1. G.Gnana Prakash
Mobile – 00-91-8754404620 / 9841678795, E Mail ID: gnanaprakash_2002@yahoo.co.in
OBJECTIVE: To achieve excellence through exceptionally rich work profile, which would provide continuous learning &
value addition besides an excellent career growth, with a global organization.
Professional Summary:
A competent professional with over 14 years of experience in the field of Logistics & Warehouse Management, Store
operations and Inventory Management.
Worked with M/s: Visteon Electronics India Pvt Ltd. Chennai as “Supply Chain Analyst – MP&L”.
Had participated in SAP Implementation Lifecycle, and have hands-on 11 year’s experience of SAP-(SD, MM & APO)
Module.
Expertise in Warehousing operations including planning & controlling of manpower, out sourced resources, material
equipment’s and consumables for achieving the planned periodic schedule.
Proficient in maintaining the Warehouse, Distribution, Transportation.
Displayed proficiency in analyzing existing processes / procedures and conducting critical analysis for finding out
shortcomings and suggesting improvements measures.
An effective communicator with good relationship management skills with ability to relate to people at any level of
business.
Expertise in Order processing (i.e. from Order launching, GR processing, coordination with planning & manufacturing
departments till shipping out finished goods.)
Well versed with ERP and SAP R/3 based Software.
Excellent computer skills in MS-Office, Lotus Notes, Lotus 123, Internet / Email operations.
Good Interpersonal & Communication skills, Positive Attitude & Confidence, Commitment.
PROFICIENY FORTE:
-Warehouse Management -Logistics Management -Shipping / Receiving
-Material Management -Supply Chain Management -Distribution Management
-Demand planning & forecasting -Order Management -Team Management
-Physical Inventory -Customer Service -Safety Controls
CAREER HISTORY:
Visteon Electronics India Pvt Ltd
Supply Chain Analyst – Materials Planning & Logistics Since: September 2015- Nov 2016
Having overall responsible for Logistics function and the dispatch planning activities. Responsible of handling logistics,
Distribution and warehouse operation of: key Clients (Ford, Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai Glovis, TATA motors, Mahindra
& Mahindra, Renault Nissan, Volkswagen & Nippon Audiotronix).
Key Responsibilities:
Logistics matters with reference to import, Domestic & In plant logistics / material handling operations.
Strategically plan and manage logistics, packaging, warehouse, transportation and customer services
Implement Cost reduction principle in all aspects of warehouse transactions and activities
Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency.
Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets
Coordinate with the production and planning department to get the schedule and ensure availability of product by stock
verification
Coordination with sales department with regard to availability of product and their requirement and consolidation of
loading plan.
Communication to Transporters for vehicle availability as per product quantity /Locations
2. Costing of Freight charges/rates comparison, Contract finalization and bills passing.
Commercial documentation on QAD module, Road Permits related documentation – Domestics & Exports.
Timely and Safe arrival of material at Customer End. In case of damage, initiate action for recovery from Transporter
(Charge back).
Analyzes, prepares and presents opportunities to drive improvements in Raw/WIP/FG Inventory, demand / supply
balance, metrics and process
Supports materials planning and inventory activities with data & analyses
Validates Materials data on a regular basis and performs reconciliations as required (e.g. on inventories)
Pro-actively identifies, develops and communicates Materials Planning metric improvements
Identifies and supports master data management
Reviews & Create Bill of Materials (BOM) for all new project materials functional Location.
Collect the Missing information from Vendors (OEM).
Comfortable providing recommendations based on detailed analysis, presenting to team and driving actions to improve
forecast and inventory management
MIS reports, issuing Inventory report, In/Out status report, dead stock report, and manpower status
Key metrics / Analyses :
Schedule adherence,
Supply plan
Inventory
Safety stock Attainment
Delivery performance.
Obsolete stock
Kaleeuswari Refinery Pvt. Ltd.
