Supply Chain Inventory Management

Hiren Dani – Supply Chain Professional

+91-996******* ***********@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/hirendani

Results-driven supply chain and procurement professional with 23 years of experience in optimizing end-to-end supply chain operations. Expert in strategic procurement, inventory management, and logistics optimization. Have a proven track record of reducing costs, improving supplier relationships, and enhancing operational efficiency.

Skill set includes demand forecasting, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and inventory control. excel in leveraging data analytics and technology to make data-driven decisions that drive supply chain excellence. Possess deep understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements in the supply chain, ensuring adherence to industry standards.

IT Skills: MS Office MS Excel MS Powerpoint E-Mail Management & ERP

Core competencies include:

Production Planning

Procurement

Warehouse Management

CHA

Demand Planning

Supplier Management

Logistics & Transportation

Negotiation

Inventory Management

Risk Management

Continuous Improvement

Data Analysis

Custom Clearance

Cost Reduction

Shipment Activities

Vendor Development

Career Highlights:

Key Management Skills-Planning, Delegation, Empathy, Coordinating, Conflict resolution, Strategic thinking, strong communication, problem solving, work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Enhancing service quality for feedstock supply to the plant begins with streamlining customs clearance at dry ports, resulting in a smoother and more efficient supply chain process.

Enhance the service level of the second plant while achieving cost savings, specifically in stamp duty and agency charges, all within a faster timeframe than our previous performance.

Played a crucial role in implementing cost-saving initiatives and effectively achieved them, streamlining multiport customs clearance to enhance customer service and speed.

Revise routing, warehouse configuration, inventory stocking approaches, and reorder level adjustments.

Revise transportation modes and methods to enhance service quality and reduce customer lead times.

Leverage exchange rate fluctuations to the advantage of the company.

Head of Supply Chain, West Pharmaceutical Services-SriCity Sez Aug 2014 - till date

Identifying and nurturing new suppliers for both Direct and Indirect Materials and Services, handling contract negotiations, and managing vendor performance.

Improving inventory turnover by establishing safety stock levels and implementing Inventory Enhancement Programs, thus releasing working capital.

Managing Short-Term and Long-Term Production Planning and Control based on available capacity, and monitoring capacity with a view to expanding if needed, in line with forecasts.

Striving to achieve critical KPIs such as Request Date, First Promise Date and Zero Production Backlog, maintaining a committed response time to ensure customer satisfaction.

Designing an optimized Logistics Network for both inbound and outbound logistics, domestic and international, considering cost-effectiveness and compliance with legal regulations.

Leading negotiations, contracts, partnerships, inventory management, and sourcing while achieving cost-saving targets without compromising quality.

Creating an efficient warehousing system with modern storage methods, prioritizing safety and productivity.

Collaborating seamlessly with Regional and Global Teams to align approaches with overarching organizational objectives.

Analysing processes and performance to identify areas for improvement and developing plans for functional enhancement.

Leading and guided the Supply Chain team to ensure a clear understanding of targets, roles, and responsibilities, and providing continuous performance feedback.

Ensuring the team is adequately staffed and trained to meet both short-term and long-term organizational needs.

Recognized with the Global Compliance & Ethics Award for 2020, highlighting a commitment to ethical practices and compliance.

Manager-Plant Supply Chain & Materials, BD Becton Dickinson Apr 2013 to Jul 2014

Led the management of suppliers by conducting regular performance reviews and overseeing general agreements.

Engaged in negotiations to secure supply contracts for components, raw materials, and production or facility services.

Established and review safety protocols for all raw materials to ensure product safety.

Developed effective strategies to meet inventory targets efficiently.

Achieved cost savings through volume pooling, multi-regional purchasing, contract negotiations, and other cost reduction initiatives.

Identified and prioritized potential sourcing projects within the region for resource planning.

Established and maintained contractual and business relationships with vendors.

Ensured the optimization of the logistics network for cost and service level compliance within legal frameworks.

Maintained material compliance with quality systems, conducting Vendor Audits as per the Supplier Management Program.

Took a leadership role in negotiations, contracts, partnerships, inventory management, and sourcing, aiming for cost savings while maintaining quality.

Analysed processes and identify areas for improvement within the function.

Set and achieved challenging goals, taking proactive action to ensure tasks are completed.

Focused on meeting the needs and exceeding the expectations of both internal and external customers.

OTR Manager, Wipro GE Healthcare Jul 2011 to Apr 2013

Coordinated import/export shipment activities, including customs clearance and documentation.

Developed and implemented policies and procedures related to imports and exports.

