Fee lance Consultant -SCM/Logistics/Warehouse/Inventory/EXIM
Self Employed
Total years of experience :25 years, 1 Months
As a freelance consultant, I am handling assignments both on full time and part time basis. My areas of expertise are as as follows :
1. Conducting Feasability studies for setting new Supply Chain
systems, Procurement strategy improvement for sourcing,
procurement, Contract management services and inland
transportation network.
2. Conducting review of current/existing Supply Chain network
and providing improvement plans and strategy as per SCOR
metrices.
3. Identification of resources for setting of new Supply Chain
System
4. Assessment/ Development of vendors providing Supply Chain
services esp 3PL Logistics and Warehouse service providers,
CHA, Transporters, packaging Contractors, manpower service
providers etc.
5. Assistance in identifying and implement tools for enabling SCM
process improvements and time bound execution plan to
process transformation, measurable improved operational
performance, process restructuring and ERP based
documentation.
6. Providing overview of project management with focus on people
management and program management techniques related to
transportation and warehouse management projects and
providing ground action plan including supervising staff level
engagement teams in the field and providing input into
engagement decisions, contract management, and operational
restructuring.
7. Providing services related to licencing procedures for IE code
through DGFT, registration with FIEO, ECGC compliances,
Freight forwarding options, LCL transportation/ Consolidation
through Air and Sea routes, Letter of Credit drafting and
modification, preparation of quotation and presentations for
international export sales and filing of excise returns related to
export/import.
8. Providing soft training skills related to sales, communication and
teaching assignments related Supply chain and Logistics.
Sept '11 to Nov' 14 with Adani Infra India Ltd., Ahmedabad as Senior Manager - Logistics. Areas of responsibility are as follows :
My responsibilities include :
A. Logistics :
1. Plan & ensure smooth operation of in-Bound and Out-Bound
logistics. Handled Project Cargo and ODC transportation of
Boilers, Girders, Turbine, Coal Stacker, columns, Heavy duty
transformers.
2. Handled Bulk EXIM operations involving both Exports &
Imports, liasioning with the CHA / Shipping Lines for Rate
negotiation / Contract, Other Govt. Bodies like DGFT, ECGC,
FIEO and other trade bodies.
B. Sourcing and Procurement:
Planning, Procurement & Execution of Plant & Machinery, Raw
material / Store & Consumable Steel Plant & coal based power
plant
C. Warehouse Management :
Handled complete warehouse management of 05 No Pan India
sites dealing with transmission vertical consisting of heavy
structural Steel, pipes, Girders, Heavy duty 11 kVA transformers,
hardware and electrical accessories.
Achievements :
1.Successfully initialized and executed the Onshore Logistical
Contracts for supply of Imported Project Cargo consisting of
Stator, HP Heater, Deareator Transformers etc through
Hydraulic Axle movement. Size ranges from 70 Ft in length, 12
Ft in width and 14 Ft in height . Max weight upto 430 MT. for
Kawai 1320 MW (Rajasthan) and Tiroda 2160 MW
(Maharashtra) Coal based Power Projects from JNPT and
Mundra Ports.Total value of
contracts was Rs.500 Crores. Total FRT handled was 120000. Total Savings : Rs.10 Crores
2. Handled sourcing and imports worth 1000 Crores related to spares and other consumable
items for 03 No power plant sites. Also handled re-export of equipments to China worth
Rs.100 Crores. Procurement of Spares/Earth moving equipments worth 50 Crores. Total
savings in duty is Rs.30-40 Crores.
3. Savings of Rs.20 Crores achieved through proper inventory control, JIT, Lean techniques,
LIFO and FIFO methods apart from Scrap disposal management methods.
Jun '11 - Sept '11 with Elecon Engineering Ltd., Anand as Deputy General Manager - Logistics (Material Handling Division).
My responsibilities were a mix of Logistics and Supply Chain activities. Details are as follows :
1. Plan & ensure smooth operation of in-Bound and Out-Bound
logistics of raw material and finished goods comprising of Heavy
duty material handling equipment's from VV Nagar works.
2. Handled Bulk EXIM operations involving both Exports & Imports,
liasioning with the CHA / Shipping Lines for Rate negotiation /
Contract, Other Govt. Bodies like DGFT etc.
3. Handled sourcing and procurement of Raw material,
Consumables, Electrical motor, Hydraulic Systems, as well as
project imports as well as raw material imports etc and negotiation
of Transportation contract / Consultancy contract etc.
4. Streamlining the system and procedures for effective inventory
control for ensuring ready availability of materials to meet the
production targets.
5. Affecting opportune sale of surplus, scrap and by-products for
maximum value realization.
Achievements :
Procurement/Sourcing of Gear Spares, Hydraulic machinery,
Electrical spares, management of 04 Nos sites at Elecon
engineering Ltd related to spares of Gears/ material handling
equipments of Rs.50 Crores handled from VV Nagar Works. Total
savings of Rs.5 Crores achieved.