Warehouse In charge March 2015-August 2015
Managing a team of 200 operators and 10 TL’s, overall responsibility for IN PLANT warehouse, handling entire
packing from Production & Inventory and Dispatching 900 metric tons stocks to global clients on a day basis.
Implementing and maintaining accurate, up-to-date record keeping systems of all warehouse operations, including
inventory, order requests and fulfillment, and returns.
Managing supply chain and inventory control including: inbound, warehousing, order fulfillment, tagging & packaging,
distribution, and managing outbound freight to customers and stores.
Working along with Leadership team to design and implement an optimal logistics plan, ensuring most efficient
processes for supply chain and inventory controls, and bar code conversion.
Developing, monitoring and evaluating performance standards and efficiencies in all areas of the warehouse including:
optimal space utilization, bidding, schedule and coordination of sending goods in and out of the warehouse.
Overseeing annual inventory count and periodic cycle count processes to ensure accurate inventory, and with little notice
be prepared to pass spot audits from clients, vendors or compliance offices.
Controlling inventory management process to meet company goals: receiving and inspecting all inventory shipments and
inventory returns; storing, organizing and accounting for quantity of all inventory items; oversee all activities affecting
inventory (sorting, tagging, bagging, & packaging), space planning and devise storage strategies.
NOKIA INDIA PVT LTD.
Shipping Group Leader (Material Planning & Logistics) January 2011- November 2014
Having overall responsible for Logistics function and the dispatch planning activities. Driving accuracy, productivity and
performance to a new level by efficiently managing the Logistics functions.
Key Responsibilities:
Shift Lead heading NOKIA’s Inbound & Outbound operations in a shift with a team size of 170 Shipping Operators and
6 Team leaders.
Planning, directing and maintaining efficient warehouse operation; assigning and evaluating the work performance and
personnel assignment to the warehouse.
Ensure that all decisions have an end to end business focus and take into account the potential impact
3. on other areas of the business.
Working towards maintaining optimum inventory level in the warehouse in order to cut down on wastage and pilferage
of inventory items.
Working towards improvement of Delivery Quality for the dispatches made from Factory.
Process Quality and training of operators to keep them updated on Customer Needs.
Ensuring Country wise packing is done as per the Customer’s requirements without deviation
Prepare invoices and export shipping documentation, ensure all the requirements to clear the shipments are met
Reviews on Ageing of Stock available in Warehouse.
Supporting LEAN projects like Ladder to improve the efficiency and productivity of the packing lines
Planning for special requirements like reworking & packing of materials to meet dispatch requirements.
Updating the Team on Customer Complaints and relative corrective actions implemented.
Process Monthly Closing for stock status and prepare Closing Stock Report for Executive Management
Maintain high level of inventory management by taking daily cycle count of materials.
Maintained stock NIL variances with SAP and PHYSICAL.
Generation of inventory and MIS reports.
Notable Accomplishments:
Ever dispatched highest Output – 865k.
Continuously achieved 100% inventory accuracy.
Achieved “Zero Backlog” & OTD in Dispatch.
Implemented the Continuous Flow Management Working Culture E2E Processes.
Lead Nokia-7 projects on improvement areas and the results were in line with Objectives.
Key member in converting the Offline VAS activity into online activity
DHL Lemuir Logistics Private Ltd.
Warehouse Executive (3PL Warehousing & Logistics –Chennai). April 2008 – December 2010.
Acting as primary point of contact; proactively interacting with customer to assess performance levels, discuss issues,
problems (current & potential) that are affecting performance, proposing solutions and specific measures to overcome
them. Responsible for handling logistics, Distribution and warehouse operations of key Clients (Tyco, Motorola, Tata
Motors, and Hewlett Packard).
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for coordinating and managing all warehouse activities on a daily basis including the receiving,
Warehousing, shipping and delivery of products in a manner consistent with company service and cost objectives.
Execute receipt operations & storage in the logistics warehouse
Ensure accuracy in processing customer orders, item retrievals, & despatches as per defined process flow & maintain all
the related records.
