Nidheesh Gopalakrishnan
About Nidheesh Gopalakrishnan
Nidheesh Gopalakrishnan serves as the Lead Logistics Specialist for Smiths Detection in the Middle East, a position he has held since 2017. He has extensive experience in logistics and supply chain management, with previous roles at Yokogawa and TNT Post UK.
Work at Smiths Detection
Nidheesh Gopalakrishnan has served as the Lead Logistics Specialist for the Middle East at Smiths Detection since 2017. Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, he has been instrumental in managing logistics operations in the region. His responsibilities include overseeing the replenishment of critical spare parts for P1 orders to Egypt and ensuring timely submission of letters of credit documents to facilitate cash collection. Gopalakrishnan plays a significant role in logistics costing for new tenders and collaborates with various teams to support complex program orders and service contracts.
Previous Experience in Logistics
Before joining Smiths Detection, Nidheesh Gopalakrishnan worked as a Logistics & Order Management Coordinator at Yokogawa from 2014 to 2017. In this role, he focused on coordinating logistics and order management processes. His earlier experience includes a position at TNT Post UK, where he worked in Warehouse Operations for one year in 2011. This diverse background in logistics has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of supply chain management.
Education and Expertise
Nidheesh Gopalakrishnan holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Coventry University, which he completed in 2011. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Mahatma Gandhi University, where he studied Finance, Marketing, and Business Administration from 2007 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in logistics and supply chain operations.
Achievements in Logistics Management
During his tenure at Smiths Detection, Nidheesh Gopalakrishnan managed OE shipments valued at over GBP 40 million to partners and end users in the Middle East in the fiscal year 2019. He successfully reduced the logistics cost versus revenue ratio by 10% during the same period. Gopalakrishnan ensured a high level of accuracy in revenue forecasts, achieving 95% accuracy while managing logistics operations. His contributions have significantly impacted the efficiency of logistics processes within the organization.