Tharmin Kumar Arumugam
Logistics And Warehouse Assistant Manager
Bayan Lepas
Summary
Goal-oriented Warehouse Assistant Manager delivering practical strategies to drive productivity, personnel retainment and process optimization. Excels in creative problem solving on complex operational issues. Proven success providing leadership to teams of 150+.
Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Assistant Manager, Warehouse Logistics
Computime Malaysia
05.2023 - Current
- Worked with vendors to schedule daily pickups and weekly deliveries.
- Negotiated freight rates with third-party vendors to acquire cost-effective contracts.
- Coordinated reverse logistics activities for product returns or recalls, ensuring minimal impact on customer satisfaction or operational performance.
- Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize logistics processes, resulting in cost savings and increased productivity.
- Assisted with employee training programs related to warehouse safety protocols and equipment operation procedures.
- Implemented Lean principles within warehousing activities, reducing waste and increasing overall operational efficiency.
- Conducted data analysis to identify bottlenecks in supply chain and develop solutions to optimize operations.
- Oversaw daily inventory counts to maintain data accuracy.
- Performed regular audits and assessments of logistics processes to identify weaknesses, improve supply chain operations and minimize waste.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety regulations
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by regularly reviewing storage layouts and implementing necessary adjustments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Developed and implemented policy and procedure updates to improve workflow and productivity.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge on relevant laws governing warehouse practices.
- Collaborated with procurement department to establish efficient inbound logistics processes, reducing lead times for stock replenishment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Increased warehouse efficiency by implementing and refining inventory management systems and procedures.
Senior Warehouse Executive
Plexus Manufacturing Sdn Bhd (Riverside)
8 2021 - 04.2023
- Assists with the planning, organizing, and supervision of the operations in the Warehouse, including the receipt, storage, and delivery of supplies and equipment to production
- Assists in the supervision of staff performing inventories and notifies appropriate personnel of any stock reaching the reorder point
- Assists in the development and modification of warehousing policies and procedures to assure adequate internal control and proper handling, rotation and storage of District supplies and equipment
- Provides shipping and receiving directions to vendors, 3PL and trucking companies
- Communicates with other supporting departments and outside organizations to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues, concerns, or questions
- Directs warehouse operations in the absence of the Warehouse Manager
- Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives, establishes schedules and methods for warehouse operations
- Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports related to warehouse activities, personnel, and equipment
- Provides information and makes necessary adjustments for stock and inventory control; coordinates adjustments with receiving, order processing and inventory control areas
- Investigates and resolves complaints regarding delivery discrepancies and delay issues as directed
- Participates in periodic warehouse inventories
- Maintains manual and automated records of receipt and distribution of warehouse items
- Works closely with manager in the development and modification of specialized warehousing policies and procedures
- Provides input for department budget development
- Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
- Organized logistics to consistently meet deadlines with minimal expense
- Labeled products, rotated stock and fronted merchandise for appealing display
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes
- Established performance benchmarks for staff productivity, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across the team
Senior Manufacturing Operation Specialist
TF-AMD Microelectronics Sdn Bhd
01.2018 - 07.2021
- Accomplishes manufacturing staff result by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees, initiating, coordinating and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures
- Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organizations standards
- Maintains safety and clean work environment, maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
- Monitored key performance indicators, taking corrective actions when necessary to achieve targets.
- Collaborated with various departments to develop integrated solutions addressing organizational challenges.
Senior Product Executive
Raviraj Sdn Bhd
05.2015 - 12.2017
- Boosted brand awareness, implemented promotional campaigns and employed sales tactics, implemented marketing and sales campaigns to effectively brand
- Enhanced success of advertising strategies by boosting engagement through social media and other digital marketing approaches
- Researched potential clients and markets to prepare for appointments
- Coordinated tradeshows and created marketing collateral to reach greater potential customers
- Demonstrated products and specific features at customer locations and special events
- Developing new products and engaged with RND department on NPI.
Fraud & Risk Specialist (US Base)
American Express (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
08.2014 - 03.2015
- Prevent, detect and investigate any signs of external and internal fraud
- Assess risk of fraud, make recommendation in controlling the risks
- Utilizing specialist skills and apply a comprehensive approach in dealing with all types of corruption and fraud
- Acquiring any information that prove or disprove the said allegations
- Conducting interviews that may include witness statements to support the investigations
- Deal with witnesses as well as those suspected of being involved in any fraudulent activity and also to determine to what extent the fraudulent activities have been prevalent
- Concluding and reporting to the management the findings and appropriate recommendations, as well as implementation timescales
- Improving the organizations policies and make an environment with fraud reduced to absolute minimum.
