Tuesday, April 30, 2019

System Administrator - Windows

Job Ref. No.: STAM-MAA-300419

About Our Client

Our client is a 75 year old group of companies with a humble beginning in 1931 as clearing house for imported goods and has established itself over the decades as a robust and reliable integrated logistics group of companies. Their expansion into surface transport and air cargo services has given them the stamp of being a Multi Modal Transport Operator. Today it has offices pan India and boosts of being a healthy group of companies driven by very strong value system and customer centric philosophy.

Job Description

You will be responsible to maintain, upgrade and manage office Hardware, Software and Networks. You should have the thorough knowledge and skills required to troubleshoot any issue that may arise in systems. You will be also responsible for driving the company IT policy and ensuring that information security processes are followed.

Job Location – Chennai

Desired Profile

Qualification – Any Degree, prefer to have suitable hardware & amp; network certifications

Experience – 5 + yrs in similar role

Desired Skills

Candidate should have skills to handle the below defined activities
  • To install and configure all Hardware and Software components
  • To effectively manage the networks/server/email system and other internal tools/apps
  • Installing, Configuring & amp; Troubleshooting Windows Operating System: XP; Vista; Windows 7, 8 & 10
  • Active Directory, Disk Management, Partitions, Folder sharing, Access Permission
  • Installing and Managing Network Printers & Scanners
  • Internet and LAN Configuration, troubleshooting routers, switches, etc
  • To review the IT processes periodically to ensure their effectiveness
  • To efficiently monitor system/network performance
  • Troubleshoot hardware and network related problems during issues and outages
  • To ensure Information Security through access controls, antivirus and firewalls
  • Installation of various Software tools: MS-Office, Antivirus, Win Zip, Service Packs, Patches for Window OS, etc
  • To proactively manage the vendors
  • To create/maintain all technical documents as relevant

Other Skills
  • Excellent, polite and persuasive communication skills
  • Passionate, hard worker and well organized professional with power to prioritize and multitask
  • Should exert sound judgment, discretion and preserve confidentiality
  • Ability to follow through and meet deadlines
  • Good liaison with all other department heads
  • Able to work in team and willing to put up to team
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision within defined guidelines
  • Thorough IT proficiency (with constant thirst for learning) with superior knowledge of MS Office


Contact: R.Vaidyanathan – 9840919226 ; J Indhu - 9600008133

Operations Manager – Freight Forwarding : Shipping Industry; Sea Cargo ; Air Cargo


Job Ref No:OMGR-MAA-30419

About Our Client

Our client is a 75 year old group of companies with a humble beginning in 1931 as clearing house for imported goods and has established itself over the decades as a robust and reliable integrated logistics group of companies. Their expansion into surface transport and air cargo services has given them the stamp of being a Multi Modal Transport Operator. Today it has offices pan India and boosts of being a healthy group of companies driven by very strong value system and customer centric philosophy..

Job Description

The incumbent will be responsible for the entire freight forwarding operations of  Chennai. He will drive  the team and ensure efficient delivery of services. He will provide strong leadership and guidance in matters relating to Customs duty ,Import & export rules , regulations, procedures etc. He will negotiate pricing with airlines / Shipping lines, support sales team and efficiently resolve client issues.

Desired Profile 

Qualification – Any Degree

Experience 10+ years in Operations in shipping / Freight forwarding  industry

Desired Skills

·         Responsible for Profitability of Freight forwarding handling air &sea freight
·         Ability to negotiate with Airlines/shipping line for  good Pricing
·         Co-ordination with Network agents, generate & convert the enquiries as business for all location
·         Ensure all locations  adhere to the compliance of freight forwarding
·         Timely Billing & Collection from customers
·         Ability to resolve client issues
·         Ability to support sales team
·         Good coordination capability with  sales team, accounts, clients, shipper, etc
·         Excellent written and verbal communication in English
·         Must be computer & net savvy



Contact : R.Vaidyanathan  Mob.9840919226 ; Subba V - 9840678507

Friday, April 26, 2019

Business Development Manager – Freight Forwarding : Shipping Industry


Job Ref No:BDM-MAA-25419

About Our Client

Our client is a 75 year old group of companies with a humble beginning in 1931 as clearing house for imported goods and has established itself over the decades as a robust and reliable integrated logistics group of companies. Their expansion into surface transport and air cargo services has given them the stamp of being a Multi Modal Transport Operator. Today it has offices pan India and boosts of being a healthy group of companies driven by very strong value system and customer centric philosophy..

