Supply Chain and Logistics Expert Seeks New Opportunity
1. DDEEEEPPEESSHH GGHHOOSSHH
: Flat No. 1, Geeta Park Society, Shivthirth Nagar, Near Orion Gym, Kothrud, Pune - 411038
: +918670074871 / +918250137516 : deepesh1977@gmail.com Skype Id : deepesh94
SEEKING ASSIGNMENTS IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT / WAREHOUSE OPERATION MANAGEMENT /
LOGISTICS WITH AN ORGANISATION OF REPUTE
Offering 19.5+ years of experience
PPRROOFFIILLEE && SSTTRREENNGGTTHHSS
Competent, diligent & result oriented professional, offering exposure across Logistics, Supply Chain
Management, Budgeting, Costing, Product
Launch, Profit Centre Operations, Commercial
Operations, MIS, Coordination and multi utility
functions.
Developing strategic goals and objectives for
materials management in alignment with vision and
organizational goals, in collaboration with other
functions, identifying and implementing industry best
practices in supplier development, procurement and
inventory management in order to achieve operational
excellence.
Facilitating the operational management initiatives,
managing the fleet management, distribution
management, vehicle planning & Deployment, vehicle tracking, operation management, route planning.
Adept at monitoring Project Management and Material Planning, Team Management, Freight & Shipping
Operations; implementing effective Target Marketing & Penetration strategies to maximize sales and
accomplishment of revenue and collection targets.
Thorough insight in to the aspects of 5S practices and Quality Systems including TQM, RCA, 5S, JIT, FIFO and
SAP; pivotal in setting up Promotional Campaigns while achieving Revenue, Profit and Business Growth Objectives
while ensuring top line and bottom line profitability.
Excellent time management skills with proven ability to work accurately and quickly prioritize, coordinate and
consolidate tasks; resilient with a high level of personal integrity and energy experience.
Core Competencies
Logistics MIS Supply Chain Management Team Management Channel & Distribution Management
Profit Centre Operations Budget & Costing Store Management Ware house Inventory
Multi-Model Logistics & Quick Warehouse Distribution
Logistics, Direct & 3rd
Party: Handled 3rd
party logistics (3PL) as per the customer’s requirements in
coordination with sales teams, distribution hubs, clearing agents, freight forwarding & re -shipments abroad.
Multi-Model Logistics: Expertise in providing the multi-model logistics solutions by sea, air, road and Rail,
being a member of the core strategy team to plan for in/out port logistics required to the clients.
Retail Business Management: As retail specialist, focusing on the networking with buying houses,
importers, exporters to secure new project, businesses, and overall operational monitoring/control.
Inventory Control & Warehouse Operations: Setting-up/implementation/maintaining required levels of
incoming/outgoing spares, cargo, under the efficient inventory control bar coding online ERP system.
Shipping & Freight Forwarding: Co-ordination with shipping lines, customer support teams, in getting the
ocean/air fright containers timely, finalizing forwarding tariffs, as per latest market competitions.
Logistics Network Designing & Strategy Planning
Responsible for designing Network and Strategy Planning for on-going and future programs.
Setting up the Consolidation Centers for optimizing the logistics network.
Designing the type of Logistic Network by studying Direct Shipments (FCL, LCL & Air), Milk run and Shipments
through Trading Companies.
Ensure regular assessment of logistics policies, procedures and guidelines and review them from time to time
as per the business requirements.
Managing the Supply Chain so as to excel on the perceptions of availability, timeliness and quality.
Adopted and implemented innovative and transparent methods for Logistics & Distribution.
2. Assessment of performance of the vendors based on various criterions such as quality improvement rate,
timely delivery, credit terms etc.
Preparing Annual Rate Contracts with vendors related to works and timely renewal of contracts after complete
review.
Develop logistics strategy, policies & procedures to manage all logistics related activities (logistics
infrastructure, stock management, transportation and delivery) to ensure timely flow of merchandise from
warehouse to customers/retailers (DIFOT).
Drive the process for identification and selection of appropriate logistics partners, and provide inputs and
business cases for engaging them.
Designing and implementing contingencies strategies to minimize defrauding and losses (such as in -transit-
pilferage, damage, policy for special causes)
Commercials Planning
Maintaining the Business Plans by providing freight related inputs and forecasting the same for 5 future
years.
Financial & Capital Budgeting: Preparing yearly financial & business budgeting, in respect of updated
policies & forecasts regularly in coordination with team members to monitor, control the expenses within the
budgeted targets.
o Responsible to do Landed Cost Study for the import of various new/current parts from numerous
locations throughout the India.
Liasoning & PR: Meeting with govt. officials, to get approvals of trade licenses like: EPCG, Advance & others
with customs green cards for timely shipment clearances/other benefits, whenever required.
