Devesan Sivasankaran

LOCATION:
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

CONTACT TELEPHONE:
+971 554326474

E-MAIL:
Devesansivasankaran@gmail.com

LINKEDIN:
in.linkedin.com/in/devesan

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
An experienced and disciplined Warehouse Manager who has a long record of successfully
managing people, processes and systems.

I can aptly see myself working as a Warehouse Manager at IDdesign Furniture (Easa Saleh Al
Gurg group), as I am confident that my work will be appreciated and I will be able to add my
expertise to the running success of your company.

TOTAL WORK EXPERIENCE: SPECIALIZATION: EDUCATION:

30 Yrs
Inventory Bachelor of Commerce,
Warehouse Manager,
management India
IDdesign- Easa Saleh Al Gurg
group
Problem solving &
5th October 1995 to present CERTIFICATIONS:
decision making.
Warehouse Fleet Management Fleet management
Supervisor training
Multi Trade-Al Fajer Group Recruit, train &
January 1990 to October 1995 develop the Materials Management
employees. Module training in SAP
Warehouse in-charge
Fire & Safety training -
Al Baker Group- Analyze & implement
Pharmaceuticals KPIs Approved by Dubai Civil
March 1987 to December Defense
1989 Shipping & Receiving

Material Procurement TOOLS & PACKAGES:

STRENGTHS:
Deadline-driven Operations SAP & Navision
Organized
inventory Modules
Disciplined MS Office Package
Analytical Thinker INDUSTRIES SERVED:
Team Leader Furniture
Flexible Schedule Pharmaceuticals
Child care and
cosmetics.

AREAS OF INTEREST:

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 Logistics &
warehouse
Operations
management

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Recruited, trained & developed a team of 60 warehouse associates, with 5% staff

turnover rate

0% injury rate for 15 years in a row through stringent safety measures.

Apart from the complete quarterly stock check, the cycle count is carried out on daily
basis.

Stock variance has been brought down to 0.01% of the total stock value of Dhs 11
million

Achieved 98% customers satisfaction through DIFOTAI (Delivery In Full On Time

Accurately Invoiced) process.

Reduced 25% of the repack materials usage

Received 2006 & 2015 Best dept. head award from IDdesign

WORK EXPERIENCE

IDdesign - Essa Saleh Al Gurg (5th October 1995 to present)

Designation : Warehouse Manager
Focus Area : Warehouse Operations.

Manage a team of employees, consisting Store supervisor, Store keepers, Delivery

scheduler, Warehouse & Showroom coordinators, Drivers and Helpers
Manage 4 (4 x10,000 sq. ft.) warehouse operations, 5 showrooms logistics teams and
standardized the processes
Minimized the overtime cost by closely monitoring the operation
Provide solutions to customer complaints
Mentor and train warehouse personnel and handle employee assessments and
evaluation
Present warehouse performance report to the management on weekly basis
Manage a fleet of vehicles efficiently and brought down the maintenance cost
Monitor shipment schedules to maximize productivity and cut costs
Minimize damaged goods through careful and preventative maintenance
Take corrective action in the case of accidents and delays to minimize extra expenses
Supervise both inbound and outbound shipping activities and make sure that they are
carried out within the time frame and in efficient manner
Create an annual budget and develop a comprehensive plan to accomplish company
objectives while staying within budget

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 Ensured the warehouse is neat & tidy and in compliance with OSHA safety standards
Submit documents for insurance claims
Intimate suppliers about the defective/damaged products and claim
replacement/credit note
Cultivate a positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and
promote employees retention
Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies
600 containers are offloaded in a year. Ensured that the goods are placed in the
allocated bins and bin nos. are entered in system

Multi Trade Trading Est - Al Fajer Group (January 1990 to October 1995)
Designation : Warehouse Supervisor
Focus Area : Warehouse Operations
Built a motivated warehouse team of 20 employees, consisting of Store keepers, Co-
coordinators, Drivers and Helpers
Supervised 2 (2 x 5,000 sq. ft.) warehouse operations
Developed delivery schedule plan and ensured that all customer deliveries (daily an
average of 40) are delivered on the promised time
Trained staff on material handling processes to reduce shipping times
Forecast manpower requirements based on daily workload and company targets
Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiency
Ensured that the goods are stored in the allocated area and Bin Nos. are updated in
the system on daily basis

Al Baker Group (March 1987 to December 1989)

Designation : Warehouse in-charge - Pharmaceuticals
Focus Area : Warehouse Operations
Received, stored and shipped medicines
Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiency
Achieved 95% of on-time shipment rate
Co-ordinated with local freight forwarders to deliver the shipments on time
500 containers are offloaded in a year
Managed a team of 50 employees, consisting of Warehouse Assistants, Helpers and Drivers
Responsible for Dhs. 8 million stock

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Year Institute/University Course Specialization

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1979-1981 Madras University, Chennai Bachelor of Arts Commerce

PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of birth : 03th April 1961
Marital status : Married
Languages known : English (R, W, S), Hindi (R, W, S), Malayalam (R, S), Tamil(s)
Nationality : Indian
Visa status : UAE Residency Visa
Hobbies : Travel, Reading
Reference : Furnished upon request

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