Vinay Chaturvedi has over 13 years of experience in supply chain management. He is currently the Deputy Manager of Transportation at HJ Heinz India Ltd., where he oversees transportation from 4 manufacturing plants to 23 distribution centers. Prior to this, he held supply chain roles at Apollo Tyres Ltd., Cadbury India Ltd., Mother Dairy India Limited, and Cargill India Ltd. He has expertise in logistics, transportation, distribution, and warehouse management. Vinay has a Post-Graduate Diploma in Logistics Management and a Bachelor's degree in Economics.

1. VINAY CHATURVEDI
E-Mail: vinay.apollotyres@gmail.com / Contact: + 91 – 8454048768/ LinkedIn Profile:
SENIOR MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL – SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Logistics Transportation / Container Management Distribution Management
A Dynamic Professional with nearly 13 years of rich experience in managing the entire gamut of Supply Chain Functions while
working with reputed companies in the FMCG/ Consumer Durable/ Food Industry; skills in proposing innovative solutions with an
aim to enhance business value & achieve cost reduction
CORE COMPETENCIES
Supply Chain Management
In-bound & Outbound Logistics
Distribution Management
Transportation Operations
Container Management
Warehouse Management
In-Direct Procurement
Vendor Management
Contract Management/Tendering
Order Processing
MIS/ Documentation/Permits
Cost Saving Initiatives
Techno-Commercial Functions
Liaison / Coordination
Insurance Functions
Team Management/Trainings
PROFILE SUMMARY
• Presently associated with HJ Heinz India Ltd. as Deputy Manager – Transportation;
spearheading Transportation from 4 Manufacturing Plants & 3 C0 - Pack to 23 CFA locations
• Proficiency in planning efficient Logistics Management System to ensure delivery of the
goods/shipments as per committed timelines & cost
• Proficiency in arranging for vehicles from cost-effective Transporters for Primary Dispatch
with proven abilities in implementing cost saving measures to achieve reduction in terms of
storage, transportation and logistics costs
• Expertise in managing the Supply Chain functions including Warehouse, Logistics, Material &
Resource Planning, Distribution, Transportation, etc. and suggesting ways for improvement
• Skilled in developing long-term partnerships with Transporters & 3PLs, negotiating contracts
& managing day-to-day Transporter/3PL performance for ensuring the required quality
• Successfully implemented the Container Concept and Set-up a 100% Containerized
Transportation form Chennai to All India at all C&FAs and safe movement of goods
• A Multi-Dimensional Professional with skills in handling all technical & managerial aspects
and overseeing timely preparation of MIS reports to support in decision making
• Strategic ability in striking excellent coordination with all involved divisions within the
organisation and with External Agencies for Statutory Requirements/Permits
• An Effective Leader with strong analytical, team-building & problem solving skills; ability to
provide guidance & motivation to teams for ensuring optimum performance
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NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS ACROSS THE CAREER
• Demonstrated excellence in achieving key milestones in HJ Heinz India Ltd. like:
o Reducing the Transit Damage by 50 % through containersation & achieving freight savings of Rs. 10 MM
o Increasing the Vendor Credit Period from 45 days to 60 days
o Maintaining the Flat Cost/ MT in CY 14 despite regular increase in Fuel Prices
o Converting the Freight Negotiation Agreement Tenure from 1 Year to 6 Months Term
o Implementing the Vendor Score Card for monitoring Vendor Quality
• Successfully completed the Project - TMS which resulted in reducing the Plant Turn Around Time (TAT) by 4 Hours/Vehicle and
achieved a Cost Saving of about 10 MM / Annum while working with Apollo Tyres Ltd.
• Efficiently managed Distribution of Product through various mode of transportation like FTL, PTL, Refrigerated, Insulated & Open
Trucks for 11 Depots & 500 Distributors in Northern India while working with Cadbury India Ltd., Gurgaon
• Played a key role in successfully handling a gamut of functions at Mother Dairy India Limited like:
o Efficiently managed the Logistics Functions for 3 Plants in Gujarat at Palanpur, Rajkot & Ghandhidham
o Spearheaded the Primary Transportation for all 3 Edible Oil Packaging Locations
o Timely executed Daily Dispatches Plan as per the Head Office and achieved a target of 95% order fulfilment
o Completed the Multimodal Transportation Project and converted the Road Transport to Rail-Road Transport which led to a
reduction in the transportation costs by 14.5%
• Significantly contributed in timely arrangement of Trucks for the Daily Dispatches from the Transporters as per the Dispatches Plan
from Head Office and thus achieved the placement target of 85 % while working with Cargill India Ltd.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Formulating & implementing Logistics Solutions as per changing market conditions, new business opportunities & cost reduction
strategies that support business objectives

