Ashwin Madhusoodhanan
Toronto,ON
Summary
Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 5+ years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes, increasing productivity and driving organizational success through strategic automation, adept 3PL management, and a relentless focus on continuous improvement.. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Logistics Site Operations Manager
Kuehne + Nagel
Toronto
05.2022 - Current
- Formulate contracts for potential clients and address modifications through Change requests.
- Stakeholder for RFP & RFQ for contract renewals and new business.
- Direct and streamline operational management for four key clients, ensuring operational excellence and client satisfaction.
- Project team lead for new start-ups in Toronto.
- Identify and execute cost savings for the site through vendor negotiations, process automation, and energy-efficient practices.
- Design and implementation of continuous and process improvement projects, elevating operational efficiency.
- Facilitate MBR & QBR, collaborating with clients and senior executive teams to drive business objectives.
- Conduct thorough risk assessments to proactively address potential issues before they escalated into costly problems.
Contract Logistics Site Operations Manager
Kuehne + Nagel
Toronto
05.2022 - 04.2024
- Oversee operations of the largest automated client site with an inventory of $210M
- Involved in the P&L for the site with a Net Profit 2023-24 at $1.5M
- Collaborating cross-functionally to implement innovative solutions aimed at $70k annual savings for client.
- Enhanced site efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing new processes.
- Led continuous improvement efforts, identifying areas of opportunity and driving positive change across the organization.
Operations Supervisor (IKEA)
DHL Supply Chain
Toronto
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Site-wide labour planning with a headcount of 80 FTEs
- Led site-wide implementation of digitalized productivity report card as a part of Go-Green initiative
- Assisted in standardization & implementation of Operations Management System (Gate 1)
- Assisted in process improvement & productivity management in automation
- Building and revision of SOPs post WMS transition
- Assisted in Cost savings initiatives, space optimization & warehouse design.
Operations Supervisor (CHEP)
DHL Supply Chain
11.2019 - 04.2022
- Successfully implemented a comprehensive Operations Management System at the site, streamlining processes and enhancing operational coordination
- Executed GEMBA planning and execution with a focus on performance management, ensuring effective communication and continuous improvement
- Developed a Quality Analysis graph tailored for internal use, facilitating data-driven decision-making and quality control initiatives.
Education
GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT -
CONESTOGA COLLEGE
01.2019
PROJECT MANAGEMENT -
CONESTOGA COLLEGE
01.2018
Bachelor of Commerce in Travel & Tourism Management -
CHRIST UNIVERSITY
01.2014
Skills
- Coaching & mentoring
- Lean Six sigma Green Belt & Minitab
- Project management & implementation
- People Management & employee development
- Labour relations – Union
- Data driven decision making - PowerBI
- WMS – Astro, Manhattan, SAP, Logistar, KNAPP (Automated software)
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Project)
- Automation in operations
- Operational Efficiency
- Asset Management
Websites
Accomplishments
- Designed automation driven solutions for cost cutting and 100% reduction in shipping errors.
- Implemented efficient operational tools that boosted productivity by 35% and reduced the average headcount by 15 FTE in 2023.
- Spearheaded a project to eliminate manual data entry for the quality assurance team, resulting in annual savings of $45,000
Certification
- Google Analytics – Beginner
- Google Ads - Beginner
- Lean Six Sigma – Green Belt
- Project Lead - Kuehne-Nagel
Personal Information
Title: Contract Logistics Site Manager
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Professional Working
French
Elementary
Timeline
Contract Logistics Site Operations Manager
Kuehne + Nagel
05.2022 - Current
Contract Logistics Site Operations Manager
Kuehne + Nagel
05.2022 - 04.2024
Operations Supervisor (IKEA)
DHL Supply Chain
08.2020 - 04.2022
Operations Supervisor (CHEP)
DHL Supply Chain
11.2019 - 04.2022
GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT -
CONESTOGA COLLEGE
PROJECT MANAGEMENT -
CONESTOGA COLLEGE
Bachelor of Commerce in Travel & Tourism Management -
CHRIST UNIVERSITY