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RONALD FIGARADO

RONALD FIGARADO

LOGISTICS - HEAVY CARGO
COLOMBO

Summary

Proven leader in logistics and supply chain management with a track record of driving operational improvements and reducing costs at Bridgeway Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd. Skilled in strategic planning and problem-solving, with a knack for leadership and team management. Demonstrated expertise in handling all types of cargo transportation, achieving goals, and enhancing customer satisfaction through excellent communication. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Vehicle & OPS Contraller

SYD LOGISTICS SDN. BHD.
05.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw scheduling for day-to-day activities of transportation as well as warehouse employees and contractors..
  • Developed and enforced performance standards and measures for key areas of responsibility.
  • Coordinated international shipments, navigating complex customs requirements and ensuring compliance with import/export regulations.

Asst, Manager – Supply Chain - Indonesia

PT. SASL & Son ( Silvermill Group )
11.2020 - 12.2022
  • Led weekly team meetings to discuss goals and review performance, fostering culture of continuous improvement.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by resolving complaints and inquiries promptly.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.

Logistics / Operation Manager

Bridgeway Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd.
02.2011 - 11.2020
  • Developed key performance indicators to monitor and drive operational improvements.
  • Reduced transportation costs through strategic route planning and carrier negotiations.
  • Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
  • Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
  • OVERALL SUPERVISING OF HANDLING HEAVY AND SPECIAL OVERSIZED CARGO
  • TRANSPORT AND CRANE SERVICES
  • REWORKING AND HANDLING OF EXPORT/ IMPORT CONSIGNMENTS

Executive

Aitken Spence Cargo & Logistics
04.2006 - 02.2011

Education

High School Diploma -

 Higher Diploma In Logistics – Aquinas College
COLOMBO SRI LANKA
04.2001 -

Management Training Programme

 Aitken Spence PLC – Group Human Resource
COLOMBO SRI LANKA
04.2001 -

No Degree -  Import / Export Procedures & International Trade

Sri Lanka Export Development Board
COLOMBO SRI LANKA
04.2001 -

GED -

Institute Of Supply & Material Management
COLOMBO SRI LANKA
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Knowhow to handle all types of containerized and break-bulk cargo transportation and handling
  • all aspects of logistics planning
  • Goal Achievements
  • Strategic planning
  • Leadership and team management
  • Problem-solving
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Proficient in MS Office and logistics software
  • Internal Controls

    Staff Management

Additional Information

Project involvements in Sri Lanka

  • Transport of heavy and over size components for 300MW Kerawalapitiya Sobadhanavi power project for Lakdhanavi Ltd.


  • Support services for Yew Choon Singapore including bypass arrangements for week culverts and bridges for Transporting of 315T Gas Turbine and generators for 300MW Kerawalapitiya Sobadhanavi power project.


  • Customs clearance, Interim yard handling and Transport of WTG components including 60m long wind blades for 20MW power project for Hiruras Wind Power Project in Mannar.


  • Transport to site and manual unloading and placing on foundation of a 100T Transformer at CEB Biyagama for Hyosung Heavy Industries.


  • Transport and temporary storage of cargo for Hyosung Heavy Industries for Colombo B substation project and Biyagama new substation construction project and Greater Colombo loss reduction project for Ceylon Electricity Board.


  • Transport of WTG components for 20MW power project for Ceylex Jaffna Wind Power Project.


  • Transport of WTG components for 100MW power project for Vestas Mannar Wind Power Project With NTC Logistics India.


  • Unloading and placing on foundation of 2 units 91T Transformers at Trincomalee and 2 units 85T Transformers at Kerawalapitiya for Aitken Spence/ SIEMENS Ltd.


  • Transport and unloading of a 105T transformer at CEB Norochcholai for Lanka Transformers with Yew Choon, Singapore.


  • Transport and manual unloading of 12 nos. 60T transformers and accessories at Ceylon Electricity Board Padukka & Polpitiya for Lanka Transformers Ltd.


  • Transport and manual unloading of 2 units 85T Rotors and 2 units 70T stators at Samanala Power Station in Polpitiya.


  • Receiving under hook, Customs Clearence, Transport and unloading of 2 nos 55T Transformer main units and accessories at CEB Ukuwela

.

  • Transport and unloading of WTG components for 10MW power project for Naladanavi & Pavandanavi projects of Lanka Transformers Ltd.


  • Complete logistics work (pick up from boat yard the cannel, inland transport, Delivery to Port and onboard lashing) of 80 nos. special navy patrol boats for Indian Navy (Client – Solas Marine).


  • Supply of crane services and machinery for CCECC for Colombo Port Elevated Highway Project, Taisei Corporation for Southern Express way construction project, China Harbor Engineering for Outer Circulate expressway construction project, China Metallurgical Group Corporation for Colombo Katinayake Expressway Project and for Central Expressway Project.


  • Customs clearance, Transport, unload and vertically erection of extra over dimensional fermentation tanks from Port of Colombo to Meegoda for Millers Brewery Ltd. We handled complete vessel of 9,300 CBM. Further we designed and fabricated 2 special low bed trailers with rear steerable and height adjustable options.


Languages

Sinhala
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Tamil
Upper intermediate
B2
Malay
Intermediate
B1
Indonesian
Intermediate
B1
Hindi
Elementary
A2

Timeline

Vehicle & OPS Contraller

SYD LOGISTICS SDN. BHD.
05.2023 - Current

Asst, Manager – Supply Chain - Indonesia

PT. SASL & Son ( Silvermill Group )
11.2020 - 12.2022

Logistics / Operation Manager

Bridgeway Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd.
02.2011 - 11.2020

Executive

Aitken Spence Cargo & Logistics
04.2006 - 02.2011

High School Diploma -

 Higher Diploma In Logistics – Aquinas College
04.2001 -

Management Training Programme

 Aitken Spence PLC – Group Human Resource
04.2001 -

No Degree -  Import / Export Procedures & International Trade

Sri Lanka Export Development Board
04.2001 -

GED -

Institute Of Supply & Material Management
04.2001 -
RONALD FIGARADOLOGISTICS - HEAVY CARGO