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About

Operations-First. Data-Driven. Always Improving.

With over five years spanning international freight forwarding at ISS Global Forwarding UAE, rolling-stock manufacturing at Alstom Transport India, and automotive tier-1 operations at Youngshin Automotive — I bring a rare combination of operational discipline and technical capability.

I don't just execute logistics — I engineer better systems. From custom web tools to SAP automation macros, I consistently close the gap between what ERP systems provide and what operations actually need.

10+
Global Clients
3
Industries
4
Internal Tools Built
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Freight & Customs

End-to-end sea, air, and road freight with UAE Mirsal 2 customs clearance — zero holds on record.

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Manufacturing Supply Chain

Rail & automotive JIT production support at Alstom Transport and Youngshin Automotive.

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SAP S/4HANA Mastery

Power user across MM & WM modules — MIGO, LT03, MMBE, MI01/07 and full warehouse T-code suite.

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Automation Builder

Built Excel VBA macros and a custom web billing tool that eliminated month-end processing bottlenecks.

Core Competencies

A Full-Spectrum Supply Chain Toolkit

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Logistics & Freight Forwarding

  • ◆End-to-End Multi-Modal Freight (Sea · Air · Road)
  • ◆UAE Customs & Mirsal 2 System
  • ◆Dubai Free Zones (JAFZA / DMCC / DAFZA)
  • ◆HS Code Classification & Incoterms 2020
  • ◆Bill of Entry, Bill of Lading, AWB, CoO
  • ◆Carrier & Vendor Rate Negotiation
  • ◆Contract Logistics & Value-Added Services
  • ◆Import & Export Documentation
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Warehouse & Supply Chain Operations

  • ◆Inventory Control & Reconciliation (99%+ Accuracy)
  • ◆WMS Operations (SAP WM · IQ WMS)
  • ◆Inbound / Outbound / Cross-Dock Management
  • ◆Cycle Counting & Physical Stock Audits
  • ◆FIFO / ABCD Inventory Classification
  • ◆Material Planning, Kitting & Line Feeding
  • ◆JIT & Production Supply Coordination
  • ◆GOGI & Negative WIP Resolution
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ERP, Analytics & Automation

  • ◆SAP S/4HANA (MM & WM) — Power User
  • ◆Advanced Excel, VBA & Macro Automation
  • ◆Power BI, Qlik Sense, Power Automate
  • ◆Data Extraction, Cleansing & Reconciliation
  • ◆Lean Six Sigma · 5S · SQCD · Kaizen
  • ◆AI-Assisted Workflow Automation
  • ◆KPI Dashboard Design & Management
  • ◆Root Cause Analysis (5-Why, Fishbone)

Experience

5+ Years of Operational Impact

Click on any role to expand details and key achievements.

Logistics Coordinator

Current Role

ISS Global Forwarding UAE LLC

Dubai, UAE · Mar 2024 – Present

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Zero Customs Holds10+ Global ClientsNear-Zero Billing Errors99%+ Inventory Accuracy

ISS Global Forwarding is an international freight forwarding and contract-logistics provider delivering integrated sea, air, and land freight, customs clearance, warehousing, and VAS to global shippers across GCC, South Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

  • ▸Coordinate end-to-end freight for 10+ global clients across Far East-GCC, Europe-GCC, and intra-GCC trade lanes, managing full import/export documentation lifecycle including ASN, GRN, BoE, packing lists, CoO, and commercial invoices.
  • ▸Execute UAE customs clearance via Mirsal 2 with accurate HS Code classification, correct Incoterms application (FOB, CIF, DDP, EXW), and full adherence to Dubai Customs and Free Zone regulations, sustaining zero customs-hold incidents.
  • ▸Implemented multi-sheet Excel inventory tracking achieving 99%+ accuracy and 15% discrepancy reduction across client warehouses.
  • ▸Designed and built an internal web-based billing and warehouse activity tracking tool automating inbound, outbound, storage, and VAS billing summaries, eliminating month-end invoicing bottlenecks.
  • ▸Negotiate freight rates with shipping lines, airlines, NVOCCs, and trucking vendors, optimising cost while safeguarding on-time delivery commitments.
  • ▸Lead weekly cross-functional reviews with customs brokers, carriers, clients, and warehouse operations as primary escalation point for exceptions and demurrage mitigation.
Tech used:Mirsal 2SAP S/4HANAExcel VBAPower BIIQ WMS

Warehouse Associate

Rail Manufacturing

Alstom Transport India Pvt. Ltd.

