Logistics and Supply Chain Procurement Consultant
LEAN CHAIN CONSULTANCY AND TRAINING
Total years of experience :25 years, 0 Months
Current Client: Kimberly-Clark Singapore
Provide consulting services for Supply Chain Indirect Procurement projects with the purpose of developing and execution of Logistics Procurement Strategy for the APAC Region as a whole, as well as specific countries within the APAC Region as assigned by the Client - Act as Project Manager to ensure on time delivery of milestones
Consulting Assignment: Feb 2019 to Aug 2019
Client: Al Yasra Fashions - A leading Fashion Retailer of GCC with 270+ stores and 60 top brands across MENA Region
Evaluated Distribution Center & Logistics (DC&L) capabilities with respect to organization’s skills, infrastructure, IT systems and identification of gaps with respect to Commercial/Business strategies.
Developed a Three Year Strategic Master Plan for Supply Chain and Logistics focused on core competencies, service level improvements, cost reduction, scalability/flexibility in operations.
Developed the Distribution Center & Logistics Model for UAE considering UAE Logistics Landscape, Percentage share of AYF Business, etc. (SWOT)
Finalized 3PL vendor (Aramex) through RFQ process including contract negotiation - Commercial and SLAs/KPIs
Project managed the migration of AYF UAE operations (DC&L) to Aramex including the Project Road Map for IT integration, mitigation of risks, overcoming challenges during the project-ensured timely project delivery with minimal impact of service levels during migration
Developed and recommended the DC&L Model for Kuwait (Long and Short Term) considering Kuwait Logistics Landscape, Percentage share of AYF Business, Other Strategic factors, etc. (SWOT)
Introduced Decentralized Ecommerce Fulfilment for Kuwait, KSA, UAE and Finalized 3PL Vendor for Ecommerce Last Mile Delivery in Kuwait and KSA through RFQ Process including contract negotiation - Commercial, Business Process, IT Integration, SLAs/KPIs
Introduced warehouse space optimization through new warehouse design (including RFQ process to identify vendors), semi-automation options, MHEs and trained work force.
Developed, proposed and initiated post migration projects such as “Dismantling, Salvaging, Disposal of racks, shelves, MHEs and of the Non-trade stock - Packaging material, POS, Furniture, etc.
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Consulting Assignment: Apr 2017 to Feb 2019
Client: Taj Foodstuff LLC, UAE - Manufacturing and Distribution of Snacks Food
Supply Chain and Business Process Optimization
Evolution of Strategic Business Plan, Organizational Structure to bring LEAN Logistics philosophy. Business Process Transformation, Change Management - Coaching, Training of work force.
Strategic Procurement & Inventory Management (Introduced and developed new geographies for sourcing by identifying the crop types/cycles). Designed logistics network for new vendors/locations
Distribution Channel Design for Modern Trade, Route Optimization of sales and delivery vehicles, Product/SKU Rationalization and Customer classification/profiling.
Seamlessly managed the high profile, fast growing retailer’s product availability requirement across 44+ stores in KSA, Bahrain, Oman and customers by maintaining and continuously improving the velocity, quality and cost of its SC&L operations
- Imports Logistics, Customs Clearance, Kingdom-wide Transportation, Distribution Centres, Last Mile Home Delivery (B2C), Export Logistics, Business to Business (B2B) Logistics - delivery and installation
Designed, developed and implemented projects within SC&L function to continuously eclipse own performance to achieve lowest cost of operation against industry benchmarks.
- Distribution Center & Logistics Network optimization, Outsourced Vs Inhouse Fleet/trucks/teams, Route Optimization, GPS implementation, Delivery window concept for Last Mile delivery, Vendor Development and scalability/flexibility for Peaks, Seasons, Mega Sales.
Build high performing teams, robust SOPs, internal and external SLAs, ensuring exceptional information flow across the wider group to create a Systems and Processes driven organization.
Lead Logistics Procurement: Vendor Selection, Negotiations, procurement of Trucks, Vans, Home Delivery & Installation equipment, etc.
Delivered strategic advantage to eXtra by ensuring compliance to statutory regulations.
Delivered critical, high profile projects as an Internal Consultant to help eXtra achieve next levels of success
Implementation of Oracle EBS, Design of Demand Management Software (DeMantra).
Developed Logistics and Supply Chain integration of eXtra’s e-Commerce initiative
Supply Chain & Logistics Network and processes design for launch of group company, Zonik.
Established and Managed PMO office for Real Estate and Retail Development Projects for eXtra’s expansion, branding, re-branding exercises.
Corporate Trainer - Conducted Training Programs on LEAN Management, SIX SIGMA, Theory of Constraints, Total Quality management, Customer Service (FIRST)
Industry: 3PL, Contract Logistics
Core/Founding Team member brought on board by Nicolas Berggruen to launch the warehousing and transportation company in India
Involved in company formation, establishing its Vision, Mission statements, Business and Financial Plan and in setting up its Head office in Mumbai.
Developed operating model for the company and its strategic plan on warehouse size, type, locations and on 3PL product offerings
Described under 2nd Assignment from Dec 2008 till Feb 2017
Industry: IT Implementation & Services
Functional Consultant for Implementation and support of Oracle EBS and Oracle CRM modules on Projects such as Colt Telecom (UK, Germany); Emerson Network Power.
Focus Product areas were - Inventory, Warehouse Management System, Procurement, Sales and Service
Industry: IT Product Development / Product Management
Contributed to product quality through functional design changes to Inventory Workbench, and contributions to Yard Management module. Substantially contributed to product quality by impacting development and enhancements
Industry: Contract Logistics (4PL/3PL)
Designed Supply Chain Solutions for clients like Reliance Infocomm, Airtel, Schindler, Siemens, Canon
Recruited and build high performance teams, robust SOPs, internal and external SLAs, ensuring exceptional information flow to setup and manage UPS Contract Logistics - warehousing, distribution, inventory, value added services, etc. for the customers.
Designed, implemented UPS web-based Inventory and Warehouse Management Software and trained UPS work force and client Key Users on it. In addition, project managed the integration between client and UPS systems.
Lead Procurement for deploying logistics solutions for clients - included vendor selection, negotiation, contract finalization, capex, IT / Network hardware for projects and for office
Lead Pre-Sales activities-Mapping customer’s Logistics requirement, carrying out data analysis, creating a solution/model. In addition, doing Financials/Profitability analysis of the proposed design and drafting of the commercial proposal.
Deployment of Project tracking/monitoring/management tools - Performance management, MIS design, SOPs, Balance Scorecards, audits, escalation matrix, conducting monthly review meetings with customers
Employment Duration2 yrs 8 mos
LocationMumbai Area, India
Industry: Chemicals, Agro-chemicals
Set up processes and systems for Procurement Planning/Inventory Management, Developed Inventory norms using statistical tools - achieved substantial reduction in inventory.
Vendor development & procurement of strategic imported raw materials locally to reduce cost and lead- time.
IT Systems lead resource for Supply Chain initiatives-Sales & Operations Planning process and MRP run (SAP).
Introduced B2B Ecommerce by adoption of tools and technologies such as E-Procurement, Reverse auctions
Headed North Zone (India) Customer Service - worked closely with Sales team at Distributor/C&F, Stockiest, Farmer level - played key role in converting Zone from worst to best performing in a special assignment, reporting directly to Managing Director.
Project Managed a BPR (Business Process Re-engineering) exercise to establish lean, responsive Supply Chain processes with focus on customer service levels.
MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain
B. Tech. in Biotechnology