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SARATH SANKARA PILLAI

Brampton,ON

Summary

Oversees warehouse operations to meet continuous internal and customer needs. Well-coordinated and decisive leader with expertise in program management, team building and performance optimization. Solid history of success in developing and maintaining best practices for successful high-volume fulfillment and supply chain management. . Educates employees with acquired knowledge of shipping and receiving documentation, warehouse safety and inventory management. Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Supervisor

National Pharmaceutical Services
02.2021 - 03.2023
  • Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
  • Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
  • Supervised shipping and handling operations.
  • Maintained high levels of accuracy in daily operations.
  • Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
  • Operated warehouse material handling equipment correctly to move loads.
  • Monitored employee performance and offered mentoring and leadership to improve any deficiencies.
  • Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy.
  • Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
  • Oversaw inventory control levels and verified compliance with storage and organization processes.
  • Monitored adherence to safety protocols and company policies by staying attentive to details.
  • Used warehouse management software to reconcile daily inventory.
  • Performed troubleshooting to resolve issues with equipment, devices and products.
  • Promoted diligence and culture of safety for drivers and warehouse operations.
  • Supported production workers in meeting goals without compromising safety and compliance.
  • Managed merchandise inventory transactions.
  • Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
  • Revised and developed procedures to reduce risk and achieve compliance.
  • Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through excellence in receiving, identifying, dispatching and assuring quality of goods.

Warehouse Operator

NEO PHARMA LLC
08.2015 - 09.2020
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Used forklifts and pallet jacks to relocate products.
  • Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
  • Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
  • Kept warehouse stations and equipment in good working order in line with OSHA requirements.
  • Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records to provide data for use in audits and completion of order requests
  • Completed daily cycle counts and quarterly inventories and resolved variances to maintain data accuracy.
  • Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
  • Managed storage area by organizing floor space, adhering to storage design principles and recommending improvements.
  • Verified accuracy of shipping and receiving documents and maintained records.
  • Performed data entry to maintain accurate records of inventory levels and shipping and receiving logs for management reports.
  • Coordinated receiving process and managed dock to efficiently unload trucks.
  • Helped keep inventory accurate by overseeing daily cycle counts.
  • Communicated and integrated with other departments to share information and coordinate successfully.

Packing Machine Operator

Oman Pharmaceuticals
10.2009 - 05.2015
  • Adjusted machine components and machine tension and pressure according to size and processing angle of product.
  • Monitored fill levels, weights and codes of products to meet specifications.
  • Secured finished packaged items by hand tying, sewing, gluing, stapling or attaching fastener.
  • Removed finished packaged items from machine and separated rejected items.
  • Performed routine checks and basic preventive maintenance on packaging machines by cleaning and changing knives and blades, pull-belts, tape machines and rollers.
  • Observed machine operations to verify quality and conformity of filled and packaged products to standards.
  • Operating the machinery used for packing products in the manufacturing area daily.
  • Recorded shipment data such as weight and discrepancies.
  • Resolved problems of missing merchandise, delivery cancellations, and incomplete deliveries.
  • Initiated proof of delivery documents to trace lost shipments.
  • Executed month-end inventory counts to identify discrepancies.

Education

Bcom Finance

MUMBAI UNIVERSITY
MUMBAI INDIA

MBA - Finance

ICFAI
MUMBAI INDIA
04.2009

Skills

  • Warehouse Organization
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Recording Violations
  • Detailed Instruction
  • Staff Management
  • Operational Reporting
  • Employee Motivation
  • Communications Management
  • Logistics
  • Freight Inspection
  • Stock Counts
  • Product Availability
  • Project Requirements
  • Budget Tracking
  • Records Accuracy
  • Reporting Requirements
  • Workforce Efficiency
  • Team Meetings
  • Workplace Monitoring
  • Product Placement
  • Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
  • Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
  • Order Pulling
  • Quality Improvement Leadership

Timeline

Warehouse Supervisor

National Pharmaceutical Services
02.2021 - 03.2023

Warehouse Operator

NEO PHARMA LLC
08.2015 - 09.2020

Packing Machine Operator

Oman Pharmaceuticals
10.2009 - 05.2015

Bcom Finance

MUMBAI UNIVERSITY

MBA - Finance

ICFAI

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