Supply Chain Management

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SENIOR LEVEL ASSIGNMENTS

Supply Chain Management ~ Logistics

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Experience Profile

V An accomplished professional with overall 20

years of rich experience with well-known

organisations.

Core Competencies Evolved

V Abilities in harmoniously managing day to day

tasks with a talent for Supply Chain, LOGISTICS

Administration, C&fa (64),Warehouse

Administration, Inventory Control, Material /

Vendor Management Documentation & Client

Relationship Management in line with industry best

practices.

Notable Career Highlights

V Holds the distinction of managing multiple tasks.

V Possess excellent analytical skills that have been

put to good use while evaluating project

feasibility, planning etc. across assignments.

V Expertise in effectively developing and monitoring

the shipping / logistics network, ensuring smooth

materials movements.

V Superior record of executing critical projects on

time and within budgets.

V Distinction of effectively steering Procurement

with accomplishments spanning reduction in

Material Costs; enhancing Vendor Performance.

V Demonstrated abilities in addressing operational

issues, resolving performance bottlenecks and

achieving desired objectives.

The Focus

V Capable of translating Techno-Commercial

functional experience for Supply Chain initiatives

involving implementation of Project, Shipping,

Development of New Vendors, Cost Reduction &

Quality Initiatives.

V Have a fair perspective on the Business

Environment with understanding of inter-

relationships between diverse & complex tasks.

V A globally focussed, learned and aware

professional who now wishes to apply the above

qualifications and work experience with MNC's &

renowned Indian Corporates.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Logistics

o Developing the logistics network for ensuring seamless, cost-effective

movement of consignment and timely delivery of orders.

o Negotiating with transporters, shippers/consignees, etc. to ensure

seamless, cost-effective movement of consignment and timely delivery of

orders.

o Finalizing freight rates and road transportation contracts for inbound-

outbound freight finalisation locally.

o Ensuring effective material handling through proper stacking to enable

smooth and timely movement of stocks through the network.

o Directing the functions of Receipts, Inspection, Storage, Issues &

Related Documentation, Bill processing, etc.

o Overseeing the dispatch of finished Products to Client locations;

ensuring adherence to Documentation and Internal Norms.

o Controlling effective material handling through proper stacking &

adopting Safety measures at storage locations to enable smooth and timely

movement of stocks through the network.

o Supervising the preparation of MIS; other correspondences to provide

feedback to top management.

o Managing monthly closure of all incoming material's with respect to

company policy.

o Coordinating with Freight Forwarders.

o Controlling effective material handling through proper stacking &

adopting FIFO/Safety measures at storage locations to enable smooth and

timely movement of stocks through the network.

Storehouse/ Warehouse Management

o Carrying out storehouse & inventory management and monitoring the

replenishment of stock items by raising purchase indents and delivery

advices & scrutinizing purchase indents.

o Undertaking perpetual inventory checks of stock at regular intervals.

o Consolidating & preparing S.K.U. wise production and transfer report on

daily basis.

o Governing the inventory function so as to curtail inventory-holding

expenses and adherence to the minimum inventory level to minimize

wastage.

o Ensuring consistent material flow leading to better production output.

Distribution

o Ensuring cost effective operations across the distribution channel and

monitoring availability of requisite goods at the various Sales Outlets /

Channels.

o Streamlining Distribution networks to ensure smooth product movement and

their ready availability at all times.

Procurement

o Ascertaining Material Requirements; identifying and developing a reliable

Vendor base in local & overseas market for procurement of materials &

spares.

o Developing sound sourcing strategies to minimise Total Cost of

Acquisition of direct materials.

o Releasing supply schedules regularly to Vendors to ensure on time

deliveries.

o Formulating MIS reports relating to material management, cost savings /

vendor QA operations & transmitting them to the top management for

facilitating the decision making process.

o Communicating technical specifications, negotiating with Vendors,

monitoring Vendor performance to ensure cost effective supply of quality

material.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Cargill Foods India Limited

Since October '07

Supply chain Manager - (Plant Logistics) - Kandala plant (Kandala

Refinery) Unit

Significant Highlights across the tenure with the organisation include

< Major/Chief responsibilities entailed Distribution C&FA's, Centre's

(Warehouse) Operations, delivery of goods in an efficient and timely

manner, packaging, transportation, Reconciliation of all incoming and

outgoing products considering FIFO and aging of the materials.

