Ashok Kumar is an experienced supply chain management professional with over 15 years in logistics, transportation, and warehouse operations, holding an MBA and a postgraduate diploma in materials management. He has a proven track record in optimizing supply chain operations, reducing costs by 30-40%, and managing various aspects of logistics, distribution, and vendor relationships. Currently, he serves as a manager at Hachette India Pvt. Ltd., overseeing warehousing and distribution since 2013.

1. ASHOK KUMAR
Mobile: 09582532234
E-Mail: ashok.sharma1478@yahoo.com
DOB- 1st April 1978
Supply Chain Management; Operation–Logistics, Transportation-Distribution, Vendor
Management & Development, Warehouse - Inventory/Stock:
with academic status of MBA in Supply chain management & PGD in Materials management.
Performance-focused professional with over 15 years demonstrated experience in Supply Chain Operation & Management –
Logistics, Transportation-Distribution, and Warehouse & Inventory Serving as Manager (Manager- Distribution & entire Supply
chain operation with Hachette India Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon. Keen strategist with expertise in managing entire operations with focus on
profitability and optimization of resources. Attained proficiency in activities:
Developed strategy and lead the Supply Chain Planning, Scheduling and Logistics components of the Companies Business
Understand, define development entire supply chain operation & P&L management for 3PL & contract logistics.
- Managing logistics and distribution -Transportation with warehouse planning - end to end supply chain operation.
- Managing C&F and CFA operation, synchronization with freight forwarder/CHA/Transporter/customs and concern
authorities. Vendor development & Management on their SLA and performance analysis of billing & SLAs.
- Managing directly or through approved delegation all warehouse/C&F ensuring the best possible quality
- Cost Control Management, Managing operational costing & budgeting.
- Business management aspects of Operations Do reports required to Head-Finance& operations, copying in Head of sales
- Well versed in maintaining the physical appearance of the warehouse by employing logistics & transportation
- Attained reduction of 30% - 40% in distribution costs by consolidating shipments into loads in all previous & existing
organization
- Ensured TAT of 99% through effective monitoring and management in all previous & current organizations
- Organised with good analytical and inter-personal skills & Track record of maintaining and developing a productive
warehouse by coordinating efforts of the workers
CORE COMPETENCIES
 Strategic Planning & Implementation  Supply Chain Management  Warehouse Management
 Purchase Operations  Sourcing & Procurement  Distribution Management
 Costing & Budget Management & P&L  Import & Export  Operation Management
 Inventory Management  Vendor Management  Logistics Operations
 MIS / Reporting  Liaison & Coordination  Manpower Management
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
HACHETTE INDIA PVT.LTD., GURGAON | MANAGER - WAREHOUSING & DISTRIBUTION | JUN’13-PRESENT
ARSHIYA INTERNATIONAL FTWZ LTD. |A.M - WAREHOUSE & LOGISTICS OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT|JAN’12-JUN’13
CEVA FREIGHT& LOGISTICS INDIA PVT. LTD.| MANAGER - WAREHOUSE & SUPPLY CHAIN,GURGAON |JUN’11-DEC’11
DHLLEMUR LOGISTICS &SUPPLY CHAIN INDIA PVT.LTD.| SHIFTMANAGER - WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS & SUPPLY CHAIN |MAR’10-JUN’11
AL-BORJ LOGISTICS & TRADING LLC,HAMRYAH FREE ZONE (FTWZ), SHARJAH,UAE | MANAGER - WAREHOUSE &RETAIL OPERATIONS | MAY’06-
JUL’09
MOSERBAER INDIA LIMITED,NOIDA |EXECUTIVE - WAREHOUSE & RETAIL OPERATIONS |MAY’01-MAY’06
Key Responsibilities
Managing warehousing, logistics and distribution planning & operation; end to end supply chain.
Managing C&F and CFA operation & synchronization with freight forwarder/CHA/Transporter/customs and concern authorities.
Managingdirectly or through approved delegation all warehouse/C&F ensuringthe best possiblequality
Managingthe warehousingand distribution/Importworkflowto effect timely and quality serviceto HI's customers.