2. • Taking adequate measures to monitor and analyse the performance of transporters pertaining to cost, quality & delivery norms;
ensuring delivery of materials at the right time, price & terms
• Managing Transportation operations, appointing new Transporters & C&F Agents and negotiating with Shipping, , Railways and
Freight Forwarders to achieve seamless & cost-effective transport solutions
• Identifying & finalising Transporters on the basis of lowest cost & highest quality & service level; arranging Vehicles from the
Transporter for the Primary Dispatches
• Liaising with Government & other Regulatory Authorities for various clearances / approvals and for Road Permits & Sales Tax
Forms at different locations; liaising with insurance Agencies for covering loss during transit/dispatch, claims & settlements
• Evaluating internal control systems / procedures with a view to highlight the shortcomings and implementing necessary
recommendations; ensuring adherence to pre-defined SOPs, KPIs & Organisational Policies
• Creating and sustaining a dynamic environment that fosters development opportunities and motivates high performance amongst
team members; imparting continuous on-job training to the workforce for increasing their efficiency
ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Since Jun’12: HJ Heinz India Ltd., Mumbai as Deputy Manager - Transportation
Notable Highlights:
• Involved in managing entire Transportation from 4 Manufacturing Plants & 3 C0 - Pack to 23 CFA locations entailing:
o Selecting New Transporters, negotiating and signing agreement with Transporter for the In-Bound & Outbound Freights
o Monitoring Primary & Secondary and Warehousing Expenses & Monthly Cost Tracking
o Identifying/setting-up of new /additional warehouses as per the Company’s Standards
o Finalizing SOP /Policy for Warehouse & Transporter Service Providers, Freight Payment & Process, SOP for Freight Payment
o Handling Arrangement of Transportation through Railways like Concor& VPU
o Ensuring all Audit Compliances are followed like agreements, etc.
• Successfully implemented the :
o Container Transportation concept which resulted in freight saving by 5 % & Zero Damages
o Milk Run, Dedicated Vehicle PDP & Security System in Secondary Transportation - 3 % Freight Saving & Service leval reached
up to 98 %.
• Efficiently handled Freight Procurement worth Rs. 700 Million of Primary Freight & of Warehousing / Secondary Transportation
• Pivotal in regularly reviewing the performance of CFAs /3 PLs for ensuring adherence to Service Agreements and evaluating Assess
& Rates of CFAs/ 3PLs for service quality and space utilization
• Played a key role in preparing and monitoring Primary /Secondary Transportation Warehouse Budget & Expenses as well as
developing and recommending Warehouse Expansion Strategy
• Participated in the Appraisal Process of all Direct Reports and organised training programs for development of team members
Jun’08 to Jun’12: Apollo Tyres Ltd., Gurgaon as Associate Manager - SCM
Notable Highlights:
• Played a key role in efficiently managing the daily vehicle requirement of 6 plants to ensure the daily replenishment of Stock and
ensuring Monthly & Weekly Advanced indenting to Transporters
• Oversaw a gamut of functions like:
o Handling Warehouse Management for the OEMs and ensured the delivery as the requirements
o Providing MIS to Head Logistics on a daily/weekly/ monthly basis related to Vendors Performance, Insurance, Cost Vehicle
Optimization, etc.; handling RFQ Management, Cost Comparison for New Vendors & New Lane
o Identifying problematic lanes for the service level correction as well as arranging Train VPU for bulk movement
o Negotiating with Transporter for Project Movement
o Dealing with Insurance Agency for marine & burglary claims settlement.
Oct’07 to Jun’08: Cadbury India Ltd., Gurgaon as Asst .Branch Logistics/Supply Chain Officer
Notable Highlights:
• Efficiently coordinated with Branch Sales Managers for the Rolling Forecast & Monthly Estimate to ensure meeting of the Monthly
Branch Sales Targets; proactively monitored the Stock Freshness Report so that there is 0% write-off
• Spearheaded CFA Management of 11 CFAs in Northern region and RDC Management for the arrangement of Cold Chain
Warehousing &Transportation during season time; regularly followed-up with back-end supply chain for Stock Dispatches
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Jan’05 to Oct’07: Mother Dairy India Limited, Delhi Plant / Corporate Office as Jr. Executive - Logistics

3. Carried out Market Survey for the Freight Rates and ensured Updation of daily MIS like Transit Report & Transportation Report on a
Weekly / Monthly Basis
Aug’02 to Jan’05: Cargill India Ltd., Varanasi / Ghandhidham as Commercial Assistant (Plant)
Involved in management of Daily Goods Receipt Statements & Purchase Order with 0% error, ensuring correct dispatches related
Papers - Invoice & Way Bills. Handled uploading of the daily production & dispatches in ERP and Monthly Reconciliation with 3P for Raw
& Packing Material
EDUCATION
Pursuing Post-Graduate Diploma in Logistics Management from Indian Institute of Material Management
Bachelors in Economics (BA) from Kanpur University, India in 1999-2000
Training Attended: 3 Days Training on Logistic by CII at Pune
IT Skills: Well versed with MS Office, ERP Systems & Internet Applications
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 1st
July 1979
Languages Known: English, Hindi & please provide
Address: Flat No. 301, Kandivlai, Mumbai - 400101
Location Preference: Mumbai / Delhi/ Open