Yuvashan Naicker
Logistics General Manager
Durban
Summary
Experienced Logistics Manager proficient at monitoring operational pulse to deliver relevant information to all major internal customers and stakeholders. Accustomed to working with multiple entities to achieve business goals for logistics efficiency, cost containment and contract integrity. Works quickly and maintains focus while providing top-notch customer service. Dedicated professional highly skilled in transportation flow management. Talented individual offering dynamic skills in import and export laws and strategic initiatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Manager
Zazu Trading Enterprises T/A Yuvi's Logistics
Durban
02.2017 - Current
- Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
- Abnormal Cargo Project Management skills.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Coordinated dispatching of 13 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Resolved shipping discrepancies by coordinating customer and courier communications.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
Warehouse Manager
New Generation Shipping
Durban
11.2015 - 10.2016
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Promoted brand at industry events and through ongoing networking efforts.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
Logistics Manager
Imbekezelo Trading Enterprises
Gingindlovu
01.2014 - 08.2016
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Led third-party vendors in achieving delivery time and cost targets.
- Resolved shipping discrepancies by coordinating customer and courier communications.
- Improved inventory accuracy by developing and implementing enhanced control systems.
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
Education
High School Diploma -
Durban High School
Durban South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Shipping Documentation
Fleet Dispatch
Route Optimization
Skilled in Microsoft, Sage and SAP
Transportation Management Systems
Warehouse Operations
Freight Forwarding(Import and Export)
Logistics Oversight
International Freight Management
Carrier Negotiations
Abnormal Cargo Experience
Timeline
Logistics Manager
Zazu Trading Enterprises T/A Yuvi's Logistics
02.2017 - Current
Warehouse Manager
New Generation Shipping
11.2015 - 10.2016
Logistics Manager
Imbekezelo Trading Enterprises
01.2014 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Durban High School
04.2001 -