Manager Supply Chain

LAXMIKANT PATRA

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15+ Years of experience in Logistics, Warehousing, Transportation, Distribution, Supply Chain

Professional Profile

Over 15years experience in Logistics Management, Distribution, Warehouse, Supply Chain, Transportation, International & Domestics freight, Reverse Logistics, Courier, Cargo etc.

Exposure to Pan India Operation (Primary, Secondary, First Mile, Last Mile).

Extensive experience in transport solutions, development and analytical assessment, to strengthen supply chain effectiveness, RFQ, RFP, Different Agreements.

Effective communicator with excellent negotiation skills, with strong analytical power and abilities in planning and managing resources.

Participated programme like OSHAS, SA-8000, ISO-14001, First Aider, TAPA.

Expertise in the sector like Consumer Durable, Electronics, Electrical, Telecom, Retail, Logistics, E commerce, 3PL, 4PL, Courier etc.

Able to work under high stressful condition and changing environment.

Maintain cordial relationship with local authorities, Sales Tax, GST, Unions, Labor Inspectors.

Language proficiency: English, Hindi, Oriya, Bengali, Punjabi, Kannada

Team handling 100+.

Educational Profile

Dangerous Goods certified from IATA.

Certificate “Basic Security in the field- Staff Safety, Health and Welfare”, “Advanced Security in the Field” of United Nations department of Safety & Security.

EPGDBM in Logistics & Business Management in SIBM 2010

Diploma in International Business Management in (NILEM, Chennai) 2007

Diploma in Import & Export Management in (NILEM, Chennai) 2006

Diploma in Material Management in (NILEM, Chennai) 2005

PGDCA in computer (APTECH study Centre, BHUBHANESHWAR, Orissa) 2001

Graduation (Utkal University, Orissa) 1999.

Professional Experience

Logistics Management

Controlling the movement and storage of material within a warehouse and process the associated transactions, including shipping, receiving, put away and picking.

Managing logistics function, negotiating with transporters, courier and cargo companies for cost effective transport solutions of Domestics as well as International.

Synchronizing inbound and outbound operation and implementing process enhancement for improved stakeholder satisfaction resulting in increased ETA accuracy and reduction in procurement lead time

Designing, Implement, Measure, Evaluate SOP.

Monitoring the transporters ensuring on time delivery and transit norms of Domestics & International.

Monitoring and analyzing the loss in transit and undertaking measures to control the same.

Taking adequate measures to monitor and analyze the performance of transporters.

Pin code Mapping, adding into Operation, expanding operation.

Ensuring adequate insurance coverage for goods in transit/storage for all centers/units and minimize cost (premium) through comprehensive actions.

Ensuring proper delivery and installation of equipment at different sites and obtain Proof of Deliveries.

Ensuring proper data capture as per GST compliance and record management.

Insurance creation, validation for transit loss materials.

Warehouse Management

Directed all warehouse operations from receiving to dispatches with average of 1000 cr of Inventory

Streamlining the system and procedures for effective inventory control for ensuring ready availability of materials to meet the delivery targets.

Conducting routine inspection & stock audits, stock verification and documentation to ensure reconciliation of physical stock at the warehouse with focus on stock optimization and continuous adjustment as per sales.

Warehousing activities like Receipts, Inspection, Material allocation and Distribution. Ensuring norms are followed.

Inbound and Outbound transportation, Deployment of vehicle based on the required type, Shipment tracking, ensuring materials are delivered at right time, Proof of delivery submission on time.

Planning and monitoring daily physical stock taking, planning and monitoring store operations for receipt, storage, return of disqualified stock, inventory control and monitoring inbound logistics.

Ensured 100 % inventory match in all internal & external- monthly and quarterly stock audit.

Repacking activities of products receiving from vendors, planning/maintaining buffer stock of carton boxes as per requirement.

Following E waste process for defective goods.

Managing multiple vendors for Category sale, selling of warehouse wastages.

Spare part dispatches to service centers and inventory management

Transport Management

Developing/sustaining the existing distribution network & effectively managing the supply chain, ensuring timely and cost-effective deliverables.

Planning, directing, controlling & coordinating transportation activities in an efficient and profitable manner.

Cost Optimization on month by month-

-Secondary Transportation -Manpower Planning -Space utilization

Monitor performance & take corrective actions to improve service levels.

