Logistics & Distribution Manager – Finished Vehicle Logistics - EM Logistics UAB - Vilnius, Lithuania (Europe)
(2024-04)
- Led end-to-end outbound logistics operations across 5+ European markets (Germany, Benelux, France, Poland, Scandinavia), managing carrier selection, capacity planning, shipment execution, and SLA compliance for finished vehicle distribution.
- Managed strategic 3PL partner relationships and coordinated cross-functional alignment between Sales, Operations, and Finance teams, serving as the primary contact for all transport-related topics and client escalations.
- Oversaw freight rate negotiations and transport contract management across 5+ country lanes, achieving consistent cost control while maintaining on-time delivery performance above 95% SLA targets.
- Monitored real-time shipment KPIs via ERP/TMS platforms across a multi-market European network, generating data-driven reports on OTD, cost, and carrier adherence for management review cycles.
- Acquired and onboarded new enterprise logistics clients across Germany, Benelux, France, Poland, and Scandinavia, executing strategic account development plans that drove sustainable revenue growth and long-term retention.
- Drove continuous service quality improvements through structured carrier performance reviews and corrective action plans, strengthening customer retention and reducing operational disruptions across the distribution network.
Distribution Manager – Outbound Logistics, Europe - Groupe CAT – Stellantis OEM Control Tower (THOR Project) - Suresnes, France
(2021-05 - 2024-04)
- Managed Stellantis OEM Control Tower operations across Europe, overseeing multi-modal finished vehicle distribution (road, rail, deep sea) from assembly plants to dealer networks across 10+ countries, including compound and terminal operations in Netherlands, Spain, and France.
- Directed day-to-day carrier and 3PL operations (CEVA Logistics, ICO, Stobart, Manvesta and others), monitoring performance KPIs, managing escalations, and coordinating with logistics planning, quality, and procurement teams to ensure OEM service standards and vehicle handling compliance.
- Tracked and reported logistics KPIs including OTD, PDI queue volumes, transport readiness, and carrier SLA adherence across 10+ European markets, producing executive-level performance dashboards for HQ review.
- Dynamically optimised truck load plans and dock schedules to align supply with demand variations, managing a multi-compound distribution network and coordinating road, rail, and deep sea freight modes simultaneously.
- Delivered 10,000+ vehicles annually to European dealer networks with consistently high on-time performance, managing distribution across compounds including Oosterhout, Zeebrugg, Ghislengien, Bassens, Miramas, and Wavrin.
- Achieved significant fleet utilisation improvements and reduced empty truck runs through systematic load consolidation and route optimisation, driving measurable cost savings across the Stellantis European outbound network.
Logistics Coordinator - Rhenus Logistics - Paris, France
(2020-07 - 2021-02)
- Coordinated international transport and inventory management operations across European supply chain networks, ensuring regulatory compliance and cost-effective carrier utilisation.
- Managed supplier and 3PL relationships to build efficient, resilient logistics networks; monitored shipment performance and implemented corrective actions to improve service delivery.
- Supported KPI tracking and operational reporting across logistics lanes, contributing data-driven insights to process improvement initiatives.
- Streamlined inventory and transport coordination processes, reducing operational inefficiencies and improving planning accuracy across assigned supply chain lanes.
Logistics Assistant – Operations & Distribution - DHL Supply Chain - Chennai, India
(2017-02 - 2019-05)
- Managed inbound/outbound warehouse and distribution operations including receiving, storage, dispatch coordination, and daily carrier communication to track and expedite domestic and international freight.
- Coordinated multi-modal shipments across road, air, and courier modes; prepared shipping documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists) and assisted in freight rate negotiations with carriers.
- Tracked 100+ daily shipments across domestic and import lanes, maintaining real-time visibility and proactively resolving transit delays to meet customer delivery commitments.
- Redesigned warehouse shipping process flow, achieving a 20% reduction in storage space and a 10% improvement in outbound efficiency – recognised as a key process improvement initiative within the operations team.