Cost Control Management, Managing costing & budgeting & Vendor management.
Analysis,inventory & Distribution analysisand control management.
All legal compliances in Warhorse& Distributions.
Managingthe orders and stock delivery part of special initiatives likebook fairs,events & exhibitions.
Business management aspects of warehousingDo reports required to GM-Finance& operations,copyingin Head of sales &
MD
Managing the purchase system that is routed through the CS Team; plus monitoring inventory and returns

2. Handling the trade customer’s quarries (and general customer) quarries and visit related to availability. Selections, claims,
and dispatch status.
- Managing logistics functions including: Liaison with third party solution providers for maximum sales and quality service
- Management ofreverse logistical functions for product life cycles (includingacquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery,
recycling, reuse, or final disposal of resources)
- Managing/Delivered SOP,SLA, & other require trainings for continuous improvement
Receiving, shipping and distribution procedures by coordinating processes.
Ensuring safeguarding of warehouse operations by monitoring procedures and protocols.
Controlling inventory levels and issuing work orders.
Ensuring quality and quantity of received and shipped goods.
Producing periodical reports on work processes and warehouse workers.
Working in coordination with HO Logistics for schedules to dispatch FG to respective depots for Retail/Inst. & Modern trade ;
purchaser/buyer & EXIM for upcoming arrival shipment & export shipment.
Handlingverificationof various forms / permits available indifferent regions ofIndia; running of WMS & client wise P&L management;
timely dispatch of all the order received from various sales teams .
Looking after the special storage for hazardous materials & as per MSDS;conductingregular review ofmaterial condition:material safety,
control to damages in stock & improving the presentation & storage planning & conditions as per location master.
Collaborating with warehouse for timely dispatch of all orders received from various sales teams.
Playing active role indirect inbound or outboundlogistics operations such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance,
or logistics quality management.
Performing analysis of the task of logistics specialists, planners & schedulers.
Executing resource management, enabling MHE & fleet, manpower and transportation to customer.
Highlights
Reduced the operational cost by 40% by lowering overall freight expense at Alborj Machinery LLC sharjah UAE.
Successfully organised various events and exhibitions; received appreciation certificate with 50000 INR.
Distinctionof handling various keyaccounts like P&G India Pvt. Ltd., LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. andDLF Retailing Brands while working
with DHL Lemur Logistics & Supply Chain India Pvt. Ltd.
Streamlinedthe operations ofsupplychain department-improved the service provided to customers from 35% to 45% at Alborj LLC,
Sharjah.
Managed PIMW Project (PlayingIt MyWay, bySachinTendulkar)distributionPAN Indiaon the same dayat same time; received bonus &
appreciation certificate from CMD Group; 25-30 new releases, 20-25 3mbargoed etc. embargoed every month without error.
Pivotal in reducing 40% operational cost through vendor development, producti vity analysis, freight analysis & cost analysis.
ACADEMIA
M.B.A. (Logistics, SCM Operations Management) from 2011 013, SMU, Delhi in 2012 INDIA
P.G.D. (Material Management) from Delhi, Anna Malai University, Tamil Nadu in 2003 INDIA
B.A. from SLC, Delhi University, Delhi in 2001 INDIA
TRAININGS PROGRAMS CONDUCTED
Team Building
Material Handling Techniques
Inventory Control & Management Tools
Communication Management
Cost Innovation Management
Leadership Management
Optimization of Resources
D-MAIC Training & SIPOC (Systems Improving Tools) Operation Main Desk – Operation Processing Training
IT SKILLS
Windows 2000, 2003, 2007 and XP
SAP (System Application Programming), ECC, R3-6.1 & R3, 3.0–MM & SD
ERP-CANIAS & Ramco-Oracle and GERP-MM & SD Module
WMS & eWMS (Warehouse Management System & Extended Warehouse Management Systems)
MS Office and Internet applications
PERSONAL DOSSIER
Date of Birth : 1st April 1978
Mailing Address : 4649/37-A, New Modern Shahdara, Delhi-110032
Passport No : K6590185
(Ashok kumar) -M- 91-9582532234