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Balamurugan N

Logistics Manager - CMO
Oragadam, Kancheepuram

Summary

Experienced Logistics Manager proficient to deliver relevant information to all major internal customers and stakeholders. Leveraged ERP system proficiency and exceptional vendor relationship management, production planning to improve service levels and on-time delivery rates. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, achieving significant improvements in inventory management and global logistics coordination. Works quickly and maintains focus while providing top-notch customer service.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Logistics Manager - CMO

Danfoss Industries Pvt Limited
01.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for condensing unit Production planning in all contract Manufacturers.
  • Responsible for Stock movement from Danfoss factories & All Contract Manufacturing locations to Danfoss Regional Delivery centers and Customer direct delivery to improve availability.
  • Managing condensing unit’s component Procurement and Supply through local & Global vendors.
  • Manage safety stock planning, ramp up/down of products & manage allocation management among the regions during unexpected demand increase or during constraints in supply chain.
  • Responsible for components supply from approved vendors for NPD/EPD and Condensing units Project requirements to sub-contractor.
  • Responsible for shipment planning (FCL/LCL/Road/Air/Courier) and ensure parts reaching customers on time.
  • Reverse logistics for customer return and return to supplier.
  • Manage 3PL warehouse operation at EU DC.
  • Responsible cost-effective distribution network set up to improve Global availability & Reduce pipeline inventory.
  • Monitor delivery service level & take action to improve the service level
  • Monitor Shipment status, goods receipt, and vendor payments and LSP.
  • SAP system material master data and responsible for STO setup between DC's
  • Responsible to get quote for urgent project requirement shipments and ensure timely delivery.
  • Preparing MIS reports for Management on Global availability and Inventory – Slow mover, Blocked stocks & Aged stock report.
  • Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.

Specialist - Logistics

Danfoss Industries Pvt Limited
06.2019 - 12.2023
  • Responsible for condensing unit Production planning.
  • Prioritize backlog & Stock replenishment order and distribute stocks from Factory to Regional Delivery centers and Customer direct delivery to improve availability.
  • Managing condensing unit’s component Procurement and Supply through local & Global vendors.
  • Manage safety stock planning and ramp up/down of products.
  • Manage allocation management among regions during unexpected demand increase or during constraints in supply chain.
  • Responsible for components supply from approved vendors for NPD/EPD and Condensing units Project requirements to sub-contractor.
  • Responsible cost-effective distribution network set up to improve Global availability & Reduce pipeline inventory.
  • Monitor delivery service level & take action to improve the service level
  • Monitor Shipment status, goods receipt, and vendor payments.
  • Preparing MIS reports for Management on Global availability and Inventory – Slow mover, Blocked stocks & Aged stock report.

Specialist - Regional Fulfillment

Danfoss Industries Pvt Limited
01.2017 - 05.2019
  • Fulfillment support for APA region
  • Root cause analysis and execute action plan for Availability and Reliability improvement.
  • SLT and RLT review at regular intervals and update
  • Manage allocation management among regions during unexpected demand increase or during constraints in supply chain.
  • Manage safety stock planning and ramp up/down of products.
  • Control inventory through cross shipments
  • Evaluate and establish new STO flow and testing.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.

APAC Fulfillment Analayst

Danfoss Industries Pvt Ltd.
01.2013 - 12.2016
  • Fulfillment support for APA region
  • Root cause analysis and execute action plan for Availability and Reliability improvement.
  • SLT and RLT review at regular intervals and update
  • Manage allocation management among regions during unexpected demand increase or during constraints in supply chain.
  • Manage safety stock planning and ramp up/down of products.
  • Control inventory through cross shipments

Material Leader

Elcoteq Electronics India Pvt. Ltd
12.2010 - 01.2013
  • Conducted ongoing demand forecasting to maintain accurate inventory levels, preventing stockouts and excess inventory costs.
  • Managed relationships with key vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and minimize production downtime.
  • Optimized warehouse space utilization, increasing productivity for incoming and outgoing shipments.
  • Ensured timely production schedules by closely monitoring material availability and addressing potential supply chain bottlenecks proactively.
  • Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution.
  • Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.

