Sandip Sahu
Hyderabad
Summary
Results-oriented logistics manager with 14 years of experience in supply chain operations, specializing in inbound and outbound logistics, last mile delivery, and management of PTL, LTL, and FTL services. Proven track record in driving P&L accountability and achieving operational excellence across the southern region. Skilled in cultivating business opportunities and building strong vendor relationships to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Road Logistics Manager-South
Kuehne Nagel Ind Pvt ltd
08.2019 - Current
- Responsible for Regional P&L and Team Handling of Road logistics vertical.
- Responsible for PTL, LTL, FTL, Export and Import movement across south.
- Developing new business opportunities, including tender analysis, solution design.
- Pricing, engaging your specialist + operational teams to deliver in accordance with agreed customer service levels + within our financial targets.
- To identify opportunities while developing + nurturing our vendor base.
- To deliver operational excellence across the business unit, continuously optimizing operations by implementing standard processes + best practices.
- To be actively involved in motivating + leading the team across a range of people related activities.
- To liaise with customers, managing feedback in a manner that provides explanations, puts the customer at ease + demonstrates that the right corrective actions are put in place to prevent a reoccurrence.
- Reviewing of customer new business target + our eTrucknow shipment activity with internal + external customers and trading in line with our targets + various booster campaigns.
- Consulting with key stakeholders to ensure they are pursuing customer opportunities with competitive proposals in line with our capabilities.
- Considering the status of current + new contracts, ensuring that we close these in line with our commercial policies.
- Ensuring new customers are being on-boarded seamlessly + we are delivering as promised.
- Regularly consulting with key stakeholders + customers to review progress, ensuring a focus on continuous improvement + high customer retention rates.
- Focus on evolving customer relationships, forming trust + deeper relationships to enable new opportunities.
- Complete operation, Cash budgeting, expense, shift handling, staffing etc.
- QBR & MBR of customers and vendors of South region. Monitoring customer KPI and receivable bills.
- Vendor Management: On boarding of vendors and process of their payments and monthly review.
Logistics ManagerOperation
Murugappa—Chola I-Loads
Chennai, TN
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Supervised shift operations for shipments including PTL, LTL, and FTL movements.
- Assisted a team of 10 individuals in sales and operations.
- Coordinated vehicle arrangements based on load factors.
- Ensured warehouse utilisation and material handling norms were followed.
- Assigned delivery boys to specific areas for efficient job distribution.
- Managed cash budgeting and staffing for shift operations.
Territory ManagerOperation
Rivigo Services Pvt Ltd
Chennai, TN
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Assisted in managing warehouse operations and maintaining inbound, outbound, and dispatch functions.
- Supported PTL, FTL, and LTL units for Sriperumbudur branch.
- Helped with material and inventory control, ensuring stock accuracy and warehouse utilisation.
- Facilitated timely processing and delivery of goods.
- Resolved customer compliance issues and ensured adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Liaised with customers to develop new client relationships.
- Aided in vendor development and arranged vehicles for loading while managing vendor payments.
- Maintained fleet management for FTL loads and ensured capacity utilisation.
Assistant ManagerOperation
Gati Kintetsu Express Pvt. Ltd
Chennai, TN
05.2011 - 08.2016
- Supervised shift operations for inbound and outbound transit.
- Assisted in shipment tally and loading processes to ensure accuracy.
- Monitored last mile delivery operations, including PTL, LTL, and FTL movements.
- Supported timely updates on shipment statuses during shifts.
- Tracked trucks via GPS to ensure on-time arrivals at destinations.
Education
MBA - Marketing & HR
SOA University
Bhubaneswar01-2011
B.Sc. - Chemistry
N.C (Autonomous) College
Jajpur01-2011
12th - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
A.P College
Jajpur01-2008
10th - Odia,English,Hindi,Science,Mathematics,History
N.B.B High School
Bhalinuagan01-2006
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel proficiency
- PowerPoint presentations
- Interpersonal communication
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Relationship management
- Data analysis
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Influencing skills
- Results orientation
- Self-motivation
- Transportation cost analysis
- Logistics coordination
- Negotiation skills
- Warehouse management systems
Awards
- Best Operation Executive, 2014, GATI-KWE
- Certificate of Excellence, 2019-2020, Kuehne + Nagel
- Certificate of Excellence, 2021-2022, Kuehne + Nagel
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing Cricket
- Reading books
- Listening to music
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the particulars of information and facts stated above are true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Tamil
Intermediate
B1
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Odia
Proficient
C2
Bengali
Intermediate
B1
Hobbies and interests
- Reading business and current affairs
- Traveling and learning about new cultures
- Fitness and wellness activities
- Networking and professional relationship building
- Problem‑solving and strategic thinking exercises
Accomplishments
- Best performer of the year 2014 in Gati
- Best performer of the year 2016 In gati
- Best FTL manager in Rivigo
- Best FTL number achiever for 2017 & 2018
Timeline
Area Road Logistics Manager-South
Kuehne Nagel Ind Pvt ltd
08.2019 - Current
Logistics ManagerOperation
Murugappa—Chola I-Loads
08.2017 - 08.2019
Territory ManagerOperation
Rivigo Services Pvt Ltd
08.2016 - 08.2017
Assistant ManagerOperation
Gati Kintetsu Express Pvt. Ltd
05.2011 - 08.2016
MBA - Marketing & HR
SOA University
B.Sc. - Chemistry
N.C (Autonomous) College
12th - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
A.P College
10th - Odia,English,Hindi,Science,Mathematics,History
N.B.B High School