Sujit Kumar Karath

About Sujit Kumar Karath

An accomplished senior logistics and transport management professional with over 25 years of tremendous value driven experience in strategic planning, key account management, operational excellence and customer satisfaction in the Middle East, India and South East Asia. Extensive knowledge in Project forwarding, Oil & Gas Logistics, Ocean Transportation, Air & Ocean Chartering and Reverse Logistics. Possess experience in strategic and operational logistics planning, procurement, global freight management, planning & control, vendor development, transport services, warehousing and yard management.Acknowledged capabilities in implementation of modern logistics management systems to maintain logical operational levels.Strong product and operational knowledge in providing end to end logistics and supply chain services for the Oil & gas and mining industry, Project forwarding & managementStrong focus on digitization of logistics and supply chain processes to improve efficiency and achieve employee productivity.Experienced in managing large highly trained teams to up to 40 FTEs.A strong team player with the ability to monitor and motivate the staff, able to focus on collaboration and working in an inclusive environment. Experience in leading multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams. Ability to negotiate at the highest levels both internally and externally.Ability to manage conflict and tactfully tackle difficult situations both internally and externally.Ability to work with cross functional team members and business partners and foster a collaborative environment.Strong working relationship at senior level with Oil & Gas, EPC, Mining, Engineering and Manufacturing companies. Strong focus on carrier selection and management, freight procurement and contract negotiations. Close working relationship with major shipping line, airlines, transport companies and 4PL/warehouse operators in India and the Middle East.Sound knowledge of the local transportation laws and regulatory requirements, customs procedures for import and export in the respective countries.Result oriented, P&L responsibility with prime focus on bottom line. Exceptional operational knowledge in handling and transportation of over dimensional, heavy and super heavy cargo, Port Agency Services, Vessel Husbanding, Port side operations, Handling of Dry Bulk Vessels, Tankers, Offshore Support Vessels and Naval Vessels.

Experience

1. Key Account Manager - Project Logistics, Uae & India

   GEODIS

   May 2025 — Present · Dubai, AE

Education

• GRG Matriculation Higher Secondary School

  High School

  1977 — 1984

• PSG COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE

  BSC, PHYSICS

  1984 — 1987

Skills

• Shipping
• Warehouse Management Systems
• Freight Forwarding
• Operations Management
• International Logistics
• Logistics
• International Shipping
• Air Freight
• Reverse Logistics
• Warehouse Management
• Ports
• Supply Chain Operations
• Transportation
• Procurement
• Change Management
• Warehousing
• Key Performance Indicators
• Warehouse Operations
• Business Process Improvement
• Management
• Logistics Management
• People Skills
• Freight
• Transportation Management
• Ocean