Nitin Joshi

« Currently managing Middle East SBM Business operations worth USD 25M
annually, leading customer service and overseeing end-to-end supply
chain processes. Acting as asingle point contact for the entire operations
side of business.
« Lead Sales and Operations Planning (SLOP) process, ensuring materials
availability and optimal inventory management for SBM markets in the
Middle East. Recently implemented Distributor SSOP for improved
insights.
» Manage
all supply chain and customer service-related activities, including,
inventory management, coordination with Production facilities and
implementation of efficiency and cost reduction strategies.
» Managing 3PL providers and their management for both freight audit and
pay, and performance management. Working on improving freight audit
process.
« Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring
compliance with corporate and industry regulations.

« Ensured seamless coordination with GCP distributors and 3PL providers in
managing multimodal logistics.
Aligned corporate standards with freight audit and payment processes.
Streamlined freight audit process for increased accuracy and efficiency.
Lead SSOP process for Middle East SBM markets, ensuring optimal
inventory management and customer service. Actively liaising with
outbound and inbound logistics teams to ensure optimal inventory levels
and processes to maintain adherence to legal standards.
» Manage contracts with warehouses in UAE, including execution of bi
annual
stock counts and subsequent reconciliation and audit processes.
« Streamline outbound order delivery coordination with customer
warehouses, adeptly arranging necessary transportation to meet dynamic
business needs.
Maintain compliance with Dubai Customs and other regulatory
requirements, ensuring smooth operations for GCP plants and ME
distributors, ensuring smooth customs clearance.

« Aligned SSOP processes to enhance demand-supply synergy.
+ Led stakeholder decision-making through detailed S&OP insights.
Managed inventory effectively to achieve availability targets. Achieved
target of Inventory Days in Hand under 30 Days.
« Optimised operations to reduce costs while improving customer
satisfaction. Introduced Another service provider into Import operation
achieving savings of USD 30, 000 annually

Led Logistics department to ensure timely shipment deliveries, enhancing
customer satisfaction.
Maintained optimal raw material inventory levels to prevent stockouts and
ensure production continuity.
« Focused on achieving
sales relevant results through efficient logistics
management.
Worked for alternate solution to handle Qatar embargo

» Oversaw operations for Continuous Line and Batch Production, ensuring
optimal productivity.
« Led two Foremen and Operator team to achieve monthly production
targets within budget.
» Managed Logistics and Production functions to streamline processes
effectively.

» Managed SBM supply chain, forecasting
sales and ordering from global
GRACE or Tole manufacturers.
Monitored distributor inventory to ensure timely stock replenishment and
material movement.
Oversaw export and local shipping in alignment with regional sales for
acc.
« Coordinated production efforts, addressed customer complaints, and
contributed to sales strategy meetings.

Set new record for lowest inventory at SBM by end of 2014.
Diminished inventory to enhance overall operational performance.

» Managed local and Export shipments
to GCC countries
« Led team
in 2009 3rd party service transition
Managed local shipment operations
Oversaw export shipments to GCC.

» Promoted from Supply Chain Specialist to Demand Planner, ensuring.
seamless high-velocity SKU delivery.
+ Managed end-to-end SKU flow to maintain operational efficiency.
« Reported directly to Operations Manager for comprehensive supply chain
oversight.
« Facilitated coordination between European headquarters in Amsterdam
and Taiwan office to enhance global operations.

« Managed global raw material sourcing
« Negotiated deals for tissue, pulp, etc.
+ Coordinated bulk buys for cost savings
+ Laised with HQ for strategic purchases
+ Asawarehouse in-charge
« Managed fleet of vehicles and 30+ staff for streamlined logistics
« Ensured stock replenishment across Dubai
and Abu Dhabi
for prompt
deliveries
« Established 1S0-compliant procedures for inventory, enhancing QMS and
EMS
« Applied VED analysis to spare parts, optimizing inventory management
« Mainly Procurement
of Metal raw Materials used for production of
Hermetic Motor manufacturing Copper wires of various gauges, Aluminium
Ingots and CRNGO Steel - importing from Mitsubishi Japan
+ Sourced metals for motor production
«Managed Copper ire procurement
+Imported Aluminium Ingots
«Acquired CRNGO Steel from Japan

Mainly Procurement of Metal raw Materials used for production of
Hermetic Motor manufacturing Copper wires of various gauges, Aluminium
Ingots and CRNGO Steel - importing from Mitsubishi Japan
• Sourced metals for motor production
• Managed Copper wire procurement
• Imported Aluminium Ingots
• Acquired CRNGO Steel from Japan

Started as Diploma Engineer Trainee and later absorbed in Purchase
Department as Junior Engineer Purchase looking after procurement of
bough
out Machined components for Engine and Gear Box assembly.

Worked in Press shop and Methods Improvement dept in Worlds second
largest two wheeler manufacturing company.