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MARK MOHANAN

Kuala Lumpur

Summary

Highly motivated and results-oriented individual with a proven ability to effectively handle customer relationships and team dynamics. Demonstrates deep understanding of service center operations and excels in problem-solving and organizational capabilities. Dedicated to optimizing operational efficiency and delivering exceptional customer satisfaction.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Center Manager

DHL Express Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
09.2023 - Current
  • Direct a team of 70 employees across 3 sites including Supervisors, Team Leaders, couriers, and warehouse staff, through clear communication, training programs, and performance management
  • Lead day-to-day operations of a fast-paced DHL Express service center, ensuring seamless processing of both inbound and outbound shipments
  • Streamline logistical workflows and implement process improvements that reduced operational costs by 15% in 2024 while maintaining delivery timelines
  • Implemented various performance improvement initiatives, leading to a 5% increase in performance across all KPI’s in FY24 vs FY23
  • Foster positive customer relationships by resolving concerns promptly and ensuring that all service requirements are met or exceeded
  • Monitor performance levels, warehouse operations, and shipment accuracy to guarantee operational efficiency and minimize errors
  • Produce detailed performance reports, track service metrics, and identify areas for operational enhancement
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and environmental guidelines, promoting a safe work environment for all employees
  • Collaborate with other departments, such as sales and customer service, to optimize the customer experience and support business growth


Key Achievements:


  • Recipient of Facility of the Year 2024 Award: Malaysia
  • Led the Facility for the ISO 9001:2015 certification, resulting in zero non-conformities
  • Spearheaded the recertification process for 5S, Safety, and TAPA in 2024
  • Improved overall CX score by 8.00% in 2024 by implementing various enhancements in promoting a more personalized shipping experience towards customers
  • Leading departmental initiatives that drive continuous employee engagements, achieving 100% employee satisfaction score in FY23 & FY24

COG Program Manager

DHL Express Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Brick walling and managing the operational portfolio of various GMNC & Indoor sales customer from varying industries (Aerospace, E&E, B2C, etc) with a combined portfolio size of EUR 15mil
  • Developing sustainable and profitable customer solutions which offers customized flexibilities through operational expertise
  • Implementing operational expertise towards driving growth and quality in all customer solutions - ensuring any non-standard solutions which are developed, align to our operational imperatives of Great Service Quality, Productivity, Global SOP and are cost focused
  • Drafting operational SOPs and process implementations based on customer requirements
  • Internal and external stakeholder management by leading with Head, Heart & Guts to align goal requirements and achieving consistency in operational performance
  • Managing internal and external escalations by implementing sound long term solutions as part of a continuous improvement measures
  • Conducting service reviews, new lanes roll out, projects process mapping & consultation for customers
  • Lead and participate in Global NetOps Projects and Programs
  • Subject matter expert for non-standard product offering for customers
  • Supporting RFQ, AP TRB and Stock Takes exercises
  • Supporting SOG by discovering and developing customers that are identified by Commercial stakeholders
  • Champion Continuous Improvement by utilizing First Choice tools – GEMBA, 5S, PD, etc in aiming at improving service or optimizing cost
  • Conducting various trainings and roadshows for inter-departmental functions (Commercial) and more


Key Achievements:


  • Employee Of the Year 2022 Award APEC: Malaysia
  • Taken up lead as EOC and actively participated in all Employee Engagement activities for COG and NATOPS
  • Lead various department and National Operations projects; COG Optimization, Customer Relocations, Country HSSE Audits, Country OQCR, Singapore electoral Ballot Project, National Operations Townhall committee and more

Supervisor – Gateway CS Operation (Secondment)

DHL Express Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Leading a team of 25 customer query agents
  • Managing the daily operation for CQ Team (staff leave, roster, capacity planning, and reports)
  • First line of escalation for customer complains handling and enquiries on clearance related matters
  • Monitoring of clearance activity and supervise work processes in ensuring compliance to the standard clearance processes and targets
  • Daily monitoring of Bond shipments
  • Updating management on a regular basis on team performance and ensuring all KPIs are met
  • Conducting performance and call monitoring audit for the team
  • Conducting PD sessions and monthly team meetings
  • Driving forward various initiatives such as GCCU system enhancements, daily performance audit, and creation of performance & Management reports designed to improve our overall service quality towards serving our customers


Key Achievements:


  • Championing the G4C Internal Audit
  • SZB GTW CQ Team SOP preparation
  • Implementation of CQ Team performance audit for process adherence and call quality monitoring
  • 2% improvement has been achieved in both target area since implementation
  • Enhancing communication of team updates/information by documenting PD sessions and meetings, which drives knowledge sharing and continuous improvements initiatives

Supervisor – Asia Pacific Export Compliance

DHL Asia Pacific Shared Service Centre (APSSC)
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Leading and supporting a team comprising of 24 agents from Level 1 & Level 2 Denied Party Screening
  • Managing the daily operations that includes capacity planning, staff leave and roster
  • Conducting performance audit for staff quality level to ensure screening quality meet the standard requirement
  • Provide various trainings, coaching and feedback to team members where necessary
  • Conduct proactive monthly sit-in, coaching sessions, IDP, half yearly and yearly performance reviews
  • Utilizing Continuous Improvement (CI) tools such as daily PD and GEMBA to promote development within the team
  • Developing and executing a documented action plan for underperforming staff members when required
  • Championing the Yearly Employee Opinion Survey (EOS) initiative by developing and monitoring various action plans
  • Promoting active leadership and open communication within the team
  • Oversees and manage screening activities of the team that screens an average monthly volume of 170k shipment, while maintaining a screening accuracy level of 100%
  • First line of escalation from Operations & Countries globally for Denied Party screening process
  • Keeping abreast with regulatory updates and develop process updates to cater to these changes
  • Providing regular updates to management on team performance and ensuring all KPI are met
  • Preparing daily MI reports such as KPI performance, volume trends, compliance reports and more


Key Achievements:


Improved screening quality by 2% YOY for 2018 – 2019 thorough implementation of various process improvement initiatives.

Lead various departmental initiatives to drive consistency for EOS

Organize and planned team building activities for the department to foster a close working relationship between various teams.

Team Lead (Project Management TMI) – Financial Crime Compliance AML/CFT

CAPCO
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Led a team of 6 investigative officers for Level 2 and Level 3 transaction monitoring AML/CFT investigations for clients in Singapore and Malaysia
  • Managed resource planning and operations to meet project requirements and ensure targets were completed
  • Conducted L2 and L3 investigative reviews for corporate and retail customers, performing CDD, EDD, KYC, and document retrieval to ensure accurate case adjudication and STR submissions
  • Performed Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) functions for TMI Level 2 and Level 3 investigations
  • Proficient in using various systems, including CAMP, SCION, HUB, GPS, DMS, GDI, World-check, and Questnet
  • Compiled daily MIS reports and restructured targets to align with operational project needs
  • Worked closely with clients to manage expectations and ensure agreed-upon targets were delivered
  • Monitored operational activities and tracked progress to ensure adherence to project timelines
  • Provided coaching and training on new procedures and operational updates
  • Fostered a collaborative, progressive team environment to ensure consistency and quality of work


Key Achievements:


  • Successfully completed a 3-month TMI Level 2 investigation project for HSBC Singapore, reviewing over 8,000 alerts across 4,000+ customers, including alert review, case analysis, STR/SAR reporting, documentation upload, and alert closure
  • Completed a 1-month TMI Level 3 investigation project for HSBC Singapore, performing in-depth review and analysis of over 3,000 alerts
  • Contributed to the setup of the company's Digital Lab equipment, enabling virtual meetings with clients, and participated in conducting training and presentations

Assistant Manager

Citigroup Transaction Services Malaysia (CTSM) Sdn. Bhd.
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Managed fraud investigation, prevention, detection, and recoveries for corporate and commercial clients in Australia, including major banks and financial institutions
  • Introduced new fraud detection parameters based on evolving patterns and trends to enhance fraud prevention
  • Supervised a team of 45 staff, ensuring daily SLA targets were met while minimizing the department’s loss impact
  • Handled headcount planning and management, ensuring effective resource allocation within the team
  • Compiled and analyzed MIS reports, including daily, weekly, and monthly dashboards, DCFC, and M2S2 metrics to track team performance
  • Conducted data mining for transaction monitoring, improving fraud detection and providing actionable insights
  • Collaborated with business managers, internal departments, and Quality Assurance teams to streamline operational processes, review suspicious activities, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards


Key Achievements:


