Kamal Vats
Mississauga,Canada
Summary
Based in Mississauga, Ontario, I bring over three years of hands-on experience in logistics management, specializing in transportation coordination, inventory control, and operational cost optimization. With a background in both managerial and warehouse roles, I'm skilled in streamlining logistics processes to drive efficiency and enhance productivity. With an MBA focused on Human Resources and Marketing, and currently advancing my expertise in Project Management at Algoma University, I'm continuously building a strong foundation to deliver impactful results in logistics and supply chain management. Let's connect if you'd like to discuss insights into logistics strategy, cost reduction, or supply chain optimization
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Associate
Lindt & Sprüngli (Canada), Inc
08.2024 - Current
- Operated various types of equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks safely while moving products throughout the facility.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Assisted in training new hires, sharing best practices and providing support for their integration into the team.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through timely shipment of orders, ensuring proper packaging and labeling.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
Warehouse Associate
Keter
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Efficient and organized Warehouse Associate with experience in supporting daily warehouse operations, ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment of orders, and maintaining inventory accuracy
- Key Responsibilities:
- Order Fulfillment: Accurately pick, pack, and prepare products for shipping according to company standards
- Inventory Management: Track and manage inventory levels, update records, and assist in periodic stock counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Equipment Operation: Safely operate warehouse equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks) to move, stack, and organize products
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
Driver Manager
Wheel King Trans Haul Inc.
01.2021 - 01.2024
- As a Driver Manager, I developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance logistics efficiency, streamline operations, and optimize transportation processes
- Key responsibilities included:
- Team Leadership: Managed a team of 75 drivers, providing guidance, support, and effective scheduling to ensure seamless daily operations
- Cost Control: Oversaw transportation logistics, negotiated contracts, and managed freight expenses, resulting in significant cost reductions
- Inventory Optimization: Introduced and maintained inventory management systems, optimizing stock levels and reducing holding costs
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with cross-departmental teams to coordinate logistics activities, ensuring timely deliveries and high customer satisfaction
Education
Post Graduate Certification - Project management, Business Administration and Management, General
Algoma University
Mississauga, ON01.2026
Master of Business Administration - MBA - Human Resources Management/Persoonnel Administration, General
Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology
09.2021
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA - Human Resources Management/Persoonnel Administration, General
Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology
09.2019
Skills
- Customer Service Operations
- Organization Skills
- Container Shipping
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse environment safety
- Inventory organization
- Logistics
- Stock control
- Microsoft Excel
- Inventory transport
- Multitasking
- Freight Handling
- Supply Management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Full Professional
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
Lindt & Sprüngli (Canada), Inc
08.2024 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Keter
04.2024 - 08.2024
Driver Manager
Wheel King Trans Haul Inc.
01.2021 - 01.2024
Master of Business Administration - MBA - Human Resources Management/Persoonnel Administration, General
Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA - Human Resources Management/Persoonnel Administration, General
Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology
Post Graduate Certification - Project management, Business Administration and Management, General
Algoma University
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