Open To Work
Saravanan Periyasamy
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Logistics and supply chain expert with 5+ years of experience in distribution and inventory management. Skilled in leveraging data to enhance supply chain efficiency and ensure compliance with regulations. Proven track record in optimizing inventory and coordinating warehouse operations to reduce costs and improve delivery timelines.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transport Despatcher
Foodstuffs North Island Ltd
Auckland, New Zealand
11.2021 - Current
- Streamline and coordinate deliveries to optimize truck routes, increasing on-time delivery rates and reducing operational delays.
- Develop and oversee loads in TMS to synchronize with customer delivery windows and warehouse preparedness.
- Addressing unplanned operational disruptions by swiftly reallocating transport assets and synchronizing efforts with inbound/outbound teams.
- Communicating directly with 3PL providers, drivers, and internal departments to ensure seamless execution of transport plans.
- Oversee WMS-related scanning and dispatching activities to eliminate delays in truck deliveries.
- Reducing turnaround times by implementing effective truck queue systems and load sequencing.
- Oversaw real-time tracking and visibility of all trucks to elevate DIFOT performance.
- Prepared daily DIFOT reports and proposed operational improvements based on load variances.
- Performed root cause analysis on delayed or missed deliveries and enforced corrective measures
Inventory Controller
Foodstuffs North Island Ltd
Auckland, New Zealand
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Maintained inventory integrity across warehouse zones, performing cycle counts, reconciliation, and variance analysis.
- Used SAP and WMS to detect and correct discrepancies, ensuring stock accuracy above 99%.
- Managed inventory audits across receiving, picking, and dispatch zones to rectify quality and quantity inconsistencies.
- Partnered with procurement team to maintain optimal inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment
- Implemented/changed new pick locations of multiple SKUs to reduce picker travel time and improve warehouse flow.
- Supported monthly and annual stock takes, ensuring compliance with audit requirements.
- Trained new inventory staff on inventory SOPs and the use of handheld scanning devices.
- Generated Power BI dashboards to identify different trends on SKUs and provided insights to wider team.
- Maintained close adherence to health, safety, and hygiene standards in accordance with H&S compliance.
Picking & Despatch Coordinator
Service Foods Limited
Auckland, New Zealand
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Managed daily picking and dispatch activities across multi-temperature environments.
- Generated delivery documentation and reconciled packing slips, manifests, and invoices.
- Collaborated with internal departments to arrange time-sensitive customer orders with emphasis on DIFOT.
- Assisted in unloading and staging incoming goods to ensure proper storage and rotation.
- Ensured accuracy of records for all outbound loads while addressing last-minute customer modifications.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Business Management
Whitireia Community College
Auckland, NZ06-2020
Skills
- Transport management and route optimization
- Inventory and warehouse management
- DIFOT reporting and safety compliance
- Decision-making and problem-solving
- Driver scheduling and vendor relations
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Load planning and fleet scheduling
- TMS, WMS, and SAP systems
- Data analysis and forecasting using Excel and Power BI
Languages
- English, Full Professional Proficiency
- Tamil, Native or Bilingual Proficiency
Project Highlights
- Warehouse Pick Sequence Optimization, Restructured SKU locations to reduce travel time and improve product quality in transport. Resulted in a 38% reduction in product damage and faster order turnaround.
- Transport Compliance System Integration, Increased Microlise technology adoption by 85% through training and driver support. Reduced manual paperwork by 18% and improved fleet performance tracking.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tamil
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Stock picker
- Forklift
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Transport Despatcher
Foodstuffs North Island Ltd
11.2021 - Current
Inventory Controller
Foodstuffs North Island Ltd
10.2020 - 11.2021
Picking & Despatch Coordinator
Service Foods Limited
09.2019 - 10.2020
Postgraduate Diploma - Business Management
Whitireia Community College