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| | Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidatecontinuedPatrick P. Pulikal South Plainfield, NJ Street Address (1) PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLEOperations & Logistics Manager20+ years success leading transportation network innovation for high-growth organizations Results-driven Manager with extensive experience in providing strategic solutions in transportation networks using financial modeling and business plans to capitalize on timelines, logistics, maintenance, equipment, and supply chain opportunities. Credited with combining streamlined control parameters to drive strategies using data driven decisions directly impacting the customer experience. Accomplished in taking operations, transportation network systems, and projects from concept to launch both domestically and internationally. Proven expertise in navigating the complexities of complying with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, CTPAT, and government regulations.Highlights of ExpertiseLogistics & Strategic PlanningTrade Compliance LawsContract NegotiationsFinancial Modeling, Budgeting, & ForecastingProcess Redesign & Change IntegrationBusiness Growth & DevelopmentOptimizing Route NetworksStaff Training & MentoringKey AccomplishmentsMitigated risk exposure by following appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods.Impacted operations with accurate revenue forecasting of mid and long-term scenarios to circumvent external and internal factors (changes in fuel prices, internal processes improvements).Leveraged an expertise in Project Cargo to effectively outline solutions to move oversized and overweight cargo globally including covering transport, loading equipment, gaining permits, and arranging truckers.Minimized costs to ensure competitiveness by negotiating rates with steam ship lines and sign service contracts, attaining better rates to pass on savings to customers. Career ExperienceAxis Global Logistics Piscataway NJ.Operations Manager Ocean Import/Export 5/2022 T0 4/26/2024 Oversee the international freight forwarding in a multi-functional role assisting clients and steering the team Scope includes oversight of multiple vendors to select the best sea or air cargo carrier to align with client needs, helping importers and exporters move cargo from door to door both domestically and internationally Savino Del BeneOcean Import OperationsStart Date 06/2021 5/2022Longhorn Freight Services- West Palm Beach, FL.Patrick P. PulikalPage 2Ocean Export/Import Manager (Q.I) Start date 5/2020. 6/2021 Oversee international freight forwarding N.V.O.C.C operation in a multifunctional role assisting clients, scope includes oversight of multiple vendors to select the best sea/Air cargo carrier to align with client needs. Achieve plan by negotiating cost and executing business plan with complete financial P&L responsibility of business units.Axis Global Logistics East Rutherford NJOperations (08/2018 - 02/2020)Oversee the international freight forwarding 3PL/ (N.V.O.C.C) non vessel operating common carrier in a multi- functional role assisting clients and steering the team . Scope includes oversight of multiple vendors to select the best sea or air cargo carrier to align with client needs, helping importers and exporters move cargo from door to door both domestically and internationally Dahnay Logistics, South Plainfield, NJOPERATIONS MANAGER (2017 2018)Oversee the international freight forwarding company/ (N.V.O.C.C) non vessel operating common carrier in a multi-functional role assisting clients and steering the team of six. Scope includes oversight of multiple vendors to select the best air or sea cargo carrier to align with client needs, helping importers and exporters move cargo from door to door both domestically and internationally.Manage the full scope of transport network design, dispatching, routing, forecasting, maintenance, and scheduling by conducting geographical and seasonal assessments of advantages and risks.Steer operations using clear using optimal network solutions and lean tactics to drive objectives forward, troubleshoot issues fast, deliver performance, and complete business turnarounds.Accomplish annual objectives by evaluating data and outlining roadmaps for success in driving the vision, values, strategic goals, objectives, and action plans within resources and timelines. TLSS INC., Iselin, NJOPERATIONS & MARKETING MANAGER (2014 2017)Directed an operation network with air cargo and ocean freight operating globally managing three units with 7 employees. Achieve results by negotiating costs and executing business plans with complete financial/P&L responsibility of business units. Upheld compliance with CTPAT, TSCA and other local and federal agencies.Enhanced employee integration and subsequent performance by hiring, training, and empowering employees while leveraging their abilities across projects.Pushed projects through the pipeline, managing all phases of planning and deliverables, resulting in process consistency and organizational alignment of teams in global operations.Increased transparency into current positioning by tracking matrixes and key performance metrics in reports to monitor deviations from targets and proactively readjust accordingly.Advanced performance goals as the direct liaison with 3rd party logistics suppliers, frequently to discussing options to maximize efficiency of different types of transportation options. St. John Freight System Inc., Iselin, NJDEPUTY OPERATIONS MANAGER (2008 2014)Accomplished management and delivery initiatives by overseeing customer service, operations, billing, collections, workforce employees, routes, and maintenance schedules. Liaised with third parties to move goods (by road, rail, air, or sea) in accordance with customer requirements.Upheld efficiency by ensuring right-fit vendor for client needs geographically.Cross-referenced all financial data for accuracy while managing collections, deposit into accounts, disbursement of funds, records/reporting, and account balancing.Decreased transport time by tracking current road conditions and accessing alternative routes.Improved client experience by assisting with issues and delays to quickly resolve transport problems in addition to serving as an information resource, providing customer service/answering questions. Additional History:Swift Freight USA Inc., EXPORT & WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS COORDINATOR Shipping Corporation of India Ltd, IndiaM/S Arbee Shipping India PVT LTD, India, BRANCH MANAGER Education & CredentialsBachelor of Arts in English Literature, Mahatma Gandhi University India Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical & Engineering training (C.I.F.N.E.T), Kerala, India Certificate: Mate of fishing vessel courseSkillsLanguages: English, Hindi, and MalayalamTechnical: MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) |