Praveen Kandari
JA Coffee
Montreal,Canada
3
Languages
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience
Dedicated Production and Logistics professional with over 10 years of experience in warehouse operations, shipping, and logistics. Expertise in inventory control, order fulfillment, and team leadership. Skilled in coordinating daily operations, ensuring safety standards, and resolving discrepancies in fast-paced settings. Holds a Quebec Class 1 Driver’s Licence and Forklift Operator Certification.
Work History
Production & Logistics Coordinator
1 Year- Coordinate daily production, warehouse, shipping, receiving, and logistics activities to ensure customer orders are prepared and dispatched accurately and on schedule.
- Coordinate production requirements with warehouse and operations teams to meet customer demand and shipment deadlines.
- Plan and coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments with carriers, suppliers, customers, and internal departments.
- Communicate with suppliers, carriers, customers, and internal teams regarding orders, inventory, transportation, and delivery schedules.
- Prepare and verify shipping documents, delivery information, and transportation paperwork.
- Monitor inventory levels, organize warehouse stock, and maintain accurate inventory records.
- Supervised and assigned daily tasks to warehouse and production employees, ensuring efficient workflow and timely completion of operations.
- Investigated and resolved inventory discrepancies, shipping issues, production delays, and delivery problems, contributing to enhanced operational reliability.
- Supervise and assign daily tasks to warehouse and production employees to maintain efficient workflow and productivity.
- Supported management in improving warehouse processes, production flow, inventory accuracy, and overall operational efficiency, facilitating smoother operations.
Head Shipper
2 Years 3 Months- Planned and organized outgoing shipments, including picking, packaging, labeling, staging, loading, and shipping documentation.
- Supervised daily shipping and receiving operations and coordinated warehouse activities to ensure accurate and timely movement of goods.
- Coordinated incoming deliveries, verified quantities, inspected goods for damage, and reported discrepancies to maintain quality control.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and coordinated with procurement and sales teams regarding stock availability and distribution requirements.
- Scheduled, trained, and supervised warehouse employees, ensuring compliance with procedures and safety standards to promote a secure working environment.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment.
- Prepared shipping reports and monitored logistics activities to support efficient warehouse operations.
- Identified and implemented improvements in shipping procedures and warehouse workflow to enhance order accuracy.
Restaurant Manager
2 Years 8 Months- Oversaw daily restaurant operations, leading kitchen, delivery, and customer service teams to ensure seamless service.
- Scheduled, trained, and supervised employees, enhancing operational efficiency and service quality.
- Monitored service quality, productivity, food safety, and compliance with company procedures.
- Handled customer concerns and resolved operational issues professionally.
- Managed inventory of food ingredients, packaging materials, and operational supplies.
- Supported cost control, waste reduction, inventory management, and efficient use of resources.
- Collaborated with management, suppliers, employees, and local partners to streamline operations and ensure service continuity.
Restaurant Manager
2 Years 5 Months- Managed daily restaurant operations, including staffing, scheduling, opening and closing procedures, inventory, and customer service.
- Supervised employees and coordinated daily work assignments to enhance service delivery.
- Monitored sales and operating expenses to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Ensured compliance with health, safety, food-handling, and sanitation requirements.
- Monitored sales and operating expenses and supported cost-control initiatives.
- Addressed customer concerns and resolved operational issues to improve customer satisfaction.
- Communicated with owners, senior management, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
F&B Supervisor
2 Years 3 Months- Supervised food and beverage team, ensuring high service standards and effective collaboration among servers, kitchen staff, and support personnel.
- Coordinated daily activities and shift assignments to optimize workflow and enhance operational efficiency.
- Monitored food quality, service standards, cleanliness, and customer satisfaction.
- Trained employees on operating procedures and customer service to improve service quality and adherence to workplace standards.
- Resolved customer concerns and operational issues during daily shifts.
- Supported inventory control, stock monitoring, food safety, and sanitation procedures.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Human Resources & Marketing
Bachelor of Arts - General (HEPS)
Senior Secondary Education
F&B Production & Services
High School - CBSE
Skills
Production & Logistics Coordination
Warehouse Operations management & Supervision
Logistics coordination
Inventory Control & Stock Management
Order fulfillment
Transportation & Carrier Coordination
Production planning
Logistics & Warehouse
Logistics & Inventory Software
Inventory & Supply Ordering
Cost Control & Waste Reduction
Supply chain management
Problem Solving & Discrepancy Resolution
Team Leadership & Staff Supervision
Team supervision
Operations
Workflow optimization
Warehouse logistics
Leadership
Team management
Operations management
Operational efficiency
Safety compliance
Material logistics
Interdepartmental communication
Carrier Coordination | Vendor Relations | Supplier Stakeholder Engagement | Customer Service | Internal Department Coordination | Complaint Resolution
Certification
- Quebec Class 1 Driver’s Licence
- Licensed to operate qualifying heavy-vehicle combinations in Quebec.
- Class 1 licence also permits operation of other applicable road-vehicle classes, except motorcycles.
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Certified to operate forklift/material-handling equipment.
- Experienced with warehouse material movement, loading, unloading, pallet handling, and safe warehouse operations.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Quebec Class 1 Driver’s Licence
- Forklift Operator Certification
- 10+ years of combined operational and management experience
- Canadian experience in warehouse, shipping, receiving, production, and logistics
- Experience supervising and training operational teams
- Experience coordinating carriers, suppliers, customers, and internal departments
- Strong ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
- Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Languages
French
Limited Working
English
Professional Working
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
Production & Logistics Coordinator
JA Coffee
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
Head Shipper
SOL-R Produits de Fenêtres
02.2023 - 05.2025Read More
Restaurant Manager
Domino’s Pizza
03.2020 - 11.2022Read More
Restaurant Manager
Yum Yum Tree
09.2017 - 02.2020Read More
F&B Supervisor
Novo Cinemas
05.2015 - 08.2017Read More
Central Board of Secondary Education
High School from CBSE
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Mauraya’s Institute of Hospitality and Management
F&B Production & Services
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Council of Secondary Education
Senior Secondary Education
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William Carey University
Bachelor of Arts from General (HEPS)
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Subharti University
Master of Business Administration from Human Resources & Marketing
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