service failures due to poor planning.
- Instrumental in creating a paperless environment resulting in the reduction of paper usage, contributing towards a monthly savings of RM15,000.
- Introduce and lead the project on reducing the attrition rate amongst the Non-executive level which saving company expenses on recruiting new staff every month.
- Had trained total 65 new junior planner to become one of the most capable ship planner and asset for company
- Enhance Dashboard system method while planning and monitoring operation
Additional Information
Basic leadership Course
Advance Leadership course
Professionalisms in writing email to clients course
Public Speaking course
Maritime Training Course
Timeline
Planning Manager, Vessel Planning Department
Westports Malaysia
01.2017 - Current
Staff Relation Manager
Westports Malaysia
12.2014 - 03.2017
Senior Ship Planning Executive, Vessel Planning Department
Westports Malaysia
04.2011 - 01.2014
Ship Planner
Westports Malaysia
06.2007 - 03.2011
Bachelor of International Affair Management (Hons) -
University Utara Malaysia