Supply Chain Management

Anand Ramraj Upadhyay

(A) Skycourt Tower, Dubailand, Dubai – United Arab Emirates

(M) Dubai : +971-********* ● +971-**-***-**** ● (E) *************@*****.***

Brief overview - Versatile & dynamic professional with a unique blend of Managerial, Functional and Qualitative skills having diverse experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics Operation, Inventory Management, Warehouse operation. Demonstrated expertise and proven competency in possessing valuable insights, keen analysis and team approach to implement best practices used in organizing businesses. Excels in setting infrastructure, operations, processes & policies, supplier relationship management, saving costs, optimizing capacities and resources, Talent Development and creating new benchmarks in key performances.

Executive Synopsis –Supply Chain Management

»SSGB professional, having 16+ years of total work experience in Dubai, now aspiring for a Senior Managerial assignment in MNC firms.

»Adept in managing the entire Supply Chain functions by making effective use of cost analysis tool, planning, demand forecasting and budgeting with leading and diverse multinational organisations.

»Acclaimed senior professional with expertise in steering cost saving in supply chain through high degree of accuracy in physical stocks, minimizing wastage through robust internal logistic system.

»Track record of success in creating and delivering highly responsive and reliant supply chain network, transitioning strategic initiatives into tactical action plans; with customer centric focus, end user expectations and performance excellence.

»Demonstrated excellent cross-functional team leadership, grooming and mentoring skills, creating & transforming business process, ushering in technologies and best practices, forging & managing strategic alliances, delivering positive outcomes with sustainable gains. Resonant & dependable leader with cross-cultural sensitivity and passion for continuous improvement.

Core Competencies

Supply Chain Management Strategic Planning Inventory Management Quality assurance & control Vendor Management Logistics Supply Chain Network Analysis Organizational Development Training & Development General Administration

Professional Experience

Logistics Manager, October 2013 onwards

Major Vendor – Polycom, Alcatel Lucent, Riverbed, Extreme Networks, Barco

Key Result Areas

Managing distribution in 6 regions and 7 branches all over Middle East and Africa. Monitor and control inventory investment of $11 million, in a multi facility environment by applying analytical and forecasting skills to augment better inventory turn, resulting in reduction in cost of carrying inventory.

Enhance the geographical footprints of Logistics Function by expanding the Logistics capabilities to African region (East, West & North Africa)

RMA & Reverse Logistics being streamlined and brought in ambit of system which was completely managed manually.

Enhance the Proof of Concept process & bring in the domain of controlled process enabling a better visibility thus reducing the shrinkage.

Analyzing and evaluating Logistics Performance Indicator data to identify opportunities of increasing profits, reducing costs, avoiding losses and improving company bottom line performance by devising compliant and robust Logistics Process.

Managing and aligning with statutory requirements of Legal, Trade, Customs, Telecommunications Authorities across the regions

Ensuring Supply Chain processes are running smoothly; developed continuous improvement projects that align with international standards and functional excellence.

Improving End-to-End supply chain performance by leveraging knowledge and best practices across the organizational structure

Resolving the customer problems and acting as a liaison with other division in managing the customer's relationship. Formulating policies pertaining to accountability and authority limits for subordinate staff.

Project Exposure

Successfully analyzed and created a template to help generate an automated Turn Around Time report

Feasibility Study for setting up Logistics Centre in Kenya and Nigeria

Designed and recommended as a team, the use of Balanced Scorecard as a performance evaluation tool basically to set & monitor the Key Parameter Indicators (KPI)

Career Highlights And Accomplishments

Instrumental in reducing inventory level from $15 million to $11 million, thereby reducing the reserve requirement

Significantly contributed in achieving an annual overall score of 4 out of 5 on both achieving ‘Performance Goals’ and ‘Competencies’ in the Annual Employee Review.

Recognized as a ‘Solid Contributor’ to the business. Was awarded Star Performer in 2014-15

Achieved nil stock variance for 2.5 years consistently

Regional Logistics Operation Manager, March 2007 - October 2013

Major Vendor – Hewlett Packard (HP), Dell, Lenovo, Acer

Key Result Areas

Managing logistics functions and devising logistics strategies by negotiating with Freight Forwarders, transporters, shippers and agents for cost effective Transport Management

Managing Distribution Module with effective Transport management and synchronize delivery as per the requirements.

Transportation Management Module devised to cater door to door delivery model to 94 Retail outlets across UAE Restructuring of Freight management by overhauling regional stocking points in MEACIS, UK & France warehouse to handle 65% of total turnover as freight volume thereby improving the TAT.

Dexterously worked in handling the Middle East & Africa Outbound Operation and Custom Clearance.

Directing supply chain operations, delivery of supply services and performance improvements. Cultivate relations with supply chain stakeholders to ensure fair business.

Play a stellar role in utilizing ‘Task Resource Management’ exception tools to manage item and vendor profiling parameters.

Project Exposure

Successful completion and implimentation of Automated Distribution Centre in Jebel Ali

Project Lead for 2 quarter for initial ISO 9001 Certification process

STEP – An initiative for transition of back office operation back in India. Was SPOC for the same to ensure the smooth transition.

Successfully did the feasibility study & implemented Warehouse Operation & Custom clearance desk in Kazakstan & Marseilles France.

“Frequent Load Program” A loyalty program an initiative to showcase Logistics as USP for Business.

“Redingtrack” An EDI based tracking module for Internal Customer

Career Highlights And Accomplishments

Distinguished efforts in Duty Savings $600,000 in FY 2012-13 by reworking and optimising the consolidation module without compromising on SLA

In addition was Project Assistant for Automated Distribution Centre set up in Jebel Ali. Reporting to VP – SCM, a project which was successfully completed in projected 9 months and within budgeted US$ 9M. Recognized with an “Appreciation Letter in 2010-11 for successfully handling this additional portfolio.

Designed strategies in collaboration with Sales and business team to further enhance the Logistics Function to cater in much efficient way and provide cutting edge solution. Frequent Buyer Program was brainchild initiative for the logistics. Redingtrack – A web based tracking module.

Received Excellence in SCM award in 2009-10. Also Received 3 promotion in 5 years for being a consistent performer.

Commenced Careers

Key Account – Sharp, Nissei, Honda, Key Brand – UHU, Faber Castell, Leitz

Logistics Executive Accountant

May 2006 – February 2007 Mar 2004 – April 2006

Academics & Professional Development

Bachelor of Commerce

Mumbai University, Maharashtra (INDIA)

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (AU10319GB)

International Quality Federation granted on 16th June 2012.

IT & Functional Skills

Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Power Point, Excel and Outlook

Managed process laid on ISO 9001 standards and successfully managed audit requirements

Advanced proficiency in working on business systems like SAP, (SD, MM, WMS, TRM) ORION, SAGE,

Personal Details

Date of Birth: 20th November 1976 Languages Known: English, Hindi Nationality: Indian Marital Status : Married

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