KALIPRASAD MOHAPATRA
PURI,INDIA
Summary
Experienced logistics and fleet management professional with a strong focus on environmental sustainability awareness and efficiency optimisation. Proficient in material handling equipment operation, enterprise resource planning systems, and transport compliance. Demonstrated expertise in lean principles, transportation oversight, and goods-in process knowledge. Skilled in fleet management software, customer service, Excel proficiency, logistics coordination, and cost-reduction strategies. Adept at inventory tracking systems, profit and loss management, transportation management systems, vendor liaison, fleet dispatch, time efficiency, and initiative taking. Committed to driving operational excellence and achieving organisational goals through innovative solutions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Logistics operations manager
ETG LOGISTICS LTD
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA
10.2022 - Current
- Ensured timely deliveries through meticulous planning and scheduling.
- Trained staff on safety protocols for reduced workplace accidents.
- Maintained excellent relationships with clients, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
- Conducted risk assessments on all logistics processes to mitigate potential issues.
- Maintained strict adherence to quality standards throughout all operations.
- Liaised with manufacturers, ensuring prompt product availability.
- Coordinated with suppliers, achieving smoother supply chain operations.
- Reduced costs by revising transport routes.
- Tracked shipments throughout the process, providing real-time updates to customers.
- Developed contingency plans, minimising service disruptions during emergencies.
- Streamlined logistics procedures for improved efficiency.
- Conducted regular audits, ensuring compliance with legal regulations.
- Implemented energy-saving measures in warehouses to decrease environmental impact.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with effective complaint resolution strategies.
- Negotiated contracts with carriers to secure better deals.
- Analyzed data for identifying potential areas of improvement.
- Improved operational efficiency by implementing advanced logistical software.
- Coordinated logistics operations according to stakeholder, supplier and client needs.
- Monitored logistical expenses to keep operating costs low.
- Developed lasting relationships with employees, peers, upper management and outside vendors.
- Educated teams on best practices to improve logistics operations and performance.
- Advised on transport types, routes and schedules to improve operational efficiency.
- Collated logistics-related information for analysis and process improvement.
- Adjusted pick-up and delivery schedules with changing consignment volumes.
- Led and managed projects to support logistics efforts and plans.
- Improved operational performance through tactical policy, process and procedure planning.
- Generated different reports for performance review and analysis.
- Supervised fleet repair activities and validated operations after service.
- Organized delivery and acquisition of raw materials for business use.
- Negotiated rates with transport providers to achieve project budgets.
- Troubleshot and formulated strategies for logistical risks.
- Reviewed patterns and trends in data to understand key lanes and improve transport solutions.
- Evaluated supplier services against performance criteria, identifying improvement opportunities.
- Directed daily operations to achieve maximum output and reduce costs.
- Liaised with customers and other departments to plan timely transportation of goods.
- Oversaw records covering purchasing transactions, distribution flow and stock storage.
- Established operational and administrative procedures and enforced controls.
- Assessed staff and team performance and regularly actioned insights to fuel improvement.
- Planned logistics across international boundaries to reliably meet delivery requirements.
- Used automatic tracking systems to keep computer system updated with goods movements and proactively place new orders at optimal times.
- Coordinated dispatching of transport vehicles distributing goods across multiple countries like Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Congo.
- Spearheaded contract negotiation to obtain favorable terms for quality, cost and delivery requirements.
- Overhauled existing systems to increase accuracy, reducing costs and waste.
- Leveraged supply management experience and industry contacts to streamline distribution activities.
- Deals with bulk commodities like Copper all segments, Sulphur, Manganese, Fertilizer, Urea, Malts, Soyabean, Steel products, Cobalt, Polymers, Containerized goods etc.
- Defined KPI targets to maintain solid standards of work in operational team.
Transportation manager
AFRICAN ATLANTIC INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES
LAGOS, NIGERIA
03.2019 - 08.2022
- Developed contingency plans, minimising disruptions due to unforeseen events.
- Liaised with drivers for better communication and feedback.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favourable terms.
- Conducted regular safety audits, maintaining high standards across the board.
- Improved fleet efficiency by implementing strategic routing schedules.
- Managed relationships with third-party providers, ensuring service quality at all times.
- Monitored driver behaviour with regular reviews and feedback sessions.
- Produced detailed reports on transport activities for senior management review.
- Ensured strict adherence to company policies, improving professionalism on the job.
