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Implementing Vendor Managed Inventory under Project DiSCO -(Digital Supply Chain Optimization) for Kmart

Establishing supply chain, procurement, trade compliance, retail operations and inventory management capabilities across various markets for Kmart Global (ANKO)Managing the end to end inventory Lifecycle for Kmart Global (ANKO): Demand planning (with customer), ordering and allocations (fulfillment)Building digital control tower model which provides visibility and transparency into inventory and cost from factory to shelf for Kmart Global

Managed inventory, open-to-buy, inventory health, item-level forecasting, purchasing for the 2nd largest portfolio (Personal Care Appliances) for Consumables Category ($60 Mn)Led End to end inventory management for all categories in Private Labels-Setting up processes for Replenishment; Optimizing inventory levels; Regional inventory placement; Event sales planning and inventory planning; Demand forecasting, capacity allocation requirement; Seasonal buy planningLaunched 50 product categories with 1300+ Selection for AmazonBasics Brand through strategic tie ups with 50+ new and existing vendors. Demonstrated expertise in creating and implementing pricing, promotion and assortment for each product categoryStreamlined the processes of Supply chain for Import vendors of Private Labels Category by defining the SOP and SLA at each step. Developed an Automated In-Transit Tracker by integrating it with the technical tools of CDS for correct and close tracking of Shipments which helped in reducing Lead Time by 5 days and provided 13-week inbound Forecast with 90% accuracy.

Optimized the 3PL Vendor Allocation Planning through capacity based orchestration in Last Mile Delivery during Mega SaleDeveloped a comprehensive dynamic simulation model to provide day wise visibility for total load landing at all 3PL Delivery HubsAchieved 90% reduction in Capacity Breach across 2000 pan India Delivery Hubs to ensure seamless delivery environment for customers

• Led a 16 member team – planned and implemented efficient operations and re-commissioning of 500MW thermal power plant• Head, Availability Based Tariff Division; optimized supply of 4260MW power which led to profit enhancement by INR~ 50 Million• Improved station revenue by INR ~350 Million per year by improving the power supply tariff management systems• Initiated a best practices documentation system providing fast system navigation resulting in savings of INR ~180 Million per year• Acted swiftly and followed Crisis Management Procedures during 2012 India blackout averting loss of INR ~100 Million• Identified and Mitigated the root cause of fire in Air Pre-Heater, thereby preventing the shutdown and loss of INR ~200 Million

During this period I did the complete study of current design of thermal insulation of Dahanu Thermal Power Station. I computed the economical thickness of insulation. I also suggested some modifications in their current design to improve overall plant efficiency. These Modifications are both ecological and economy friendly.