Job Description

The incumbent will be responsible for the entire freight forwarding operations of  Chennai. He will drive the Business Development related activities to ensure to achieve targeted business and contribute to the efficient delivery of services. He will provide strong leadership and guidance in matters relating to Customs duty ,Import & export rules , regulations procedures etc. Generate & convert the enquiries as business for all location.

Desired Profile 

Qualification – Any Degree

Experience 10+ years in Operations in shipping / Freight forwarding  industry

Desired Skills

·         Responsible for Profitability of Freight forwarding & handling air &sea freight
·         Business Development related activities which includes generating leads & enquiry, sourcing the market information
·         Capability & contacts with Airlines/shipping line for Price negotiation
·         Co-ordination with Network agents, generate & convert the enquiries as business for all location
·         Ensure all locations  adhere to the compliance of freight forwarding
·         Timely Billing & Collection from customers
·         Ability to resolve client issues
·         Ability to support sales team
·         Good coordination capability with  sales team, accounts, clients, shipper, etc
·         Excellent written and verbal communication in English
·         Must be computer & net savvy


Contact : R.Vaidyanathan  Mob.9840919226 ; Subba V - 9840678507

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Manager – HR & Admin: Manufacturing Unit


Job Ref No.: AGMHR-MAA-250419

About The Client

Our client, having 7 units in Chennai, is a leading manufacturer of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems (HVAC) in India. They are a major supplier of equipments and products to industries in transportation and HVAC, not only in India, but also abroad. Their exacting standards ensures that the customers are fully satisfied which leads to repeat orders from them. They are a major supplier to the Indian railways and have ambitious plans to expand their array of products

About the Job

You will be responsible for the entire gamut of HR activities of the company. You will be expected to engage and implement the best of HR practices. You will provide direction and leadership for your department, bring about organizational development and crate a healthy working culture. You will manage a workforce consisting of on role and contract labourers and hence will handle the statutory compliance matters.

Desired Profile

Qualification – Any Degree, preferably PG qualification in HR

Experience – 10+ years with proven skills in a manufacturing unit

Roles & Responsibilities
  • To establish and drive robust HR processes in line with management vision
  • To review the processes periodically to ensure their effectiveness
  • To plan and manage recruitment, induction, trainings and attrition
  • To establish and drive Performance Management Systems
  • To engage with employees and ensure positive / healthy work culture and environment
  • To undertake all the administrative functions associated with the role
  • To ensure all  statutory compliance: ESI, PF, CLRA, Factories Act, Labour Law
  • To be an active team member positively promoting the image of the company at all times
Desired Skills

  • Strong understanding of HR concepts & best practices; specifically Organizational Development
  • Good Exposure to the entire Life Cycle of Recruitment
  • Ability to handle Employee Engagements, Interventions, etc.
  • Capable of identifying Training & Development needs and deploy metrics to gauge its effectiveness.
  •  Performance Management
  • Exposure to payroll process, ESI, PF ,PT & TDS
  • Experience in statutory compliance activities: contract Labour Law (CLRA); Factories Act; Labour Law; Industrial Relationship, etc.
  • Good skills in general admin activities like vendor management, facility management, housekeeping, etc.
  • Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and lead from the front.
  • Should exert sound judgment, discretion and preserve confidentiality
  • Ability to follow through and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision within defined guidelines
  • Must have excellent spoken & written communication skill in English and Tamil. Spoken Hindi will be an advantage
  • Excellent skills in MS office  Word and Excel 


Contact: Vaidyanathan R – 9840919226 ; Indhu J - 9600008133

Saturday, April 20, 2019

Sr. Officer – Business Development & Operations


Job Ref No.: BDOS-CBE-200419

About The Client

Our client is part of a Chennai based group of companies with interest in integrated logistics industry. They have a fleet of GPS enabled truck to cater to the surface logistics of their clients moving air or sea cargo as a last mile activity. Being aware of the demand the industry places on safety, on-time performance and seamless co-ordination, they take these aspects at their yardstick for performance. Their high tech automated processes, matched with an enthusiastic team of experts are the pillars that are driving them towards revolutionizing the trucking industry in India like never before.

