SUMIT PRATIHASTA
Dubai
Summary
Achievement-driven logistics specialist with over 13 years of experience in supply chain management, warehousing, and distribution. Proven track record in developing innovative supply chain strategies, optimizing processes, and leading cross-functional teams to enhance productivity while significantly reducing costs. Expertise in distribution center mapping, policy formulation, and supplier management ensures timely and high-quality delivery within stringent service levels. Proficient in logistics software, inventory control, and regulatory compliance, with a strong emphasis on efficiency, collaboration, and measurable results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supply Chain Lead
Desert Board, Engineering Contracting Company
10.2023 - Current
- Led supply chain initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce lead times.
- Leadership & Team management
- Ensuring on-time deliveries for shipping and receiving.
- Process improvement & Lean methodology
- Budgeting & Cost control
- Transportation Planning
- Logistics Network Analysis
- Vendor Management
- Risk Management
- Logistics operations (Import/Export/Domestic/Customs/Duty Exemption/IDB/MOIAT/SIRA/MOCCAE)
- Developed and implemented inventory management strategies to optimize stock levels and minimize waste.
Supply Chain Manager
Iplast Industries LLC
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Formulating demand planning and generating supply chain management metrics
- Identifying cost-effective vendors and setting up favorable contracts, saving 15-20% on RM & 10% in Freight
- Formulating SCM plans for creating capacities within time & cost parameters; developing alternate sources, foreseeing/mitigating supply risks and assisting in negotiating contracts
- Budgeting & Cost control
- Conceptualizing the sourcing activities and structuring & implementing procurement strategies; spearheading procurement-related operations with a view to achieving business objectives and ensure top line & bottom-line profitability
- Monitoring the Warehouse & Logistics operations and ensuring optimum inventory levels to achieve maximum cost savings without affecting the operations.
- Steering efforts for enhancing the supply chain process, maintaining product quality standards and reducing costs
- Executing new projects (both greenfield & brownfield) and managing the procurement of Capex equipment & spares for on-time project completion
- Logistics operations (Import/Export/Domestic/Customs/Duty Exemption/IDB/MOIAT)
- Designing & identifying various delivery methods/ strategies for timely delivery of parts/ materials to the respective departments for reducing operational costs.
Assistant Manager- Logistics
World Metals & Alloys
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Negotiated with various freight companies and received annual contracts, resulting in cost savings of 10%.
- Managed day-to-day shipping and supervised more than 2000+ containers monthly & vessel chartering
- Streamlined logistics operations, enhancing efficiency and reducing delays in material handling processes.
- Analyzed transportation costs and vendor performance, identifying opportunities for cost savings and service improvements.
Assistant Manager – Logistics & Finance
AOL FRP Division
07.2014 - 12.2020
- Procurement Planning & Management
- Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
- Vendor Management (Vendor Contracts & Agreements) - 40 plus vendors
- Raw Material Planning for 2 plants in Dubai
- Warehouse Management for all locations (USA, Brazil, Europe & Thailand)
- Export/Import formalities for all locations (USA, Brazil, Europe & Thailand)
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and streamline processes.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
Executive- Supply Chain & Accounts
AKSH Optifibre Limited
10.2012 - 06.2014
- Reviewed new customer orders and requests and manually entered data into a centralized database
- Reconciled daily inventory after physical inspection, manually created shipments, assigned carriers and dispatched shipments and resolve problems for customers, warehouses and carriers
- Managed accounting operations, accounting closure, account reporting and reconciliations
Education
MBA -
Xavier Institute of Management
01.2012
B.Com. - undefined
Commerce College - Rajasthan University
01.2010
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Lean Methodology & Six Sigma
- Sourcing & Procurement
- Cost Saving & Budget Management
- Team Building & Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Risk Mitigation Strategies
- Distribution management
- Logistics management
- Transportation management
- International freight management
- Route optimization
- Customs compliance
- Order fulfillment
- Shipment scheduling
- Import and export operations
- Customer relationship management
Accomplishments
- Managed distribution centre setup and operations for USA, Brazil, Europe & Thailand
- Achieved annual cost savings of 10% and value targets in accordance with budget processes, consistently delivering results that exceeded expectations
- Increased suppliers in a competitive business with controlled price and negotiated suitable payment terms for the company
- New Product Development in various industries
- ERP Implementation & Integration
- Managed 2000+ containers monthly and vessel chartering
- Developed and executed a standardized reporting system for key metrics, improving visibility and accountability of procurement performance.
- Led a cross-functional team in a cost-saving initiative that achieved a 15% reduction in category expenses, surpassing annual targets by 10%
- Managed Supply chain operations of UAE, KSA & Mauritius plants
Certification
Pursuing CSCP from APICS
Languages
English
Hindi
Timeline
Supply Chain Lead
Desert Board, Engineering Contracting Company
10.2023 - Current
Supply Chain Manager
Iplast Industries LLC
04.2021 - 12.2022
Assistant Manager- Logistics
World Metals & Alloys
12.2020 - 03.2021
Assistant Manager – Logistics & Finance
AOL FRP Division
07.2014 - 12.2020
Executive- Supply Chain & Accounts
AKSH Optifibre Limited
10.2012 - 06.2014
B.Com. - undefined
Commerce College - Rajasthan University
MBA -
Xavier Institute of Management
Career Timeline
- Oct'12- Jun'14 AKSH Optifibre Limited, Jaipur | Executive
- Jul'14- Dec'20 AOL FRP Division, Dubai | Assistant Manager
- Dec'20- Mar'21 World Metals & Alloys, Sharjah | Assistant Manager
- Apr'21- Dec'22 Iplast Industries LLC, Abu Dhabi | Supply Chain Manager
- Apr'23-Sept'23 GULFA, Ajman | Supply Chain Manager
- Oct'23-Till date Desert Board, Abu Dhabi | Supply Chain Lead
Awards
Received President Award in 2007 by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam for Excellent work in Scouts, Selected as a Team Leader in “World Jamboree” in 2007 among the best 100 Scouts in India
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