Experience

Dalmia Continental Pvt. Ltd.

• India
• Consumer Goods
• 1 - 100 Employee

• AGM-Operations

  • May 2012 - Present

  Presently with a leading premium foods company which is known for its flagship brand Leonardo Olive Oil, I am heading entire supply chain management for India business with a team of 8 members. Here I oversee strategic sourcing, spend reduction & demand, cost improvement, business model & process redesign and service delivery model at all 5 C&FA and 22 CSA locations. Here I am accounting for both primary & secondary distribution of all products, strategic analysis, planning & development of supply chain & inventory management, establishment & management of inbound & outbound logistics, planning & implementation of strong distribution strategies pan India, setting up of warehouses & managing multi-site warehousing activities, scheme finalization on all products for retail, institutional & modern trade outlets, functional audit at all locations Pan India and C&FA Management including identification, selection, negotiation, cost-effective solutions, supervision of operations and C&FA staffs development. Show less



Guthy|Renker

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Manager - Inventory Planning

  • Jan 2010 - Apr 2012

  Here I joined one of the largest and most respected direct marketing companies in the world, with distribution in 12 countries. Here I oversaw the end-to-end supply chain function, inventory management, replenishment & distribution of finished goods, including planning, analysis, review & control through online monitoring and updates of inventory management system. Besides I devised efficient logistics management system to ensure consistent delivery of finished goods & services as per committed timelines & cost along with meeting agreed SLAs in respect to receipt of inventory, warehousing, dispatches and deliveries. Moreover I handled kit assembly planning & execution, SOP development, warehouse infrastructure planning, fulfillment & productivity along with order processing and last mile delivery of customer orders through courier companies & India Post. Show less



Faces Cosmetics

• Gurgaon, India

• Sr. Manager - Logistics & SC

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

  Having gained hands on relevant exposure, here I coordinated with regional teams and marketing department for managing end-to-end supply chain for cost-effective supply chain services & solutions at national level. Established commercial operations for India from inception and set-up 25 stores across the country along with managing mother warehouses & regional distribution centers. Moreover I oversaw gamut of tasks, including finalization of new location, CFA appointment, setting up new warehousing facilities, manpower, IT infrastructure to ensure seamless operations; also devised & executed distribution strategies & supply chain policies on business plan and import of finished goods and customs clearance. Show less



Amway India Enterprises

• New Delhi Area, India

• Distribution Manager

  • Feb 1998 - Jan 2009

  It is one of the world’s largest direct selling companies operating in more than 80 countries and territories on six continents. Manager – Distribution - Joined the organization from inception and managed inventory worth INR 120 Cr at national level, with a team of 26 people including 6 direct reports - Led Inventory accounting in IT enabled systems for 5 business lines viz Home care, cosmetics, nutrition & wellness, personal care, catalogue & co branded products for 2000+ SKUs - Integrated supply chain inventory information & physical distribution activities with manufacturing planning & control system by DRP (distribution requirement planning) ensuring 100% control over inventory - Established RMW operations for 90,000 sq. feet area in a span of 2 months - Recommended liquidation of damaged stocks, as a member of quality improvement team (QIT) which helped in generating revenue for the organization - Oversaw 5 manufacturing units, vendors, 1 national distribution centre, 4 RMWs and 94 locations using ERP system, to ensure timely movement of material across country - Delivered savings of INR 30 lakhs per month through various cost effective strategies in vendor management including localization - Brought down inventory to 90 days in FY 2008 as against 136 days in FY 2006 and ensuring timely delivery as per monthly sales and operations plan - Reduced damages of total inventory value to 1.25% from 4% in FY06 by implementing best practices viz. FICI, Blind count, Stacking norms, at all depots/ RMWs/ NDCs & C&FAs - Saved INR 7 lakhs annually and enhanced productivity by 20% through restructuring layout of mother warehouse - Managed planning and budgeting activities for warehouse space and transportation and operations at national distribution center (NDC) Show less



Shalaks Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• India
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Logistics

  • Nov 1991 - Jan 1998