Location: Cochin or Coimbatore

About the Job

You will be responsible to plan, co-ordinate and control the activities of bonded & non-bonded (General Cargo / Temperature controlled cargo) trucking business, to develop the business, to maintain and enhance customer relationships and meet organizational and operational objective ensuring world class customer experience and ensure profitability in all lines of business

Desired Profile

Education & Language skills

  • Graduate with evidence of above average academic and extracurricular achievements
  • Fluency in Malayalam, Tamil & English are mandatory
  • Other regional language like Kannada, Hindi & Telugu are preferred
 Experience - 3+ years operation / customer service experience in transport/ Logistics industry

Desired skills

Candidate must have the ability to handle the below mentioned responsibilities

  • Responsible for overall growth of CBT & NBT business ex CJB & COK including airport operations inbound / outbound at station level
  • Responsible for any other business activities / projects as assigned by Sales & Operation Manager
  • Build relationship with customs department, custodian, Freight forwarders, authorities, vendors and any other stakeholders in the business in Coimbatore and Cochin
  • Sales call with customers (airline & freight forwarders) to assess the business requirement and look for opportunities for TTA to serve their business needs
  • Be proactive in getting the vendor details for outsource vehicles, constantly increasing the vendor base with a cost-effective pricing keeping in mind the safety and security of the cargo
  • Look at opportunities for providing customized solution for bonded / non-bonded business
  • Oversee the achievement and maintenance of agreed customer service levels and standards
  • Review and assess BT permissions, bonds and BG given to various customs commission rate and ensure that the renewals are done in time to have continuity in customer service
  • Handle complex and escalated customer service issues independently
  • Ensure strict adherence to the safety security procedure and zero tolerance to be adhered
  • In-line with team’s operational performance against set targets
  • Build and nurture key external and internal customer relationships
  • Communicate proactively business issues / updates, customer feedback to enhance cleints approach to the trade
  • Monitor spends to ensure that expenses are consistent with approved budget. Supporting documents to be submitted during reimbursements
  • Effectively communicate statutory and regulatory requirements (as applicable) where’re appropriate and ensure adherence
  • Responsible and ensure that adequate resources are available to arrange / procure a return load from CJB / COK and surrounding 100km radius
  • Comprehensive knowledge of trucking business and subsequent pros & cons
  • Create a team culture and engender a climate of continuous support
  • Quality initiative and subsequent implementation to make the brand the preferred choice of the customers
  • Assist the Sales & Operation Manager to identify any new business opportunities for the company including CBT and non-CBT business
 Key Skills

  • Effective Communication and interpersonal skill
  • Flair of Customer orientation
  • Logical and quick learner
  • Strong stakeholder and people management skill
  • Strong negotiation and bargaining skill
  • Ability to understand &implement strategic priorities, direction and focus
  • Innovative and resourceful in response to rapid hanging environment and role
  • Ability to assess and invent ways to do statistical analysis within available resources
  • PC literate with adequate knowledge of MS word/excel
  • Highly propelled with zeal to meet the business objectives
  • Ability to work without supervision
  • Strong understanding of cross functioning / multitasking and cross-cultural working
  • Very strong in financial integrity

Contact: Vaidyanathan R – 9840919226; Indhu J - 9600008133

Senior Manager – Non Life Insurance Products


Job Ref No.: SM-MAA-200419

About the Client

Our client is part of a large Chennai based group of companies offering Customized Insurance solutions in Life and General Insurance (Health care, Property and Liability) and acts as Knowledge Intermediary for Corporate & Retail Customers

Location: Chennai

About the Job

You will be responsible for driving and managing the functions of Underwriting, Claims, Placement of business and General Administration.

