> Leading consumable operations (Vision and Intraocular Lens) for Carl Zeiss (India).> Custodian to Pan India 3PL operations, Stock points and Last mile deliveries.> Driving key Supply Chain Initiatives on Digitization and Sustainability.

Profiles handled - Oct’15 – till date: Regional Transport Manager (East) // Location - KolkataOct’13 –Sep’15: Regional Order Management &Customer Service for Consumer channel-Lighting // Location - KolkataSep’11 – Sep’13: Regional Distribution Centre Manager (East) // Location - Kolkata>>Regional Transport Manager(East)Responsibilities – Vendor management:• Managing secondary transportation for eastern regional warehouses of West Bengal, Orissa, Patna, Jharkhand and Assam.• Arranging transportation for direct (CST) billing across India Ex-East warehouses.• Primary transportation across east warehouses (Inter depot stock transfers).• Freight negotiations / RFQ for secondary transportation.• Periodic freight agreement renewal and maintenance (Inclusion of new routes, fuel price adjustment)• Freight bill clearance.• New vendor development.Operations:• Freight cost control and limiting of the same within agreed annual targets.• Vehicle size utilization and route planning to support efficient customer service and limit cost.• Periodic vendor performance assessment in terms of cost, transit time, customer service.Customer service:• Customer interaction - Regular interaction & Quick resolution of grievances.>>Regional order management and customer service for Consumer channel - LightingResponsibilities – Order management: • Order management and service • Service level monitoring and control• Liaison with depots and transportersCustomer service:• Customer interaction • Review with Logistics • Implementation and driving of Customer segmentation / fixed day delivery schedule.Inventory:• Availability • Stock rationalization • Phased out and non-primary stock liquidation >>Manager,Regional Distribution Centre (East)Operations:• Warehouse operations, Infrastructure, budgeting.Customer Service:• Liaise with internal / external customers.• Scheduled visits to External customers for speedy solutions of dispute cases.

• Warehouse management - Driving warehouse operational efficiencies in terms of higher throughput, faster truck turnaround time, labor efficiency, time management. - Warehouse cost management, overhead expense control (detentions, overtime etc.) - Monitoring of obsolescence at depots, coordinating with stake holders to take necessary action. - Ensure depot SOP compliance. - Depot audits. - Driving best practices across depots. - Selection and negotiation for new warehouses, CFA. - Warehousing budget preparation and alignment with central team.• Secondary freight management- Responsible for managing secondary distribution for the region.- Secondary transportation rate negotiation, vendor development, finalization of agreements.- Tracking and controlling of cost vs budget.- Monitoring vehicle utilization, route planning.- Driving performance metrics – Indent vs placement. Utilization, TT adherence, shortage/damage.- Driving cost efficiencies by implementing alternate methods – truck mix, dedicated truck operations etc.- Maintenance of secondary transportation master data - freight rates, routes, distance etc.• Customer service- Implementation and driving of Continuous replenishment system.- Driving Permanent dispatch schedule compliance.- Managing demand fulfilment of all channels.- Driving 90% + fill rates for all SKU’s.

Reporting to - Director -Supply Chain (Asia Pacific).Roles and Responsibilities -Planning:Responsible for providing monthly forecast plan for the Indian entity based on demand and ensuring smooth supply thereafter to minimize stock outs and timely service.Continuous monitoring of sales to track variation in actual against estimates and to work for keeping them aligned. Responsible for replenishment planning. (Volume / mix).Responsible for providing relevant data to management for LRP (Long Range Planning).Operations:Imports handling - RFQ for Ex-works shipments, Liaison with forwarders/Clearing agents and Customs, Import duty preparation.Inventory management - FIFO / Cycle counts / Obsolescence.Warehouse management Distribution - Shipments to customers.Freight bill clearance - Bill clearance of transporters / Forwarders / Clearing agents.MIS reports to management.Exports handling - RFQ, document preparation, Liaison with forwarders/Clearing agents (Mainly re-exports).New product introduction.Training to support staff.

Reporting to - Manager (Operations).Roles and Responsibilities -Monitoring movement of containers.Liaison with port officials.Co-ordination with stevedore's / Surveyors for daily activity reports.Co-ordination with steamer agents for daily sailing / arrival schedules.Inventory management - stock accounting / Follow up with importers for empty return / following of FIFO etc.Cancellation and extension of landing guarantees of containers with customs. MIS reports to principle.Vendor bill clearance.Co-ordination with shippers / CHA's for day to day operations - Intimating them of cut off time / releasing carting order,

• Co-ordination with central logistics and category teams.• Looking after Import Shipments and documentations.• Co-ordination with clearing agents, shipping lines.• Timely clearance of the Containers from Port.• Minimize the Demurrages / detention / port charges to the bare minimum.• MIS reports to management.• Warehousing and local distribution

Regional Hubs East (Kolkata).Other positions Held: Manager - Regional Hub North (Delhi).Reporting to- All India Logistics ManagerRoles and Responsibilities - Inventory/ Warehouse Management Coordinating with the Sales team for monthly stock requirement and liquidation plan. Supervising the timely execution of orders, to ensure supplies at destinations within the time norms and synchronizing with various factories to fulfill the requirements. Maintaining and updating accurate inventory records and ensure inward & outward inventory levels, following of FIFOEnsuring timely delivery of stocks, ensuring smooth outflow of stocks across all over India. Warranting smooth functioning of warehouses by way of timely inward and outward movement. Coordinating with Insurance surveyor in case of damage.LogisticsHandling an array of logistics activity form requirement analysis to ensure seamless operations. Synchronizing activities for amalgamating consignments from locations and ensuring its timely delivery.Conducting negotiations with transporters for movements, across the region. Ensuring the timely delivery of consignments to customers and tracking reports from freight forwarders as per the contract.Scheduling dispatches, finalizing delivery routes, to improve transit time, to introduce innovative systems and to ensure un-interrupted availability of critical stocks and services. Coordinating with the Transporters and Vendors for smooth operation, Clearance of freight bills.Over all monitoring and controlling of the 3PL operations.Audits / TaxationLooking after Statutory matters related to the HUB.Coordinating with Sales tax consultant for timely submission of returns, collection of C Forms and Issuance/collection of F Forms, Providing relevant data for return submission.Suggesting internal control systems and coordinating with the external audit team for investigation and appraisal of various projects.

• Ensuring timely delivery of stocks to distributors.• Requirement planning and collection of empty bottles for production.• Route planning for part loads.• Reduction of one way freight.• Monitoring and highlighting of detention at distributor points.• Clearance of transportation bills.• Ensuring proper storage of finished goods as per quality norms.• Submission of related MIS reports to the management.

Managing of private brands warehouse.Ensuring proper storage and delivery on FMFO basis.Co-ordination with stores for requirement.Indenting of vehicles.Clearance of transportation bills.Was part of core team for setting up of home delivery business "Food bazaar on call", in Navi Mumbai.