- Managed vehicle maintenance for optimal safety and reliability.
- Maintained compliance to transport regulations, ensuring safe operations.
- Provided team leadership to foster a productive environment.
- Reduced costs through effective management of resources.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with careful coordination of deliveries.
- Streamlined processes to increase overall performance.
- Coordinated transport schedules, resulting in improved punctuality.
- Increased delivery speed by coordinating logistics effectively.
- Planned routes for more efficient use of fuel and time.
- Researched and suggested cost-effective shipping methods and conducted regular safety audits on equipment.
- Communicated with drivers to address accurate start times, load information and route issues.
- Reduced in-field incidents by enforcing strict adherence to compliance and safety standards.
- Kept all company logs and records updated, recording daily details of work performed.
- Maintained vehicle fleet with precise coordination of preventive maintenance and functional repairs.
- Participated in recruitment, selection and induction of new drivers.
- Strategically planned delivery runs and routes to maximise available resources.
- Coordinated and managed allocation of drivers and vehicles to service network, guaranteeing efficient, accurate deliveries.
- Created cost-effective haulage plans in line with customer expectations and service level agreements.
- Planned transport solutions fo local and international clients.
- Understood and balanced client and company priorities to achieve overall objectives.
- Assisted with employee relations issues, addressing disciplinaries, grievances and absences.
- Built positive partner relationships for successful cross-team projects.
- Built and maintained favourable partnerships with carriers and vendors.
- Prioritised order acknowledgements and coordinated appropriate delivery modes and equipment.
- Introduced agile and lean methods to increase team capabilities.
- Coordinated staff training and development opportunities to enhance job-specific skills.
- Tracked storage levels and controlled stock to meet supplier requirements and fulfill contract terms.
- Adjusted inventory levels to keep obsolescence and cost low.
- Oversaw records covering purchasing transactions, distribution flow and stock storage.
- Used automatic tracking systems to keep computer system updated with goods movements and proactively place new orders at optimal times.
- Coordinated dispatching of transport vehicles distributing goods across [Location].
- Reviewed purchasing, storage and distribution practices in line of industry advancements.
- Administered expenditure, preventing budget overages with successful control strategies.
- Spearheaded contract negotiation to obtain favourable terms for quality, cost and delivery requirements.
- Defined KPI targets to maintain solid standards of work in [Type] team.
- Used trend data and financial forecasts to establish accurate budgets aligned with operational needs.
- Leveraged supply management experience and industry contacts to streamline distribution activities.
Workshop manager and Logistics controller
SBT- BHARAT BENZ, DAIMLER INDIA
BHUBANESWAR, INDIA
09.2016 - 01.2019
- Troubleshot mechanical issues promptly, reducing downtime and losses.
- Provided technical guidance to team members, enhancing overall performance.
- Ensured safety protocols with regular inspections and maintenance of equipment.
- Maintained clear communication channels amongst team members, fostering a positive working environment.
- Improved workflow management with effective scheduling and resource allocation.
- Devised innovative solutions to operational challenges, thereby maximising productivity levels.
- Streamlined equipment inventory management whilst minimising wastage and costs.
- Coordinated logistics to ensure timely delivery of projects.
- Facilitated weekly meetings with teams, effectively addressing any concerns or issues raised.
- Maintained workshops by arranging tool and stock maintenance and repair of equipment for best value.
- Reviewed job cards and technical drawings to efficiently allocate team resources.
- Led workshop team, motivating and providing training in best practice where necessary.
- Oversaw staff leave planning, guaranteeing year-round consistent level of resources.
- Managed safe use of workshops in compliance with relevant legislation.
Workshop manager
SKODA NIGERIA
LAGOS, NIGERIA
05.2014 - 08.2016
- Streamlined equipment inventory management whilst minimizing wastage and costs.
- Conducted quality control checks, ensuring high standards of workmanship.
- Maintained clear communication channels amongst team members, fostering a positive working environment.
- Collaborated with suppliers for getting best deals on workshop materials and tools.
- Prepared detailed reports on workshop activities to facilitate strategic planning decisions by senior management.
- Facilitated weekly meetings with teams, effectively addressing any concerns or issues raised.
- Managed workshop operations for improved productivity.
- Improved workflow management with effective scheduling and resource allocation.
- Reviewed job cards and technical drawings to efficiently allocate team resources.