Desired Profile

Education & Language skills

·         Any Bachelor’s Degree from an UGC approved University
·         Preferably Master’s Degree in Management from a reputed institution
·         Preferably Associate / Fellow from Insurance Institute of India
·         Fluent in written & spoken English

Experience

  • 10+ years of insurance (non-life) industry experience in Underwriting & Claims
  • Should have worked in a broking firm / insurance company / insurance department of a company
 Roles & Responsibilities

  • To guide the Underwriting team on evaluation of risk and give expert technical inputs on risk management/risk transfer
  • To guide and effectively monitor the Claims team on claims registration, surveyor appointment, claims documentation, discussion with the client, discussion with the insurance company for speedy settlement of claims
  • A thorough understanding of the finer aspects of the policy terms and conditions with a view to help the Supervisor and other team members in the Underwriting / Claims team in finding solutions
  • To ensure that the quote comparison sheet prepared by the underwriting team is of high quality but at the same time it is kept simple and easy to understand from the client’s perspective
  • Review the functioning of the Underwriting/Claims Department and initiate corrective steps after discussing the same with the Principal Officer
  • Monitor & Review the effective use of insurance software from the Underwriting and Claims perspective
  • Any other assignment / responsibility entrusted by the Principal Officer
  • Good exposure to all the General Insurance Products viz., Fire / Marine / Engineering / Liability / Motor / Health & Miscellaneous
 Key Skills

  • Subject matter expert in non-life insurance
  • Good Planning and execution skills
  • Possess good interpersonal relationship
  • Ability to convince the internal and external stake holders on technical aspects
  • Be Innovative /resourceful with an eye on rapid changing environment
  • Exhibit strong leadership skills by leading from the front

Contact: Vaidyanathan R – 9840919226; J Indhu – 9600008133

Back Office Executive – Non Life Insurance Products


Job Ref No.: BOE –HYD-190419

About the Client

Our client is part of a large Chennai based group of companies offering Customized Insurance solutions in Life and General Insurance (Health care, Property and Liability) and acts as Knowledge Intermediary for Corporate & Retail Customers. In addition to helping customers with their standard insurance requirements, we are also into product development – designing special products customized to suit the needs of specific customer-groups.

Location - Hyderabad/ Vijayawada / Madurai

About the Job

You will  assist the Branch Head in the day to day operations of the Branch Office which will entail coordination with sales team, policy documentation, claims processing, MIS to HO, general office administration and housekeeping .

Desired Profile

Education & Language skills

·         Any Bachelor’s Degree from an UGC approved University.
·         Fluent in written & spoken English.
·         Should have good verbal communication skills in at least one Regional Language viz., Tamil, Telugu, Kannada etc., 
·         Insurance Qualification would be an added advantage but not a must

Experience


·         Minimum 2-3 years of in a company of repute.
·         Experience in an insurance surveyor’s firm / insurance broking firm would be an added advantage.

Role & Responsibility

Ability to handle the below mentioned responsibilities

·         Maintain and manage all the files as per the business requirement and retrieve the same as and when required by the Branch Head or Head Office
·         Closely liaise with the customer / insurance companies / other stake holders for policy related matters and resolve the same at the earliest
·         Closely work with the Insurers, Branch Head, Head Officeand the Customers in collating the requisite documents viz., policy documents, endorsements, policy schedules, premium receipts, claim papers etc., with a view to ensure that the service time lines are maintained within the acceptable time limits.
·         Maintain proper MIS of the business done in the Branch and ensure that all entries are correctly entered in the insurance software on a day to day basis.
·         Manage the office administration on all aspects including office upkeep/cleanliness/housekeeping
·         Supervise and monitor the functioning of the office assistant
·         Assist the Branch Head in Sales support where ever required
·         Accompany the Branch Head for Sales calls where ever required
·         Handle the insurance requirements of the existing and prospective customer when the Branch Head is out of station or on leave.
·         Help the Branch Head wherever possible to ramp up business

Key skills / Competencies Needed

·         Good communication skills
·         Hands on experience in Excel , good if knowing advance excel like Vlookup, Hlookup
·         Good Planning and execution skills
·         Possess good interpersonal relationship & coordination skill



Contact: Vaidyanathan R – 9840919226; Subba .V- 9840678507;

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