Tikam Soni

Experience

• 

  TCI Group (Transport Corporation of India Limited)

  Mar 2007 - Sept 2011

  Branch Incharge

  Oversaw domestic transportation operations, optimizing routes and vehicles allocations for DTA/Trading Unit, while consolidating transshipment shipments to bolster cost savings. Initiated RFQ procedure, assessing rate alternatives, and performing freight bill validation for finance approval, while maintaining dossier of invoices and executing reconciliation. Organized quarterly and monthly business reviews of service providers, appraising effectiveness to drive improvement. Collaborated on internal and external audits, addressing findings and non-conformities to meet regulatory requirements. Instituted dynamic storage concept in Oracle for materials, segregating and dispatching items and overseeing temperature-controlled storage to fulfill specific requisites. Coordinated with external agencies such as transporters, Vendors for vehicle placement, freight provision, bill submission, post-shipment documentation. Nurtured robust relationships with diverse stakeholders, encompassing indirect taxation, finance, planning, customer support, and sales teams. o Discovered opportunities for process refinement, culminating in annual cost saving of INR 5.75 lacs through strategic palletization and enhanced vehicle deployment.o Contributed to internal audit committees for 5S and Safety compliance, delivering updates from 3PL and vendors in-charge's daily and weekly reports.o Generated transportation reports, daily stock examinations, performing inventory counts.o Spearheaded RM project, integrating bar code technology for hassle free tracing and tracking in Warehouse Management System. Show less

• 

  Blue Dart

  Oct 2011 - May 2015

  Executive- Operations (Junior Management)

  Blue Dart Express Ltd, South Asia premier Courier and Cargo distribution logistics solutions for clients across nation, harnessing variety of transportation methods. Executed dispatch of FTL and Part Truck Load Pan India overseeing packaging schedules in alignment with specific requirements. Negotiated freight rates for transportation, evaluating spot RFQs and executing measures to examine potential freight invoice discrepancies. Conducted regular business reviews with service providers, analyzing vendors' performance and capabilities to optimize logistics operations. Facilitated local transportation services via annual RFQ process, validating daily trips, optimizing routes, and incorporating milk run and cargo consolidation. Directed Goods Receipts for all inbound shipments from local vendors and subcontractors and undertook reconciliation for received goods. Monitored enforcing work instructions and adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for first, Middle & Last Miles Delivery.o Documented accurate inventory records, monitoring stock levels, and performing periodic Physical Inventory (PI) checks to secure 100% annual inventory precision.o Execution whole operations for state coordination, Transport Management, network Distribution, Planning, Routing Decision, Executing & monitoring of shipment activities.o Continually reviewing strategy to suit client needs and compete in an ever-changing market environment.o Supporting to sales department to expend the business with high quality customer satisfaction. o Developed Standard operating Processes between service Centre, Hub operations and delivery branch and trained new resources as per requirements.o A depth knowledge of Air and ground hub operations for DP, critical, confidential, and high value shipments with warehouse activities Show less

• 

  DHL Supply Chain

  May 2015 - now

  Manage daily operations, encompassing order processing, warehousing, and distribution to exceed customer expectations. Collaborate with logistics team to optimize transportation routes, reducing delivery times and associated costs. Facilitate regular team meetings to disseminate critical updates, address challenges, and establish realistic objectives. Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, including vendors and logistics partners, to ensure seamless operations. • Project Deputy Manager- Domestic Inbound Operations (04/18– Present): Supervised team of 15 personnel in execution of vehicle allocation for EXW Domestic I2M shipments at Jaipur fabrication & Assembly Business Units. Processed ad-hoc transportation RFQs for Jaipur plant, effectively negotiating freight rates to optimize cost-effectiveness. Implemented cost-saving endeavors on annual basis, producing substantial revenue generation with set benchmarks. Coordinated annual contract and extension ARF processes with legal and logistics teams, ensuring adherence to transport regulations. Documented TMS and system entries to expedite accurate customer invoicing and augment operational transparency.o Directed transportation billing operations, overseeing monthly freight volume of 1.9 Cr., processing up to 3.5K LR’s per month, and guaranteeing accurate provision submission to customers.o Orchestrated selection of Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) for PTL, FTL, and AIR mode shipments, refining transportation solutions and upholding operational excellence.o Proven Skills in establishing in Business Operations Excellency warehouse SOPs, distribution and sourcing strategies with excellence in conceptualizing and effectuating measures in the warehouse operating procedures & Logistics to optimize space and resource.o Enhancing business growth through formulation of distribution and sourcing strategies at organizational levelo Extending support towards the teams in conducting safety audits and compliance. Show less • Packaging & Transportation Project Assistant Manager (05/15 – 3/18): Direct team comprising 4DHL employees and 45 Material Handlers, overseeing 5 Supervisors. Oversee Profit & Loss (P&L) of project, guaranteeing financial profitability within DHL's product portfolio. Acquire monthly plans from customers, assuring alignment with project timelines and deliverables. Coordinate with three suppliers to secure adequate supply of wooden packaging materials for daily operations. Maintain high standards of safety protocols at customer's premises, ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Enforce KPIs for packaging submissions to customers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.o Spearheaded initiatives to refine packaging processes, introducing innovative packaging solutions to optimize operational efficiency and reduce expenses.o Sustainability of metallic returnable pallets implementation from Pune to Jaipur Lane.o Conducted regular reviews with suppliers to assess performance, address concerns, and drive improvement in packaging processes.o Introduced color-coding system to observe FIFO standards and designated specific regions for expiry goods, safeguarding product integrity. Show less

  • Deputy Manager

    Apr 2018 - now

  • Assistant Manager

    May 2015 - Mar 2018