Vinay Kumar N Email and Phone Number

Key Responsibilities Areas/ Achievements:• Leading team of 50 direct reportees to manage Fruits and Vegetables Procurement in Karnataka and Tamilnadu. • Identified around 25 suppliers in each city based on their capabilities, track record, and alignment with organization's needs and values.• Hired 50 to 60 Procurement Field executives, 10 to 15 Procurement Managers for various locations and managed their performance.• Reduced procurement cost by 10% through streamlining supplier relationship, optimizing inventory management and implementing cost saving measures.• Conducting frequent supplier evaluations, with assessments performed on a monthly basis, to ensure 100% consistent compliance with stringent quality and performance standards.• Developed strong negotiation skills to secure favourable terms, pricing, and conditions with suppliers and vendors.• Establishing long-term contracts or partnerships with reliable suppliers for cost savings, stable supply, and better collaboration.• Identifying and mitigating potential risks associated with procurement, such as supply disruptions, price fluctuations, quality issues, diversifying suppliers and establish contingency plans.• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including operations, finance, and legal, to ensure compliance with procurement policies, regulations, and ethical standards.• Mentored and provided ongoing guidance to the procurement team, resulting in a remarkable 25% increase in team members' productivity and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.Achievements:• Best Manager of the year ( 2022)• SAVE award of the Year ( 2022)• 100% serviceability in both the cities (Demand v/s Supply) on all Holidays.

Key Responsibilities Areas/ Achievements:• Led a team of 120 direct reports (AMs, Cluster Managers, Store Managers and Supervisors), overseeing last mile and warehouses operations in Bangalore with a focus on meeting targeted SLAs.• Added multiple clients to Wheelocity like Dunzo, OLA Dash, Blinkit, Zomato and Ninjakart and also deployed and managed around 500+ team and their performance.• Heading the Dark Stores and Warehouses operation of multiple clients including Dunzo, OLA Dash, Blinkit, Zomato and Ninjakart across various cities such as Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai and NCR Delhi.• Within a quarter, we successfully improved the on-time delivery for our clients by 12%, increasing it from 87% to an impressive 99%.• Hired 500 to 600 In-house staffs for various clients and managed their performance.• By increasing the weight per vehicle instead of the CX per vehicle, achieved a 20% reduction in logistics costs.• Coordinating and optimizing transportation activities, including route planning, vendor planning and management.• Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery (100%), transportation costs, inventory turnover, and customer satisfaction (100%).• Setting clear criteria for selecting vendors that align with organisation business needs and goals.• Regularly reviewing vendor risk and establish contingency plans to address any disruptions to the supply chain operation.Achievements:• We successfully maintained 0% attrition rate at the client's location.• Implemented Star of the Month in all the locations

Key Responsibilities Areas/ Achievements:• Designed 10 dark store’s layout to maximize efficiency and minimize travel time for order pickers.• Supervised a workforce of 30 Dark Stores comprising 102 direct reports and over 250 off-roll employees.• Within a short period of 45 days, we successfully implemented robust quality control processes, resulting in a remarkable 99.9% accuracy in order fulfillment.• Implemented appropriate and secure packaging measures that significantly contributed to a remarkable 98% reduction in transit-related damages.• Implemented split workforce based in all the Dark Stores on peak hours, the manpower cost was effectively reduced by 30%.• Reduced OPEX by 25% by implementing a robust audit system and ensuring proper approvals.• By introducing a structured incentive program to recognize high-performing staff, we witnessed a notable increase in employee relations and retention, with employee turnover decreasing by 20% within the first year of implementation. This proactive approach not only fostered a positive work environment but also boosted employee motivation, leading to a 15% rise in overall productivity.• Conducted regular Monthly performance reviews and appraisals with Line Managers.Achievements:• Organized inventory and audits logically and reduced inventory loss to < 0.5%.• Within a span of two weeks, we improved in-store picking efficiency from 2.5 minutes to 1.8 minutes per order.• Best cluster Manager of the Year 2022.

Key Responsibilities Areas/ Achievements:• Headed multiple regions including Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad and Delhi.• Handled a team of 150 direct reportees, 100+ pharmacies and 8 3PL Fleet vendors in multiple cities, monitoring their performance.• Utilized data analytics to improve fleet retention, achieving the lowest attrition (3%) rate among all cities.• Successfully optimized delivery routes using advanced algorithms, resulting in a remarkable 30% increase in efficiency and a significant 20% reduction in transit times.• Collaborated with reputable logistics partners known for their reliability and on-time delivery performance, resulting in an impressive 100% on-time delivery rate. • Explored alternatives and achieved a 15% improvement in overall delivery efficiency by selecting more efficient logistics partners.• Optimized delivery routes to maximize efficiency and minimized transit times.• Maintained safety stock levels in all the partner pharmacies for popular products and practiced effective inventory management to prevent stock outs and delays due to insufficient stock.• Offered proactive customer support and handled inquiries promptly and professionally.• Used secure and durable packaging materials to protect medicine shipments during transit.• Ensured proper labelling with accurate shipping information to avoid misrouting.• Regularly reviewed vendors/partners shipping processes and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.• Established key performance indicators (KPIs) related to delivery performance and incentivized internal team and vendors to meet or exceed these targets.• Identified potential risks and developed contingency plans for common issues like adverse weather conditions and supply chain disruptions.

• Supervising the delivery staff and ensuring that all deliveries are made on time and in accordance with company policies.• Administer the inbound and outbound of all goods, supervise delivery and manage the distribution of shipments to various geographical locations efficiently.• Monitoring pickup & delivery to achieve a cent percentage above 95 plus.• Monitoring daily, weekly, and monthly reports of delivery.• Planning, achieving, and maintaining a high level of on -time delivery and customer service for both internal and external customers is vital to this position.• .Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.• Scheduling and coordinating delivery routes and ensuring that all deliveries are made safely and efficiently.• Monitoring delivery staff performance and providing feedback and guidance as needed.• Monitoring and analyzing delivery performance metrics to identify areas of improvement.• Ensuring that all delivery vehicles are properly maintained with all the legal documents.• Developing and implementing strategies to improve delivery performance and customer satisfaction.• Managing the delivery team, including hiring, training, and scheduling.• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies.• Developing and maintaining relationships with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.

• Formulating, directing, and coordinating sales strategies and policies to promote products and services.• Managing operations for driving business by effective relationship management and delivery of value-added service.• Handling day-to-day management of outlet in accordance with company policy.• Developing plans to improve commercial performance of outlet by increasing its turnover and maximizing profitability.• Providing proper training & grooming the sales & operations team continuously for effective results.• Checking inventory of products in C Store ensuring that shelves and racks remain stocked and that the product is frequently rotated out of storage areas.• Managing stock levels and making key decisions about stock control.• Negotiating with vendors & brands for better deals in terms of stock supply.• Dividing overall targets into further segments and allotting to team members for various categories.