Commercial Operations: Support provided to the commercial operations, marketing, customer support,
finance, administration departments in co-ordinations with internal/external customers.
Warehouse Management
Developed warehouse design of big scale warehouse by planning layout, product flow and product handling
systems; evaluating & recommending new equipments.
Ensure accuracy & efficiency in warehouse functions and reduce Order to Dispatch Time & operating cost.
Review all warehouse operations to identify bottlenecks areas and generate solutions .
Project Management
Managing activities right from the conceptualization stage to the execution; involving finalization of technical
specifications, material & inventory control, scheduling, progress monitoring, site management & manpower
planning, quality, safety, etc.
Establishing project review, monitoring and status reporting procedures to accurately report progress of the
project to the stakeholders and end user clients.
Steering projects for the set up standards with accountability for strategic utilization & deployment of available
resources to achieve organizational objectives.
Monitoring the activity at sites and review of project schedule, ensuring cost control within budget, planning for
cash flow requirements, etc. Sound knowledge of Project procurement and Project logistic activity at International
Level.
Cost Saving
Negotiating commercial terms & conditions with National Level carriers / transporters & other service provider
for project based customized solutions so as to have cost effective logistics solutions.
o Evaluate & implement cost effective automation projects to improve supply chain efficie ncy &
productivity in the warehouses.
Improving space utilization in warehouses & cubic utilization in transport.
Project Lead to save Logistics Operational Cost, Container Utilization Improvement.
Localization of material sources. Launch of Consolidation Centers. Maintenance of Business Plan.
MIS Control & Others
IT System Implementation & Team Building: Part in development of IT/ERP software/hardware system
implementations as per the operational control with professional training of departmental team/staffs.
Evaluate and ensure provision of IT support to optimize logistics process.
MIS Analysis & Reporting: MIS analysis to measure effectiveness against planning parameter and
preparing, presenting, floating monthly MIS to top management, with related achievements & targets.
Operational Procedure Manuals: As part of ISO audit team well versed with procedures, formalities,
documentations pertaining to clearance, movement of cargo/shipments, and operations.
3. PPRROOFFEESSSSIIOONNAALL EEXXPPEERRIIEENNCCEE
Aug’11 to Dec’16 with The La Casera Company Plc as Head Logistics - Pan Nigeria
Maintain various daily Logs for – Material outgoing/incoming through various inventory methods.
Responsible for complete documentation for various third party orders and charges.
Handling annual Budget for the various Major items ordered in various WBS Elements.
Acted as Single Point of Contact for all issues related to Production Planning, Procurement, Distribution,
Transportation, Warehousing. Developed SOPs for Warehouse, Logistics and 3PL Warehouse Operation
Managed daily shipment tracking and follow-up Reduction of TTAT (Truck turnaround time).
Conceptualizing as well as implementing quality system (ISO / FSMS) in the operations.
Finalization of warehouse in Nigeria. Finalization of 3 PL Service provider.
Taking care of entire logistic operations for 21 depots in Pan Nigeria with team of 78 personnel.
Carrying out storehouse & inventory management and monitoring the replenishment of stock items by raising
purchase indents and delivery advices & scrutinizing purchase indents.
Undertaking perpetual inventory checks of stock at regular intervals, co-ordinate with marketing department for
receipt, checking and clarification of all incoming sales/ purchase orders.
Overseeing the store management and maintaining reduced inventory levels.
Arranging timely procurement of various raw materials. Ensuring optimum inventory levels for achieving cost
savings for without hampering the Production/ Project operations and preparing reports for the same.
Formulating and implementing the monthly strategies for purchase of materials as per orders and considering lead
time requirements.
Implementing systems for meeting different quality standards, for maintaining relevant documents.
Identifying and developing potential vendors / suppliers for achieving cost effectiveness; assessing performance of
the vendors based on their competitiveness, financial capabilities, and productivity.
Spearheading cost reduction initiatives consolidating tasks, eliminating non-value-added processes & complete re-
engineering of processes and systems.
Analysing existing processes and re-designing the same for enhancing operational efficiency and achiev ing
maximum cost savings; spearheading value engineering initiatives.
Making effective use of cost analysis tools in support of strategic sourcing process, procurement costs, cost
reduction metrics and bottom line performance indicators.
Supervising operations to ensure efficiency in all aspects of the customer service delivery.
Providing direction, support & guidelines to a team of customer service agents & monitor their performance to
ensure efficient resolution of customer complaints through correspondence, visits & internal coordination.
Planning the procurement, movement and storage of materials, parts and finished inventory (and the related
information flows) through the organization and its marketing channels.
Handling regular follow up of materials with local team and abroad.
Preparation of Daily Report regarding Complete details of Materials Issue, Receipt, and Consumption.
