Laxmiprasad Khanduri

To be an asset for the Organization by implementing the knowledge & skill sets acquired, and to develop myself as a key resource for my Organization. Over 18 years of multidimensional & versatile experience in Logistics, hospitality, Administration like Facility management, Procurement & vendor management (in Computer), Transportation & travel management, office maintenance, Statutory compliances & attendance management, MIS, billings and event management. Dynamic and performance-oriented Logistics, Dispatch & Supply Chain Leader with 18+ years of experience in managing large-scale logistics operations across manufacturing and industrial environments.

Proven track record in cost optimization, operational excellence, and supply chain efficiency. Expert in leading end-to-end logistics functions including transportation, dispatch planning, fleet management, warehouse coordination, and vendor development, with a strong focus on Business targets and improving profitability.

Logistics Manager - Columbia Petrochm Pvt Ltd. - Sivassa (Gujarat)

(2024-06)

• Daily Dispatch planning of material in co-ordination with marketing, production and with transporters to achieve target of on time in full deliveries. Look after BOE & Custom clearance for smooth operation in logistics (Dispatch)
• Monitoring and reduction of premium freight with proper corrective and preventive actions. Ensure that customers' requirements with transportation are fulfilled for each consignment and check warehouse activities for Trucks Loading
• Ensuring all partners in the supply chain are working effectively and efficiently to ensure smooth operations. Allocating and recording resources and movements on the transport planning system (TMS)
• Working in New version SAP Logistics Operation, TM Module & TMS (Transport Management System)
• Handling Logistics Inward & Outward with trucks and tankers both loading & unloading
• Assisted truck yard with traffic and tractor-trailer management, Tankers & Bullets Managements
• Tutored newly-hired inventory specialists on logistical procedures

Logistics Dispatch officer - ONGC Petro additions Limited - Dahej (Gujarat)

(2011-01 - 2024-06)

OPaL is promoted by ONGC, GAIL and GSPC, is coming up with mega size petrochemical plant with capital of ` 20,000 corers at SEZ Dahej (Gujarat). This 1.1 MMTPA dual feed Ethylene Cracker Unit producing Polymer & Chemical products is going to be the largest plant of its kind in India. This mega petrochemical unit with its State-of-art technology will not only produce quality products of best international standard at most cost effective prices, but also will generate huge direct and indirect employment in India.

• Tutored newly-hired inventory specialists on logistical procedures in Warehouse Location
• Assisted Parking yard with traffic Trucks, Trailer, Tankers, and Bullets as per company guidelines
• Brands of Polymer Opalene - (PP, HDPE, LLDPE) procedures as Planning & dispatch with Trucks & Tailors transporters on the basis of OTTE (On-Time Transporters Efficiency)
• Managed Petrochemicals Products (Butene-1, CBFS, C9, BZ, BD, BT, HPG etc.) Planning & dispatch with Tankers
• Monitor and improve OTIF (On-Time in Full) ensuring implementation of necessary corrective and preventive actions
• Managing huge activity in Polymer & Chemical Planning dispatch in TM Module and SAP System
• Identified new unloading solution which led to a demurrage reduction of 17%
• Assisted logistics manager with delivery software administration, reducing workload by 19%
• Collaborated with Warehouse manager on implementing new stock demand, increasing sales by 49%
• Handling huge Operation of Logistics dispatch chemical & Polymer in SAP System
• Implemented the concept of loading Slip and Weighment Slip ensured separate record of various trips
• Supervised the parking facility, First Aid kits, safety Training on weekly bases for Trucks & Tankers Drivers
• Ensured water management for all Drivers including Canteen facility also
• Daily Dispatch planning of material in co-ordination with marketing, production and with transporters to achieve target of on time in full deliveries. Look after BOE & Custom clearance for smooth operation in logistics (Dispatch)
• Ensure supervision of loading and unloading activities of customer complaints and to optimize, Handling weighment issue, and Gantry (Chemical Loading) areas for Operations
• Monitoring and reduction of premium freight with proper corrective and preventive actions. Ensure that customers' requirements with transportation are fulfilled for each consignment and check warehouse activities for Trucks Loading
• Planning routes and load scheduling for multi-drop deliveries. Booking in deliveries and liaising with customers
• Ensuring all partners in the supply chain are working effectively and efficiently to ensure smooth operations
• Handling OPal employees Transportation like LCV's, PAN India cabs, Buses, Employee transportation and travels (by Air, Railways) arrangements in SAP System
• Motivated vendors to give quality services as per our standards. Introduced new vendors at cheaper rates
• Implemented the concept of log book and ensured separate record of various trips
• Organizing various functions, events like welcome parties for batches, get together for employees, business meetings etc.
• Looked after the Housekeeping services and Hygiene Maintenance for OPaL offices
• Ensured a clean hygienic and peaceful work environment in the offices
• Looked after canteen services at Plant site & offices
• Monitored the weekly menu planning, their implementation, the quality & quantity of food and the quality of services from pantry boys
• Allocating and recording resources and movements on the transport planning system (TMS)

Logistics Operation Asst. Manager - Reliance Industries Limited - Jamnagar (Gujarat)

(2008-06 - 2010-12)

Our quest to make India energy sufficient led us on our backward integration journey from textiles to setting up the world's largest integrated refinery complex at a single site in Jamnagar. It has transformed India from being a net importer of petroleum products to a net exporter.

• Monitors day-to-day transportation functions to ensure time, cost and quality of transport operations
• Responsible for maintenance of work records, monitoring of expenditure, and resolving bottlenecks to ensure smooth operations
• Managing Planning and logistics (Trucks, Container, Trailer), transportation and customer services
• Directing, optimizing and coordinating full order cycle
• Liaising and negotiating with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers
• Assisted in policy and procedure making and administration for company to streamline and improve daily operations
• Monitor, assess and validate operational activities, overseeing the daily operations of the delivery department
• Directed safe and performance-driven trucking operations for all personnel from new drivers to dispatch and supervisors

Transport Manager - MR Shah Logistics (Tankers) - Bharuch (Gujarat)

(2005-02 - 2008-03)