Saiganesh Linga
Toronto
Summary
Analytical and performance-driven Logistics & Inventory Professional with 6+ years of progressive experience in supply chain coordination, inventory management, purchasing, and logistics. Proven success in aligning procurement, forecasting, and operational functions to improve delivery performance, reduce costs, and support demand-supply balance. Currently working at Berlin Packaging Canada, seeking to leverage cross-functional expertise and data-driven mindset to contribute as a Demand Planner.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Coordinator
Berlin Packaging Canada
06.2021 - Current
- Coordinate and optimize domestic and international supply chain operations across air, ocean, and road modes to support timely customer deliveries.
- Collaborate with purchasing and sales teams to align inventory planning with short- and long-term demand forecasts.
- Analyze logistics and inventory data to support demand-supply matching, minimize stockouts, and improve order fulfillment.
- Conduct cost analysis across transportation, warehousing, and customs to support cost-effective planning decisions.
- Manage direct drop shipments, coordinating with suppliers and customers to meet delivery deadlines.
- Prepare and review shipping documentation for compliance with import/export regulations.
- Assist purchasing with PO placement and monitor inventory levels, contributing to accuracy goals and operational readiness.
- Actively support continuous improvement initiatives and work cross-functionally to optimize supply chain processes.
Logistics Coordinator
Walmart
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Managed domestic logistics operations, coordinating SAP-based shipments and dispatch assistance.
- Negotiated trucking and leasing contracts with freight forwarders.
- Created shipping documents (BOLs, manifests) and resolved delivery issues with stakeholders.
- Conducted transportation cost analysis and developed strategies for efficiency.
- Maintained inventory accuracy and collaborated with the packaging team on stock reports.
- Used CRM tools to handle customer escalations and analyze service issues.
Inventory Coordinator / Buyer
Sree Vidya Enterprises
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Placed POs based on MRP and sales projections; performed inventory planning and replenishment.
- Scheduled shipments, coordinated deliveries, and resolved customer issues throughout the delivery process.
- Ensured inventory accuracy using ERP tools; supported reconciliation and discrepancy reporting.
- Assisted in supplier negotiations and introduced new vendors, achieving material cost reductions.
- Managed 3PL rate negotiations and collaborated with accounting for shipping documentation and billing.
Education
Diploma in Supply Chain and Logistics Management -
Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
Scarborough, ON01.2021
Diploma in Global Business Management - undefined
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Brantford, ON04.2020
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting, Economics, and Taxation
Osmania University
05.2018
Skills
- Demand Forecasting & Inventory Planning
- S&OP Process Support
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Cost Analysis & Optimization
- ERP & MRP Systems (SAP, Peoplesoft etc)
- Power BI
- Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP)
- Vendor & 3PL Negotiation
- Logistics Documentation & Compliance
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle)
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Logility (familiar)
- CRM Tools
- TMS
Timeline
Logistics Coordinator
Berlin Packaging Canada
06.2021 - Current
Logistics Coordinator
Walmart
09.2019 - 06.2021
Inventory Coordinator / Buyer
Sree Vidya Enterprises
06.2018 - 08.2019
Diploma in Global Business Management - undefined
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting, Economics, and Taxation
Osmania University
Diploma in Supply Chain and Logistics Management -
Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
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