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Waseem Ahmed Shaik

Operations Manager • Business Intelligence Analyst • Data Analyst • Hamilton, ON, CA • Open to relocation
Critical Thinking
Analytical Thinking
Microsoft Excel
PowerBI
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Full-Time Roles
MBA Candidate | VP at Operations Management Club McMaster | Six Sigma Green Belt | Supply Chain | Logistics | Sustainability
Hi, I'm an MBA candidate at the DeGroote School of Business. After graduating with a Bachelors's degree in Mechanical Engineering, I worked in the field of automotive logistics for 6 years at Maruti Suzuki, India's largest passenger car maker. My interests lie in supply chain, sustainable logistics, data, and product management. I possess experience in yard management, dispatch operations, outbound logistics, and inventory management across the automotive logistics industry. I am passionate about process improvement to enhance the operational efficiency of organizations. During my time at the previous company, I used my data analysis skills to improve transit quality. My day-to-day job involved constant cross-functional coordination with both internal and external stakeholders. I enjoy problem-solving and thrive in a collaborative environment. Having lived, studied, and worked in multiple countries has molded me into an individual with diverse experiences. I'm looking for full-time roles in supply chain/logistics/product management starting in the spring of 2025. Please feel free to get in touch with me via email at waseem.shaik31@yahoo.com

Work History

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Research Assistant

DeGroote School of Business - McMaster UniversityAssisted in academic research projects, data collection, analysis, and preparation of research reports.
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Deputy Manager

Maruti Suzuki India LimitedApr 2021 - Jun 2023 • 2 yrs 3 mosOutbound Logistics (Transportation Planning): - Achieved an on-time delivery rate of 99% through delivery performance monitoring, effective communication, and performance review meetings with logistic service providers - Coordinated and facilitated delivery of factory-fresh vehicles across India through consistent communication with 90+ external logistic service providers for optimal fleet availability - Onboarded new fleet units in accordance with defined checklist parameters to support increased dispatch volumes and achieve enhanced fleet optimization - Guaranteed accurate freight payment to external logistic service providers, factoring in changes in diesel and toll prices due to government regulations Handling of Pre-Owned Car Stock Operations: - Managed inventory of pre-owned cars and coordinated with head office for liquidation of vehicles through auction, resulting in revenue of around $4M/year - Arranged for physical inspection of vehicles for dealership personnel before the auction of cars. - Invoiced and dispatched vehicles once auctioned.
M

Assistant Manager

Maruti Suzuki India LimitedJul 2018 - Mar 2021 • 2 yrs 9 mosStockyard and Dispatch Operations In-Charge (Finished Vehicle Logistics): - Led a team of 6 employees for storage and dispatch operations of FC-OK finished vehicles - Achieved a 14% reduction in billing to truck exit time by identifying and acting upon bottlenecks in logistic operations, leading to overall dealership and customer satisfaction - Implemented 5S concepts in day-to-day operations and applied 3G crisis handling philosophy to investigate and resolve incidents in logistic operations Smooth Coordination for Sales Return & Categorization of Non-Saleable Vehicles: - Managed sales return of non-saleable vehicles through coordination with internal and external stakeholders, and conducted data analysis for transit quality improvement thus reducing returns by 43% - Liaisoned with plant team for categorization of return vehicles (Repair Route) - Initiated scrap & write-off approvals on a monthly basis and penalized 3PL for the return of products damaged in transportation - Reviewed and approved freight deductions on sales return cases Driver Training of 3PL Drivers at Driver Education Center and Institute of Driving & Traffic Research: - Estimated driver training targets based on the logistic service providers fleet and ensured 100% achievement against set targets - Created 6+ one-point lessons in driver training based on recent incidents, personal health and road safety and updated existing training modules - Initiated online driver training for truck drivers during the COVID-19 pandemic Timely Processing of Transit Damage Claims: - Handled transit damage claims received from dealerships, resolved queries, and ensured timely payment resulting in dealership customer satisfaction - Reduced damage claims by 31% through data analysis on annual transit damage claim data and implemented countermeasures
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Graduate Engineer Trainee

Maruti Suzuki India LimitedJul 2017 - Jul 2018 • 1 yr 1 mo- Shadowed senior managers across 7 departments - Automotive R&D, Production, Production Engineering, Quality Assurance, Sales & Service, Supply Chain, and Logistics - Automated generation of returned vehicle stock reports through a macro, reducing time taken per week by 80% - Incorporated Kaizen principles of continuous improvement in various functions of logistic department - Analyzed and classified vehicle return data into Accident, Transit Damage, Natural Calamity return categories using Microsoft Excel - Utilized Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to analyze and retrieve reports on day-to-day operations - Observed various aspects of Automotive Logistics and gained an understanding of yard management, vehicle dispatch operations, reverse logistics, transit claims, and driver training
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Internship

SPT Oilfield Equipment and Vessels Manufacturers LLCMay 2016 - Jun 2016 • 2 mos- Observed the fabrication process and the three main components of a storage pressure vessel - Researched materials used in manufacturing and understood ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes - Studied various Non-destructive testing (NDT) processes involved in pressure vessel testing

Education

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DeGroote School of Business - McMaster University

Master of Business Administration - MBA2023 - 2025
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National Institute of Technology Warangal

