MAHESHWAR RAI

Develop, implement and maintain strategic cost savings initiatives in the supply chain.

Facilitate infrastructure development to support and enhance operational efficiencies.

Spearheaded inventory management project, resulting in improved turn times and economic savings.

Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis of logistics operations using simulation models and other tools.

Negotiated contracts with outside providers to minimize costs to the company.

Defined strategy and business plan for all touch points of the supply chain.

Developed and shared best practices across the company, including load optimization and mode selection.

Boosted company efficiency through technology upgrades and process improvements such as source and optimization system tools.

Identified operational inefficiencies and made recommendations for process improvements.

Surpassed annual cost savings goals each year.

• Reduced inventory levels and improved supply chain visibility using strategic initiatives.
• Forecast and managed annual operating budget for every location.
• Monitored supplier performance for compliance with contract terms and quality standards.
• Leveraged valuable business relationships and skillful negotiations to obtain favorable vendor pricing.
• Built exceptional rapport with suppliers and transportation companies to create seamless operations.
• Created and implemented comprehensive supply chain management strategies.
• Design and Development of Central Warehouse and Extended Warehouses across the country in Oman & UAE
• Provided supply chain guidance to team of 150 employees
• Provided supply chain guidance to team of [Number] employees

Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis of logistics operations using simulation models and other tools.

Negotiated contracts with outside providers to minimize costs to the company and customers.

Oversaw scheduling for day-to-day activities of ten logistic employees.

Defined appropriate metrics and measurements to drive results.

Exhibited strategic leadership and foresight in support of long-range growth.

Defined strategy and business plan for distribution.

Directed strategic initiatives to achieve lowest cost freight and maximum volume.

Manage the P&L and operations of a $76 MM account.

Maintained a 98% or better on-time delivery performance.

• Accomplished multiple tasks within established time frames.
• On boarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
• Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
• Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
• Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
• Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
• Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
• Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
• Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
• Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
• Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
• Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
• Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
• Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.