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Nitin Joshi

Nitin Joshi

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Seasoned professional in Supply Chain Management with over 30 years of experience across diverse industries including Automotive, Manufacturing, and FMCG. Proven expertise in Sales and Operations Planning, Materials Management, and Logistics. Managing P & L. Demonstrated ability to streamline operations and enhance customer service, resulting in improved efficiency and profitability. Strong track record of navigating complex supply chain challenges to deliver measurable results.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Supply Chain & Customer Service Manager ME

Saint Gobain Constructions Chemicals
Dubai, UAE
06.2023 - 09.2025
  • Currently managing Middle East SBM Business operations worth USD 25M annually, leading customer service and overseeing end-to-end supply chain processes. Acting as a single point contact for the entire operations side of business.
  • Lead Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, ensuring materials availability and optimal inventory management for SBM markets in the Middle East. Recently implemented Distributor S&OP for improved insights.
  • Manage all supply chain and customer service related activities, including inventory management, coordination with Production facilities and implementation of efficiency and cost reduction strategies.
  • Managing 3PL providers and their management for both freight audit and pay, and performance management. Working on improving freight audit process.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring compliance with corporate and industry regulations.

Logistics & S n Op Leader Middle East

Saint Gobain Constructions Chemicals
Dubai, UAE
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Ensured seamless coordination with GCP distributors and 3PL providers in managing multimodal logistics.
    Aligned corporate standards with freight audit and payment processes.
    Streamlined freight audit process for increased accuracy and efficiency.
  • Lead S&OP process for Middle East SBM markets, ensuring optimal inventory management and customer service. Actively liaising with outbound and inbound logistics teams to ensure optimal inventory levels and processes to maintain adherence to legal standards.
  • Manage contracts with warehouses in UAE, including execution of bi-annual stock counts and subsequent reconciliation and audit processes.
  • Streamline outbound order delivery coordination with customer warehouses, adeptly arranging necessary transportation to meet dynamic business needs.
  • Maintain compliance with Dubai Customs and other regulatory requirements, ensuring smooth operations for GCP plants and ME distributors, ensuring smooth customs clearance.

Logistics & S n Op Leader Middle East & India

GCP Applied Technologies
Dubai, UAE
01.2020 - 12.2022
  • Aligned S&OP processes to enhance demand-supply synergy.
  • Led stakeholder decision-making through detailed S&OP insights.
  • Managed inventory effectively to achieve availability targets. Achieved target of Inventory Days in Hand under 30 Days
  • Optimised operations to reduce costs while improving customer satisfaction. Introduced Another service provider into Import operation achieving savings of USD 30,000 annually.

Head Logistics

GCP Applied Technologies
Jebel Ali, Dubai
09.2018 - 12.2019
  • Led Logistics department to ensure timely shipment deliveries, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained optimal raw material inventory levels to prevent stockouts and ensure production continuity.
  • Focused on achieving sales-relevant results through efficient logistics management.
  • Worked for alternate solution to handle Qatar embargo

Logistics & Production Manager

GCP Applied Technologies
Jebel Ali, Dubai
04.2018 - 08.2018
  • Oversaw operations for Continuous Line and Batch Production, ensuring optimal productivity.
  • Led two Foremen and Operator team to achieve monthly production targets within budget.
  • Managed Logistics and Production functions to streamline processes effectively.

Logistics Supervisor

GCP Applied Technologies
Jebel Ali, Dubai
02.2016 - 03.2018
  • Managed SBM supply chain, forecasting sales and ordering from global GRACE or Tole manufacturers.
  • Monitored distributor inventory to ensure timely stock replenishment and material movement.
  • Oversaw export and local shipping in alignment with regional sales for GCC.
  • Coordinated production efforts, addressed customer complaints, and contributed to sales strategy meetings.

Logistics Supervisor

W R Grace
Jebel Ali, Dubai
06.2013 - 01.2016
  • Set new record for lowest inventory at SBM by end of 2014.
    Diminished inventory to enhance overall operational performance.