< Involved in steering initiatives towards achievement of organisational

goals and vision with chief responsibilities pertaining to Warehousing,

Order processing, Shipping & Logistics etc.

< Actively involved in placing Orders/Schedules to the Suppliers as per the

negative system stock report against sales reports.

< Strictly adhered to Service Level Parameters & extended quick turnaround

of Primary Transport and Freight Control.

< Chief responsibilities pertained to issuing the material from Stock to

Daily Dispatches.

< Facilitated Production and Despatch Plan Accuracy to ensure the

availability of all the 87 SKUs at various C&FA's Depots, Distributors

and Outstation Warehouses.

< Led a team of 75 personnel. Handling entire SCM at refinery D TO D

< As a Key Change Leader led the Department to System Driven Functioning.

PEPSICO INDIA HOLDINGS PVT LTD

March'97-Sept'07

Logistics Executive - Product Availability - Jhagadia (Bharuch) Unit

< Chief responsibilities entailed Distribution Center's (Warehouse)

Operations, delivery of goods in an efficient and timely manner,

packaging, transportation, Reconciliation of all incoming and outgoing

products considering FIFO and aging of the materials.

< Involved in steering initiatives towards achievement of organisational

goals and vision with chief responsibilities pertaining to Warehousing,

Order processing, Shipping & Logistics etc.

< Actively involved in placing Orders/Schedules to the Suppliers as per the

negative system stock report against sales reports.

< Chief responsibilities pertained to issuing the material from Stock to

Daily Dispatches.

< Facilitated Production and Despatch Plan Accuracy to ensure the

availability of all the 68 SKUs at various C&FA's Depots, Distributors

and Outstation Warehouses.

< Instrumental in Glass Tracking, Custody of Glass and its reconciliation

both in Plant as well as with Distributors and C&FA's.

< Strictly adhered to Service Level Parameters & extended quick turnaround

of Primary Transport and Freight Control.

< Led a team of 55 personnel.

< As a Key Change Leader led the Department to System Driven Functioning.

Jay shree insulators (Indian Rayon & Industries Ltd) Halol Unit.

Nov'94 - March'97

Sr. Assistant

< Actively involved activities in Raw Material of and finished goods /

Packaging Material Stores.

< Facilitated Planning, Organising, Actuating, and Controlling as per

monthly plans along with Materials Planning Department.

< Involved in organising Transportation for supplies of Raw Material to

Plant & Subcontract Locations.

< Key role in complying with the requirements of the Rationing Department.

< Pivotal in catering & scheduling to the requirement of C&FA Depots & Re

Distribution Centre all over the Country.

< Evaluated & kept a check on the Market Rates and finding out new sources

of Transportation. Stores of electrical and electronics Eng item

management with inventory control,

< Successfully meeting the Service Levels of each Block both in Domestic

and Export Packs.

< Facilitated coordination with Blow Moulders & Printers.

< Implemented Robust Commercial Control Systems both at plant w/h.

< Facilitated Profit Improvement Plans (New Sources/On Existing Sources)

through Cost Reduction Initiatives.

< Liaised with Central Excise Authorities for Export despatches.

Commenced career with MEBROS (Pvt) LTD. From May'92 - Oct'94 as Plant

inchrage - (Small scale industries)

EDUCATION

Diploma in Supply Chain Material Management. MBA ( logistics) - IAAMS -

A'bad

The Institute of Management & Technology, Chennai in 2006

M. Com

Gujarat University Ahmedabad, in 1991

PERSONAL VITAE

Date of Birth : 1st July 1970

Address : 83, Manas Nager Society, B/H Swaminarayn

Temple, Zadeswar, BHARUCH,

BHARUCH,

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Professional Skills

- Logistics

- Budgeting / Forecasts

- Production Coordination

- Despatch Coordination

- Freight & Cost Control

- Material Management

- Procurement

- Vendor Development

- Inventory Control

- Stock Reconciliation

- Cost Reductions

- Warehouse Management

- Liaison / Coordination

- Documentation

- Relationship Management

- Process Improvements

Business Skills

- Relationship Management

- Process Improvements

- Communication

- Negotiation

- Technical Services

- Team Management

MANAGEMENT SKILLS

- Excellence in Analysis

and Problem Solving

- Sound Judgement and

Decision Making Skills

- Strong Influencing Skills

- Achievement oriented

Team Builder

- Persuasive Communicator

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