Working in - SAP – MATERIALS MANAGEMENT AND SALES AND DISTRIBUTION MODULE
Maintaining hygiene of the goods in warehouse as per GMP/FSMS standards; handling 3.8 Million cases per month.
Jul’08 to Aug’11 with Essel Propack Limited as Deputy Manager Commercial
Looked after all the day-to-day commercial operations of the unit. Will be In-charge of plant Stores, Logistics &
Central Excise, Plant Purchase, Export. Developed systems & procedures relating to smooth operation of above
departments. Involved in budgetary & cost control measures.
Handled Statutory compliance related to Central Excise, Service Tax, Exports etc .
Managed unit audits - both internal and external (including Excise CERA/EA2000 audits)
Handled Unit Purchase, price negotiations with vendors and co-ordinate with Regional and Corporate Purchase
Supported to unit head in achieving cost control by working capital assignment, allocate budgets for operating
expenses. Periodic and perpetual stock verification - to ensure correctness of stock and proper stock valuations
Handled unit related insurance - survey/claim/recovery.
Evolved inventory control techniques – ABC analysis, Min-Max. Negotiated logistics and warehousing contracts,
and other contracts related to plant activities. Monthly OTIF Measurement.
Aug’07 to Jun’08 with Cummins India Limited – PGBU Division as Assistant Manager Logistics,
Planning and executing the logistics plan for the Inbound and Outbound logistics for Daman Plant and Pune (EOU
and DTA) Plant. Responsible for Achieving logistics cost reduction targets.
Warehouse Management of Different location in India for 50000 to 1Lakh Square feet.
3 PL Logistics handling. Monitoring and execution of service provider’s contracts.
Transit Insurance. Milk Run transportation. Satisfy & fulfill the needs & requirements of the vehicle at all time
4. Handle unit related insurance - survey/claim/recovery. CHA handling for import and export of goods.
Set up channels of distribution to maximize reach and exploit available market potential; designing
trade/secondary/ retail schemes, while maintaining productive business relations with dealers and direct sales
associates to ensure their continued association with the company.
Looked after Key Accounts Management, Channel Development for creating proper network of site offices,
managing entire customer service & spearheading teams to achieve the goals.
Instrumental in creation of route management of all key customers for key route indication destination wise to
monitor on time delivery & agreed transit time with transport vendor. Monitoring operational activities on weekly
basis for generating MIS.
Deftly handled reporting system and preparing MIS reports for monitoring movement of key business indicators to
facilitate decision making and fruitful dissemination of information.
Developed strategies to enlarge the core market base of the company based on market research data while
conceptualizing, planning and implementing processes to drive business volume growth.
May'06 to May'07 with Oriental Printing Group – Bahrain (Middle East) as Senior Store Keeper
Apr’04 to Apr’06 with Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd – Pune as Plant as Executive Logistics
Apr’98 to Mar’04 with Essel Propack Ltd. as Commercial Executive
May’97 to Mar’98 with Today’s Ball Pen Ltd as Asst. Store Keeper
Special Achievement
65 Million Naira in 3 PL depot operation against annual budget figure.
178 Million Naira in Primary Freight distribution through the execution of sourcing, negotiation, and value
optimization projects.
Successfully achieve the Annual Transportation contract for FY 2008-09 with New Service Provider with route wise
cost saving as compare to earlier one. Around Rs.8.35 Lacks freight cost saving. ( Cummins India Ltd – PGBU).
3 Times Award Wins with a span to 11 months from Vice-President – PGBU and Deputy General Manager –
Materials- PGBU for meeting customer requirement on time.
Successfully achieve the implementation of ERP(Navision Attain) package in Essel Propack - Murbad Unit.
Disposition of HUGE OLD & dead Inventory, Reduced Inventory of engineering items & consumables by 35%,
covered major consumables in Annual Rate Contract to get better price & lower inventory level.
Successfully achieve the Engg. Spares Parts Project of Rs. 50 Lacks in Oriental Press – Bahrain.
Successfully achieve the Engg. Spares Parts Project Worth Rs. 1 Cores in Essel Propack –Silvassa.
Internal Quality Auditor ISO 9000 Certified by QAS Australia.
AACCAADDEEMMIICC && PPRROOFFEESSSSIIOONNAALL CCRREEDDEENNTTIIAALLSS
MBA-(Materials and Operation) from INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND RESEARCH Pune in 2006.
Bachelors in Commerce (Hons.) in 1997 from Calcutta University.
Computer Skills:
Acquainted with different computer operating system, MS-DOS, Windows 95/98, Ms-Word, Ms-PowerPoint, MS-Excel,
Ms-Access, Internet:--
SAP R3 ( SD and MM Module)
Oracle 11i and Oracle 8.3 (Version 5)
Ariba Spend Management
ERP (Navision Attain)
Date of Birth: 1st April 1977
References: Available on request