Prashanth Raj

Nationality: Indian.

Gender: Male.

Date of Birth: 09.04.1976. Part time Trainer at Zabeel International Institute, Dubai, U.A.E – Faculty in Logistics and supply chain domain. Training students online / classroom in SCM, Logistics Inventory, warehouse Mgt, procurement and U.A.E customs clearance management on weekends. Part time Visiting Faculty for CII (Confederation of Indian Industries, Chennai Branch). Provide classroom trainings in SCM, Logistics domain across Karnataka based on the contractual commitment.

Supply chain Manager at The New Store LLC (2023-06 – 2026-05)

U.A.E Distributor for Braun Products

• Draft procedures related to supply chain and warehouse management and coach, mentor and motivate all warehousing staff
• Plan Vehicles for retail order delivery and handle returns and POS materials.
• Arrange delivery approvals for e-com platforms like, Amazon, Noon, Virgin and Careem networks.
• MOFA attestation on Import Invoice and process Import declaration in Dubai Trade.
• Apply for Delivery Order in Dubai Trade & process Import customs clearance to mainland.
• Maintain shipping routes and rates and timely update latest changes.
• Select carries, negotiate rates with freight forwarder. Arrange picking-up shipments on ex-works terms.
• Undertake periodic inventory checks, share expertise in container stuffing for international outbound shipments.
• People, time management, order processing, assist in new systems and process implementation.
• Any ad hoc duties assigned by management.

Logistics Manager at Liquid Telecom JAFZA (2015-03 – 2020-10)

UK Based Firm. Type of Cargo handled: IT & Telecom

• Document generation and ownership – Commercial Invoice, Packing list, DA, COO, COC, Bill of Entry, Bill of Lading, AWB, IDF from origin, Ferry certificate etc.
• Handle cross trades, route planning, rates negotiation and Contract negotiation with suppliers.
• Inventory update in system and maintain accuracy, Order accuracy and on time delivery in Africa region.
• Stock counts, cycle counts, trouble-shoot discrepancies, ensure that all checks and controls are in place.
• Work closely with freight forwarders, analyze freight quotes &billing, and finalize AWB and Bill of Lading.
• Coordinate with suppliers, pick-up shipments from Europe, USA, China, India and Singapore.
• Work closely with the Finance, purchasing to ensure efficient operations and fulfillment of orders.
• Responsible for on-time and accurate reporting and create visibility of Trade.
• Coordinate with JAFZA, Handle annual audit, Customs, Imdad, Truckees, Forklift &Labourservice providers.
• Own, manage and co-ordinate end-to-end accounting and control process including the period-end closing activities. Deliver a standard month end close & ensure compliance across entities.

Warehouse Manager at 1004 Mart LLC (2012-09 – 2015-02)

Specializes in Japanese and Korean food &beverages wholesale and retail FMCG distribution. Korean FMCG firm. Type of Cargo handled: Chilled, Frozen, Dry products of different temperature.

• Assure daily warehouse functions (receiving, put-away, picking & delivery coordination) are completed and reported any damage orshortages, delivery omissions, warehouse breakage to management.
• Inventory analysis, Organize stock, and control through E-Count ERP.
• Handle local purchases, price negotiations,supplier evaluation and supplier control.
• Analyze and solve logistics and warehouse problems. Make Standard operating procedure for In-bound, delivery of stock, Order receiving and Sales order process in Warehouse.
• Implement and monitor closely all HACCP (ISO) related Operations Process forthe organization.
• Training staff on new process and policies required to achieve HACCP certification.
• Responsible for directing the cost-effective operation of facilities.
• Manage contracts & records of suppliers- Warehouse maintenance, Pest Control, Waste management, staff health and training records etc.
• Handle QHSE (Quality, Health, and Safety & Environment) in the distribution center and ensure that good housekeeping standards are maintained, taking quick corrective action when required.
• Verify all aspects of Critical control point, take control measures in-case of deviation, approved supplier control and periodic audit.

Senior Logistics Executive at Huawei Technologies (2006-05 – 2011-05)

A multinational Telecom Network Engineering solutions provider. Type of Cargo handled: General Cargo and DGR.

• Major projects handled: Saudi Telecommunication wireless project, Qatar Telecom 3G project, Bahrain Telecom 3G & fibre optix project etc. Have worked closely with Batelco Bahrain, Zain Telecom, Saudi Telecom, Q-tel.
• Prepare Shipping invoices, packing-list and handle documentation related to import and re-export
• Order follow-up,select transportmode and co-ordinate with factory, Suppliers and Customers.
• Manage local & overseas Warehouse /Inventory / Delivery of equipment to site and maintain KPI.
• Handle inbound and outbound of cargo through system, reverse logistics,scrapping of equipment etc
• Manage 3PL Logistics Service Provider, maintain up-to-date contracts &evaluate performance
• Deal with TRA,ICT, Chamber of commerce & maintain valid approvals
• Optimize logistics operation including clearance, warehouse management and deliveries. Establish standard management procedure and maintain related system (CES, WOL, E2E).
• Check the payment documents ofservice providers. Provide reports & analysis to management.
• Provide logistics support for bidding projects & Implement the End to End delivery flow.
• Train 3PL staff to handle Telecom related equipments and spare parts, repacking, etc

Logistics Executive at DANZAS (2000-09 – 2004-09)

3PL logistics service provider in Dubai. accounts handed: Axiom Telecom, Cartier. Products handled - IT Equipment, Mobiles, accessories, jewelry, watches and perfumes. Type of Cargo handled: Valuables, DGR and General.

• Supervise and dispatch stock to retail outlets and customers throughout GCC in a timely and orderly manner.
• Make transport arrangements with G4 (valuables)/ Kanoo Road Transport and Airfreight with Danzas.
• Process import bill/export bill, Exit documents, gate-pass ofDAFZ & letter of credit with Banks.
• Work with SASOand Chamber of commerce, Free Zone customs & freight forwarders.
• Prepare necessary documents like, invoice, packing list, exit entry, standing bank guarantee handle e-mirsal.
• Conduct periodic Inventory checks and ensure accuracy of Inventory. Reporting and taking corrective action whenever necessary.
• Receiving Inventory, Put-away on bins / pick-pack-ship confirmations in WMS.
• Preparing any other report and analysis at the request of the management

Post Graduate Diploma in Business of Management – St. Aloysius, Mangalore (1998)

Graduate in Business Management – CCBM-Manipal, Mangalore University (1997)