Logistics supply chain warehouse management

NIRANJAN KULKARNI

Mumbai 932-***-**** / 969-***-****

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niranjan-k-pppollplpllpplpppl PROFILE SUMMARY

Seasoned Supply Chain & Logistics Leader with 28+ years of multi-industry experience across FMCG, Food Cold Chain), Chemicals, Cement, Auto, and 3PL. Expert in designing and scaling end-to-end supply chain ecosystems, driving operational excellence, cost optimization, and regulatory compliance. Proven track record of transforming logistics networks, enhancing inventory efficiency, and delivering high- performance outcomes through SOP-driven governance, ERP integration, and strategic stakeholder alignment. Successfully led large-scale national operations, multi-location warehouse networks, and cross-functional teams to consistently exceed service and cost benchmarks.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Cold Chain Logistics & Warehousing Frozen & Chilled) Supply Chain Strategy & Network Optimisation

Inventory Planning & Demand Forecasting

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3PL&Vendor Management

Cost Reduction & OPEX Optimisation

ERP Systems SAP, Navision)

Compliance: FSSAI, Customs, Hazardous Goods

Process Excellence SOPs, Audit & Governance)

Team Leadership & Cross-functional Coordination

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PRESENTLY WORKING AS GEN MANAGER SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGING 35 WAREHOUSES AND A FLEET OF 250 VEHICLES IN INDIA SINCE JUNE 2025 till date

Fortune Gourmet Specialties Pvt Ltd Manager – Logistics Audit&Operations) 2017 2025 Key Highlights:

Managed 7+ cold chain warehouses across India (frozen & chilled products) Designed and implemented end-to-end SOP framework covering imports, storage, distribution, and compliance Achieved 99.5% inventory accuracy and 100% temperature compliance Reduced damaged inventory from 1000 kg to 10 kg, significantly improving bottom line Led demand planning & distribution across 8 locations using DAS, IOH, and lead-time models Established 3PL governance framework with KPI-driven performance OTIF 95%, damage 0.5% Successfully set up new cold chain warehouses across multiple locations Delivered CAPEX optimization by reusing refrigeration assets and improving efficiency Hazel Mercantile Ltd General Manager – Logistics 2016 2017 Managed import logistics of 500+ containers/month (liquid, dry, gaseous chemicals) Led a team of 40+ across logistics, inventory, and billing Implemented Direct Port Delivery DPD) improving turnaround time Handled customs liaison at JNPT and optimized terminal operations Strengthened inventory reconciliation and reduced operational leakages ABR Pvt Ltd 3PL DGM Supply Chain 2012 2016 Managed 200+ vehicles and 35 warehouses nationwide Achieved OTD 95% and fill rate 97% across network Implemented ERP controls for zero-variation inventory accounting Led inventory optimization and reduced returns through process control OTHER EXPERIENCES

ICC Pvt Ltd Air Logistics) Regional Manager – Operations 2009 2012 Bisleri International Pvt Ltd Manager – Logistics 2007 2008 ACC Ltd Logistics In-charge 2003 2007

RGMP India Ltd Sr. Manager – Supply Chain 1994 2003 EDUCATION

PGDBM Marketing) – Institute of Technology&Management BE Petrochemicals) – Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Pune TRAINING&CERTIFICATIONS

Dangerous&Hazardous Goods Management IATA

Cost Reduction&Performance Management

Leadership&Decision-Making Workshops

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TECHNICAL SKILLS SAP Navision SQL Advanced MS Excel ERP Systems MIS & Reporting Tenure Company name Designation Reporting to Products/Services Function June 2025 till

date

ABR Pvt Ltd

General

Manager

Supply Chain

Director

Warehouse

services

Supply Chain

logistics

Prcourement

fleet

maintenance

Audit

Regulatory

May 2017 – to

April 2025

Fortune

Gourmet SpecialitiesPvt Ltd

Manager

Logistics Audit

& Operations)

Finance Head SCM -

MrJignesh Vora

Food Products

Cold Chain)

Supply Chain

Cold chain

logistics

Prcourement

Cold chain fle

maintenance

Audit

Regulatory

Aug 2016 –

April2017

Hazel Mercantile Ltd

General

Manager

logistics

Vice President Operations Mr.

Gilbert Dilima)

Chemicals Liquid,

Dry, Gaseous)

Logistics (liqu

and Gaseous

chemicals)

Storage

Inventory

Oct 2012 Aug

2016

ABR Pvt Ltd

DGM Supply

Chain

Director Mr. Ajay Agarwal)

Third Party

Logistics FMCG,

Auto, Chemicals,

Agriculture etc)

Supply chain

logistics

Procurement

Mar 2009 -

Sept 2012

ICC Pvt Ltd

Regional

Manager –

Operations

Vice

President(Mr. Chandrasekharan)

Air Logistics

Including Imports,

Exports, Customs

Clearance and

Order Fulfillment)

Logistics and

Hub

management

USA And Indi

Ebay Last Mil

Delivery GEB

Procurement

Global Easy

Buy) China

Procurement

Dec 2007 –

Aug 2008

BisleriInternational Pvt Ltd

Manager –

Logistics

Director MrsAnjana Ghosh)

Packaged Mineral

Water

Logistics Flee

Maintenance

Inventory

May 2003 –

Nov 2007

ACC Ltd

Logistic In

charge

Regional Head North– Logistics

Mr. Rajesh Seth)

Cement

Logistics Rail

Freight Road

Freight

warehouse

Audits New

Warehouse s

up

Jun 1994 Apr

2003

RajpurohitGMP India Ltd

Sr. Manager -

Supply Chain

Office-

Automation)

Director Mr. Jagdish Rajpurohit)

Import and

Distribution of

Reprographic

Systems, Spares

and Consumables

from South Korea

Supply chain

logsitics

Procurement

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