Vignesh Venugopalan Nair
Regina,Canada
Summary
Highly motivated and detail-oriented professional seeking the position of Customs and Logistics Specialist with the Saskatchewan Liquor & Gaming Authority. Bringing exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills to ensure compliance with customs and logistics requirements while driving operational efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Team Lead
Sherwin-Williams
Regina, Canada
01.2022 - Current
- Ordering or purchasing new inventory items from suppliers when stock is low, and coordinating with other teams to ensure smooth delivery of orders.
- Ensuring that all warehouse equipment is working properly, and that safety procedures are followed.
- Performing physical labor of more than 23 kg (51 pounds), such as lifting boxes, moving inventory to storage areas, or cleaning workspaces.
- Overseeing the flow of inventory through the warehouse by ensuring that it is accurately stored and cataloged.
- Proven adaptability to adjust working hours based on job demands, and maintain safety-focused behavior.
- Fostered strong communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams, including logistics, procurement, and customer service departments, to align warehouse activities with organizational objectives.
- Proficiently operated reach trucks and forklifts to transport inventory throughout the warehouse, ensuring timely delivery to designated storage areas, and loading docks.
- Developed strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs associated with warehouse operations.
- Assigned tasks to team members based on their skillsets and abilities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams across departments to ensure smooth execution of projects.
- Implemented new systems for tracking inventory levels and shipments more accurately.
- Supervised and trained employees on proper safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Maintained accurate inventory records, monitored stock levels, and coordinated replenishment activities.
Direct Support Provider
Christian Horizons
Moose Jaw
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Involve assisting people supported with personal care needs and work with person and any involved family or advocates to determine a person's physical, intellectual and emotional needs
- Encourage and enable people to develop skills so that they can nurture their growth in self-determination
- Participate in the design and implementation of each client's programs, collection and analysis of ongoing data, and other assigned documentation pertaining to each client's program
- Oversee storage and administration of medications, including transcribing prescriptions onto medication administration records and ensure access to health care in accordance with a person's needs and choices
Direct Support Worker
TurningLeaf Community Support Services
Moose Jaw
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Provides direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Encourages self-help activities and ensures client safety and nurses, nutrition specialists and dietitians, physiotherapists, clients and families to define care needs and ensure delivery of high-quality service
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed
- Observed and reported resident's behavioral, emotional and physical statuses in medical statuses, documented restraint usage and related interventions
- Utilized innovative approaches and adaptive techniques to overcome challenges and barriers, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for all individuals under care
- Acted as a liaison between clients, families, and various healthcare professionals, facilitating effective communication, shared decision-making, and continuity of care across all levels of support
- Implemented structured goal-setting strategies and regularly monitored progress, adjusting interventions and support strategies as necessary to facilitate achievement and ongoing success
Logistics Coordinator
Jagath Exports and Imports
Trivandrum, Kerala
06.2016 - 02.2019
- Expedited resolutions of shipping errors and packaging mistakes
- Ensured compliance with Revenue Agency and Border Services Agency regulations.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to increase efficiencies and reduce expense without compromising customer service levels
- Prepared and submitted customs clearance documents, Duty-Free paperwork, and supplier chargeback reconciliations accurately and promptly.
- Monitored customs emails and calls, delivering exceptional customer service and addressing issues efficiently.
- Organized warehouse space to maximize storage capacity and facilitate efficient workflow, implementing systematic storage methods and labeling systems
- Utilized inventory management systems to track and maintain accurate records of stock levels, ensuring adequate supplies to meet operational demands
- Assisted buyers in optimizing procurement and transportation activities to streamline supply chain workflows.
- Implemented quality assurance measures to uphold product integrity and compliance with regulatory standards, contributing to customer satisfaction and retention
- Maintained accurate records of shipments, invoices, and delivery documents.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations and best practices pertaining to logistics operations.
Education
PG CERTIFICATE - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
08.2020
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE -
University of Kerala
India05.2016
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Quick Learner
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Decision-making
- Salesmanship
- Time management
- Coaching
- Analytical
- Attention-to-detail
- Supervision
- Quality Assurance
- Inventory Control
- Budget Planning
- Team Management
- Process Improvement
- Negotiation
- Product knowledge
- Microsoft Office
- Supply Chain Management
- Willingness to learn new things
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Comprehensive Personal Planning and Support Policies (CPP and SP) Level I
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- PARTS Training
- TLR
References
- Shelby Fink, Assistant Store Manager, Sherwin Williams, +1 306 519 7871, shelby.fink@sherwin.com
- Lucas Pust, Store Manager, Sherwin Williams, +1 306 914 2112, lucas.pust@sherwin.com
Languages
- English
- Malayalam
Timeline
Warehouse Team Lead
Sherwin-Williams
01.2022 - Current
Direct Support Provider
Christian Horizons
01.2021 - 01.2022
Direct Support Worker
TurningLeaf Community Support Services
01.2020 - 01.2022
Logistics Coordinator
Jagath Exports and Imports
06.2016 - 02.2019
PG CERTIFICATE - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE -
University of Kerala
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