- Oversaw staff leave planning, guaranteeing year-round consistent level of resources.
- Organised team workflow, working within agreed budgets and schedules.
- Organised workshop hires and delivered set builds for external companies
- Attended offsite venues for co-productions and touring productions as required.
- Moved and stored scenery, stage properties and effects in line with good manual handling practice.
- Negotiated rates with suppliers and managed relations to maintain adequate levels of quality supplies.
- Identified opportunities to improve and streamline manufacturing processes to maximise time and revenue.
- Tracked performance metrics for plant operations and reviewed regular reports to proactively identify areas of concern.
- Led recruitment of manufacturing staff members, overseeing selection, training and performance new employees.
- Planned plant upgrades based on expected operating demands, planning objectives and cost considerations.
- Defined manufacturing quality guidelines and criteria to adhere to company standards.
- Evaluated manufacturing processes regularly and documented analysis results for business improvement and growth.
- Prepared timelines for pipeline development projects to manage stakeholder expectations.
- Established plans governing production policies, daily operations and long-term planning.
- Strategised electricity and power cut contingency plans to manage commercial risk.
- Worked closely with design teams ensuring accurate translation of blueprints into finished products.
- Coordinated logistics to ensure timely delivery of projects.
- Devised innovative solutions to operational challenges, thereby maximizing productivity levels.
Workshop leader
FASTLANE MOTORS LTD
BHUBANESWAR, INDIA
03.2012 - 04.2014
- Tailored workshop content to cater individual needs and abilities of participants.
- Coordinated logistics for smooth running of workshops including room bookings, equipment setup, and handouts preparation.
- Established positive relationships with participants through effective interpersonal skills.
- Adapted teaching methods according to participant feedback, ensuring optimal comprehension levels achieved by all attendees.
- Resolved conflicts quickly and effectively maintaining harmony amongst participants during collaborative activities.
- Facilitated interactive sessions for enhanced learning experiences.
- Delivered high-quality training materials, enhancing the overall learner experience.
- Managed time efficiently during sessions whilst maintaining focus on key learning objectives.
- Facilitated high-quality workshops, meetings and demonstrations online and offline.
- Increased accessibility to training workshops and materials by catering to specific requests.
- Researched market trends and competitor activities to strengthen development plans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - ECONOMICS
BPUT UNIVERSITY
INDIA 04.2010 - 04.2013
BACHELOR IN ENGG - AEROSPACE/AIRCRAFT AVIATON
ACADEMY OF AEROSPACE AND AVIATION
INDIA 07.2007 - 12.2010
10+2 - SCIENCE
SHREE GOPINATH MAHAVIDYALAYA
INDIA 06.2005 - 05.2007
Skills
- Environmental sustainability awareness
- Material handling equipment operation
- Efficiency optimisation
- Enterprise resource planning systems
- Transport compliance
- Knowledge of lean principles
- Transportation oversight
- Goods-In process knowledge
- Fleet management software
- Customer Service
- Excel proficiency
- Logistics coordination
- Fleet management
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Inventory tracking systems
- Profit and loss management
- Transportation management systems
- Vendor liaison
- Fleet dispatch
- Time efficiency
- Initiative taking
Languages
English, Hindi, Oriya
Intermediate
Affiliations
- SINGING, DRIVING, COOKING
Accomplishments
AWARDED FOR KABADI MATCH WINNER, ARM WRESTLING WINNER, SINGING COMPETITION WINNER, GROUP FIRING WINNER IN NCC.
Certification
AUTO CAD CERTIFICATION
Timeline
Logistics operations manager
ETG LOGISTICS LTD
10.2022 - Current
Transportation manager
AFRICAN ATLANTIC INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES
03.2019 - 08.2022
Workshop manager and Logistics controller
SBT- BHARAT BENZ, DAIMLER INDIA
09.2016 - 01.2019
Workshop manager
SKODA NIGERIA
05.2014 - 08.2016
Workshop leader
FASTLANE MOTORS LTD
03.2012 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Arts - ECONOMICS
BPUT UNIVERSITY
04.2010 - 04.2013
BACHELOR IN ENGG - AEROSPACE/AIRCRAFT AVIATON
ACADEMY OF AEROSPACE AND AVIATION
07.2007 - 12.2010
10+2 - SCIENCE
SHREE GOPINATH MAHAVIDYALAYA
06.2005 - 05.2007