Production Planning & Control Engineer

Regen Powertech Pvt. Ltd
06.2010 - 12.2010
  • Collaborated with sales, engineering, purchasing, and logistics teams to align production priorities based on customer requirements or market trends.
  • Enhanced overall productivity, conducting regular evaluations of production process to identify areas for improvement.
  • Developed comprehensive production plans to ensure timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
  • Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, implementing corrective actions quickly to minimize impact on output goals.
  • Coordinated engineering changes seamlessly into existing production schedule without impacting customer commitments or timelines.
  • Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.

Planning & Inventory Control Engineer

AwalGulf Manufacturing
06.2008 - 03.2010
  • Collaborated with sales, engineering, purchasing, and logistics teams to align production priorities based on customer requirements or market trends.
  • Developed comprehensive production plans to ensure timely completion of production and delivery.
  • Coordinated engineering changes seamlessly into existing production schedule without impacting customer commitments or timelines.
  • Monitored inventory levels closely, reducing excess stock and maintaining optimal levels for efficient production operations.
  • Reviewed inventories, tracked production statuses and ordered materials to foster consistent availability and production schedule adherence.
  • Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.
  • Customized SAP production planning and detailed scheduling tools to support factory production initiatives.
  • Increased on-time delivery rates with enhanced communication between departments and effective resource allocation.

Planning & Inventory Control Engineer

Foxconn
04.2006 - 05.2008
  • Developed, released and monitored daily schedules to foster on-time completion of finished products.
  • Worked with engineering, production, and testing departments to implement corrective actions for missed milestones.
  • Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.
  • Reviewed inventories, tracked production statuses and ordered materials to foster consistent availability and production schedule adherence.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Ganadipathy Tulsi’s Engineering College
Vellore
08.2001 - 03.2005

Certified Advanced Supply Chain Professional(CASP) -

IFPSM - Supply Chain Academy
04.2001 -

Certificate For Supply Chain Analytics -

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MITx) – EdX
Edx
04.2001 -

Skills

    Supply Chain Management

    Production planning and control

    ERP System Proficiency

    Domestic Freight Management

    Reverse Logistics

    Inventory Management

    Delivery Scheduling

    Customer Service

    Shipping and receiving operations

    Vendor Relationship Management

    Global Logistics Coordination

    Order Fulfillment

Accomplishments

  • Controlled transportation cost by introducing milk run – Cost reduced by 7.5L INR/Year (Elcoteq Electronics India Pvt
    Limited)
  • Introduced track and trace system for rework units and followed up to reduce number of rework units per day.(Foxconn
    India Pvt Ltd)
  • Improved the availability of Condensing units for 8.5MINR order and deliverd the condensing units in shorter lead time
    with no extra cost and liquidated damage provision.

Timeline

Logistics Manager - CMO

Danfoss Industries Pvt Limited
01.2024 - Current

Specialist - Logistics

Danfoss Industries Pvt Limited
06.2019 - 12.2023

Specialist - Regional Fulfillment

Danfoss Industries Pvt Limited
01.2017 - 05.2019

APAC Fulfillment Analayst

Danfoss Industries Pvt Ltd.
01.2013 - 12.2016

Material Leader

Elcoteq Electronics India Pvt. Ltd
12.2010 - 01.2013

Production Planning & Control Engineer

Regen Powertech Pvt. Ltd
06.2010 - 12.2010

Planning & Inventory Control Engineer

AwalGulf Manufacturing
06.2008 - 03.2010

Planning & Inventory Control Engineer

Foxconn
04.2006 - 05.2008

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Ganadipathy Tulsi’s Engineering College
08.2001 - 03.2005

Certified Advanced Supply Chain Professional(CASP) -

IFPSM - Supply Chain Academy
04.2001 -

Certificate For Supply Chain Analytics -

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MITx) – EdX
04.2001 -
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