Prakash R Email & Phone Number

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

-Lead and manage implementation of new business end-to-end after verbal award, maintaining communication throughout the course of the project to meet customer expectations.-Plan, lead, organize and control multiple project initiatives in accordance with approved scope and schedule.-Sign-off and test Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) through partnership with IT.-Ensure smooth transition to operations post go-live and ramp-up.-Successfully implemented more than 4.5 Lakh sq ft warehouse for various key customers and handover to operations team.-Managed three separate operations under single roof of 1.5 lakh Sq. Ft area with a team of 60 plus.-Successfully lead the team to achieve SLA's defined by customer.-Directed the development of SOPs on inbound/outbound logistics, policy formulation & their implementation.-Established the logistics procedures including the planning, transportation & operations.-Solution design for RFQ's received and submission of proposal to Top management delineating cost involved.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

-Ensured that each stage of the distribution process operates well, on time, and under budget by managing all aspects of supply chain, logistics, and customer delivery.-Managed 30+ warehouses for ultimate customer distribution across India; negotiatedand finalized freight rate contracts for main, secondary, and third-party logistics(3PLs)-Completed and coordinated all logistical and reverse logistical tasks for resourcedistribution, internal allocation, delivery, and disposal-Monitored logistical activities and negotiated cost-effective transportation solutionswith transporters and carrier partners-Negotiated with vendors for non-merchandise procurement, couriers, and 3PLpartners as well as coordinated a large and distributed workforce across India-Executed quarterly supplier assessments and categorizations along with correctiveand preventative actions-Optimized material control by developing and implementing techniques and bestpractices for systems and processes

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

-Supervised daily Gap Scans, recognized potential cost reductions, and efficiently minimized and reported waste as a member of the Supply Chain Team-Coaching and mentoring junior personnel on all aspects of the role and deputizing for the department manager during times of absence-Contributed as the first POC for difficult customer and colleague requests, ensuring that all issues were handled professionally and effectively in the absence of the Manager-Ensuring all administration related to the management of supply chain is accurately and efficiently completed in line with company policy-Ensured optimum product availability, eliminate waste, and improve customer experience by performing ad hoc jobs

Mba, Logistics And Management Consulting

Be, Electrical And Electronics Engg