Monitored and analysed import/export data to identify compliance issues and take corrective actions.

Maintained and updated the import/export compliance database.

Monitored and reported on international trade trends and developments.

Liaised with freight forwarders and other third parties to ensure timely and accurate import/export processes and paperwork.

Negotiated contracts with suppliers and customers and ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to imports and exports.

SABIC Innovative Plastics (Formerly General Electric company), Baroda Gujarat Sep 2004 to Jun 2011

Logistics Officer (Imports-Exports & Logistics) @ Mumbai Sep 2004 to Sep 2005

Logistics Executive (Imports-Exports & Logistics) @ Mumbai Sep 2005 to Sep 2007

Demand Planner (Logistics Projects, Material Planning & Sep 2007 to Dec 2008

Supply Chain Operations – Executive @ Baroda Jan 2009 to Mar 2010

Supply Chain Manager @ Baroda Apr 2010 to Jun 2011

Efficiently oversaw the planning, monitoring, and supervision of import consignments from the point of origin to their arrival at the warehouse or destination.

Collaborated with shipping lines, forwarders, transport providers, CHAs, and warehouse operators to negotiate competitive rates for imports, exports, domestic transportation, and third-party logistics activities.

Established productive relationships with entities such as CWC, CFS, bonded warehouses, customs, excise authorities, and port authorities.

Effectively coordinated and managed imports across a nationwide network covering 5 ports, 6 ICDs (Inland Container Depots), and 15 diverse delivery points.

Supervised CHAs to ensure key deliverables are met and actively work towards reducing costs and lead times. Skilfully address customs-related issues, leading to swift resolutions.

Optimized the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) involves factoring in order size to balance cost efficiency and storage space utilization.

Coordinator for Import Export shipments, General Motors by lee & Muirhead, Halol Dec 2003 to Sep 2004

Purchase Assistant, Matrix Telecom, Waghodia, Gujarat Feb 2002 to Dec 2003

Export Assistant, Sata Exports, Wariasia, Baroda Jul 2001 to Feb 2002

Data Operator, Petrochemicals Marketing Task Force by IOCL Gujarat Mar 2001 to Jun 2001

Customer Care Executive, Matrix Paging Pvt Ltd, Baroda ssssJan 2000 to Feb 2001

CDMP (Certified Direct Material Planner) from Knowrex in Nov 2024

CIMO (Certified Inventry Management Officer) from Knowrex in Sep 2024

CFDM (Certified Forecasting and Demand Manager) from Knowrex in April 2024

CIBP (Certified Integrated Business Planner) from Knowrex in May 2024

Pursuing MBA in Supply Chain Management from Manipal University, Jaipur. Expected to finish in Sept 2025. 1St sem score 71%. 2nd Sem score 75%ss

CPSCM™ (Certified Procurement and Supply Chain Manager) Endorsed by Harvard University Supply Chain Instructor & affiliated by the prestigious Centre for Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Excellence (CA, USA) in Nov 2020

Professional In Supply Chain Management from IIBMS, Mumbai in 2017

MBA with Specialization in Logistics from IIBMS, Mumbai in 2014.

B.Com. (Accounting and Auditing) from MS University, Baroda in 1999.

Certification in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from iACT (International Academy for Certification and Training- 2012)

Post Graduate Diploma in Export / Import Trade Management from The Indian Institute of Export, Baroda in 2004

Certificate Program organized by Ahmedabad Management Association along with the Govt. of Gujarat on Imports & Exports in Baroda in 2007.

Certificate Programme organized by Vadodara Steamer Agent’s Association on Global Trade Operations, Logistics, Shipping & Freight Forwarding in 2008.

Certificate Programme organized by Ahmedabad Management Association along with the Govt. of Gujarat on Exports Incentives in 2009.

Management Award for “Customer Fulfilment” through continuous uninterrupted and flawless clearances in 2005.

Pacific Award from Polymer Team for “Service Above and Beyond the Call of Duty” for Q2 2006.

Management Award in Q3-2007 for Supporting Transition to SABIC Innovative Plastics

Management Award in Q4-2007 for AFG Liquidation

Management Award in Q2-2008 for driving Issue Resolution process and stabilizing the process to give out the best Customer Service.

Management Award in Q2-2009 for managing cost to the lowest levels and aged inventory reduction generating cash for the company.

Management Award in 2010 for Creating New and Innovative Material Flow Routes to fight out the material shortage and meet customer demands to the best of satisfaction.

Recognized with the Global Compliance & Ethics Award for 2020, highlighting a commitment to ethical practices and compliance.

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