Supply Chain Inventory Control
Resume:
Hiren Dani
+91-996******* ***********@*****.***
Overview
•Result oriented Supply Chain Management Professional with extensive experience in leadership positions in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Logistics and EXIM operations for Manufacturing Organizations
•Expertise in sourcing, supplier evaluation & performance, zero-based costing to reduce risk and optimize opportunities and implementing operational strategies to ensure optimum utilization of resources and supply reliability
•Streamlined operations, introduced process improvements for warehousing, inventory control, order management, ICD (Inland Container Depot) operations, and distribution resulting in efficiency, and cost-efficient operations
•Successfully handled end-to-end supply chain governance driving initiatives across the value chain to achieve optimization and bottom-line profitability to maximize business growth and profitability
Professional Experience
West Pharmaceutical Services-SriCity SEZ Aug 2014 to date
A leading global manufacturer in the design and production of technologically advanced, high-quality, integrated containment and delivery systems for injectable medicines
Head of Supply Chain
Reporting to India Operations Director & Global Supply Chain Director
Managing a team of 3 direct reportees and overall team of 10
Departments managed: procurement, buying & production planning, logistics, warehousing
Overseeing 1 plant in SEZ area manufacturing Seals for Pharmaceutical use
One 3 PL warehouse in FTWZ- 1000 Pallets space; SKUs: 1000; Inventory: 15 Mn USD
Procuring Metal, Polypropylene, packaging items, machines and spares, consumables, services, indirect procurement- value 5 Mn USD
Value of sales orders handled ~80 Mn USD per annum
Manage suppliers for materials and services, handle contract negotiations
Improve inventory turnover, establish safety stock levels
Managing short-term and long-term production planning and control
Achieve First Promise Date and Zero Production Backlog
Maintain committed response time to ensure customer satisfaction
Maintain optimized logistics network for domestic and international operations
Ensure compliance with legal regulations
Leading sourcing,negotiations, contracts, partnerships
Ensure efficient warehousing system prioritizing safety and productivity
Collaborate with Regional and Global Teams to align objectives
Lead Supply Chain team, ensure a clear understanding of targets, roles
BD Becton Dickinson Apr 2013 to Jul 2014
Large global medical technology company manufacturing medical devices, instrument systems, reagents
Manager-Plant Supply Chain & Materials
Managed 3 Direct reports and total team size of 10
Departments managed - Procurement, Buying & Production Planning, Logistics, Warehousing
Plant is manufacturing Syringes, IV catheters
Managed domestic / International procurement of needles, polypropylene, packaging items, machines and spares, consumables, services
Managed 1 warehouse for RM and FG in Plant
Plant is supplying finished goods to sister concerns in Korea, Singapore, China, Japan and EU and pharma customers
Secured supply contracts for components, raw materials, services
Established 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
Started using ICD (Inland Container Depot) near the plant and reduced costs substantially
Started using Free Trade agreement with Korea
Wipro GE Healthcare Jul 2011 to Apr 2013
OTR Manager
Coordinated import/export shipments, including customs clearance and documentation for medical equipment
Arranged transportation of finished goods in temperature controlled storage
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
Negotiated contracts with suppliers and customers and ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
SABIC Innovative Plastics (Formerly General Electric company), Baroda Gujarat Sep 2004 to Jun 2011
Supply Chain Manager @ Baroda Apr 2010 to Jun 2011
Procured Polycarbonate granules, Pigments & Additives, Packing Materials, imports from Korea, Japan, China, Singapore, US, France, Spain, Netherlands… ~50 air shipments and ~175 sea shipments (~300 containers a month)
Oversaw the planning, monitoring, and supervision of import consignments
Negotiated 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 (5 ports, 6 ICDs (Inland Container Depots), and 15 diverse delivery points
Introduced concept of ICD, Releasing Bill of Lading locally in India to reduce the cost and time for courier
Optimized the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)
Received Management Award in 2010 for creating new and innovative material flow routes
Supply Chain Operations – Executive @ Baroda Jan 2009 to Mar 2010
Received Management Award in Q2-2009 reducing cost and aged inventory to generate cash
Demand Planner (Logistics Projects, Material Planning) Sep 2007 to Dec 2008
Management Award in Q2-2008 for driving Issue Resolution process
Management Award in Q3-2007 for Supporting Transition to SABIC Innovative Plastics
Management Award in Q4-2007 for AFG Liquidation
Logistics Executive (Imports-Exports & Logistics) @ Mumbai Sep 2005 - Sep 2007
Received Pacific Award from Polymer Team for “Service Above and Beyond the Call of Duty” for Q2 2006
Received Management Award for “Customer Fulfilment” for uninterrupted and flawless clearances in 2005
Logistics Officer (Imports-Exports & Logistics) @ Mumbai Sep 2004 - Sep 2005
Streamlined customs clearance at dry ports, resulting in a smoother and more efficient supply chain process
Implemented the ICD operations which led to decentralization of the logistics operations
Leveraged exchange rate fluctuations while filling customs Bill of Entries - saved costs in duty amount
General Motors by lee & Muirhead, Halol Coordinator for Import Export Shipments Dec 2003 to Sep 2004
Matrix Telecom, Waghodia, Gujarat Purchase Assistant Feb 2002 to Dec 2003
Sata Exports, Wariasia, Baroda Export Executive 2001 to 2002
Petrochemicals Marketing Task Force by IOCL Gujarat Data Operator Mar to Jun 2001
Matrix Paging Pvt Ltd, Baroda Customer Care Executive 2000 to 2001
Education
Pursuing MBA in Supply Chain Management from Manipal University, Jaipur (expected to finish in Sept 2025)
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
Certifications
CWMP (Certified Warehouse Management Professional) from Knowrex in Feb 2025 CDMP
(Certified Direct Material Planner) from Knowrex in Nov 2024
CIMO (Certified Inventory 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
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
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
Imports & Exports - Ahmedabad Management Association along with the Govt. of Gujarat, Baroda, 2007
Global Trade Operations, Logistics, Shipping & Freight Forwarding - Vadodara Steamer Agent’s Association in 2008
Exports Incentives - Ahmadabad Management Association along with the Govt. of Gujarat in 2009
IT Skills
MS Office MS Excel MS Powerpoint E-Mail Management & ERP
Skills / Competencies
§Supply Chain Management
§Procurement - Pharma Supply Chain
§Strategic Sourcing
§Logistics
§Compliances
§EXIM
§Supplier Evaluation & Performance
§Warehouse Management
§Demand forecasting
§Contract negotiation
§Production Planning
§CHA
§Inventory Management
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hirendani
Achievements at West Pharmaceutical
•Reduced lead time for orders by importing from own plants in APAC, and Europe so customer orders could be fulfilled within a week instead of 45 – 60 days
•Achieved cost reduction by 25% by multi point milk run / consolidated deliveries, ensured transit time reduction to almost half
•Improved the order processing time by 30%
•Improved reorder levels, safety stock concept and achieved no stock outs
•Aged Inventory reduced by 70%
•Implemented packing changes for 90% damage free deliveries to customers
•Effectively handled exports of 6 million USD p.a. to Korea, Singapore, US, Germany, Italy, China, to pharmaceutical companies
•Implemented inventory enhancement programs, thus releasing working capital
•Led global project for a component to be manufactured in house
•Introduced VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) for a foreign supplier near the plant
•Implemented 80:20 inventory rule, introduced the reorder level for raw materials and introduced the vertical storage concept to optimize the warehouse storage space
•Company has grown its turnover from 8 million to 90 million USD, since I joined
•Recognized with the Global Compliance & Ethics Award for 2020
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