PRADEEP KRISHNAN NAIR

• Directs and manages the performance of the operations management team on the job to ensure a safe and efficient operation. Liaises with Agents Port / Customs. Etc) and Vessels' Chief officers to ensure all tasks are coordinated and consistent with the sequence of discharge and load plans.
• The growth and profitability have been 25%.
• Overall labor cost reduced by 30%.
• Turnaround on the vessel has been up by 90%.
• Cost reduction is come down by 35%.
• The total volume of cargo handle is 400,000 Mts
• Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
• Reviewed internal reports and identified areas of risk or potential cost savings.
• Cultivated and maintained relationships to promote positive work culture.
• Recruited, hired, and trained employees on operations and performance expectations.
• Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
• Negotiated agreements with external partners such as contractors or consultants.
• Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms for materials or services.
• Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
• Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
• Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
• Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
• Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
• Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.

Products – Rice/Cocoa/Animal Feeds & Protein In Nigeria / Cameroon.

• In charge of the Chartering, Insurance matter related to Shipping and Bulk Shipping.
• In charge of all clearing and shipping-related activities for all import commodities (rice and sugar) (bulk and container)
• Responsible for cost control, meeting budgets, logistics and direction setting.
• Handling and managing Customs and other agencies.
• Warehousing and Inventory Control
• The volume of the vessel handled is: - 15 to 20 vessels of GRT (15000 to 20000 Mts – Bulk shipment – rice)
• Also, making a project of bulk – shipment in Nigeria
• Handling: - 200 to 1000 Containers – shipment per annum.
• Handling Port Operations – Shipping and Logistics
• Handling Claims – Insurance
• Handling Chattering-related matters.
• Handling Volume Business of US. $. 200 million annually.
• Well-versed with the Process of Nigeria and Cameroon Parastatals agencies.
• Enhanced supply chain processes, strengthening planning procedures, organizing schedules and maintaining records.
• Negotiated contracts with third party providers such as freight forwarders or customs brokers.
• Created reports for senior management summarizing supply chain operations and progress against goals.
• Identified and rolled out both short- and long-term supply chain plans while optimizing procedures to decrease annual expenses.
• Collaborated with other departments such as marketing or sales to ensure alignment between supply chain objectives and corporate goals.
• Determined appropriate equipment and staffing levels to load, unload and move materials.
• Fostered relationships with suppliers to develop purchasing agreements with logistics customers and reduce risks.
• Selected transportation routes to maximize economy, combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution.
• Conferred with supply chain planners to forecast demand or create supply plans.
• Monitored suppliers' activities to assess performance in meeting quality or delivery requirements.

• Operations Manager for Milan Nigeria / Sundersons (Largest
  Importers of Rice ).
• In charge of the Chartering, Insurance matters related to
  Shipping and Bulk Shipping.
• In charge of all clearing and shipping-related activities for all
  import commodities (rice and sugar) (bulk and container)
• Responsible for cost control, meeting budgets, logistics and
  direction setting.
• Handling and managing Customs and other agencies.
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• Analyzed and controlled materials, supplies and equipment operational expenses.
• Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
• Recruited, hired and trained crew members on application of projects, customer relations, and customer service.
• Led cross-functional teams in problem-solving activities related to process improvements or new product launches.
• Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
• Produced SOPs to document workplace procedures and optimize productivity through standardization.
• Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
• Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
• Planned delivery routing, team workflows and promotional initiatives.

Achievements

1. Was part of the team that set up SunderSons (In house Shipping and Clearing agencies.

2. Was able to fine-tune operations concisely, ensuring the success of Sunder sons.

3. Successfully handled bulk vessels (25-30 a year) and approximately one thousand containerized cargo units annually.

4. Started in-house clearing and Shipping (resulted in good savings and controls

5. Developed excellent rapport with Customs and other agencies (this helped in opening valuable information channels)