Bachelors Degree, Mechanical Engineering2013 - 2017

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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MBA Candidate | VP at Operations Management Club McMaster | Six Sigma Green Belt | Supply Chain | Logistics | Sustainability
Hi, I'm an MBA candidate at the DeGroote School of Business. After graduating with a Bachelors's degree in Mechanical Engineering, I worked in the field of automotive logistics for 6 years at Maruti Suzuki, India's largest passenger car maker. My interests lie in supply chain, sustainable logistics, data, and product management. I possess experience in yard management, dispatch operations, outbound logistics, and inventory management across the automotive logistics industry. I am passionate about process improvement to enhance the operational efficiency of organizations. During my time at the previous company, I used my data analysis skills to improve transit quality. My day-to-day job involved constant cross-functional coordination with both internal and external stakeholders. I enjoy problem-solving and thrive in a collaborative environment. Having lived, studied, and worked in multiple countries has molded me into an individual with diverse experiences. I'm looking for full-time roles in supply chain/logistics/product management starting in the spring of 2025. Please feel free to get in touch with me via email at waseem.shaik31@yahoo.com

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Top Talent like Waseem Ahmed are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Waseem Ahmed Shaik

Operations Manager • Business Intelligence Analyst • Data Analyst • Hamilton, ON, CA • Open to relocation
Critical Thinking
Analytical Thinking
Microsoft Excel
PowerBI
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Full-Time Roles

Work History

D

Research Assistant

DeGroote School of Business - McMaster UniversityAssisted in academic research projects, data collection, analysis, and preparation of research reports.
M

Deputy Manager

Maruti Suzuki India LimitedApr 2021 - Jun 2023 • 2 yrs 3 mosOutbound Logistics (Transportation Planning): - Achieved an on-time delivery rate of 99% through delivery performance monitoring, effective communication, and performance review meetings with logistic service providers - Coordinated and facilitated delivery of factory-fresh vehicles across India through consistent communication with 90+ external logistic service providers for optimal fleet availability - Onboarded new fleet units in accordance with defined checklist parameters to support increased dispatch volumes and achieve enhanced fleet optimization - Guaranteed accurate freight payment to external logistic service providers, factoring in changes in diesel and toll prices due to government regulations Handling of Pre-Owned Car Stock Operations: - Managed inventory of pre-owned cars and coordinated with head office for liquidation of vehicles through auction, resulting in revenue of around $4M/year - Arranged for physical inspection of vehicles for dealership personnel before the auction of cars. - Invoiced and dispatched vehicles once auctioned.
M

Assistant Manager

Maruti Suzuki India LimitedJul 2018 - Mar 2021 • 2 yrs 9 mosStockyard and Dispatch Operations In-Charge (Finished Vehicle Logistics): - Led a team of 6 employees for storage and dispatch operations of FC-OK finished vehicles - Achieved a 14% reduction in billing to truck exit time by identifying and acting upon bottlenecks in logistic operations, leading to overall dealership and customer satisfaction - Implemented 5S concepts in day-to-day operations and applied 3G crisis handling philosophy to investigate and resolve incidents in logistic operations Smooth Coordination for Sales Return & Categorization of Non-Saleable Vehicles: - Managed sales return of non-saleable vehicles through coordination with internal and external stakeholders, and conducted data analysis for transit quality improvement thus reducing returns by 43% - Liaisoned with plant team for categorization of return vehicles (Repair Route) - Initiated scrap & write-off approvals on a monthly basis and penalized 3PL for the return of products damaged in transportation - Reviewed and approved freight deductions on sales return cases Driver Training of 3PL Drivers at Driver Education Center and Institute of Driving & Traffic Research: - Estimated driver training targets based on the logistic service providers fleet and ensured 100% achievement against set targets - Created 6+ one-point lessons in driver training based on recent incidents, personal health and road safety and updated existing training modules - Initiated online driver training for truck drivers during the COVID-19 pandemic Timely Processing of Transit Damage Claims: - Handled transit damage claims received from dealerships, resolved queries, and ensured timely payment resulting in dealership customer satisfaction - Reduced damage claims by 31% through data analysis on annual transit damage claim data and implemented countermeasures
M

Graduate Engineer Trainee

Maruti Suzuki India LimitedJul 2017 - Jul 2018 • 1 yr 1 mo- Shadowed senior managers across 7 departments - Automotive R&D, Production, Production Engineering, Quality Assurance, Sales & Service, Supply Chain, and Logistics - Automated generation of returned vehicle stock reports through a macro, reducing time taken per week by 80% - Incorporated Kaizen principles of continuous improvement in various functions of logistic department - Analyzed and classified vehicle return data into Accident, Transit Damage, Natural Calamity return categories using Microsoft Excel - Utilized Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to analyze and retrieve reports on day-to-day operations - Observed various aspects of Automotive Logistics and gained an understanding of yard management, vehicle dispatch operations, reverse logistics, transit claims, and driver training
S

Internship

SPT Oilfield Equipment and Vessels Manufacturers LLCMay 2016 - Jun 2016 • 2 mos- Observed the fabrication process and the three main components of a storage pressure vessel - Researched materials used in manufacturing and understood ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes - Studied various Non-destructive testing (NDT) processes involved in pressure vessel testing

Education

D

DeGroote School of Business - McMaster University

Master of Business Administration - MBA2023 - 2025
N

National Institute of Technology Warangal

Bachelors Degree, Mechanical Engineering2013 - 2017

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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