With 7 years of supply chain experience across E-commerce and FMCG industries, proven track record of supply chain planning & efficiency optimization showcased with utilization of data analytics, project management, negotiations, liasoning and supplier management for supply chain optimization. Proficiency in inventory optimization & management, replenishment, and bottleneck management is demonstrated through successful implementation of cost optimization strategies. Expertise in collaboration & coordination with cross-functional teams, focusing on the implementation of strategic solutions and ensuring seamless end-to- end supply chain management. Adherence to group-wide standards, process improvement, and transparent reporting to leadership.
· Spearheaded initiatives to achieve 8% annual reduction in logistical costs, focusing on vendor management and performance metrics ensuring maximum truckload utilization.
· Enhanced warehouse operations to handle 115% capacity during peak sales, maintaining perfect on-time dispatch records by understanding & analyzing the demands & catering the supply to the market across different trades.
· Managed two large warehouses (1.90 lac sq. ft. & 1.40 lac sq. ft.), optimizing inventory accuracy and throughput rates through effective supplier negotiations and KPI monitoring which includes adherence of turn-around time, lead time negotiation & optimization with suppliers/vendors, delivery schedules, inventory management, truck utilization, load drop (inbound & outbound).
· Implemented route optimization strategies, resulting in significant cost savings and improved inventory replenishment processes.
· Conducted annual market research to identify the freight trends & benchmarking the same.
· Ensured sanctity of inventory or stock levels across categories through inspecting via random weekly physical checks, thus maintaining inventory record accuracy. Provided corrective and preventive measure(s) for any inventory deviation.
· Directed a 520-member team across multiple plant and port locations, achieving 10-11% YoY improvement in coal delivery turn-around time & established robust liaisons with Coal India and Indian Railways, ensuring zero or minimal penalties for timely project delivery and maintaining high-quality standards.
· Secured new contracts at various project locations, resulting in Rs. 26 crore per month average billing figure in FY 22- 23, Rs. 7 crores increase from the previous year.
· Conducted project-wise budgeting and cost analysis, ensuring profitability at all sites & led techno-commercial discussions and negotiations, demonstrating expertise in tendering processes for new projects and contract renewals.
· Oversaw multiple sites, managing manpower allocation, machinery requirements, and logistical planning in alignment with clients’ scopes of work.
· Maintained meticulous project cost calculations to ensure operational efficiency & managed branch operations with a 15-member team, consistently delivering detailed reports on project deliverables to clients.
· Being a part of central Supply Chain team, worked in close proximity with 14 warehouses to successfully execute two Diwali seasons without additional facility rentals by implementing process improvement(s) via ways like optimizing existing capacity through effective inventory stowing planning, inventory segmentation and trans-shipment in the West Region.
· Served as a Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for 14 fulfillment centers (FCs) in the west region of India, managing a team of 26 process executives & oversaw consolidation processes, space creation opportunities and capacity management, resolving space-related concerns for all FCs in the inward vertical.
· Developed and implemented plans for 100% space utilization across all Fulfillment centers ensuring maximum design cube (storing capacity) for each facility by monitoring daily operations and providing support to warehouses in consolidation efforts, enhancing overall efficiency and storage capabilities.
Warehouse Management
Logistics Management
Vendor Management
Stakeholder Management
Project Management
Liasoning
Tender Management
Fleet Management
Capacity Management