Continuously improve the delivery process and attain a sustained level of delivery performance, through process and training improvements.

Support the product delivery process, provide inputs to business development strategies.

First Mile, Last Mile, Multi mode transportation(Road, Air, Rail), operational set ups.

Capacity utilization of vehicles by proper planning of different products and routes.

Vendor Management

Managing/ controlling 3Pl/C&F/Transporters.

Vendor development and mapping. Review contractual terms and conditions.

Provide support in identifying and developing vendors, manage and monitor purchase process to improve purchase process effectiveness.

Reviewing & negotiating logistics contracts and agreements & Other terms and conditions too for increased supply chain flexibility.

Responsible for managing IOD/POD, Bill submission & validation (3PL) as per management direction.

BQMS portal for vendor selection and monitoring quotes.

E Commerce (Online Retail)

Continuously improve the delivery process and attain a sustained level of delivery performance, through process and training improvements.

Set up logistics Operation of E commerce business.

Set Up Fulfillment Center Operation and design, implement, evaluate SOP and processes and continuous work on improvement strategies to get better productivity.

Looking after the Sales Tax Rules & Regulation, Registration, and Documentation from opening of Office to successful implementation of Deliveries.

Reviewing & negotiating logistics contracts and agreements & Other terms and conditions too for increased supply chain flexibility

System Implementation & MIS

Evaluating and adapting systems/policies/procedures for ensuring smooth functioning of procurement and materials management functions.

Preparing MIS reports with a view to apprise top management of the routine trading activities.

To prepare MIS Reports for assisting the management in making informed decisions regarding maintaining optimum reorder level, reserve stock, reducing inventory cost etc.

Organizational experience

Samsung India Electronics (SIEL)

Designation: Manager Logistics – South India

Place: Bangalore Period: May 2014 presently working

About Profile: Managed complete Logistics Operation of Bangalore Warehouse (1 lakh Sqft.) having all Samsung Finished products (Consumer Durable, IT, Mobile, Medical Equipment) and 3k Sqft spare parts operation.

Vector Ecommerce Pvt Ltd. (Myntra.com)

Designation: Assistant Manager Logistics – leading Regional Logistics - East India

Place: Kolkata Period: June 2012 to April 2014

About Profile: Managed complete logistics operation for 11 states of East India having 11 warehouses with multiple vendor, transporter, co-loaders, manpower agencies etc.

Nokia India Pvt Ltd (4PL of TNT)

Designation: Sr. Executive Logistics for Pan India Operation

Place: New Delhi Period: Jan 2009 to May 2012

About Profile: Pan India Distribution of Nokia Phone, Accessories, Reverse Logistics controlling operation of 18 warehouse across India.

TNT India Pvt Ltd

Designation: Officer Operation / Executive Operation

Place: Faridabad, Noida, Gurgaon, New Delhi Period: Dec 2005 to Dec 2008

About Profile: Leading complete operation of Noida, Delhi, Faridabad Delivery Center for International and Domestics Business.

Gati Ltd

Designation: Assistant Operation / Executive Operation

Place: New Delhi, Gurgaon, Ludhiana, Chandigarh, Amritsar, Jalandhar

Period: Jan 2002 to Nov 2005

About Profile: Warehousing and distribution as 3pl provider for customer like M/s. Hitachi, M/s. Indo Asian, M/s. TVSE. Sales support with credit billing and Insurance.

Work for Society

Volunteer of WFP- TNT School Feeding Programme :-

I was assigned to Tanzania for the period of 3 month (Mar – Jun 2008) with WFP-TNT project for the School Feeding Programme. I also paticipated for training & construction of Wood Saving Stoves & Rain water harvesting tanks for the schools & local communities. I worked to create awareness of the environment through education among the local African communities.

Social Servant in an NGO M/S. NIRACAR

Worked for an NGO M/S. NIRACAR, who works for benefits of Rural old men & women. It’s Volunteer work, I had the chance to participate in 2 projects: -

Old Age Home:- Total support to old people in a rural area who were neglected by their children. Support them by giving shelter, cloth, food etc.

AIDS Awareness:- It’s a State Govt Project. It main function is to create awareness about AIDS/HIV disease, educate people to use condom & distribute condoms at red-light area.

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