Executive Assistant Warehouse Operations

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Chennai-***074, Tamil Nadu, India

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Tamil, English & Hindi (Read & Write)

WORK EXPERIENCE

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Executive Assistant – 0.6 Yrs. (2016 – 2016)

Pon Pure Logistics Pvt. Ltd.

Executive Warehouse – 3.9 Yrs. (2016 – 2020)

Flex India Pvt. Ltd.

Executive Lean Logistics – 2.5 Yrs. (2021 – Till date) BSH Household Appliances Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd

BSH Household Appliances Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd. Sriperumbudur, Chennai (June 2021 – Till now) Role: Executive Lean Logistics & Warehouse Operations Report to: Senior Manager

Key Result Areas:

Managing 1 lakh Square feet of Finished Goods Warehouse space with a team of 30 Blue/White Collars & 20 3PL Service Providers

Volume Handling Per Day: 9 Dispatch Docks / 45 Trucks Loading / Avg. of 50 Sales Order Picking & Loading / 1 Receipt Docks / 80 STN Stock Transfer Invoicing & 20 IGST Interstate Invoicing / 2000 Appliances Dispatch to Regional Distribution Center & Direct Delivery to customers

To Plan & Implement Lean Standards in logistics

To Plan & Ensure Adequate trainings are conducted for floor operators as per ISO Norms

To Ensure all the systems and processes are updated & Followed as per ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 and 45001:2018

To Evaluate and Sustain Standards & Procedures in Warehouse operations at frequent intervals (Creation & Modification of SOP / Work Instruction / Checklist)

To Support Warehouse New projects & complete Co-Ordinations

To Drive Lean initiatives such as BPS Elements / Principles, Industry 4.0 Topics, Six Sigma tools for Problems & Root cause Analysis.

To Conduct idea Generation workshops & Conducting Brainstorming Session for problem solving’s.

To drive warehouse strategies through VSM & VSD approach - Find the gap for further Improvement through System CIP projects.

To Conduct Trainings & Development plan for Shop floor Employees (Training Manual Creation / Train the Trainers Concept / Knowledge sharing / Mentor – Mentee approach etc.)

Sound Knowledge on 5’s and Visual Managements ( 5s Concepts & Methods / New tools implementation / Signage’s or Awareness boards creation / Process Flow Boards Creation / Maintaining BSH Standard Protocol / KPI Boards & Daily Management Boards Designing )

To Create Safety culture at workplace & Responsible for HIRA / Near miss & Safety Abnormalities / attending of Safety workshops and committee meetings at factory level

To Prepare Daily MIS & Monthly presentations and maintain departmental KPI‘s

Assist as an Expertise on Warehouse, Inventory and transportation topics to support fellow colleagues

Organize and plan resources of labour, equipment and skills to ensure the department workload is achieved and productivity is maintained

Enthusiastic and organized executive with 7 years of experience working in OEM & EMS organizations. My responsibilities included managing Warehouse & Logistics Operations with Lean approach & maintaining key levers through achieve higher productivity & customer satisfaction Lean Logistics & Warehouse Professional

Praveen Kumar Jv

To ensure teams adhere all company processes, procedures, policies and standards and update the processes with the help of CFT.

To manage Associates performance and growth & create effective working relationships

To minimize warehouse losses by maintaining productivity and quality through formal training and instructions.

To Ensure SAP super support in All factory logistics existing & new Projects

To maintain and improve house keeping standard in Warehouse

To perform Induction and job training required for floor operational team

To ensure the team work in a safe manner, in line with the safety policy and report any health and safety issues to the Factory Safety Officer Immediately

To Ensure all the systems and processes are updated & Followed as per ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 and 45001:2018

As a team Coordinator, to contribute overall success of the team and the company goals by maintaining regular attendance, punctuality, focus and professionalism at all times

To manage close coordination with factory production team, Production Planning team, Sales & Commercials team, Category team & Transporters to ensure FG allocation, Dispatch and delivery on time for the urgent shipments.

Responsible to resolve issues highlighted by the logistics associates and contractual during regular operations

Support the logistics associates by providing training on the WM system and use of scanning technology

To Plan & ensure on-time delivery of goods to RDC’s and Direct Customers with proper documents

Responsible for Monthly inventory audits & Stock reconciliation, Warehouse Process audits etc.

Develop, Test & implement software solutions for improving the logistics function

To Ensure timely Clearance of Quarantine & damage stocks at frequent intervals

To Identify & Improve Packaging / Load securing Requirements

To Ensure Daily / Monthly / Yearly MIS

To Support Import of MAE and tools shipments (Transportation) & timely GRN Accounting in System

To create PR for all Consumables & Create PO for Fright forwarding activities

To Monitor & reduce ageing stocks and highlight to category team for timely liquidation

To Ensure & monitor quality block stocks and check with CFT team for timely rework and Clearance

To Ensure timely maintenance for All MHE’s available in Warehouse

To Ensure Adequate availability of MHE spare parts in case of breakdown

To Ensure Calibration for all machines at required intervals

To arrange necessary Packing materials for timely liquidation of skin Packaging (Ex. Dishwashers, Ovens, Etc.) Achievements:

