R. Upendran

Logistics Executive | Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist

• Manage end-to-end procurement and logistics operations for multiple business units (BST, BCDS, AE-BE, Daimler). • Act as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for audits, outsourcing recruitment logistics, and hardware coordination. • Follow up for purchase orders for both import and local deliveries. • Achieved 95%+ billing deployment efficiency with zero customer credit notes for the last three consecutive years. • Successfully handled BCP logistics operations during COVID-19, including infrastructure setup at Coimbatore. • Supervised billing activities for MCR and Non-MCR projects, ensuring accuracy and on-time closure. • Performed MPP planning and Planisware allocations for department-wide project tracking. • Completed multiple internal and external audits (FCM, ESD, DSP, ITL, CARDIO tool) with zero non-conformities.

• Manage end-to-end procurement and logistics operations for multiple business units (BST, BCDS, AE-BE, Daimler).
• Act as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for audits, outsourcing recruitment logistics, and hardware coordination.
• Follow up for purchase orders for both import and local deliveries.
• Achieved 95%+ billing deployment efficiency with zero customer credit notes for the last three consecutive years.
• Successfully handled BCP logistics operations during COVID-19, including infrastructure setup at Coimbatore.

Import / Export & SEZ Operations • Prepared DTA, re-export, shifting, de-bonding, destruction, and stock transfer invoices for bonded goods. • Coordinated with customs officers, CHA, and freight forwarders for inspections and clearances. • Coordinated with procurement teams and vendors for Proforma Invoices (PI) and shipments. • Followed up with freight forwarders for flight details, shipment tracking, and import clearance. • Prepared GRN and Service GRN in ERP systems. • Managed Bills of Entry, Shipping Bills, ARE-1, and SEZ approvals for imports, exports, and re-exports. • Prepared depreciation worksheets for bonded capital goods and coordinated duty payments with finance. • Handled temporary removals, scrap disposal approvals, and defective goods clearance. • Provided regular updates to clients on cargo and mail status through close monitoring and tracking. • Validated CHA service bills as per contracts and ensured timely vendor payments. Warehouse & Customer Service Operations • Processed Sales Orders and LPOs, verified stock availability, and planned deliveries. • Scheduled and coordinated 5–6 trucks daily based on customer demand and material availability. • Prepared invoices, packing lists, loading plans, and export documentation (packing list & commercial invoice). • Coordinated with drivers, site foremen, customers, sales, and production teams for smooth operations. • Supervised helpers and forklift operators for internal material movement. • Managed cash-on-delivery collections and submitted reports to accounts. • Prepared daily delivery reports and monthly expense statements. • Supported sales teams with timely invoices to ensure faster customer payments

• Prepared DTA, re-export, shifting, de-bonding, destruction, and stock transfer invoices for bonded goods.
• Coordinated with customs officers, CHA, and freight forwarders for inspections and clearances.
• Coordinated with procurement teams and vendors for Proforma Invoices (PI) and shipments.
• Followed up with freight forwarders for flight details, shipment tracking, and import clearance.
• Prepared GRN and Service GRN in ERP systems.