Tarun Kumar Sakiri

· Manage end-to-end freight forwarding operations for air, ocean, and road shipments, including FCL, LCL, courier, imports, exports, and domestic transportation.

· Negotiate competitive contracts with carriers, warehouses, and global freight agents, achieving consistent annual cost savings.

· Prepare and review all shipping documentation (AWB, HAWB, MBL, HBL) while ensuring full customs compliance (E-Manifest, CERS/CAED, Incoterms, DG regulations).

· Monitor and optimize warehouse operations including order fulfillment, cycle counts, inventory control, stock reports and audits using Cargo Wise ERP.

· Develop and enforce SOPs to standardize goods movement and storage, improving operational workflows and minimizing delays.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot logistical challenges, ensure smooth cross-border operations, and maintain customer satisfaction.

· Perform cost analysis and implement strategies to reduce freight expenses while maintaining service quality.

• Planned optimal shipment routes for perishable and hazardous cargo, balancing cost efficiency, transit time, and security.
• Assisted in negotiating with trucking companies and coordinated consolidated shipments for small-volume customers, improving profitability.
• Developed and delivered management reports, statistical analysis, and unit cost assessments to support decision-making.
• Supported warehouse operations by coordinating receiving and dispatching activities, ensuring accurate documentation and efficient space utilization

· Accurately picked and packed high-volume online grocery orders across multiple temperature zones, ensuring timely and damage-free deliveries.

· Balanced fulfillment responsibilities with customer service support, quickly resolving issues to enhance customer satisfaction.

· Ensured strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and quality standards while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

· Packs orders with attention to detail including distinguishing between similar named products, exact quantity, correct product codes

· Handled inbound and outbound inventory, conducting checks, tagging, and ensuring accurate recordkeeping to maintain stock integrity.

· Operated in -15°C freezer environments to accurately pick, pack, and store perishable goods while maintaining cold chain integrity

· Supported physical inventory counts, audits, and adjusted discrepancies in coordination with management.

· Managed special and emergency orders, securing products for transport and preventing losses through safe handling practices.

· Operated loading/unloading equipment and optimized storage layout for space efficiency

· Conducted supplier market research, risk analysis, and financial evaluations to support procurement strategy.

· Assisted in drafting purchase orders, processing invoices, and maintaining supplier records in compliance with company policies.

· Collaborated with procurement officers to identify cost-saving opportunities, diversify suppliers, and reduce lead times.

· Built and maintained strong supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply and resolve order discrepancies