Warehouse and Distribution Manager

• Jan 2016 - Present

𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 - ❖ Manage Warehousing and Distribution operations by envisioning, identifying, and leading strategic initiatives in supply chain management to ensure that the operating goals and objectives of the organization are met. ❖ Spearhead the entire gamut of functions for managing 7000 Sq. MT’s distribution center catering 9 local sales locations with a team of 60 associates and an additional 2000 Sq. MT’s distribution center to cater Insurance sales with a team of 5 associates. ❖ Responsible for managing Stores 3000 Sq. MT’s attached at 9 sales locations with a team of 30 associates. ❖ Formulate strategic annual business plans and conduct business performance / monthly & quarterly reviews. ❖ Collaborate with senior management for successful operational planning, resourcing and deploying for expansion. ❖ Streamline the operations for the organization by employing a pragmatic approach and catapulted the profits by setting high-level standards of operational excellence to excel the KPI target and achieve customer delight. ❖ Project Management: Establish new warehouses and commence the operation as per the predefined project plans while honouring the project constraints, typically scope, time, and budget. Show less

Parts Manager

• Jul 2011 - Dec 2015

𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 - ❖ Created, refined, and implemented inventory and spare part management strategies that support the overarching business for the profitability of Audi Mumbai West Parts Division. ❖ Ensured active identification and reporting of spare part shortages and recovery plans, as well as future spare part delivery risk and mitigating actions. ❖ Facilitated all SCM processes to ensure adequate flow down and contributed to P&L management, inventory management & control, purchasing, supplier/vendor selection, negotiation, contract management, quality resolution, compliance management, resource optimization, etc to attain business goals. ❖ Managed and maintained a systematic approach for inventory control by making maximum STR ratio. ❖ Evangelized and led strategic initiatives for procurement in accordance with the company’s target. ❖ Act as a liaison in resolving issues between supplier and associates required to complete procurement transactions (e.g. item availability, billing discrepancies, supplier performance, expedited requests). ❖ Ensured optimal stock availability against customer requirements and set KPIs. Conducted routine inspection & stock audits to ensure reconciliation of physical stock, carrying out disposal of surplus / obsolete stock. ❖ Directed the development and implementation of inventory policies, and drove standardization of inventory related processes. Supported identification of inventory management opportunities that improves business outcomes through cost reduction, cost avoidance, and process improvements on a cross-functional level. Show less

Store Manager

• Nov 2009 - Jun 2011

Store Manager

• Jul 2007 - Mar 2009