PRADEEP KUMAR.G

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SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONAL: LOGISTICS & WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS

Goal-oriented professional with end-to-end warehouse management & inventory control expertise that directly results in efficiency improvements & cost savings

PROFILE SUMMARY

Industrious Supply Chain Supervisor with more than 14 years of work experience in the industry; manages distributions systems and ensures the efficiency of operations covering FG & Telecom domain

Presently serving Tata Teleservices Ltd. as Circle Warehouse Manager - Logistics & Warehouse (Rest of Maharashtra & Goa); successful in leading distribution, reverse logistics, infrastructure, network operations, value added service and customer relationship management with total of 1.25 Lakhs Sq. Ft. Area in 5 Warehouses

Proficient in allocation / transfer of stocks, conducting routine inspection to ensure reconciliation of physical stock at the warehouse; expertise in completing Warehouse Operations such as Receiving Goods, Storage, Documentation, Systems Implementation and Inside/Outside Movement

The above exposure to the entire professionalization have rendered exposure to follow the material control procedure, material receiving & dispatch, follow-up purchase order, invoicing, proper checking of material as per its specification, loading-unloading & handling of material, FIFO, SAP, etc.

Adept at ensuring optimum inventory levels to achieve maximum cost savings without hampering the operations. Expertise in managing activities like demand planning & fulfillment including finished goods & raw materials

An enterprising leader with decision making, controlling & problem solving skills; holds the distinction of being recognized for best performance by previous employer for process improvement initiatives

Core Competencies Entails:

Warehouse & Store Management Inventory Control Logistics Support

Customer Service Budgetary & Cost Reduction Techno-commercial Operations

Quality Assurance Documentation/Register Maintenance FIFO Implementation

Distribution Management MIS Process Improvement

Health & Safety Housekeeping Operations Team Supervision

CAREER CONTOUR

Since May’ 2007 : Tata Teleservices Ltd.

Currently designated as Circle Manager – Logistics & Warehouse (Rest of Maharashtra & Goa)

Growth Path:

2007 - 2012 Assistant Manager Logistics & Warehouse .

2012-Till Date Circle Manager Logistics & Warehouse.

Role: Working in the capacity of Overall In-charge of Warehouse Operations covering Rest of Maharashtra & Goa regions including distribution, reverse logistics, infrastructure, network operations, value added service and customer relationship management. Managing operations across the state over a total of 1.25 Lakhs Square Feet in 5 Warehouses

Taking care of warehouse management including day-to-day activities like receipts, storage, issues and disposition as well as management of supply chain; ensuring quality, delivery and budget objectives are met as per organizational guidelines

Providing innovative warehousing like just in time services to increase inventory visibility and velocity at the same time helping the client reducing total cost and cycle time

Preparing RFQ’s for all new business proposals, negotiation and execution of service contracts with clients

Looking after Third Party Logistics & Vendor Management functions including vendor/customer payables and receivables; negotiating with transporters and courier services providers for rates and services

Ensuring maintenance of 100% reach across the state with target delivery SLA of 97%; also managing inventory control of 36 Retail & Stores Outlets

Controlling operational logistics of the organization, thereby setting up work schedules, resolving work-related issues, preparing & submitting progress and other reports

Actively involved in Office Administration Duties entailing manpower planning & staff welfare; ensuring safety of staff and material at all facilities; tracking KPIs and initiating action plans for improvement

Notable Attainments:

Certified ISO Internal Auditor & Auditee; contributions towards obtaining ISO Certification of the Warehouse Facilities

Entrusted with additional responsibility as Safety in Charge for Warehouse Operations

Adjudged as Top Performer in Project Quick (an internal quality certification program of warehouses and SCM function in line with Tata Business Excellence Model); steered initiatives towards team’s success as the circle champions for the past 4 years

Pivotal in proposing & implementing the concept of consolidated stores in the state, thereby resulting in acquiring savings in manpower cost and other expenses; rent negotiations alone saved INR 23 Lakhs per annum

