Sathia Seelan Rajan
Ulu Tiram
Summary
Results-driven Warehouse Operations Professional with over 15 years in warehouse, logistics, and inventory management, including over 10 years in leadership roles. Expertise in managing large teams, optimising operational efficiency, and implementing WMS and SAP systems. Strong focus on enhancing inventory accuracy, safety compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. Seeking a Warehouse Manager or Logistics Manager role to leverage leadership skills and operational knowledge for improved performance.
Overview
3
3
Languages
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Warehouse Manager
PERKINELMER (M) SDN. BHD.
07.2025 - Current
- Lead and supervise warehouse/kitting associates, including daily manpower allocation, work planning, coaching, and performance monitoring.
- Oversee picking, kitting, packing, material preparation, and warehouse operations to ensure production requirements are fulfilled on time.
- Led daily warehouse and kitting operations, ensuring material accuracy and service levels while prioritising safety and operational efficiency.
- Monitor inventory availability, stock movements, system transactions, and physical inventory accuracy.
- Conduct stock verification, cycle counts, and discrepancy investigations to identify and resolve inventory variances.
- Coordinate with Production, Planning, Quality, Shipping, and Inventory teams to ensure timely material availability and delivery.
- Drive warehouse process improvements to improve productivity, reduce operational waste, and strengthen process control.
- Support WMS/warehouse digitalisation initiatives, including process standardisation and preparation for system implementation.
- Establish and strengthen checking processes for material picking, system records, work orders, and physical quantities.
- Monitored warehouse KPIs to track delivery performance, picking accuracy, inventory accuracy, productivity, and operational turnaround time, driving informed decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with warehouse safety requirements, SOPs, 5S, and material handling procedures.
- Identified operational risks and implemented corrective actions, enhancing warehouse reliability and efficiency.
- Support manpower planning and resource allocation according to workload and production requirements.
Warehouse Senior Supervisor (Acting Manager)
MEIBAN TECHNOLOGY (M) SDN. BHD.
05.2022 - 07.2025
- Oversaw warehouse operations and a team of 53 employees, ensuring efficient material flow, accurate inventory, and effective order fulfillment.
- Directed daily warehouse operations including receiving, storage, picking, and outbound activities to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Led a team of 53 employees, including manpower planning, task allocation, coaching, performance monitoring, and staff development.
- Improved order fulfillment efficiency by approximately 20% through workflow and manpower improvements.
- Supported and implemented Warehouse Management System (WMS) processes to improve inventory visibility and accuracy.
- Established inventory control practices including cycle counting, stock audits, discrepancy investigation, and system reconciliation.
- Evaluated warehouse productivity and operational performance against departmental targets to identify areas for improvement.
- Promoted continuous improvement initiatives to streamline warehouse processes and improve productivity.
- Improved warehouse organization and storage practices to optimize space utilization and material accessibility.
- Conducted operational audits and implemented corrective actions for process and inventory discrepancies.
- Worked closely with Production, Planning, Quality, Purchasing, and Logistics teams to ensure uninterrupted material supply.
- Ensured compliance with company safety, quality, and operational requirements.
Warehouse Senior Supervisor
ATA INDUSTRIAL (M) SDN. BHD.
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Managed team of 32 employees, overseeing manpower allocation, monitoring performance, coaching, and conducting evaluations to enhance team effectiveness.
- Supervised daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient receiving, storage, picking, material handling, and outgoing shipments.
- Planned daily warehouse activities according to production and shipment requirements.
- Coordinated with internal departments to ensure timely material movement and shipment readiness.
- Identified operational bottlenecks and introduced improvements to increase workflow efficiency.
- Conducted inventory cycle counts and investigated stock discrepancies to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Monitored warehouse housekeeping and storage conditions, ensuring compliance with material handling and FIFO practices.
- Conducted safety inspections and implemented corrective actions to maintain a safe working environment.
- Ensured warehouse procedures and company requirements were consistently followed.
Store Supervisor
SDP MANUFACTURING (M) SDN. BHD.
11.2015 - 09.2020
- Supervised a team of 26 employees, including daily task allocation and productivity monitoring.
- Managed store and inventory operations to meet daily production requirements.
- Controlled material receiving, storage, picking, and issuance to ensure production continuity.
- Maintained FIFO practices and monitored stock levels to minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
- Conducted stock counts and maintained accurate inventory records.
- Coordinated with production and planning teams for timely availability of materials.
- Improved warehouse organization and material accessibility through effective storage practices.
- Monitored team performance and provided coaching to improve productivity and work discipline.
Sales & Planning Officer
SANSHIN (M) SDN. BHD.
03.2011 - 11.2015
- Coordinated activities between sales, production, engineering, planning, and customers to ensure alignment and efficiency.
- Coordinated customer requirements related to sales, production, and shipment schedules.
- Monitored production schedules and supported on-time delivery performance.
- Facilitated new product introduction (NPI) activities by coordinating material and manpower requirements to meet project timelines.
- Organised internal meetings to align production capacity and material availability with customer requirements for enhanced delivery accuracy.
- Prepared picking lists and monitored material and inventory requirements.
- Processed purchase orders and monitored order status and material availability.
Hard-line Supervisor
THE STORE (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.
Sungai Petani, Kedah
04.2001 - 09.2010
- Supervised daily production line activities and allocated manpower to optimise workflow.
- Monitored production schedules and ensured timely shipment of products to meet customer demands.
- Managed staffing requirements according to production workload.
- Trained and coached production line employees on operational procedures.
- Supported product quality and enhanced process efficiency through proactive supervision.
- Monitored material usage and minimized unnecessary material waste.
- Maintained adequate supplies to support production activities.
Education
International Advanced Diploma - Computing
Informatics Academy
Sungai Petani, Kedah12-2007
Skills
- Warehouse management
- Logistics management
- Inventory management
- WMS implementation
- Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- SAP
- Receiving & Outbound Operations
- Cycle Counting & Inventory Accuracy
- Material Handling
- Production Material Supply
- KPI monitoring
- SOP development
- Compliance
- Safety compliance
- 5S
- Root Cause Analysis
- Corrective Actions
- Process improvement
- Continuous Improvement
- Systems & Digitalization
- Data analysis
- Cross-functional coordination
- Team leadership
- People Leadership
- Staff Training
- Coaching
- Development
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Inventory Management Systems
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Inventory Management Systems
- Data analysis
Languages
English
Malay
Tamil
Custom
- People Leadership
- Warehouse & Inventory Management
- Process Improvement
- Systems & Digitalization
- Safety & Compliance
- Cross-Functional Leadership
Timeline
Assistant Warehouse Manager
PERKINELMER (M) SDN. BHD.
07.2025 - Current
Warehouse Senior Supervisor (Acting Manager)
MEIBAN TECHNOLOGY (M) SDN. BHD.
05.2022 - 07.2025
Warehouse Senior Supervisor
ATA INDUSTRIAL (M) SDN. BHD.
10.2020 - 04.2022
Store Supervisor
SDP MANUFACTURING (M) SDN. BHD.
11.2015 - 09.2020
Sales & Planning Officer
SANSHIN (M) SDN. BHD.
03.2011 - 11.2015
Hard-line Supervisor
THE STORE (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.
04.2001 - 09.2010
International Advanced Diploma - Computing
Informatics Academy