Coimbatore, India · Oct 2021 – Oct 2023

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98% On-Time Delivery99.5% Inventory Accuracy20% Picking Time SavedGSI Excellence Award

Warehouse Assistant

Automotive Tier-1

Youngshin Automotive India Pvt. Ltd.

Kanchipuram, India · Dec 2020 – Sep 2021

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JIT Supply ExcellenceZero Stock-Out EventsOEM-Grade Traceability

Projects & Automation

Tools Built to Solve Real Problems

Each automation was designed from scratch to close a specific operational gap — replacing manual effort with intelligent, repeatable systems.

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SAP S/4HANAExcel VBAMacro Automation

SAP Negative Stock & WIP Clearance Automation

Alstom Transport India · GSI Excellence Award

80%+
Time Saved
~0%
Error Rate
GSI Excellence
Award
Problem

Warehouse team manually corrected negative stock and WIP imbalances in SAP one record at a time — a tedious, error-prone process consuming hours of daily effort and frequently causing inventory discrepancies.

Solution

Designed and built an Excel VBA macro that automatically extracts all negative stock and WIP balances from SAP S/4HANA, validates each record against master thresholds and correction rules, then submits corrections in batch mode through SAP transaction interfaces.

Impact
  • ✓Replaced hours of manual record-by-record correction with a single automated batch run
  • ✓Dramatically improved daily processing speed and system inventory accuracy
  • ✓Eliminated human entry errors that caused downstream reporting issues
  • ✓Recognised with the GSI Excellence Award for exceptional contribution to SAP automation
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Web DevelopmentJavaScriptActivity BillingAutomation

Web-Based Warehouse Billing & Activity Tracker

ISS Global Forwarding UAE · Internal Innovation

~100%
Billing Accuracy
90% Faster
Time to Invoice
Near Zero
Error Rate
Problem

Month-end warehouse billing was a manual, spreadsheet-heavy process — prone to missed activity charges, billing errors, and hours of reconciliation work. Storage, VAS, inbound, and outbound charges for multiple clients had no centralised tracking.

Solution

Developed a custom internal web application with customer-wise master data, real-time activity logging (timestamps, quantities, charges), and automated billing summary generation. The tool calculates inbound, outbound, and storage charges per client and generates monthly invoice summaries at the click of a button.

Impact
  • ✓Eliminated month-end billing bottlenecks that previously took days to resolve
  • ✓Near-zero billing error rate, replacing manual spreadsheet reconciliation
  • ✓Real-time activity visibility for operations and finance teams
  • ✓Scalable across new client accounts without additional administrative overhead
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ExcelFIFO LogicHS CodeCustoms Compliance

GCC Packing List Generator with FIFO Customs Mapping

ISS Global Forwarding UAE · Operational Tool

−90%
Prep Time
100%
Compliance
Zero
Customs Holds
Problem

Generating GCC-compliant packing lists for outbound shipments required manually looking up HS Codes, Countries of Origin, and BOE references for each SKU — a time-consuming and error-prone task when handling thousands of units across multiple batch receipts.

Solution

Built an intelligent packing list generator in Excel that applies FIFO batch allocation logic to automatically pull correct HS Codes, Countries of Origin, Container Numbers, and BOE references from historical inbound data — producing fully compliant packing lists ready for customs submission.

Impact
  • ✓Reduced packing list preparation time from hours to minutes per shipment
  • ✓Eliminated manual lookups that were a source of customs documentation errors
  • ✓Ensured consistent FIFO compliance across all outbound shipments
  • ✓Directly supported zero customs-hold incident record at ISS Global Forwarding

Achievements

Impact in Numbers & Recognition

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0%+
Inventory Accuracy
Alstom Transport & ISS Global

Achieved through daily cycle counts, root-cause variance analysis, and proactive stock adjustments.

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On-Time Delivery
Alstom Transport India

Sustained through accurate picking execution, kitting, and proactive shortage anticipation.

