OBJECTIVE:
To contribute effectively at a senior management level in corporate setup
by leveraging the SCM experience and skill sets gained over the years.
Core Competencies Evolved
CAREER SUMMARY
[pic] Designation : Head - Supply chain.
Company : Rexam Pharma Pvt Ltd. Bangalore.
Period : Jul 2010 to Present (2 year(s) - 7
month(s))
Company Profile: With operations In India, Europe and the US Rexam provide
products and services to the pharmaceuticals and medical industries
worldwide. Rexam produces drug delivery and medical devices, meeting pumps
and valves .pharmacy primary packing and filing and diagnostic disposables -
the most extensive offering in the market place.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Plant Head with responsible for
implementing enhanced standards of excellence in critical areas such as
inventory management, reduced supply chain lead times, improved vendor
quality and cost reduction strategies.
Procurement
Ensure cost of procurement is optimized (For Basic Raw Material, Packaging
Material & other commonly used Items)
Manage supplier base, conduct business reviews, vendor assessment, spend
analysis and have continuous improvement plan on Cost, Quality and Cycle
time. Engage in New supplier qualification by close working with commodity
and supplier quality teams.
A strategic planner with expertise in maintaining optimum inventory, ensuring
vendor managed inventory to control the inventory turns without blocking
space and funds
Support business by procuring products from various sources against
forecasts.
Budget preparation, monitoring & reviewing. Planning of purchases, involving
cost estimation, work on finalization of purchase contracts.
Inventory Management/ Warehouse
Managing the inventory and operation of different business verticals with
optimized costs. Ensure stock availability & maintain optimum level of
inventories of as per sales forecast.
Review forecasts against inventory projections and coverage. Ensure
availability/dispatch of stocks against live orders within pre-set time frame
to ensure timely delivery of products. Gets timely stock audits conducted at
the warehouses across the country. Troubleshoot daily problem areas related
to fulfilment and Inventory levels.
Logistics Management
Managing Analyzing current set-ups, driving general activities to re-design
the Distribution & Warehousing part of the supply chain, supervising change
management and driving improvement of the operation.
Managing logistics functions, agents for cost effective logistical solutions
for the organization and customers through quarterly and yearly RFQ's.
Coordinating with C&F Agents, Shipping Lines for timely clearances & delivery
of consignments.
Ensuring optimum inventory levels to achieve maximum cost savings. Preparing
and analyzing operational reports for identifying focus areas.
Co-ordination & Vendor Management
. Maintain daily communication with the warehouses on packing, shipping,
inventory & distribution.
. End to end follow-up for shipment of imported products.
. Ensure business managers are updated on the status of delivery of
products.
. Monitor and review the performance of the vendors against the agreed
service levels.
. Identifying and developing alternate vendor source for localization,
reduction in delivery time and improve consistency in quality & competition
among vendors.
Measurable Achievements: Increased OTFI over 98%, cost reduction -profits in
excess of
20%, turnover by 60%, customer service levels 100% and productivity doubled.
No major CAPA.
Tasks Achieved:
Preparing and implementing Strategic procurement Plan
Logistics facilities restructured and modernised
Designing and implementing new distribution centres and branch network
Value stream mapping for the existing activities Vs requirements.
Interface with SAP team for effective implementation of core SAP model in SD
N MM
[pic] Designation : Head - Distribution (SCM).
Company : Indian Immunological Limited
Period : Dec 2008 to Jun 2010 (1 year(s) - 6 month(s))
Company Profile: Indian Immunological Ltd. (IIL) was setup by The National
Dairy Development Board (NDDB) in 1982 with the objective of making Foot and
Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine available to farmers at an affordable price. The
technology for FMD vaccine manufacture was obtained from M/s. Welcome
Foundation Limited, United Kingdom. The plant in Hyderabad today has a
capacity to make 250 million trivalent doses of FMD vaccine and other
formulation for human and animal health care. IIL operates a facility in
Hyderabad & Ooty to manufacture the Human and Animal vaccine & Formulations
and having more than 450 Cr Turnover with all over Indian operations
Key Responsibilities:
Planning: Setting up consumption standards, procurement specifications,
forecasting and calculation of requirements, scheduling.
Inventory Control : Classification and selective control system; analysis of
lead times, rejection rates, consumption, costs etc. determine safety stock
levels; maintaining stock records, monitoring receipts and issues; Shortage
forecasting and triggering for corrective action.
Drive liquidation of FG inventory from the surplus stocks available; Execute
inter unit transfer of RMs to minimize slow moving inventory and avoid fresh
purchase; Replenish RMs not approved by quality or performance failed
materials; Monitor OOS batches and formulate the salvage plan for slow moving
materials and drive the same
Sourcing: Locating and development of sources of supply, vendor evaluation
and rating, and negotiating for the better price, quality and timely
delivery.
