M N Yogananda Email & Phone Number

Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

Heading the Logistics Function of the CompanyResponsible for smooth movement of F&B, EtcTransport and Fleet ManagementLeading the Middle Mile Supply Chain network of Finished Goods of the company in Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Kerala and Puducherry, across 10 cities and 7 regions.Leading the interregional distribution of RM and FG via Distribution Centers and Milk runs.Managing a fleet of 80+ Vehicles for the Distriubution Network.Spearheading the transition of the Fleet from ICE vehicles to Electric Vehicles.Accomplishments Improved on time deliveries to 98% from 90%. Reduced maintenance cost from Rs 2.06/KM to Rs 1.35/KM leading to savings of Rs 2 million per Annum. Reduced maintenance vehicle TAT from 2.5 days to 0.5 Days and Increased fleet availability by 10%. Improved fuel efficiency of the fleet from a mileage of 10.05 KMPL to 12.6 KMPL. Decreased average trip duration from 5 Hrs to 3.5 Hrs by optimizing the routes and trips through FMS. Reduced overall operating costs from Rs 14.35/KM to Rs 12.69/KM leading to savings of Rs 7 million per annum.Supply Chain Management

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Designing and implementing a PAN India distribution network for the following trades of FMCG.  Modern trade General Trade E Commerce• Designing and implementing Transportation systems for the above trades as follows: Direct shipping for GT. Direct shipping with milk runs in Metros for GT. All shipments via central DC with inventory storage for MT and E Com. Tailored network for interstate deliveries.

Bangalore

> Overseeing the Supply Chain network of the company in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telengana, Tamilnadu, Goa and Orissa.> Managing the Distribution network of the company in the above six states.> Managing the Transportation of FMCG goods in the above six states.> Identifying and resolving distribution related problems and bottlenecks> Managing the FMCG Distribution Warehouse of 1 lakh sq feet.> Developing and implementing warehouse management tools and software.> Providing Material Handling Equipment by Identifying specific warehouse requirements.

Bengaluru Area, India

Managing Logistics functions for Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.Independently Set up the Logistics Division of the Company from Scratch.Responsible for Logistics from Plants and Mines to customer delivery locations handling interstate transportation issues including statutory and documentation.Building relationship with transporting contractors, customer warehouse in-charges, and government agencies for smooth operations. Also responsible for contractors’ development, sub-contracting, bill processing and monitoring the performance.Create manage and achieve the overall logistics department budgets; ensure the company is in compliance with laws and regulations regarding transportation and resolve any legal issues pertaining to transportation/distribution.Accomplishments• Reduced fuel costs by 27% from Rs 103.49/MT to Rs 75.21/MT.• Reduced Operating Costs by 28% from Rs 137.52/MT to Rs 98.02/MT.• Reduced vehicle downtime from 15% to 5% & Increased fleet availability by 5%.• Reduced breakdown recovery time by 75% from 6 Hrs to 1.5 Hrs.• Improved overall mileage by 18% from 1.98 KMPL to 2.44 KMPL.• Decreased trip duration by 15% by optimizing routes using GPS.• Increased material offtake by 55% from 43000 MT to 96268 MT.• Increased market reach from 7482 Sq KM to 21962 Sq KM.

Bangalore

Head – Warehousing, Stores & Logistics,GVK EMRI - GVK GROUP, March 2010 – presentOverseeing the Karnataka State SCM department in respect of Warehousing, Stores, and LogisticsManaging and coordinating the following key areas:• Indenting and Coordinating with Purchase Department for timely procurement based on EOQ, Lead time etc.• Warehousing and storage of received materials as per different storage protocols.• Dispatch of required materials to 517 various locations across Karnataka through Supply Van, courier, etc• Coordination with NRHM and state government auditors for Quarterly Stock Audit.• Maintenance of data in ORACLE and MS Access.Achievements• Won “Best Employee of the year” Award for the Year 2011 for “Best Innovation”, “Best Practices”, “Bench Marking Processes”, and “Maximum savings achieved”.• Improved Logistics resulting in direct savings of Rs 3.6 Million per annum.• Reduced inventory from 45 days to 1 week by providing accurate forecasts and reports to Management.• Reduced closing stock by Rs15 Million.• Improved stock audits and increased stock correctness from 80% to 100% by introducing Perpetual Audit and Monthly audits.• Raised team productivity by 50% by redesigning the Warehouse layout.• Developed software applications in MS Access for various processes like Inventory Management, Attendance Management of Over 3000 Employees, Address Management, and Data Uploading to Oracle Etc.

Bangalore

Executive Manager - Materials, Microtex Energy P Ltd, June 2009 – March 2010[A reputed manufacturer of VRLA & Traction Batteries, Microtex is a leading member of the Battery Industry in India, Catering to almost 50% of the battery requirements of the Telecom industry, Main clients being BSNL and Indus Towers. Microtex Energy P Ltd is an ISO 9001:2008 compliant company adhering to the best practices in the industry.]Managing and coordinating the following key areas:• Development of Vendors ( Both within and outside India)• Purchase planning and procurement, Market Survey, Purchase of Machinery, spares, consumables and raw materials for Battery Industry etc within India and abroad.• Procurement of Consumables, Productions Materials, Raw Materials, Office Equipment, Computers and networking Hardware etc within India and abroad.• Liaison with users and suppliers for timely supply of materials.• Development of ERP for SCM.• Creation & Maintenance of all documents and computerization of all activities related to Materials Management.Achievements• Successfully developed and implemented Indenting and Purchase Order programs in MS Access and reduced procurement costs by 50% • Successfully implemented ISO9001 and ensured 100% Compliance and NIL observations in consecutive Audits.• Reduced downtime of key machinery by 25% by identifying key spares and ensuring minimum stock availability. • Reduced year on year purchase costs by 15% for raw materials and spares.

India

Worked in various Indian Air Force Bases across the country for 20 Years.Experience and skills gained:• Procurement, Provisioning, Purchasing, Handling, Preservation, Packing, Storage, Warehousing, Dispatch and Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Stores, Mechanical Transport Vehicle Spares, Petroleum Products, Hardware, Clothing, Tools and Testers etc.• Domestic Receipts, Dispatch and Tracking of Cargo by Air, Rail, Road.• Handling of classified documents and publications, interpretation and analysis of data, organized way of ensuring document flow and documentation practices.Achievements• Online Accounting, Provisioning, Inventory Control, Tracking and monitoring of dispatched goods and equipment from various nodes using FOX PRO, MS ACCESS, MS SQL and ERP Packages.• Achieved a performance appraisal rating of “5” (“exceeds expectations”) for 8 straight years, never dropping below “4.5” in other years.• Team leader for Implementation of ERP package (Integrated Materials Management On-Line System) for various Bases of the Air Force consisting of more than 2 Million Individual items, ahead of the project deadlines, and obtained Audit approval for the successful transition from Controller of Defence Accounts.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management, A+

B.A., Pol Sc, Sociology, Pub Admin