 Created Policies & Strategies aimed at ensuring that the organization procures goods, works & services in the most cost-effective manner  Introduced ERP systems for better tracking, control and monitoring of items purchased, frequency of purchased, identify trends and pattern of purchase. Set up a Centralized Stores, consolidated multiple stores and introduced the Best Practices of stock keeping, inventory management, PI count, established minimum order quantity (MOQ) for each item… Show more  Created Policies & Strategies aimed at ensuring that the organization procures goods, works & services in the most cost-effective manner  Introduced ERP systems for better tracking, control and monitoring of items purchased, frequency of purchased, identify trends and pattern of purchase. Set up a Centralized Stores, consolidated multiple stores and introduced the Best Practices of stock keeping, inventory management, PI count, established minimum order quantity (MOQ) for each item etc resulting in reduction of pilferages, wastage and also enabling the management to understand trends and plan fresh orders accordingly  Introduced Concepts of Comparative quotations, sampling of products, vendor performance evaluation, purchase requisitions, Purchase orders creation in system, Streamling of Stock issues by stores etc Streamlined Billing and Payment process, Negotiated adequate Credit periods for different categories of products and services Introduced various reports viz ABC Analysis, FSN Analysis, Consumption report, department wise /category wise expense report Introduced AMCs for equipment and SLAs for service contracts Show less

Responsible for Business development, Client relations, Marketing & Sales ,Profitability , Introducting additional channels for business, customer acquisition etc

Visiting faculty for Retail Management and Media Studies

 Identified Suitable warehouse location for a 40K Sqft Distribution centre for Reliance Jio Chennai  Involved in Setting up of warehouse by co ordination with EPC team, property owner, infrastructure providers, Head office and other cross functional departments Achieved the distinction of fastest completion of warehouse set up in 2 months Recruited Manpower for the Distribution Centre and 90 Jio centres, signed 3PL, transport & courier service provider contract Conducted… Show more  Identified Suitable warehouse location for a 40K Sqft Distribution centre for Reliance Jio Chennai  Involved in Setting up of warehouse by co ordination with EPC team, property owner, infrastructure providers, Head office and other cross functional departments Achieved the distinction of fastest completion of warehouse set up in 2 months Recruited Manpower for the Distribution Centre and 90 Jio centres, signed 3PL, transport & courier service provider contract Conducted Pre-Launch Training for Staff in Warehouse process, Systems and SOPs Conducted Orientation session on the “Supply Chain Process & Distribution Strategy” for Stakeholders viz Cross Functional departments, Jio Centres, COCO Stores & Channel partners  Evaluated suitable location for Channel partner warehouse Conducted route Survey and planned SLAs with Transporters, courier partners Established KPI & 3PL performance evaluation criteria Conducted Soft launch & Commercial launch successfully as per timelines Show less

 Introduced 3PL for Warehouse Management for efficient warehousing, inventory control etc Reduced Freight cost from 2.14% to 0.42 % of sales Achieved 99% Store GRN targets up from 75%, there by resolving SIT issue considerably Improved productivity by 33%  Introduced Rewards and Recognition for staff  Rationalised cost in Packing by introducing different box sizes as per consignment reducing Volumetric weight and cost Introduced imports through Sea by… Show more  Introduced 3PL for Warehouse Management for efficient warehousing, inventory control etc Reduced Freight cost from 2.14% to 0.42 % of sales Achieved 99% Store GRN targets up from 75%, there by resolving SIT issue considerably Improved productivity by 33%  Introduced Rewards and Recognition for staff  Rationalised cost in Packing by introducing different box sizes as per consignment reducing Volumetric weight and cost Introduced imports through Sea by co-ordination with Buying team thereby reducing costs considerably Show less

 Handled Expansion of Distribution centre from 18000 sq ft to 50000 sq ft Handled the rollout of ORACLE ERP Monitor 3PL performance from Inbound, Replenishment, picking, delivery and return handling, to support the business Ensure accuracy of DC inventory & review the inventory profile and demand with Merchandising Team to plan for DC short- and long-term resources Ensuring DC KPIs are Production targets are achieved

Responsible for Non Technical procurement viz Marcom,admin etc for Rs 150 cr per annum Handled Expansion of Distribution centre from 18000 sq ft to 50000 sq ft Handled the rollout of ORACLE ERP Monitor 3PL performance from Inbound, Replenishment, picking, delivery and return handling, to support the business Ensure accuracy of DC inventory & review the inventory profile and demand with Merchandising Team to plan for DC short- and long-term resources Ensuring DC KPIs are… Show more Responsible for Non Technical procurement viz Marcom,admin etc for Rs 150 cr per annum Handled Expansion of Distribution centre from 18000 sq ft to 50000 sq ft Handled the rollout of ORACLE ERP Monitor 3PL performance from Inbound, Replenishment, picking, delivery and return handling, to support the business Ensure accuracy of DC inventory & review the inventory profile and demand with Merchandising Team to plan for DC short- and long-term resources Ensuring DC KPIs are Production targets are achieved Show less

Warehousing & Distribution: Performed the role of outbound manager responsible for timely replenishment to stores by organising picking process, ensuring picking efficiency and picking accuracy, improving TAT, preparation of outward documents, vehicle co-ordination, planning of milk run for vehicle utilization, Reverse pick up of any damages or returns to DC