Material handling : Co-ordinating with Engineering Services & Facilities for
Materials,GRN/Invoice Processing & returning rejected etc.,
Logistics, transportation: Negotiating and making a contract with
transportation for inbound and outbound materials,
Treasury Functions: Managing Bill Processing to ensure timely processing of
the bills by the team and co-ordinating Finance-Excise Department for payment
of the same. And thus maintaining healthy relationship with all the
suppliers.
Capacity Utilization
Review and analyze block wise capacity utilization on monthly basis; Take
steps to enhance capacity utilization based on products which can be
accommodated as per the forecast
MIS
Develop an effective MIS to monitor dispatches and material procurement;
Release the MIS to the internal customers and share the corrective and
preventive actions emerging from the analysis of the variances; Measure
changes in month to month planned production
Preparing Annual purchase budget.
Handling Central Excise - related to Capital & Spares
Project : Minimisation of Stock in Hand, Average Consumption Pattern,
Submitting MIS Details as and when management requires of all Purchase &
Stores activities
ISO9001 System implemented in Stores & Purchase activity
Measurable Achievements:
. Progressively Reduction in costs (COGS) to leveraging synergies across the
supply chain.
. Creation of long-term forecast of supply chain resources within specified
timelines
. Reduction in inventory carrying costs
. Reduction in sourcing and procurement costs vis- -vis benchmarks
. Creation of database of vendor pricing, lead times and capacity for raw
materials within specified timelines
. Vendors capability building initiatives like Kanban and JIT systems.
. Preparation of internal control systems (to keep track of supply chain
performance)
. Coordinate with Custom House Agents, C&F Agents and other external agencies
for ensuring timely clearances and cost effective transport solutions
Tasks Achieved:
a) Leveraging of Procurement spend
b) Ensuring > 95% stock availability at all locations
c) Ensuring OTIF of > 95%
d) Total Logistics cost to decrease by over 3% to sales in the last one year.
[pic][pic]Designation : Various capacities in Supply chain
domain..
Company : BPL Group Bangalore.
Company Designation
Period
Sanyo BPL Pvt Ltd Senior Manager - Supply chain Jan 2006 to
Dec 2008(2 year(s) - 11 month(s)
BPL Ltd Manager - Logistics
Mar 2001 to Dec 2005(4 year(s) - 9 month(s)
BPL Engineering Ltd Manager - Materials Jun
1998 to Feb 2001(2 year(s) - 8 month(s)
BPL Ltd Dy. Manager - Stores
Aug 1995 to Jun 1998(2 year(s) - 10 month(s)
Company Profile: BPL Limited is an India-based company. The Company's
consumer products include consumer lighting, consumer durable, consumer
telecom and smart home. Medical Electronics
Key RESPONSIBILITIES: As a senior manager I am responsible for companywide
supply chain operations including: inventory planning, materials
management, order fulfilment, distribution services and transportation &
trade compliance requirements.
As a Logistics and distribution managers organise the storage and
distribution of goods and coordinate it effectively and liaise with suppliers
of raw materials, manufacturers, retailers and consumers. To ensure the right
products are delivered to the right location on time and at a good cost. It
involves in transportation, stock control, warehousing and monitoring the
flow of goods.
Identify new sources of materials and services
Familiarity with various supply chain management systems and measurement
tools to ensure shipping efficiency
Understanding of rapidly changing supply chain management innovations such as
new logistics processes, outsourced management of warehousing, and real-time
inventory management
Training in project management to support production schedules, to plan
requirements for purchasing materials or services, and to ensure delivery of
materials to production consistent with established schedules
[pic] Designation : Regional Distribution Manager - South.
Company : Themis Medicare Ltd (formerly known as Themis Chemicals (TCL)
Period : Sep 1993 to July 1995 (1 year(s) - 10 month(s)
Company Profile: Themis Medicare Ltd., formerly known as Themis Chemicals
(TCL) was originally promoted by Chemosyn and Medimpex. TCL manufactures and
sells synthetic bulk drugs and formulations. It operates in the therapeutic
segments of anti-tuberculosis, cerebroactivators, bronchodilators,
anti-asthmatic, anaesthetic and other segments. Anti-tuberculosis bulk drugs
and formulations account for 60% of its turnover and the company is rated
fourth in terms of turnover in this segment. TCL has also started
manufacturing and exporting fumagillin, an anti-bacterial drug, for
veterinary use for which it has a confirmed buy-back arrangement with
Chinoin, Hungary.
