Gaurav Sharma
Cambridge,ON
Summary
Experienced logistics and transportation professional with over 3 years of supervisory experience in unionised environment. Adept at leading teams, optimizing operations, and ensuring timely, damage-free delivery while adhering to regulatory requirements and company policies.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operation Manager
TST-CF Express
Cambridge
11.2023 - Current
TST-CF Express |Cambridge, ON
- Develop and implement transportation operations policies and procedures
- Monitor and manage transportation operations performance
- Analyze and optimize transportation routes and schedules
- Manage and coordinate transportation resources
- Monitor and analyze transportation costs
- Develop and maintain relationships with transportation vendors
- Negotiate contracts with transportation vendors
- Manage and coordinate the loading and unloading of goods
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards
- Monitor and manage the performance of transportation staff
- Develop and implement strategies to improve transportation operations
- Monitor and analyze customer feedback and complaints
Dock Supervisor
TST-CF Express
Mississauga
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Supervised dock operations, including 22 dock associates, 2 clerks, and 37 drivers, ensuring safety and efficiency
- Conducted inspections, managed documentation, and upheld company safety procedures and policies
- Reviewed and verified shipping documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Managed LTL operations within a unionized environment, improving dock productivity.
- Improvised load factors by 15 percent and ensuring close times are met for linehauls
Education
Post Graduation in Project Management -
Algoma University
Brampton04.2023
Skills
- Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities
- Proficient in managing logistics and transportation operations
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Familiar with safety procedures and operational regulations
- Proficient in MS Office and routing software
- Fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi
- Valid driver’s license and US visa
- Knowledge of load planning, dispatching, and LTL industry
- Technical Skills/Knowledge
- General Microsoft and computer skills; especially: Excel, Word, SRS, SAP, PAP, Applications such as RTBI, DataCity, Oasis
- Drives own car to relocate
Certification
- Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution.
- Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management.
- Familiarity with EPICOR/ERP Systems for managing production flow.
Additional Qualifications
- Trained to supervise in a unionized environment.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and work in various weather conditions.
- Flexibility to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Proven adaptability to changing priorities and work situations.
- Demonstrated ability to foster trust and hold teams accountable to safety principles.
Timeline
Operation Manager
TST-CF Express
11.2023 - Current
Dock Supervisor
TST-CF Express
04.2022 - 09.2023
Post Graduation in Project Management -
Algoma University