Efficiently & effectively negotiated rent and closed agreements for warehouse lease across Maharashtra & Goa without brokerage resulting in additional savings of INR 3.18 Lakhs

Bagged following awards & accolades:

oTop Performance Award 2007-2008 Effective Handling of the Stores Operation of ROM.

oStar of The Month Award in 2011 for inventory reduction 7 crs within 20 days covering Rest of Maharashtra & Goa

oSpotlight Award 2013 for Inventory reduction.

oStar of The Month Award 2014 Scrapping of Non Moving Elements through E-Auction & Revenue generation of Rs-59.76 Lac

oStar of the Month Award 2014 took initiative to provide various MIS to stake holders and within function on TAT performance.

oOn The spot Award 2015 for very good work towards Inventory management, revenue generation of 10 Lacs through scrap disposal & warehouse space reduction saving @ 20Kper Month.

oOn The spot Award 2016 warehouse space reduction by 200 Sq Ft saving @ 10 Lacs per Month.

oOn The spot Award 2016 in shifting of Diesel Warehouse to new partner Sigma Warehouse within 5 days without impacting operation and overall ageing.

oTTL –Hi Flier Award recording of1218 GRN’s in Apr-18 by dedicated follow up with Network & vendors for the site dismantled materials under the Project Spark.

oLetter of Appreciation as CRISP Superstar Streamlining external agency (OSP) stocks by 35 crores with proper reconciliation.

Jun’2002- Apr ’2007: Hughes Telecom Ltd., Pune

Stores In Charge Rest of Maharashtra & Goa.

Looked after the entire Stores operations Of Rest Of Maharashtra & Goa (10 Stores) including planning & dispatch, inventory control, Stores safety, labour planning and management; efficiently negotiated freight rates & service terms with six major transporters. Functioned as a core member of the team that finalized freight rates and uploaded master data in SAP

Feb’2000-May’2002: BPL Ltd., Pune

Warehouse Senior Executive

Role: Monitored warehouse operations of more than 25000 Square Feet; held accountable for 2 Charge Hands, 8 Supervisors and 8 Documentation Executives. Looked after inter-warehouse stocks transfers as per set procedures and policies, inclusive of ensuring that stock is correctly identified at the right place, ensuring delivery of products at the right time and right place

Organized & managed incoming & outgoing material activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and excellent condition of items; ensured acceptance & close control of all incoming goods in respect of volume and quantity; reported all incoming discrepancies or damages to Warehouse Manager

Negotiated rates for purchase of packaging material, raw material for value added services and annual maintenance contract of warehouse handling equipment

Maintained ISO records and ensuring compliance with standard operating procedure by individual clients

Notable Attainments:

Successfully introduced the concept of multi axle trucks for long distance destinations and negotiated rates against better turnaround time, thereby making savings of Rs.12 Lakhs per year.

Essayed a crucial role in identifying opportunity for palletized transportation and made savings of INR 11.8 Lakhs

Commenced career with Philips India Ltd., as Warehouse Executive from Nov’1998-Jan’2000

Looked after the entire warehouse operations including planning & dispatch, inventory control, warehouse safety, labour planning and management; efficiently negotiated freight rates & service terms with six major transporters. Functioned as a core member of the team that finalized freight rates and uploaded master data in SAP

SCHOLASTICS PORTFOLIO

Master of Business Administration - Logistics & Supply Chain Management

National Institute of Business Management

IT Forte: Comprehensive exposure to MS Office, ERP SAP and Internet Applications

PERSONAL SNIPPETS

Date of Birth: 27th May, 1971

Address: 3rd Floor,Flat No.302, Surobhi Habitat, Near Marthoma Church, Dhanori, Vishranwadi, Pune, Maharashtra

Driving License: Driving License Holder with LMV

Passport Details: H9874376 (Expiry Date: 29/04/2020)

Languages known: English, Hindi, Malayalam &Tamil

Soft Skills:

Driven to Succeed & Excel

Innovative in Thought & Solutions

Effective Business Negotiations

Decision-Making Skills

Persuasive Communicator

Target-oriented

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