  • Participated in planning and pre-implementation of new processes within the department
  • Contributed to operational enhancements to minimize process redundancy and improve functionality
  • Conducted sanity testing and checks to ensure new updates integrate well with the current system
  • Provided training and developed materials for new staff members
  • Led by example to motivate staff, helping them achieve individual and team targets
  • Won the best staff award in recognition of my contribution for the team
  • Enrolled in in-house training for continuous self-improvement and development

Assistant Manager

CIMB Investment Bank Sdn. Bhd.
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Managed local and foreign futures derivatives settlements, ensuring compliance with Risk Management, Compliance, and Finance regulations
  • Performed cash management, including margin and trade reconciliations for over 50 commodities traded globally
  • Handled trading and settlement for local futures markets, including FCPO, FKLI, FKB3, OCPO, OKLI, and FGLD
  • Managed Tender Issuance and processed Negotiable Storage Receipts (NSR) and Port Tank Installation (PTI) for physical delivery of FCPO products
  • Conducted daily checks on broker account margin balances to ensure sufficient funds for trade execution
  • Facilitated trade reconciliation, margin adjustments, FX trades, and trade transfers between clients and brokers


Key Achievements:


  • Involved in the IPO process, handling acceptance letters, payments, and documentation
  • Participated in pre-implementation system testing for M21 Ovex, the back-office Foreign Futures system
  • Contributed to User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for the Derivatives Clearing System (DCS) and internal server and network testing
  • Assisted with internal and external audits, including audits from the Securities Commission and Bursa Malaysia Clearing House
  • Completed product training for commodities such as FCPO, FKLI, FKB3 (KLIBOR), and FGLD in Bursa Malaysia
  • Participated in pre-launch testing and training for OCPO & OKLI options derivatives and FGLD Gold Futures derivatives
  • Liaised with the IT department to troubleshoot system issues and complied with Six Sigma and SHARP initiatives, reporting monthly

Global Support Executive

HSBC Data Processing (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
01.2006 - 01.2010
  • Performing inward and outward funds transfers as well as payment repair and investigations for individual and corporate clients
  • Proficient with the usage of Trading and Accounting System (TRACS) and Global Payment Systems (GPS) system
  • Meeting daily and monthly Service Level Agreement (SLA)
  • Ensuring that funds are remitted to clients account by stipulated timeframe
  • Ability to manage the various payment queues effectively to avoid breach of currency and system cut-off time
  • To be able to work as a team that consists from regional to foreign counterparts
  • To troubleshoot and resolve payments enquiries
  • Construct and verify payments
  • Conducted training for new staff members as a Process Specialist (Trainer)
  • To deliver high quality customer service, while assisting and resolving customers banking enquires at first point of contact
  • Experience on Outbound and Inbound calls from UK clients
  • Introducing banking leads (products) to customers
  • Meeting daily Performance Level Agreement (PLA) and monthly Service Level Agreement (SLA)

Education

Professional Certificate in Compliance - Professional Certificate in Compliance

International Compliance Association (ICA)
United Kingdom
01-2020

Professional Certificate - Professional Certificate - Managing Sanctions Risk

International Compliance Association (ICA)
United Kingdom
01-2019

Executive Diploma in Business Management - Business Management

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Kuala Lumpur
01-2011

Skills

    Team Leadership & Development

    Operations Management

    Customer Service Excellence

    Cost Management

    Facility Management

    Process Improvement

    Safety & Compliance

    Data Analysis & Reporting

    Logistics Software

Timeline

Service Center Manager

DHL Express Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
09.2023 - Current

COG Program Manager

DHL Express Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
01.2021 - 01.2023

Supervisor – Gateway CS Operation (Secondment)

DHL Express Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
01.2020 - 01.2021

Supervisor – Asia Pacific Export Compliance

DHL Asia Pacific Shared Service Centre (APSSC)
01.2018 - 01.2020

Team Lead (Project Management TMI) – Financial Crime Compliance AML/CFT

CAPCO
01.2017 - 01.2018

Assistant Manager

Citigroup Transaction Services Malaysia (CTSM) Sdn. Bhd.
01.2014 - 01.2016

Assistant Manager

CIMB Investment Bank Sdn. Bhd.
01.2010 - 01.2014

Global Support Executive

HSBC Data Processing (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
01.2006 - 01.2010

Professional Certificate in Compliance - Professional Certificate in Compliance

International Compliance Association (ICA)

Professional Certificate - Professional Certificate - Managing Sanctions Risk

International Compliance Association (ICA)

Executive Diploma in Business Management - Business Management

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
MARK MOHANAN