BIPIN MUKUND KHOPKAR

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Key Functional Strengths;

- Logistics Operation Commercial – Transport & Import Export Operations

-Sales & Marketing - Materials Management - Supply Chain Management – Vendor Localization

- Procurement Process Management – System Implementation- Documentation

SNAPSHOT: An astute and seasoned professional with of experience in Supply Chain Management entailing Material Management, Sales & Marketing, Logistics, Distribution, Export & Import Operations and Team Management. Demonstrated business acumen in leading and managing the operations and contributed higher rate of organic growth. Expertise in managing entire breadth of commercial operations inclusive of sourcing, order processing and materials management with procurement. Proficient in supervising & controlling the logistics processes & services at vendors end & providing valuable suggestions for efficiency enhancement. Adroit at carrying out EXIM operations and maintaining various documents for the same. A sound leader with strong inter-personal skills able to conceptualise and modify the present system to optimise resources at all levels.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Logistics/Commercial : Sustaining the existing network & managing the supply chain, ensuring timely distribution of the merchandise. Monitoring availability of stock, making appropriate arrangements to ensure on time deliveries. Managing logistics operations involving coordinating with companies for sea / air / road transport, C&F agents, CHA’s and daily cash handling collection other external agencies to achieve seamless & cost-effective transport solutions.

Materials Procurement: Formulating and implementing the project procurement strategy by developing / modifying strategy for purchase and establishing methods to achieve Project targets and resource planning. Accountable for meeting customer orders by designing, implementing and monitoring procurement schedules. Finalising the specifications of materials, establishing quality & quantity limits for effective inventory control and reducing wastages.

Transport & Import Export Operations: Managing the import / export operations and maintaining various documents for the same. Corresponding with buyer’s as well as apprising them about the progress of new developments and status of running orders. Establishing letters of credit, remittances, license route & vetting of necessary commercial documents. Coordinating for customs clearance, export / import matters & liaising with various authorities, shipping companies and other external agencies for various clearances / approvals. Arranging fleet for movement of cargo as per tonnage

CAREER CONTOUR

Since Feb’07 with DGM Logistics

Growth Path:

Jun 89 Apr 94 With Tata Power in Project

July 94 Dec 2005 With Hindustan Lever Ltd

Mar 2005 Dec 2006 with HCCL

Feb’07-Jun’09 Manager Logistics (Transport, Import) Columbia Petro Chem. Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai & Silvassa Factory

Jul’09- Sept 10 Manager Logistics, Armstrong Infrastructure & Project Ltd., Mumbai

Oct 10 - Logistics Engineer CCE Riyadh KSA

Feb 11 till Today: GM Logistics GORIL

Key Deliverables as DGM Logistics/Engineer:

Administering overall import, procurement, Supply Chain, and transport operations; taking care of documentation work to be prepared for import licenses.

Managing logistics/cargo functions of Oil, steel, and iron ore fines; monitoring the quantity of the movement and storage of goods. Controlling the order cycle and arranging vessel. Tracking and New Location allotted, Maintenance/Spares of vehicles, Cost controlling, appoint contractors, Responsible for planning & organizing movement of goods from Plant, Coordination with marketing team and factory for Dispatches of goods. Follow with C&FA/CHA, Preparation of monthly MIS report.

Key Deliverables as DGM Logistics:

Handling Transport, import as well as Import consignments in base oil i.e.:

Import Marine, Road transport, Discharge Vessel cargo, dispatches and distribution made rest all part of India including Nepal, Bangladesh, etc. Export consignment from Taloja to JNPT.

Taking care of annual taxes, maintenance, RTO, etc. of company’s 80 fleets.

Assessing data to monitor performance and plan improvements and demand.

Liaising and negotiating with suppliers; generating business by gaining new contracts, analyzing logistical problem and cargo physical hazy, contamination, odors, Quality Check, Quantity in MT (With help of Log Table and Temp) etc.

Appointing Survivor, Barges, Bulk Transport, Weigh Bridge and Escorting for guard.

Ensuring issuance of LC from banker with IGM No. and Insurance Certificate with premium attaching invoice.

Notable Attainments:

Holds the distinction of achieving transshipment; streamlined escorting, transporting, insurance, surveyor operations.

Oct’05-Jan’07 with Joy Ice cream Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore as Business Development Manager

Key Deliverables:

Managing complete business operations with accountability for profitability; forecasting monthly/ annual sales targets & executing them in given time frame by organisational planning.

Driving business growth through identification & penetration of new market segments for attainment of targets with a view to optimize revenue.

Tapping areas of growth & proposing new projects to the management to capitalize on such opportunities through market intelligence activities.

Notable Attainments:

Successful in appointing:

Sales staff of 16 people in a level of TSI and ASM.

15 Distributors in Mumbai as per company’s norms & policies in advance payment system.

Significantly conducted detailed survey of market in Mumbai in all aspects; launched The BRAND in Mumbai market from 2005.

Designed & implemented the policies for ice-cream selling viz., pricing, retail margin, distributor margin, schemes, filling up required formats by sales team and proper reporting strategies in the company.

Pivotal in managing channels such as Hyper Markets, Super Markets, Key Retailers, etc.

Accountable for establishing entire infrastructure in foods division.

Dec’02-Sep’05 with Hindustan Coca Cola Limited, Mumbai s Logistics Executive

Key Deliverables:

Steering the long term business directions of the region to ensure maximum profitability in line with organisational objectives.

Coordinating budgets, forecasts and reports & accordingly effectuating business plans to attain maximum sales and optimum revenue.

Developing new RS computer billing package with the help of programmer as per data needs.

Administering tasks involved in reports generation - EG channel wise, brand wise, SKU wise, salesman wise, beat wise sales, scheme and ECO.

Working in the depot system with direct dealer contact in the market.

Formulating new routes and cost cutting on load and fuel reduction in various areas across Mumbai city.

Notable Attainments:

Efficiently developed local initiatives and consumer loyalty programs for business growth.

Accountable for streamlining truck load system; primary routes for stockiest made alternately.

Reduced cost of diesel (fuel).

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS

Sep’98-Nov’02 with S Distribution System Logistics Operation (HLL), Mumbai as TSI

Overseeing a team of 10 RSSM and 4 Distributors with annual turnover of 15 cores covering Thane zone

Received Trophy for growth in sales during 1999

Nov’89-Jan ’98 with Tata Electric Companies Pvt. Limited, Mumbai as Sr Store Supervisor - Material

Managing, Procuring goods, Inspection, quality and quantity identifying, requisition posting issue the material, raking in proper way, Monthly MIS report, having an knowledge of Inventory Control

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

1992 Masters in Business Administration – Module - MM.

1991 Diploma in Computer Applications from Board of Maharashtra

1989 Bachelor of Science - Physics with First Class

IT SKILLS: Conversant with MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and Internet Applications

PERSONAL DOSSIER

Date of Birth : 10th August, 1965

Permanent Address : E-43, Rajdeep Society, Gokhale Road, Naupada, Thane (West) – 400 602

Linguistic Abilities : English, Hindi & Marathi

Passport Details : H 5203870 (Expiry: July 2019)

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