Karthik Uthamaseelan

Experience

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  Total Logistics

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  Asst Manager

  Chief KRAs;• Managing business development initiatives across Western India region.• As Account Manager for key accounts like LG, Valvoline Cummins, involved in Warehouse Process Improvements & developing new solutions for clients.• Conducting cost analysis for warehousing, distribution and transportation for new projects.• Formulating different reports and process (KPI's) that would assist the customer in analyzing the cost associated with our services & performances.

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  AP Moller Maersk group - India

  Dec 2003 - Feb 2007

  Asst manager

  Chief KRA’s• Manage and run assigned Supply Chain Development projects & conduct Supply Chain HealthCheck™ for existing & potential future clients.• Research and analyze the clients supply chain to identify new development opportunities, evaluate the feasibility of those (both for the client and for MLOG) and sell the solutions to the clients.• Demonstrate Value Additions to the clients and drive pricing towards being value based.• Cooperate closely with Local and Regional Sales, and overseas sales organizations to secure new clients through Solution Sales. Show less

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  Piramal Glass Ltd

  Feb 2007 - Jul 2008

  Logistics Manager

  Looking after the entire exports cycle which includes· Manage the global freight management budget for GGL ( 40 Crores)· Logistics planning for both the plants / SBU’s and ensure that the planned sales targets / budget / containers are achieved on a monthly basis thru interaction with marketing, plant logistics, QC, resorting & production department.· Dealing with Shipping Lines & Freight Forwarders to ensure best freight rates and timely shipment of export consignments which includes signing of long term contracts with lines / fwders for various sectors.· Coordinating with Custom House Agents / Transporters and other external agencies for ensuring timely clearances and materials dispatched as per our internal planned dates.· Negotiation and finalization of transporters / C.H.A for container movement / customs clearance for various ports.· To proactively inform the final consignee of any logistics issues / problems & also ensure hassle free service as per the terms of sale.· Responsible to plan & implement one new initiative every two months · MIS to top mgmt on a monthly basis w.r.t logistics cost, traffic flow pattern, ocean freight trends, buffer yard charges, detention & savings thru new initiatives. Show less

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  SABIC Innovative Plastics (Formerly GE Plastics)

  Jul 2008 - Jun 2010

  Logistics Leader, India

  Chief KRA’s• Developing Logistics & Supply Chain Strategy / Roadmap for the organisation & aligning them to Business Goals• Initiating, planning and implementing various Logistics systems & procedures to achieve corporate business targets through operational excellence.• Responsible for developing Supply Chain & Logistics budget for India .• Strategic planning for the warehousing, logistics and finalizing Vendor base for the new business.• Develop, implement, and execute strategic supply chain processes in support of supply chain and business objectives, which result in minimizing supply chain inefficiencies.My Job Profile• Manage the entire logistics operations for the organization which includes imports, exports, customs, inventory, warehousing & domestic distribution• Handle imports (around 200 containers & 100 shipments per month) to all the major ports in India (6 ports) & also a small volume of exports.• Handling excise for the plant & entire DGFT (licensing) operations for our imports / exports.• Manage plant logistics & also 10 warehouses across India for distribution of goods to the final customers• Negotiate and finalize contracts of freight rates for primary, secondary distribution and 3PLs (W&D).• Initiate and implement Total Cost Out (TCO) programs / review and manage supply chain cost and expenses to identify cost saving opportunities and identify efficiencies and economies of scale to reduce costs.• Developed, maintained and analyzed reports for inbound /outbound Freight and carrier on-time performance Matrix to control freight & service levels. Show less

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  Apple India Pvt Ltd

  Jun 2010 - now

  India Logistics Manager - India

  To manage India supply chain operations independently and align processes with EMEIA

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  Apple

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  India Logistics Manager - India