Darshan Shah
Logistics and Supply Chain Manager @Shah Trading Company
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WORK HISTORY
Logistics and Supply Chain Manager @Shah Trading Company
Toronto, ON, CA
Effectively manage all aspects of supply chain and logistics for international as well as domestic operations- Managing and running a team of 5 employees.(5 Direct Reports)- Effectively manage all aspects of the supply chain and logistics for the whole Import and Export operation- Managing end-to-end projects for Supply Chain and Logistics across 4 locations of Shah Trading Company- Created cost estimates for multiple projects and presented them to management. Conducted weekly meetings to monitor project costs- Working closely with the VP and other cross-functional teams to analyze the costing estimates and finance data each month- Led performance evaluations for the entire team / providing feedback and monitoring improvement plans. Motivated team to excel and perform better- Oversee the procurement of $20M+ of Raw Materials and $10M+ in finished goods inventory each year- Delivered $450k in productivity/cost savings by implementing new logistics and supply chain strategies- Direct all shipments and inventory control procedures for 6 Warehouses- Streamlines warehouse operations, conducted negotiations with key supplier contracts,
EDUCATION
Ryerson University
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm.), Global Management Studies (Major)
Centennial College
Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Business Administration - International Business
Centennial College
Ontario College Diploma, Business - Marketing
SKILLS
ABOUT DARSHAN SHAH
9+ years of progressive experience in leading Logistics; Operations; Supply Chain and Procurement projects in multiple phases in various countries- Experienced and skilled Logistics / Supply chain professional with strong ability in planning and implementing all aspects of Supply Chain in multiple stages of the projects- Enhanced experience in various sectors such as Retail & Food Service; Industrial Ingredients; Wines & Spirits; Juices & Concentrates; Agri-commodities processing & trading; FMCG; CPG; Pulp, Paper & Board; etc- Exceptional ability to plan and execute JIT(Just in Time) and JIC (Just In Case) programs and worked with major big box retailers in North America- Contracts Management: Strong expertise in developing end-to-end contracts and ensuring that all documents comply with requirements- Experience in handling Dangerous Goods for domestic and international shipments. Ensured that procedures and documents are complying with Hazmat requirements- Strong expertise in identifying and applying proper Incoterms / HS (Harmonized System)/ Customs and phytosanitary regulations and requirements while ensuring that vendors/customers are strictly adhered to in the process- Worked in close collaboration with many Freight forwarders; Shipping companies (Air/Ocean/Rail/Land); 3PL companies; govt agencies; and customs brokers to ensure the project was implemented as planned and provided creative solutions for any Logistical issues- Excellent capability to manage Freight Journal / Global Rate Database and ensure that project cost is kept under control- Exceptional analytical, interpersonal and communications skills to liaise with various stakeholders globally- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and complete tasks with speed and accuracy- Strong expertise in developing strategies & optimized efficiencies in the supply chain, inventory, warehousing & transportation management- Excellent capability to manage inventory & warehousing, performed various analytics (metrics) to manage KPIs, efficiently managed inventory in more than 8 warehouses across North America and Europe- Proficiency in NETSUITE - ORACLE, EDI systems; INTTRA; MS Office Suites; Google Workspace; SAP ERP & ability to learn new programs quickly- Strong expertise in RFQ/RFP/RFI for the entire sourcing processes & negotiated with vendors to avail and finalize the best pricing in the market- Proven ability to analyze international freight cost - Ocean/Air/Rail/Trucking & Developed sharp Negotiating skills to finalize large volume contracts.
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