Logistics Coordinator

W R Grace
Jebel Ali, Dubai
03.2009 - 05.2013
  • Managed local and Export shipments to GCC countries
  • Led team in 2009 3rd party service transition
  • Managed local shipment operations
  • Oversaw export shipments to GCC

Supply Chain Planner

Imation Middle East
DUBAI, Dubai
07.2007 - 07.2009
  • Promoted from Supply Chain Specialist to Demand Planner, ensuring seamless high-velocity SKU delivery.
  • Managed end-to-end SKU flow to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Reported directly to Operations Manager for comprehensive supply chain oversight.
  • Facilitated coordination between European headquarters in Amsterdam and Taiwan office to enhance global operations.

Commercial Executive

Fine Hygienic Paper FZE
Jebel Ali, Dubai
03.2003 - 07.2007
  • As an International Procurement Officer
  • Managed global raw material sourcing
  • Negotiated deals for tissue, pulp, etc.
  • Coordinated bulk buys for cost savings
  • Liaised with HQ for strategic purchases
  • As a warehouse in-charge
  • Managed fleet of vehicles and 30+ staff for streamlined logistics
  • Ensured stock replenishment across Dubai and Abu Dhabi for prompt deliveries
  • Established ISO-compliant procedures for inventory, enhancing QMS and EMS
  • Applied VED analysis to spare parts, optimizing inventory management

Purchase Officer

Godrej & Boyce
Pune, India
01.1995 - 12.2002
  • Mainly Procurement of Metal raw Materials used for production of Hermetic Motor manufacturing Copper wires of various gauges, Aluminium Ingots and CRNGO Steel - importing from Mitsubishi Japan

• Sourced metals for motor production

• Managed Copper wire procurement

• Imported Aluminium Ingots

• Acquired CRNGO Steel from Japan

Education

Post Graduate - Supply Chain Management

Symbiosis Institute of Management
Pune India
06.2011 - 05.2013

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Saboo Siddik Polytechnic
Mumbai India
07.1987 - 05.1990

Skills

  • Supply chain management
  • Sales and operations planning
  • Chemical handling and transportation
  • Vendor management
  • Procurement and warehousing
  • Customer service
  • P & L and Budget Management


LANGUAGES

English
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
Marathi
Native

COURSES

  • Diploma in Materials Management, Welingkars Institute of Management, Dec 2000
  • Diploma in Export-Import Management, Indian Merchants’ Chamber, Mar 2000

INTERNSHIPS

  • Trainee Engineer, Bajaj Auto Limited, Pune, India, Oct 1990 - Oct 1991
  • Worked in Press shop and Methods Improvement dept in World's second largest two wheeler manufacturing company.
  • Junior Engineer Purchase, Bajaj Tempo Limited, Pune India, Pune India, Aug 1992 - Dec 1994
  • Started as Diploma Engineer Trainee and later absorbed in Purchase Department as Junior Engineer Purchase looking after procurement of bough out Machined components for Engine and Gear Box assembly

Certification

Diploma in Materials Management

Diploma in Import Export Management

Affiliations

Swimming , Long distance running

Timeline

Supply Chain & Customer Service Manager ME

Saint Gobain Constructions Chemicals
06.2023 - 09.2025

Logistics & S n Op Leader Middle East

Saint Gobain Constructions Chemicals
01.2023 - 05.2023

Logistics & S n Op Leader Middle East & India

GCP Applied Technologies
01.2020 - 12.2022

Head Logistics

GCP Applied Technologies
09.2018 - 12.2019

Logistics & Production Manager

GCP Applied Technologies
04.2018 - 08.2018

Logistics Supervisor

GCP Applied Technologies
02.2016 - 03.2018

Logistics Supervisor

W R Grace
06.2013 - 01.2016

Post Graduate - Supply Chain Management

Symbiosis Institute of Management
06.2011 - 05.2013

Logistics Coordinator

W R Grace
03.2009 - 05.2013

Supply Chain Planner

Imation Middle East
07.2007 - 07.2009

Commercial Executive

Fine Hygienic Paper FZE
03.2003 - 07.2007

Purchase Officer

Godrej & Boyce
01.1995 - 12.2002

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Saboo Siddik Polytechnic
07.1987 - 05.1990
Nitin Joshi