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Discrepancy Reduction
Systematic auditing & reconciliation

Achieved via data-driven inventory tracking and multi-sheet reconciliation systems.

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0%
Picking Time Saved
5S layout re-engineering

Redesigned warehouse layout, standardised Kanban locations, and reduced picking travel distance.

Awards & Recognition

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GSI Excellence Award

Alstom Transport India

Exceptional SAP MM & WM expertise and warehouse inventory automation contribution.

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5S Initiative Award

Alstom Transport India

Outstanding 5S implementation improving workplace organisation, efficiency, and safety.

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On-Time Delivery Award

Alstom Transport India

Sustained 98%+ on-time delivery, consistently supporting uninterrupted production schedules.

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"Lion Hearts" Team Leader

Alstom Transport India

Led cross-functional engagement for 300+ employees across 13 teams.

Skills & Tools

Technical Proficiency Stack

ERP & WMS Systems

SAP S/4HANA (MM & WM)Power User95%
IQ WMS80%
Delmia Apriso MES75%
Alista / Focus / UKG65%

Automation & Analytics

Advanced Excel & VBA Macros92%
Power BI78%
Qlik Sense72%
Power Automate70%
AI-Assisted Workflows80%

Customs & Trade Compliance

UAE Mirsal 295%
HS Code Classification90%
Incoterms 202092%
Dubai Free Zone (JAFZA/DAFZA)88%
GCC Customs Documentation90%

Methodologies

Lean Six Sigma82%
5S Workplace Organisation95%
SQCD Framework88%
Cycle Counting & Audit92%
Root Cause Analysis (5-Why)88%

Full toolkit at a glance

📊 SAP S/4HANA📦 IQ WMS📈 Power BI🔵 Qlik Sense🛃 Mirsal 2⚙️ Excel VBA🤖 Power Automate🏭 Delmia Apriso🚢 Freight Forwarding📋 BOE / BL / AWB🌐 Incoterms 2020🗺️ JAFZA / DAFZA📉 Lean Six Sigma🔄 5S Methodology🔎 ABCD Classification📐 FIFO / FEFO✅ SQCD Framework🏗️ Kitting & Line Feeding🚛 Multi-Modal Freight📊 KPI Dashboards

Certifications

Continuous Learning & Development

12 certifications spanning ERP, supply chain, logistics, and data analytics.

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SAP S/4HANA — Enterprise Resource Planning

SAP

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Lean Six Sigma — Process Improvement

PMI

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Supply Chain & Operations Management

LinkedIn Learning (CSCMP-endorsed)

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Supply Chain Foundations — Project Management

NASBA

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International Logistics — Global Trade Management

LinkedIn Learning

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Understanding Logistics Management

LinkedIn Learning

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Learning SAP MM — Materials Management

LinkedIn Learning

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Career Essentials in Data Analysis

Microsoft

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Excel Essential Training (Microsoft 365)

Microsoft

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ABCD Classification — Inventory Management

Alstom (Internal)

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Warehouse Management Fundamentals

Alstom (Internal)

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On-Time Delivery Excellence

Alstom (Internal)

Volunteer & Leadership

Fire Safety & Emergency First Aid Volunteer

ISS Global Forwarding UAE

Active workplace safety volunteer — supporting emergency preparedness, first aid readiness, safety drills, and incident prevention across the facility.

"Lion Hearts" Team Leader & Organiser

Alstom Transport India (Jul–Oct 2023)

Led cross-functional employee engagement programmes for 300+ employees across 13 teams — facilitating cultural, talent-recognition, and competitive events that boosted morale and collaboration.

Sports Day Organiser

Government Polytechnic College (Jan–Feb 2020)

Planned and executed college-wide sports day events — managing end-to-end logistics, activity scheduling, and volunteer coordination.

Contact

Ready to Drive Impact Together?

Open to supply chain operations, logistics coordination, and inventory planning roles in the UAE. Let's talk about how I can deliver value to your organisation.

Get in Touch

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Location

Dubai, UAE (Resident)

Available for New Opportunities

UAE Resident with active visa status. Open to supply chain, logistics, and operations roles across Dubai and UAE.

Alternatively, email directly at sattanathan.chandran@gmail.com