Shailendra Kajrolkar

Dear Sir,

With the enclosed resume, I would like to express my sincere interest in the Logistics Manager position you have available at your company. As a highly skilled and successful professional with more than 25 years of experience coordinating transportation, inventories, materials, and operations for various companies while ensuring compliance with regulations and guidelines, I possess expertise and experience that will allow me to immediately contribute toward the success of your company.

My extensive skill set lies in successfully developing and implementing strategic processes, overseeing supplies, procurement, and resource allocation, and leading top-performing teams to maximize productivity, efficiency, and overall performance. Through my experience, I have become adept in ensuring adherence to organizational goals and requirements while facilitating streamlined logistical operations.

The following achievements demonstrate my qualifications for this position-

• Spearheading all aspects of logistical management, including documentation, shipping, tracking, facility management, maintenance, and overall operational logistics while achieving recognition for top-flight performance.
• Overseeing millions of dollars worth of equipment while driving maximum attention to quality control and maintaining a record of incident-free operations.
• Scrutinizing operating policies and procedures and recommending strategic process improvements, in accordance with organizational regulations, to drive maximum efficiency and productivity while measurably reducing costs.

My proven ability to optimize logistical operations and team success, along with my solid skills in communication and problem solving, will contribute immensely to the success of your company. 

Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to speaking with you soon.

Sincerely,
Shailendra Rajaram Kajrolkar

M/S Apollo Supply Chain                                                                                                                       Dec 2023 – Present

Senior Manager

• Heading North Region consists of 15+ Warehouses and 20,00,000 + sq. ft. of warehouse space with the help of a workforce of 400++ professionals, leading a comprehensive approach to warehouse operations. Focusing on process enhancements, rigorous analysis, and overall operational excellence.
• Championing the strategic implementation of 5S and Process Optimization Program (POP) methodologies across all projects, ensuring the systematic capture and prominent display of Customer Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Engaging in staffing levels aligned with volume forecasting and dedicated training for new team members for specific project roles. Executing control over inventory and stock management within respective projects, as well as the comprehensive oversight of Warehouse Facility operations.
• Encompassing management of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Turnaround Times (TATs), costs, customer KPIs, and customer reviews in close collaboration with Key Account Managers (KAMs).
• Managing grievances, resource allocation, and unwavering adherence to a code of conduct, ensuring a harmonious and compliant work environment. Assuming direct responsibility for sustaining Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) standards and procedures within the warehouse, including coordination with subcontractors.
• Supervising risk assessments, audits, non-conformity reports, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Committing to HSSE was evident through consistent adherence to procedures, prompt incident reporting, and the initiation of corrective measures.
• Delivering on cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeline targets, consistently upholding legal compliance, regulations, and meeting.
• Spearheading continuous improvement initiatives by generating valuable suggestions, actively engaging in problem-solving activities, and facilitating the cross-training of existing employees to bolster team agility and performance.
• Cultivating a professional, organized, and secure work environment for employees and patrons, ensuring safety and efficiency at all times. Taking charge of all inbound and outbound processes across projects and led day-to-day operational planning and execution. Assuming control over the warehouse environment, guaranteeing the appropriate protection of all stocks, encompassing security and health & safety compliance.

M/S Hellmann India Pvt. Ltd                                                                                                                                Jun 2023 – Nov 2023

AGM 

• Heading cluster of warehouses consists of 2,00,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space and workforce of 115 professionals and manage overall Management of the warehouse, Process Improvements and Analysis.
• Optimal utilization of resource Sharing across Multi Client Environment and responsible for overall workplace hygiene across the projects in the WH. 5S and POP implementation for all Projects, ensure Customer KPIs are captured and displayed in visible locations, ensure positioning of the right level of staff in line with volume forecasting and training of new head counts to specific project responsibilities.
• Responsible for overall Inventory and stock management for the respective projects and overall management of Warehouse Facility, operational deliverables (KPIs/TAT), Costs, Customer KPIs, Customer reviews with the help of KAM.
• Directly responsible for sustaining HSSE standards and procedures in warehouse & with all related subcontractors. Closure of follow-up activities viz - risk assessments audits, non-conformity reports & CAPA. Demonstrates full commitment to HSSE by adhering to all procedures, reporting of incidents & taking corrective actions and personal involvement in HSSE management by having it as a fixed agenda point in the weekly team meeting & discussing it at least once a month with the ROM/RLM.
• Meet Cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeline targets and comply with laws, regulations across the projects. Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance. Maintained a professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
• Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs. Responsible for all Inward and outward processes across the projects and Heading day to day operational planning and monitoring of the execution.
• Controlling the warehouse environment ensuring all stocks are appropriately protected including security and health & safety compliance. Responsible for negotiation with Transporters for FTL load.

M/S Schenker India Pvt. Ltd.                                                                                                              Jan 2006 – May 2023                           

Sr. Manager (Jan 2023 – May 2023)

Manager- Logistics (Jan 2018 - Dec 2022) 

Deputy Manager - Logistics (Jan 2011 – Jan 2018)

Asst. Manager- Logistics (Jan 2008 – Jan 2011)

Sr. Executive- Logistics (Jan 2006 – Jan 2008) 

• Orchestrated and governed a sprawling 200,000 sq. ft. warehouse (cluster warehouse) space, leading a team of 103 professionals, and directed the comprehensive management of warehouse operations, focusing on process enhancements and analysis.
• Optimal utilization of resources within a multi-client environment, taking charge of workplace hygiene throughout various projects within the warehouse.
• Spearheaded the strategic implementation of 5S and Process Optimization Program (POP) strategies across all projects, ensuring the capture and display of Customer Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in prominent locations.
• Supervised the precision positioning of staff levels in alignment with volume forecasting and provided dedicated training to new team members for specific project roles.
• Exercised unwavering responsibility for holistic inventory and stock management within respective projects, supervising the Warehouse Facility's complete operational performance, encompassing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Turnaround Times (TATs), costs, customer KPIs, and customer reviews in close collaboration with Key Account Managers (KAMs).
• Managed grievance resolution, resource allocations, and the steadfast adherence to DB Social minimum standards and a code of conduct, ensuring a harmonious and compliant work environment.

Gati Limited                                                                                                                                                              Jan 1996 – Jan 2006 

Executive Operations 

• Directed Mumbai's transshipment center, a paramount operational hub at Gati, as a Shift Leader.
• Reported directly to the Transshipment Centre Manager & ensured seamless co-ordination with all controlling branches regarding load factors and route movements, ultimately optimizing operational efficiency.
• Spearheaded on-time unloading and loading of all vehicles, maintained control over payments to Business Associates and vendors.
• Encompassed proficient shift administration and vigilant monitoring of timely Management Information System (MIS) generation.
• Elevated capacity utilization of route vehicles, enhancing resource efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Managed activities in key locations, including Panaji (Goa), Bhiwandi, Pune, and Sholapur.
• Supervised operations management and administered branch activities with an unwavering commitment to inventory accuracy.
• Played an integral role in ensuring swift octroi clearances for both air and surface shipments and maintained impeccable service levels such as on-time vehicle unloading, adherence to Turnaround Time (TAT) commitments, Gati portal updates, and efficient claim settlements in accordance with company guidelines.

MBA in Operations Management, 2022 (Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune)

Master of Arts, 2020 (Sangai International University - Manipur)
Batchelor of Arts, 2018 (Sangai International University - Manipur)