Sonu Kumar

Experienced Assistant logistics manager with a proven track record of successfully coordinating and optimizing supply chain operations. Possesses in-depth knowledge of logistics processes, transportation management, inventory control, and warehouse management. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, implementing cost-saving strategies, and ensuring on-time delivery.

Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

ASSISTANT MANAGER LOGISTICS | LUBRIKOTE SPECIALITIES PVT LTD. | MARCH 2023 – JUNE 2023.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline process, enhance visibility, and ensure timely delivery of products to customer while mentioning high service levels.
• Directing end to end logistics operations, including inventory management, transportation, and warehousing with a diverse product portfolio.
• Strategically planning and managing logistics, warehouse, transportation, and customer services
• Following up with sales team for liquidation of ageing stocks.
• Maintaining established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfil orders on time.
• Implementing inventory control measure, resulting in an increase inventory accuracy and a significant improvement in order fulfilment rates.
• Planning & executing carrier management processes and creating effective transportation routes for” First/Middle/ last”-mile delivery.
• Working closely with customs house agent and providing input & documents.
• Overseeing receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations.
• Developing warehouse system that provided best cost with appropriate service levels to achieve organizational goals.
• Integrating warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
• Liaising and negotiating with all logistics partners, Insurance Vendors, and identifying new logistics partners.
• Leading third-party vendors in achieving delivery time and cost targets.
• Managing logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
• Analyzing logistics data, including inventory levels, demand forecasts, production schedules, transportation costs, and warehousing expenses, to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
• Creating and enforcing detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
• Maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following & enforcing standards and procedures.
• Analyzing all types of data and preparing MIS reports and maintaining the accuracy of daily reports.
• Training logistics team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short-and-long- term performance goals.
• Conducting or reviewing environmental audits for logistics activities, such as storage, distribution, or transportation.
• Explaining the proposed solutions to the client, management and other interested parties through written proposals and oral presentations.

SENIOR LOGISTICS COORDINATOR | ASSOCIATE EMPLOYEE OF JSW STEEL LTD. | OCTOBER 2013 – MARCH 2023.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline process, enhance visibility, and ensure timely delivery of products to customer while mentioning high service levels.
• Managing order & dispatch and making sure that the client receives the material as per the schedule.
• Managing end-to-end inventory operations and planning. 
• Planning & executing carrier management processes and creating effective transportation routes for last-mile delivery.
• Providing assistance to the warehouse staff and liaison between the warehouse team and the transporter.
• Integrating warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
• Identifying process bottlenecks and implementing the solution on time. 
• Analyzing KPIs statics and making the plan to improve overall KPIs statics.
• Conducting and providing various logistics and operational analytical support including operational impact studies, distribution analysis, etc. 
• Analyzing all types of data and preparing MIS reports and maintaining the accuracy of daily reports.
• Training a logistics team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short-and-long- term performance goals.
• Participating with the cost control team & the project team and providing inputs for reducing overall logistics operating costs, and improving profits.
• Maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following & enforcing standards and procedures.
• Explaining the proposed solutions to the client, management and other interested parties through written proposals and oral presentations.

 

TRAINEE | TATA MOTORS LTD. | APRIL 2011 – OCTOBER 2012.

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• Worked alongside senior team members to learn related job tasks and roles.
• Assisted with administrative tasks to better understand industry processes.
• Updated documentation and reports for business records. 
• Worked well in a team environment as well as independently.
• Analyzed and prioritized multiple responsibilities.
• Preparing day-by-day dispatch report.
• Closely monitored procedures to identify potential areas for improvement.
• Material handling & Stock Balancing.
• Maintained damaged goods records, backorder logs, and any applicable regulatory reporting.

Education

• BACHLOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS | JULY 2017 | KALINGA UNIVERSITY.
• I.T.I IN ELECTRICAL | JULY 2010 | BALIYAPUR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY.
• INTERMEDIATE OF SCIENCE | JUNE 2008 | B.N. COLLEGE, BHAGALPUR.

Certification

• MASTER CONTROL IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT & LOGISTICS | FEBRUARY 2021 | CHALMERS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY.
• PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS | FEBRUARY 2021 | AMITY UNIVERSITY.
• ADVANCE IN EXCEL | FEBRUARY 2021 | AMITY UNIVERSITY.