Key RESPONSIBILITIES:
Managed a cost effective Distribution networks throughout the Region,
maintained the stocks levels of all products are balanced and in line with
order in takes (Kanban System)
Implemented and ensured order processing and analysis were carried out with a
consistency and keeping optimum level at various stocking point
Managing dealer networks, performing Credit Limits Analysis, Cash flow
analysis.
Preparing MIS on sales / service, Overseeing profitability forecast, budget
preparation.
Responsible for overseeing working capital management, inventory management,
reports on NPA / reduction strategy, statutory compliance, internal /
statutory audit, sales tax assessment.
Supervising accounting/administrative functions in South Zone including 06
branches, 200 dealers & 12 god owns. Presenting periodical MIS to corporate
office at Mumbai.
Perf\orming Fund flow Analysis (collection forecasting and its actual
monitoring), Monthly reviewing over dues o/s periodically liaising accounting
& administrative functions with Statutory Auditors, Sales Tax Department,
Banks etc. Handling collection forecasting and it's actual monitoring.
Notable Attainments
Received Best Region Cash Award for Sales Value / Profitability / Model Mix /
Expenses control.
South region was a Bench marking region in terms of Commercial operations.
[pic]Designation : Senior Executive - Sales Administration (SCM).
Company : Lupin Ltd
Period : Aug 1985 to Sep 1993 (8 year(s) - 1 month(s)
Company Profile: Lupin Limited is a transnational pharmaceutical Company. The
Company is engaged in producing a range of generic and branded formulations
and bulk drugs. It manufactures Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and
several drug formulations. Its product basket consists of formulations from
Cephalosporins, CVS, CNS, Anti-Asthma, Anti-TB, Diabetology, Dermatology, GI,
and other therapy segments.
Key RESPONSIBILITIES:
Contributed overall improvement in system like Order management, Monitoring
stock levels, co-ordination with Branch/Regional for material support with
the required product-mix and aimed to Accomplishing high level of customer
service.
Supply Chain Management: Implementing distribution plans based on demand
forecasts to ensure availability of the entire range of products across the
regions.
Communication with the sales team regarding their pending order status and
queries, if any.
Collections and payments (full track of bill wise dues of receivables and
payables and submissions of outstanding statements to clients and taking
timely balance conformations from them besides reconciliation.
Planning and monitoring warehouse operations of receipt, storage, return of
stock, inventory control and monitoring inbound & outbound logistics.
Concentrated on service and financial deliveries and other aspects, which
include dealer's enquiry, order register, price-list, order status, stock
status, reverses logistics info and dealer account statements.
Academic Credentials
M.com from Delhi commercial university in the year 1981-82
B.Sc from Madurai kamaraj university in the year 1984
Post graduate Diploma in computer science from BDPS (ITI), Mumbai in the year
1988-89.
MBA from Institute of business administration's Management,Delhi (Aima) in
the year 1089-90
PG Diploma in Material Management from IIMM,Mumbai in the year 1998-99
Specialized in
Operational research.
COURSES ATTENDED
Leadership Development Programme, ISO 9001:2008,SAP Training, CGMP
programme
PERSONAL DETAILS
Full driving licence
Excellent health
Enjoy sport (cricket, tennis), cooking, travelling, music
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Institute of Purchasing and Supply from IIMM.
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Permanent Address:
#765, 2nd Main,
4th Phase, Domlur,
Bangalore - 560 071
Phone:
+91 - 080 - 2535 4975
Mobile:
+91 - 988**-***** / 984**-*****
E-mail:
**********@*****.***
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Age:
46 Years
Total Experience:
+20 years
Languages Known:
English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu
Marital Status:
Married
Passport Details:
No: F 0282437
Issued on: 17th September 2004
Validity: 16 September 2014.
APERCU
> A result oriented professional with over 20 years of extensive experience
with a decisive executive leadership in a diverse industry verticals
(Consumer durable,Engineering & Pharmaceuticals ) in Supply chain and
Commercial Operations domain)
> My preceding assignments with Indian Immunological Ltd as a Head - Stores
& Distribution (SCM) Pan India.
> Demonstrated business acumen in leading and managing the operations and
contributed higher rate of organisation growth.
> Deft in handling Demand planning, marketing service support,
Distribution, Warehousing & Logistics Procurements, and commercial
operations.
> Provides key input to the Cluster Business Planning process.
> managing logistics & liaising with dealers, customers & regulatory
authorities
> Well versed with ERP package in SD & MM Modules of SAP r/3.
> An enterprising leader with proven dexterity in leading personnel towards
accomplishment of common goals.
>
Core Competencies Evolved
Supply and demand management
Marketing support
Procurement, PPC & Material control
Order Management & Customer Service
Stores, Distribution and Operations
Depot Management Logistics & warehousing
Commercial Operations & Credit control Administration
Insurance: Cost Management
Strategic Panning & Implementation