Conduct physical verification of inventory on weekly & monthly basis & reconciling with systems stocks
Submit periodical reports as per schedule
Ensure effective warehouse productivity measures and minimum shipments turnaround time.
Plan & co-ordinate with the transportation, material pick-up & delivery
Inbound and Outbound, on time updating in Oracle, LWMS, WM100 and RSAP.
Handling of 1000 SKUs in 15000 Sq.ft of storage area.
Ensure timely renewal of Annual Maintenance Contracts with hardware & other warehouse gadgets/equipment.
Implement Stacking and storage norms as per the policy
Implement good housekeeping and safety norms.
Maintained NIL variances with SAP and PHYSICAL.
Generation of inventory and MIS reports.
Notable Accomplishments:
Achieving customer index up to 95% by achieving on time delivery in full to customers and maintain- key clients.
Reducing Transport cost by scheduling & successful implementation routing plan – Key clients.
4. Implement and maintain warehouse location management for easily identification and fast movements.
Identify slow moving stock, customer return material and report to concerned client to initiate action.
Managing third party transport companies as well as own fleet
AFL Logistics Private Ltd.
Warehouse Executive (3PL Warehousing & Logistics-Chennai). June 2003 – March 2008.
Having overall responsible for Logistics function and the dispatch planning activities. Responsible of handling logistics,
Distribution and warehouse operation of key Clients (Tata Teleservices Ltd, Dax Networks, Drive India.com, HCL Info
systems, Sharp, Meridian Mobile (RRK).
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for coordinating and managing all warehouse activities on a daily basis including the receiving,
Warehousing, shipping and delivery of products in a manner consistent with company service and cost objectives.
Liaison with statutory and government bodies/authorities.
Managing the Account with responsibility for 25 laborers.
Looking after all Inbound / Outbound logistics, Warehousing & Customer related problem.
Maintain high level of inventory management by taking daily cycle count of materials.
Handling of 2500 SKUs in 25000 Sq.ft of storage area.
Handling / Make Solution for Customer Complaints and related problems.
Preparation of Stock Reconciliation & other MIS reports.
Continuously Achieve Zero percent Discrepancy
Handled SAP for Tata Teleservices & Drive India
Maintained NIL variances with SAP and PHYSICAL.
Generation of inventory and MIS reports.
Sri Dhariyalakshmi Polysacks Limited.
Production supervisor - Chennai. (June 2002 – May 2003)
Managing the Department with responsibility for 30 labors.
Looking after all Inbound / Outbound logistics, Transportation & Customer related problem etc.
Coordination with the customer for their orders and ensuring 100% Customer Service level is maintained.
Planning and procuring the packing materials as per the month’s target.
Maintain high level of inventory management by taking daily cycle count of materials.
Handling / Make Solution for Customer Complaints and related problems.
Responsible for processing of Customer Orders. Co-ordinate with transport authorities for the timely dispatch of stocks
to the concerned customer.
Preparation of MIS reports.
Training details:
Training Program on First Aid by Apollo Hospitals
Training Program on Firefighting by USHA Fire safety (Chennai).
Training in OHSAS 18001:2007
Training in 5S concepts.
Education:
MBA Specialized in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Chennai. June 2013.
BSc Physics in Sri Theagraya College, Chennai. June 2002.
HSC - Arinar Anna Government Higher Secondary School, Chennai. April 1999.
SSLC - Arinar Anna Government Higher Secondary School, Chennai. May 1996.
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PERSONAL DETAILS
5. Communication Address : No: 33 officer’s colony porur, Chennai -600116.
Marital Status : Single
DOB : 14th
June, 1980.
Languages Known : English, Tamil.
Passport number : G 2742133
Date of Issue : 04.05.2007
Date of Expiry : 03.05.2017
6. Communication Address : No: 33 officer’s colony porur, Chennai -600116.
Marital Status : Single
DOB : 14th
June, 1980.
Languages Known : English, Tamil.
Passport number : G 2742133
Date of Issue : 04.05.2007
Date of Expiry : 03.05.2017