Arun Kumar

Experience

1. Process Associate

   APL Logistics

   Oct 2022 — Present · Chennai, IN

   1) Managed Logistics and Supply chain processes for migration projects.2) Facilitated virtual collaboration to ensure successful completion of migration processes3) Utilized ERP systems to track inventory movements and generate reports4) Monitor key performance indicators (KPI) such as on-time delivery, Invoicing, and cost per unit to assess team performance.5) Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for process improvement, resulting in a 25% reduction in shipping errors.6) Coordinate transportation logistics, negotiating contracts with carriers to optimize costs and delivery schedules.7) Assigning daily activities to team, including task assignments, scheduling, and unprinted invoicing report circulating.8) Identified root causes and proposed process improvement to enhance efficiency in the supply chain and achieve KPIs.9) Communicated with suppliers and carriers to resolve logistics issues.10) Generated Purchase Orders using SAP and GFF tools. Also, share the PO numbers with customers.11) Developed and implemented documentation such as FCR, HBL, Triggering ASN.12) Handling Invoicing process (Costing & Revenue) Local Invoice, Overseas Invoice and Cost estimates.13) Identified and Corrected errors in Freight charges and HS Code mismatches across the Europe and LATAM regions, resulting in a 100%improvement in Customs compliance.14) Collaborate with regional teams to create comprehensive country guides for SAS, EMEA regions, including EXIM documentation requirements, to support global trade operations.15) Lead a team of 6 logistics coordinators, providing training and guidance to improve efficiency and customer service16) Facilitate communication between team members, departments, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration17) Coordinate with internal teams for invoices and packing lists.18) Handling EMEA Import Customs process for Germany and United Kingdom

Education

• Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2018 — 2020

• Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute

  Bachelor of Science - BS

  2015 — 2018