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NIRANJAN KULKARNI

Mumbai, India +91-932******* / +91-969*******

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niranjan-k-pppollplpllpplpppl/ APPLICATION FOR HEAD – SUPPLY CHAIN & OPERATIONS

Strategic Leader Large-Scale FMCG Ground Operations SAP WM & Digital Transformation Expert Dynamic supply chain professional with 30+ years of leadership experience across FMCG, Chemicals, Logistics, Beverages, and Cement sectors. Proven track record in managing distribution-led ground operations, demand planning, inventory management, 3PL ecosystems, and fleet & warehouse networks at pan-India scale. Expert in SAP WM, EDI integration, and tools such as SAP APO DP. Adept at leading S&OP processes, driving digital transformation, and building high-performance supply chain organizations. CORE COMPETENCIES

- Supply Chain Transformation Demand & Supply Planning S&OP Leadership

- SAP WM, EDI, SAP APO DP Digital Projects ERP Optimization

- Large-Scale Logistics & Distribution Inventory & Warehousing Excellence

- Multi-location 3PL Operations Fleet Management (250+ Vehicles)

- High-Performance Team Building Vendor Ecosystem Management

- KPI & Cost Optimization Customer Service Operations ISO & Compliance PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

General Manager – Supply Chain

[Confidential – 3PL, FMCG, Auto, Beverages] May 2017 – Present Headed pan-India operations for 35 warehouses and a fleet of 200+ transport vehicles, managing annual purchase > 100 Crores.

Oversaw inbound/outbound logistics, demand planning, and end-to-end documentation in ERP/SAP. Drove high fill rates, reduced stockouts, and maintained daily sales inventory visibility across geographies. Led ISO initiatives, demand planning, procurement, and E-way bill integration. Directed multi-tower improvements: People, Process, Technology, Digital Infra & Compliance. General Manager – Logistics

HML Ltd Aug 2016 – Apr 2017

Managed 500+ monthly container movements (chemicals), 40+ member team. Led import clearance, port-side coordination, GRN control, and inventory reconciliation. Established DPD deliveries, cut logistics cost, and optimized inventory health. Deputy General Manager – Supply Chain

ABR Pvt Ltd Oct 2012 – Aug 2016

Oversaw 3PL operations across FMCG, Auto, Agri, Chemicals domains. Managed P&L, vendor negotiations, and technology-based visibility tools. Regional Manager – Operations

ICC Pvt Ltd Mar 2009 – Sep 2012

Managed 14 warehouses & 7 service hubs; lifted OTIF from 65% to 97%. Built last-mile delivery partnerships and ensured 100% invoice-product match. Aligned operations with international partners (Cathay Pacific, Go Logistics). Manager – Logistics

Bisleri International Pvt Ltd Dec 2007 – Aug 2008 Oversaw dispatch for 250+ vehicles daily; initiated palletization & TPL integration. Reduced diesel theft by 100%, saving 8% fuel costs; improved vehicle uptime to 90%. Logistics In-Charge

Associated Cement Companies Ltd May 2003 – Nov 2007 Managed 15 warehouses; optimized freight master & achieved 100% OTIF. Reduced delivery costs & enhanced Inventory Turnover (ITO) cycles. Sr. Manager – Supply Chain

RGMP Ltd Jun 1994 – Apr 2003

Reduced inventory from 60 to 15 days; rationalized 1500 SKUs. Sourced from South Korea, managed compliance & customs. EDUCATION

PGDBM (Marketing) – Institute of Technology & Management, 1994 B.E. (Petrochemicals) – MIT College of Engineering, Pune University, 1992 TECHNICAL SKILLS

SAP (WM, APO DP), EDI, Navision, SQL, Visual Basic, MS Office Suite, Mac OS, Windows KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

- Directed operations for turnover > 1000 Crores across multiple sectors.

- Built and led teams across India during transformation and scale-up phases.

- Delivered inventory health, customer service excellence, and logistics cost savings.

- Championed digital projects in warehouse, fleet, and demand visibility. SUPPLY CHAIN LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

End-to-End Value Chain Expertise

Possess a holistic understanding of the entire value chain, covering procurement, production, inventory management, distribution/logistics, S&OP, customer service, and reverse logistics. In present organisation --3PL

(2017–Present): Managing 35 warehouses and a fleet of 200+ transport vehicles, overseeing procurement, demand planning, inventory, documentation (E-Way Bill, ERP), customer service, and returns. End-to-end visibility ensured across India for multiple customer accounts. HAZEL MERCANTILE PVT LTD (2016–2017): Handled import logistics for 500 containers/month including inbound/outbound planning, inventory control, port clearance, and GRN monitoring. ICC Pvt Ltd (2009–2012): Managed pan-India service hubs, order fulfilment from the USA/China, last-mile delivery, and integration with e-commerce players (eBay, Amazon). Bisleri International (2007–2008): Supervised warehousing, dispatch for 250+ vehicles/day, implemented route optimization, palletization, and service-level control. ACC Ltd (2003–2007): Oversaw cement warehouse and plant logistics, executed delivery cost reduction projects, improved ITO cycles.

RGMP Ltd (1994–2003): Controlled full-cycle import-distribution of electronic systems, reduced Days Inventory from 60 to 15, enforced compliance across government regulations. Cost-to-Serve (CTS) or TOTAL DELIVERY COST (TDC)

Optimisation

Experienced in mapping end-to-end costs by customer and product, applying activity-based costing to optimize distribution, pricing, and profitability. In present organisation --3PL :

Tracked and evaluated cost per delivery route, customer, and SKU. Developed strategies to reduce dead stock, improved warehouse turnover, and minimized returns cost. RGMP Ltd: Rationalized 1500 SKUs and reduced unmanaged spend from 15% to 6%; drove cost control through inventory reduction and optimized customer service effort. 3PL Governance and Strategic Control

Designed and executed structured governance models to evaluate and improve 3PL performance via KPI- based scorecards, periodic reviews, and escalation matrices. ABR Pvt Ltd (2012–2016): Handled 3PL ecosystem for multi-sector clients (FMCG, Auto, Agri); developed and managed vendor scorecards with criteria such as OTIF, freight accuracy, and SLA compliance. Bisleri International: Selected and onboarded organized 3PLs; implemented cost tracking per ton/case and controlled logistics budgets.

ICC Pvt Ltd: Evaluated international last-mile delivery partners; ensured alignment via performance review and route-level profitability monitoring.

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