Sam Arul

About Sam Arul

16+ years of global experience from Chennai to Dubai to the US West Coast driving financial integrity, analysis, and strategic planning across global logistics and supply chain operations. I specialize in bridging finance and operations to enhance profitability and transparency for multi-customer, multi-location portfolios. Skilled in budgeting, reporting, and process improvement, with experience spanning warehousing, transportation, supply chain, and freight forwarding. Known for delivering actionable insights that support business growth and operational excellence in hybrid and international environments.

Experience

1. Operations Finance Partner

   A.P. Moller - Maersk

   Jul 2022 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   for the Transported by MAERSK product.As an Operations Finance Partner supporting First Mile and multi‑carrier drayage operations, I serve as an embedded operations resource partnering closely with Operations, Finance, Accounting, Sales, and Technology teams to ensure accurate billing, revenue protection, and scalable financial processes. My role focuses on bridging operational execution with financial governance.I partner closely with different onshore and offshore teams to clarify ownership, streamline processes, and reduce recurring escalations, while serving as a subject matter expert for the multi‑carrier First Mile business. In parallel, I support major enterprise customers by providing clear financial positions and contribute to transformation initiatives that simplify day‑to‑day processes and enable more automated, scalable workflows.Overall, I operate as a trusted partner within the business—focused on improving how First Mile operates financially, end to end.

Education

• NIIT

  GNIIT, Information System Management

  2006 — 2009

• University of Madras

  BCom, Commerce

  2006 — 2009

Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Purchase Order Creation
• Microsoft Office
• Analytical Skills
• Sap Products
• Microsoft Excel
• Billing
• Team Leadership
• Purchase Orders
• Credit Analysis
• Supply Chain Management
• Accounts Receivable
• Auditing
• Financial Reporting
• Sap
• Teamwork
• Team Management
• Financial Accounting
• Process Improvement
• Collections Reporting
• Project Coordination
• Shipping
• Analysis
• Finance
• Collections
• Data Analysis
• Accounting
• Management
• Invoicing
• Training
• Logistics