Senior Production Executive
Bhawer Industries Sdn Bhd
05.2012 - 06.2014
- Supervised staff of 100+ employees on a daily basis, apprising them of expectations and goals
- Experience in directing and supervising production personnel
- Possess technical knowledge and adapt to all phases of manufacturing processes
- Ability to lead and drive continuous improvement and have strong customer service mindset
- Ability to understand cost containment and budgetary principles
- Experience in process safety management
- Comprehensive knowledge and understand human relation skills, principles and team building processes
- Engaged clients with small and large scale projects and negotiated service contracts by understanding business needs and providing product and service solutions
- Developed an efficient workflow process by managing the supply chain, monitoring production by vendors, contractors and production staff.
Sales and Marketing Executive (Credit Card Department) (Northern Outstation Ranger Lead)
Citibank Malaysia - Penang
04.2006 - 12.2008
- Engage with superior customer service by making information readily available
- Persisting in sales even in the face of failure
- Demonstrates products and services as deemed necessary by clients and management
- Schedule appointments and meetings as necessary and answer questions from clients
- Makes product knowledge readily available to self and other sales people through various resources and finds way to sell products in the face of down market
- Research client base to find new types of customers and sells to them accordingly
- Creating plans for gaining customer, analyze competition to create a plan for engagement
- Train other sales people in the art of selling
- Sets up booths at trade shows and demonstrates the quality and uses of the product
- Demonstrate superior time management skills and meets sales deadlines.
Education
High School Diploma -
AIMST University, Malaysia
Sungai Petani, Kedah, Malaysia 04.2009 - 04.2012
STPM -
Penang Free School
01.2004 - 04.2005
Skills
Certified Lean Six Sigma White Belt Practitioner
Certified 6S Lead Auditor
Coaching and Mentoring
Supply Chain Operations
Teamwork and Collaboration
Multitasking Abilities
Inventory management procedures
Problem-solving abilities
Warehousing Processes
Company Procedure Adherence
Lean principles
Inventory Restocking
Inventory counting
Inventory Control
Warehouse Operations
Task Prioritization
Inventory Management
Report Preparation
Warehouse Management
Safety practices
Floor Space Maximization
Inventory Audits
WMS / EIMS / SAP
Accomplishments
- Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to efficiently meet production requirements
- Supervised first shift operations and more than 285 staff.
- Contributed efficient productivity through improvements in daily warehouse operations, quality, safety and administration.
- Met quarterly revenue by ensuring full kit support to manufacturing team. (Kitting plan 1 week ahead)
- Supervised, interviewed, trained, scheduled staff.
- Conducted 6S and safety training for Warehouse staff.
- Generated monthly inventory reports and managed deliveries.
- Commended for being client dedicated, dependable, and efficient.
- Achieved 99.3% inventory accuracy on year end Inventory Count 2024.
- Process improvement on Receiving, Putaway and Kitting.
- Achieved 98% -100% on Weekly by completing weekly cycle count with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Availability
2 Months (Notice period)
References
Jeevananthen A/L Vispanathan
Senior Logistics and Warehouse Manager
Computime Malaysia
+6012-494 9644
Santhana Mary Solomon
Director Of Human Resources
Computime Malaysia
+6019-558 7075
Timeline
Assistant Manager, Warehouse Logistics
Computime Malaysia
05.2023 - Current
Senior Manufacturing Operation Specialist
TF-AMD Microelectronics Sdn Bhd
01.2018 - 07.2021
Senior Product Executive
Raviraj Sdn Bhd
05.2015 - 12.2017
Fraud & Risk Specialist (US Base)
American Express (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
08.2014 - 03.2015
Senior Production Executive
Bhawer Industries Sdn Bhd
05.2012 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
AIMST University, Malaysia
04.2009 - 04.2012
Sales and Marketing Executive (Credit Card Department) (Northern Outstation Ranger Lead)
Citibank Malaysia - Penang
04.2006 - 12.2008
STPM -
Penang Free School
01.2004 - 04.2005
Senior Warehouse Executive
Plexus Manufacturing Sdn Bhd (Riverside)
8 2021 - 04.2023