Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Rameshkumar Sriram

Rameshkumar Sriram

Palakkad,Kerala

Summary

Accomplished logistics and operations professional with extensive expertise in supply chain management and procurement of cocoa beans. Demonstrates leadership excellence in warehouse management, cocoa quality control, and inventory control, ensuring optimal security protocols and logistics coordination. Proven track record in business development, competitor analysis, and contract negotiation, driving operational efficiency and financial forecasting. Committed to enhancing workforce management through effective operations coordination and management performance appraisal. Career goals include advancing strategic initiatives in cocoa traceability coordination and warehouse auditing to support organizational growth.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work history

Regional Manager - South-West

Tulip Cocoa Processing Ltd
Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
04.2015 - Current
  • Directed end-to-end procurement of cocoa beans and managed payment follow-up with finance department.
  • Prepared and circulated commitment reports from Nigeria to Amsterdam and London for timely foreign fund inflow.
  • Supervised warehouse operations, optimizing inventory flow through effective offloads and space management.
  • Implemented control measures to prevent document manipulation and ensure inventory accuracy.
  • Oversaw weight loss management, insurance responsibilities, and conducted internal audits to uphold quality standards.
  • Arranged logistics for cocoa transportation, coordinating trucks and armed security escorts.
  • Ensured compliance with Rain forest alliance (RA) & EU Deforestation Regulation by pioneering cocoa bean traceability initiatives.
  • Reviewed operational reports to maintain compliance with organizational guidelines.

Sales & Warehouse Coordinator

Pillars Mulero Nigeria Ltd
Lagos & Kano, Lagos State & Kano State, Nigeria
02.2014 - 03.2015
  • Assisted in maintaining accurate inventory records to support warehouse operations.
  • Organised stock areas to optimise space and improve accessibility for efficient retrieval.
  • Supported sales team by preparing product displays and assisting with customer inquiries.
  • Monitored stock levels and reported discrepancies to ensure prompt resolution of issues.
  • Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure and compliant working environment.
  • Collaborated with suppliers to arrange deliveries and manage supply chain logistics.
  • Conducted regular checks on equipment and tools to ensure proper functionality and safety.
  • Kept accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments to avoid discrepancies.

Education

Bachelor of commerce - Accounting

NSS college Nenmara
Palakkad, kerala, India
2009 - 2012

Masters of Business Administration - Human resource & Marketing

Adhiyamaan college of engineering
Hosur, Tamilnadu, India
2012 - 2014

Building your confidence & working ethically - Business supportive course

Online: Alison.com
04.2001 - 2021

Diploma in Business administration - Business Administration

Online: Alison.com
04.2001 - 2024

Skills

  • Logistics & Operations
  • Supply Chain Management & Business development
  • Procurement of cocoa beans
  • Warehouse Management & Audit
  • Cocoa Traceability, Quality & Inventory Control
  • Competitor analysis & Operations coordination
  • Contract negotiation & Workforce management
  • Maintain close relationship with Nigerian : Local Govt, Tax department, Anti-smuggling department, Produce department, legal department, Police department & Immigration Department for smooth business flow

Languages

English
Advanced
Tamil
Intermediate
Malayalam
Advanced

Affiliations

  • Sports, Gardening & small scale Farming

Accomplishments

    Tulip Cocoa has been recognized as the Best Cocoa Processor in the region, a distinction earned through focused and strategic initiatives.

    I was honoured with Long Service Awards, celebrating my contributions to the organization over a period of five and ten years.

Timeline

Regional Manager - South-West

Tulip Cocoa Processing Ltd
04.2015 - Current

Sales & Warehouse Coordinator

Pillars Mulero Nigeria Ltd
02.2014 - 03.2015

Building your confidence & working ethically - Business supportive course

Online: Alison.com
04.2001 - 2021

Diploma in Business administration - Business Administration

Online: Alison.com
04.2001 - 2024

Bachelor of commerce - Accounting

NSS college Nenmara
2009 - 2012

Masters of Business Administration - Human resource & Marketing

Adhiyamaan college of engineering
2012 - 2014
Rameshkumar Sriram