1. S SITARAMAN
sitaraman@mail.com, sitaramanin@gmail.com | +91- 9840082369 I +91-9962525769
Plot No.13, Door No.18, F-1, 1st
Street, Kanniga Colony, Nanganallur, Chennai - 600061
Supply Chain Management | Logistics | Transportation | Fleet Management
 Seasoned business operations professional with 20 years of demonstrated success in strategy planning, logistics,
warehousing, transportation, vendor management and export/ import operations in the service industry.
 Expertise at handling air/sea cargo, airlines, fleet of vehicles & transporters ensuring on time delivery and
monitoring transit norms.
 Adept at managing logistics solutions, achieving tight schedules and deadlines, enabling prompt completion.
 Accomplished negotiator, proven skills at logistics/ freight product prices and conditions of purchasing
contracts from local as well as global sources.
 Maintains open communication with customers to strengthen relationships and build mutually beneficial
partnerships throughout all levels.
 Skilled at providing customized and unique distribution and last mile fulfilment solutions including, Primary
Transportation, Secondary Transportation, ODC or Express Cargo.
 Earned a reputation of a leader among customers due to knowledge, integrity and personal service.
BUSINESS SKILLS
Managerial Strategy Planning, Project Planning & Management, Export/ Import Operations, Logistics,
Warehouse Management, Vendor Management, Inventory Management, Transport Management,
Materials Management, Techno Commercial Operations, Customer Relationships
Functional Process Development and Improvement, Cost Savings & Revenue Enhancements, System
Implementation, Contract Management, Team Management, Quality Assurance, Freight Payments
Operational Liaison & Coordination, Training & Development, CRM, Team Management, Cargo Safety and
Availability, Receipt Operations, Reports & Documentation, People Management, Negotiations, IITS
Operations, Fleet Management
ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE
June 2011– Apr 2015 with SS Trans Logistics Pvt Ltd, & SSMinerals Pvt Ltd Chennai
Transport Manager (Logistics / Operation)
Export Movements / Logistics / Transport services
 Fleet Management, Vehicle maintenance, Vehicle telematics, driver management, Fleet Tracking,
Mechanical diagnostics, driver behaviour, Fleet Security and control, Fleet replacement and lifecycle
management, National associate of Fleet Administrators.
 Continuous monitoring an truck usages and capacity monitoring utilization
 Organising shipments, negotiating and agreeing contracts
 Coordinating drivers, trucks, loads and journey
 Responsible for managing company owned vehicle at National level tacking care
 Planed periodical maintenance with TAT & SLA
 To Generate Continuous business from Existing clients and develop new clients
 Handling Fleet execute and monitoring vehicles are reaching as per fleet planning time.
 Coordinating with First Mile team for fleet planning and providing vehicles as per capacity requirement
 Road Transport Express Cargo movements handling nearly 75 trucks daily operation
 Conceptualized and implemented the logistics and distribution strategy to optimize time to market.
 Contributed to business enhancement and revenue growth by providing seamless services to new and
existing clients.
* Hub operation and Stores Inventor.
 Plan coordinate the international shipment of goods
 Export Manager such as intermediates between foreign buyers and domestic sellers
 CHA / Freight Forarding.
 Oversaw the complete logistics operations including planning, process management and execution for
lignite powder, ball clay and fly ash and other materials in India and abroad.

2.  Worked on various transport modes such as air, sea, land and ISO temperature controlled containers.
 Designed and implemented initiatives to manage stock levels, delivery times and transportation costs.
 Nurtured a strong vendor base to ensure timely availability of cost effective raw materials.
 Developed regular MIS & review meeting system for timely delivery of project materials besides avoiding
project delays and vehicle & container detentions.
 Exploring possibilities of cost reduction and efficiency enhancement in the existing Logistics Activities.
 Experience in EOUs Operation, Plan and co-ordination the International shipment of goods.
 Excellent customer service skills in the dealing with customers.
 Deftly managed a fleet of nearly 100 trucks all types –Trailers / HCV/MCV/LCV
Apr 2002 – Mar 2011 with Speed Wings Logistics Pvt Ltd, Chennai
Logistics Manager - (Transportation & Supply Chain Management)
Logistics Head – In-bound and out-bound operations for Ford India Ltd, Marai Malai Nagar
Service providers of M/S TVS Logistics Services Ltd., Chennai for M/S Ford India Ltd, MM Nagar, Chennai
 Planning and organising of Milk Run Vehicles, Line haul vehicles
 Managing and route allocating complete fleet running in operations
 Planning and developing logistics network, cost effective movement
 Spearheaded the logistics and supply chain operations to ensure timely delivery of high quality products,
while leading a 30 member team.
 Leverage third party logistics partners to increase reach in a cost effective manner.
 Deftly managed in-bound and out-bound movement of goods through various models of transportation
including land, air and sea.
 Institutionalized process to track vehicle movement and ensure cost efficient and timely delivery of goods.
Set up driver check points to ensure discipline in drivers.
 Plan Vehicle route
 Ensured all documentation for trucks and drivers was complete and correct.
 Check points to ensure vehicle maintenance
 Provided guidance on support for smooth dock operations.
 Deftly managed a fleet of 70 - HCV/MCV/LCV attached to TVS Logistics on behalf of Ford India Ltd.
 Fleet bills verified ensuring the In and Out time is being maintained by PC/PPC/DC
 Implemented initiatives for workplace safety.
 Work on new supply strategies
 The hiring, training and supervision of staff.
 Coordinating with Supply Chain Management, IITS Operating, JIT Dock Operation.
Nov 1998 – Jan 2002 with M/S Transnet Express Pvt Ltd, Chennai
Logistics Executive (Transport)
An associate of TVS Lean Logistics Ltd., Chennai for Ford India Ltd., Maraimalai Nagar, Chennai
 Express Cargo movement
 Played a pivotal role in smooth movement of cargo and courier.
 Worked closely with Supply Chain Management team to ensure in-bound and out-bound logistics were
managed in an efficient manner.
 Responsible for vehicle placement for Ford India on behalf of TVS Logistics Ltd.
Jan 1991 – Aug 1998 with M/S SPDS Road Movers Private Limited, Neyveli
Operations In-charge (Transport)
Transporters for NLC Ltd, Neyveli; Traders of NLC mining products; Manufacturers of zirconium silicate
 Functioned as Operations In-charge for SPDS Road Movers and Baby Enamels.
 With SPDS Road Movers, responsible for
o Placement of 70 – 100 Line hauls vehicle daily running in cement, steel, paper & other industries.
o Ensuring smooth operations of vehicles and professional conduct of drivers.
o Ensured invoices were raised and payments were cleared in a timely manner.
 With Baby Enamels, played a key role in
o Liasioning with the Government of Pondicherry for setting up a new manufacturing unit.
o Deftly managed day to day operations including purchase of raw materials, timely availability of
trucks and timely delivery of goods.
o Managed accounts to ensure payments are received in a timely manner.

3. ACADEMIA
1990 Bachelor of Commerce, New College, Madras University
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 25th
Feb 1969
Languages: English, Tamil
Computer Literacy: MS Office, Excel, Word, Powder Point & Internet access.
Passport Status: G4402240, Valid up to 09.08.2017