“Best 5s Department” Rolling Trophy of BSH – Won for 2021 / 2022 / 2023 (3 years of consistent Winning for achieving >90% score on sustaining 5s culture at our logistics department)

“Debut Dhamaka” Award from BSH India – 2021 (Best new comer award for contributing smart initiatives in very short span of time upon joining the team)

“Power Performer” Award from BSH India – 2022 (For empowering team throughout the year on all process & operational knowledge with higher job satisfaction by achieving 98% of delivery performance result)

Won “Best 5s Zone Leader Award” for thriving & Benchmarking 5s Standards among BSH India Sites - 2022

Won “Completion of Logistics FMEA” certification on successful implementation of logistics FMEA with APIS IQ- RM Tool – 2023

Won “Best Project Leader & coordinator Award” for completing 10 Continuous Improvement Projects – 2023 Key Result Areas:

Managing 65k Square feet of WH space with a team of 90 Blue Collar & White Collar members

Additional Responsibility as a Lean Smart Warehouse Coordinator to Manage 4 Regional Warehouse in Chennai, India (4 Lakh Sq. Ft) to representing Global Lean Warehouse Improvements in India Operations.

Responsible for Goods Receipt (4500 parts) & storage in high value / SMT racks / Pigeon racks / Median racks/ HD racks (8000 pallet locations)

Volume Handling Per Day: 8 Receipt Docks / 24 Containers offload / 250 Supplier Pallets GRN / 500 Storage Pallet Put-away / Avg. of 10 Challenge & Damage & Receipt discrepancy Closure / 30 Parts Cycle Count / Avg. of 30 Work Order Picking & issuance / 4 Dispatch Docks / 15 Interstate Invoicing / 150 Pallets Dispatch to customers

5s Best practices & adopt Safety culture in WH

Smart Warehouse tools implementation (Global & Local)

Material replenishment through Kanban and ROP replenishment to Production

Daily Cycle count & monthly physical inventory reconciliation

Ensure stock & location accuracy >99.5%

Ensuring 17 daily KOI (Key operational Indices)

Cost savings / Efficiency improvement through Kaizen (Continuous Improvement / Lean projects)

Handling FG dispatch and RM intercompany transfer / RTV material handling & scrap disposal

Handling Customer Audit / External Audit – Deloitte / ISO / Arms Flex India Pvt. Ltd. Sriperumbudur, Chennai (Aug 2016 – July 2020) Role: Executive Warehouse

Dual Report : Manager & Director

Achievements:

Won “Quarter Performer Award Site level” - Apr 19_For Warehouse operation, enhance with best practice (32 global tools & 24 local Tools)

Released Warehouse Play Book - Authored - May 19_Consolidate all warehouse end to end operation/ Material / Information / Process flow facilitates warehouse personnel’s to learn & apply on day to day Operations

Implementation of “Material flow with Supermarket concept project” - Order fulfilling capacity of 100+ line items

& 15K SKU's per day without line down & zero variance by optimized usage of space & equipment's for period of 6 months project

Warehouse Transition - May 18 - July 18 Executed & Shipped 8K pallet positions to different area/place without affecting current production order supplies Recovered transaction issues & increased inventory accuracy in new warehouse from 40% to 90%

Successful Implementation of “Smart Warehouse Supply Chain Solutions” in India Flex - Real time data analytics to manage complex supply chain solutions Supporting Global team by representing India Warehouse operations & Implemented Smart warehouse tools across our sites

Successful Completion of “4 Internal Kaizen Workshop Project / 10 Small Group Activity”

- FG TAT & DOS Achievement: 342$ Hard Savings / 38k$ Soft Savings

- Equipment Optimization: 1044$ Hard Savings

- High value racks materials Improvement: 257$ Hard Savings

- Implementation of EPPS: 897$ Hard Savings / 90$ Soft Savings Pon Pure Logistics Pvt. Ltd. Anna Nagar, Chennai (Mar 2016 – Aug 2016) Key Result Areas:

Handling inbound / outbound logistics operations through TMS Transport Management System

Weekly MIS report preparation on organizing receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by developing and executing integrated, realistic, and detailed project plans to allow for successful project delivery

Attending weekly / quarterly business reviews with clients ensuring 100% SLA performance

Shipment follow up with End to end activities

Development, implementation, and continuous improvement of standardized logistics planning/operations policies and procedures

Manage the baseline configuration for all-project related work for project oversight as well as office-level oversight and control

Regularly analyzing & update process flow, SOP and space requirement for all Projects

Coordinate executive communications, including taking calls, responding to emails and interfacing with clients

Prepare internal and external corporate documents for team members and industry partners

Schedule meetings and appointments and manage travel itineraries

Maintain an organized filing system of paper and electronic documents & uphold a strict level of confidentiality

Develop and sustain a level of professionalism among staff and client Role: Executive Assistant

Report to : General Manager

AREA OF EXPERTISE

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Strong Exposure In:

Warehouse Management & Logistics Domestic Distribution Management

FSN analysis & storage optimization

Minimizing Process Lead time & touches

Supermarket & Replenishment management

Cycle Count & Route Cause Identifications

SOP / WI / Process Flow Chart – Documentation Creation

Smart tools initiatives eliminating paper works

ISO Audit 9001 / 14001 / 45001

Project Facilitator –Small Group Activity (SGA) Project / Internal Kaizen Workshop (IKW) Project / External Kaizen Workshop (EKW) Project

Daily Leadership Routine – KPR / KPI / MIS reporting

Digitalization Tools Front End Creator – Prototyping

Internal Lead Audit Expert – 5s / Process / Safety at Warehouse & Logistics Shop Floor

Lead Trainer – Soft Skill / Operational Process / 5s / Safety culture / Interpersonal Skill

FMEA Moderator – QM-TQ013 / QM-TQ012 / QM TQ011

MHE Handling – Selection of Suitable MHE for handling & Maintenance

VSM & VSD – Additionally MIFA

Layered Process Confirmation (LPC)

Warehouse Layout Optimization for increase in storage capacity

Specialized in applying Lean tools – VSM / 5 Why / Pareto / Spaghetti / Fishbone / Raci matrix / SIPOC / JIDOKA / Poka Yoke / Kanban / KPI (SMART Goals) / TPM / TQM / 5s / Gemba / Takt Time / PDCA / 7 Waste (TIMWOODS)

/ Root cause analysis / Kaizen / Bottleneck Analysis / Standardized Work / Six Sigma (DMAIC) / Visual Management

/ Lean Audit / A3 Problem Solving / 14Q Principles

Design Thinking Coach – Leading Workshop to elevate new Ideas for complex & unknown root cause problems

MTM Cycle Time Study Analysis

Ergo Check Analysis – EAWS

Problem Solving Techniques – 5 Why / PSS / A3 / 8D / PDCA / DMAIC

ERP - SAP (WM / MM / SD), BAAN

Safety Tools - HIRA / ROR / Environmental Aspect & Impact Register

Visual Management – Visualization of Process Areas / Awareness Signage’s / Motivation Quotes / Dos & Don’ts

Industry 4.0 in Warehouse & Logistics

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (BSH) - Won Certificate Program on successful completion of Lean six sigma project with support of mentorship from TVS Training & Service team

Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment HIRA (BSH) Received certification on successful completion of HIRA Safety Training & Workshop conducted by salvific safety solutions (ISO 45001 Compliance)

Lean Practitioners Training (BSH) A CII Certification Program for Lean Coaches

BSH Academy Certifications – Power BI / ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 / FMEA Tool Training / 14 Quality Principles / SDS & Spill Prevention / EHS Performance Management System / PSS / 8D / Lean Admin / Design thinking program

Flex University Certifications – Warehouse Management / Lean Model Warehouse / Value Stream Mapping / Kanban Pull System

CAREER CERTIFICATIONS

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National Cadet Crops (NCC) – A Certificate Holder

National Social Service (NSS) – School People Leader

Typist in Lower English – Distinction

SOFT SKILLS

Microsoft – Word / Excel / Power Point / Teams / Share Point / One note / Outlook / Visio / Power BI

ERP – SAP (WM,MM,SD) / BAAN (Warehouse Management)

Operational Tools - Warehouse Management System (WMS) / Transport Management System (TMS) / Dock Management System (DMS) / Window Time Scheduling (WTS)

Professional Typist – 40 WPM

Meeting Platforms – Zoom Cloud Meetings / Skype / Microsoft Teams

Tableau – Business Intelligence and Analytics Software

Government Portal – E Way Bill System / DGFT Portal

APIS IQ-RM Pro Tool - FMEA

STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES

Team management

Professional approach

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Data Analysis

Self-driven motivational

Dedication

Honesty

Integrity

Creative

Perfectionism

Attention to Detail

EDUCATION

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MBA in Logistics & Shipping Management (LSM)

Vels University, Pallavaram, Chennai 2014 - 16

78% / University 2nd Rank / Silver Medalist

Project: Feasibility study on setting up of Specialized Warehouse Place: Sri Balaji Shipping & logistics Pvt. Ltd. (Paris, Chennai) Specialization: Warehouse operation

Duration: 3 months

Internship: Organizational Study on Export & Import Process Place & Duration: Super Auto Forge Pvt. Ltd. (SEZ, Tambaram) – 2 months B.COM in Accounting & Finance

Guru Nanak College, Madras University, Velachery, Chennai 2011 - 14

71% / 1St Class

HSC Commerce with Business Maths

Valluvar Gurukulam Hr. Sec. School, Tambaram, Chennai 2009 - 11

71% / A Grade

SSLC

Cantonment Board High School, Pallavaram, Chennai 2008 - 09

90% / School 2nd Rank

PERSONAL INFORMATION

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Myself – Praveen Kumar

Family members – Father (Vijay) / Mother (Hema) / 2 Siblings / Wife (Pradeepa)

Marital Status – Married

Birth Place - Born & brought up in Chennai, Tamilnadu

Age - 29yrs Old

Nationality – Indian

Religion – Hindu

Hobbies – Listening to News & Documentary Videos / Gardening / Driving I do declare that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge Regards,

Praveen Kumar

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