1. Pradeep Shah
Mobile: +91 9022 162 163 E-Mail: pradeep.shah@ymail.com
Logistics, Imports-Export, Inventory, Customer, Warehouse & Transport Management,
Distribution, Vendor Development and Administration with leading organisation.
Supply chain professional with over 10+ years of extensive experience in Supply chain,
Imports- Exports and Administration with Various reputed organisation.
Exposure of handling independently end to end Logistics functions like Imports-Exports,
Distribution, Inventory Planning and Sea and Air shipment Management etc.
Expertise in implementing cost saving measures, Transportation & Distribution management to
achieve reduction in terms of lead time, space management, transportation costs & Inventory
cost. Adept at undertaking indigenization initiative and attaining significant saving.
Rich experience about the Damage control, Packaging Improvements, Warehouse layout, local
and Global logistics vendors management, Cost reductions and Process Improvements.
By proper planning liquidate the ready stock among the customers simultaneously arrange
orders for fast moving goods/parts as per forecast.
Efficiently addressing customer’s queries concerned with operational issues like delivery
timeline, availability, quality complaints or any logistics related issues etc.
Areas of Expertise
Imports, Exports:
Transportation, Warehouse, Inventory, Customer Management analysis, Price Negotiation
and cost optimization.
Custom clearence, CHA handling, Freight Forwarder handling.
Co-ordination with Indian and Global Sea Freight and Air Freight forwarding Co.
Dealing with FSSAI (Food Safety Standard Authority of India).
Cost reductions & introduced new process of Logistics.
Experienced in smoothly interfacing with internal and external head of departments to
ensure efficient day to day business operations.
Team Management. Skilled in handling large workforces, maintaining peaceful & amicable
work environment.
‘Role modelling’ the team to help them to improve their Performance/Behaviour/ Attitude
with the motto to create positive environment in the working surrounding, aimed at
enhancing the sense of bonding and oneness amongst the employees.
DDS TPM (The Product Makers) Flavours Pvt. Ltd.
Manager Operations (Nov’2014 to till date)
DDS TPM is an Indo-Australian joint venture is a flavour house that offers customized
flavour solutions for the Indian food & beverage industry. Leading Flavour Company,
based in Melbourne, Australia with manufacturing facilities and laboratories spread
across the Asia Pacific and South American regions.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for All India Logistics and Supply Chain and Export –Import functions.
2. Inventory, transportation, distribution, warehousing, C&F, Sales Administration
management etc.
Preparation and release of Service & Procurement contract for service providers.
Integration among Plant/HQ, Distributors, Direct Key Customers and Sales Team with
clear focus on Distributor and Sale through Distributors.
Compilation of orders received from Distributors; ensure delivery as per schedule. Track
order history and push distributors to achieve their forecasted sales targets
Collect Monthly Projections from Distributors & prioritize Delivery schedule accordingly for
strategic sales
Prepare & submit comparison list including essential details to Purchase Head for
approval & subsequent action for release of Purchase Order.
Preparation & Issuance of orders to vendors, taking order confirmation/acceptance with
delivery schedule.
Do follow-up for scheduled deliveries & also ensure that all required formalities has
completed well on time by formulating all required actions like LC opening, Logistic
arrangements & Statutory Entry Forms as appropriate case by case.
Bill/Invoice approval for procured parts against released order for payment settlement.
Authorized to sign banking documents including chq.
Notable Achievements
Implemented Logistics, Supply chain, Warehouse distribution procedure according to
Company requirements.
Understanding between Service Providers and customers demand
Rate reduction & damage control during transportation.
Implementing Cost Reduction Plans
Inventory control through selective inventory control method.
Enhanced shipment delivery & quality by implementing latest concept & Training.
Setting up system for inward / outward material handling and record keeping.
Seoul Semiconductor (Korea) Co. Ltd.
Manager Operations [Sales] (Sep’2010 to Nov’2014)
Seoul Semicon is among the top ten in world arena in LED chip manufacturing, having over
10,000 patented designs. A technically advanced company in the world of LED lighting. Global
Sales revenue in Yr 2013 was 1510 MUS$.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for managing the Supply chain and Operations functions of Distribution and
logistics, Expediting, Quality, Traffic and Logistics, and Supply chain Systems.
Assist in managing / coordinating site inventories & re-packaging to optimal levels with
interaction to key Purchaser and Production site on PAN India basis.
Ensure site utilizes good warehousing practices to maximize on site storage.
Coordinate with PAN India distributor & their representatives in timely and accurate
placement of material.
Establish and maintain local logistics.
Interface with Distributor & key customer to forecast potential products, changes in
demand, or addition of Key Customers supported through the plant and its supporting
global warehouse(s).
Ensure correct and timely order fulfilment.
Provide support to the Country Head and / or departments
Oversees planning, distribution and development and implementation of supply chain
initiatives to enhance company systems across all fields of Distribution.
To ensure that all FIFO standards etc. implemented in all warehouses & C&F’s.
To ensure Supply chain Managers understand the required efforts to meet the goals and
objectives.
3. Seek out and provide cost effective shared services such as global supplier quality
services etc.
Ensure inventories at the Central Warehouse and C&Fs are maintained as per the Sales
forecast.
Manage sales documentation cycle from Quotation to delivery for sales to Key and Direct
Customers/Distributors
To ensure no stock out situation in any locations through regular interaction with the
branch sales heads & distributor across the region.
Ensure reduced distribution cost and increased customer service by planning
C&F/Warehouse at each strategic location supporting sales in various regions/large cities.
Monitor distribution cost and look for cost saving opportunities to reduce cost. Negotiate
logistics costs frequently.
To review non-moving and ageing inventory and prepare liquidation plan with the help of
Business country heads.
Authorize to formulate online banking transactions including release of payments etc.
Vista Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
Co-ordinator (Jul’2004 to Aug’2010)
Vista Engineering is into heavy fabrication. They have been doing vast & earth moving projects
for world giant like Ispat Industries/JSW Steel/Essar Steel/Bhushan Power/BHEL etc.
Key responsibilities
Negotiating Air and Sea freights rates with freight forwarder and shipping/air Line Co’s.
Dealing’ with Clearing House Agent to ensure seamless, cost effective and timely
movement of the consignments.
Import-Export & SEZ entire Documentation
ABG/PBG/LC preparation & necessary follow-up with bank.
Banking documentation for receipt of foreign remittance through LC/TT etc.
Learning overseas suppliers handling, imports function & activities through the
procurement of imported raw material from respective suppliers.
Notable Achievements
Achieved planned cost reductions & introduced new process.
Successfully achieved yearly plant production forecast.
Developed & implemented process of handling export shipments.
Undergone training for Human behaviour & to improve work ethics among team.
Education
Graduate from Kanpur University, 2008
10th
and 12th
Board from Maharashtra board
Certificate in Office Automation & Computer Proficiency from ACC-Thane
Personal Details
Pradeep Shah
#62/2, Jai Ambe Row House, Opp Rambaug Ashram, Upvan, Pokhran Road 1, Thane (W) 400
606, MH, India.
Date of Birth : 1st
Jun 1984
Passport: N0073217, Valid upto: 29 May 2025