May '07 - Jun '11 with Hindustan Dorroliver Ltd., Ahmedabad as Asst. General Manager-Logistics
(Subsidiary of IVRCL Ltd., Hyderabad)
My responsibilities include :
1. Responsible for arrangements for setting up Out bound Logistical
network for Vatva based Plant for supply of equipment's to clients
on Pan India basis apart from in bound logistical network for
Raw material.
2. Negotiation of Transportation contract / Consultancy contract etc.
3. Responsible for purchase and sourcing of Steel MS/SS
plates, pipes, structurals, consumables, Casting, Forgings,
Electrical motors and machining items.
4. Streamlining the system and procedures for effective inventory
control for ensuring ready availability of materials to meet the
production targets and arrangement for sale of surplus, scrap
and by-products for maximum value realization.
Achievements :
1. Responsible for dispatch of 05 No ODC size vessels measuring 7
M X 7 M and 33 M length to M/s Samsung Engg Ltd, Dahej and
M/s Gujarat Flouro chemicals Ltd, Dahej from Vatva Plant
during NOV 10/JAN 11 . Total Tonnage handled 700 T.
2. Record dispatch of ODC vessels in a single month from single
loading point on 40 Ft Mechanical Trailers and Hydraulic axle
trailer units with a saving of 15 Lakhs.
3. Handled procurement of Raw material/Capital equipments/Earth
moving equipments/Castings/Forgings/Consumables worth 50
Crores. Total Savings : Rs.1 Crore.
4. Exports worth Rs.150 Crores done from Vatva Works with annual
savings of Rs. 2 Crores.
5. Undertook Project execution of migration of inventory worth 100
Crores and of 500MT at Hindustan Dorroliver Ltd, Vatva from
Foxpro based ERP to SAP R/3 ERP. Savings of Rs.10
Crores achieved through elimination of ambiguous item codes,
segregation of slow/dead inventory, disposal of Scarp and cut out
and posting of GRN . Issued Purchase Orders in MM
module SAP R/3 to assimilate all documentation issues related to
procurement of Filter / Pressure vessel equipments .Achieved
saving of approx 200-300 man hours .
Apr '06 - May '07 with Essar Logistics Ltd. as Manager - Logistics
(A subsidiary of Essar Steel Ltd.)
My responsibilities include :
1. Plan & ensure smooth operation of in-Bound and Out-Bound
logistics for finished Steel products ( HR/CR Coils, Plates and
HBI Fines) through Road, Rail and Sea modes. Handled
Railways siding and Rake loading operations, liaison with
railway officials for Rake movement.
2. Formulation of standard Operating procedure (SOP) for
commercial & logistics activities pertaining to both project Cargo
as well as raw material movement etc.
3. Devising and effectuating innovative strategies for ensuring
smooth transportation of goods throughout country resulting in
customer satisfaction addressing every needs of the customer
by proper co ordination with Go-downs and Transporters.
4. Taking adequate measures to monitor and analyze the
performance of transporters pertaining to cost, quality and
delivery norms.
5. Supervising operations of cross functional units to achieve
efficiency in all aspects of customer service delivery cycle,
ensuring timely delivery, timely MIS and proof of delivery
Achievement :
1. Lead the Logistics team involved in dispatch of 2 million Tons of
Finished Steel goods from Hazira works.Dispatched 2500
trailers and trucks in 24 x 7 Hr operation.
2. Inventory turnover of HR/CR coils and plates was
Nov '02 - Mar '06 with Essar Steel Ltd., Hazira as Manager - Logistics
(Inbound Logistics of Plant)
My responsibilities include :
1. Plan & ensure smooth operation of in-Bound and Out-Bound
logistics for finished Steel products ( HR/CR Coils, Plates and
HBI Fines) through Road, Rail and Sea modes. Handled
Railways siding and Rake loading operations, liaison with
railway officials for Rake movement.
2. Formulation of standard Operating procedure (SOP) for
commercial & logistics activities pertaining to both project Cargo
as well as raw material movement etc.
3. Devising and effectuating innovative strategies for ensuring
smooth transportation of goods throughout country resulting in
customer satisfaction addressing every needs of the customer
by proper co ordination with Go-downs and Transporters.
4. Taking adequate measures to monitor and analyze the
performance of transporters pertaining to cost, quality and
delivery norms.
5. Supervising operations of cross functional units to achieve
efficiency in all aspects of customer service delivery cycle,
ensuring timely delivery, timely MIS and proof of delivery
Achievement :
1. Lead the Logistics team involved in dispatch of 2 million Tons of
Finished Steel goods from Hazira works.Dispatched 2500 trailers
and trucks in 24 x 7 Hr operation.
2. Inventory turnover of HR/CR coils and plates was
Mar '02 - Oct '02 with OM Logistics Ltd., Pune (3PL Logistical Operator) as Manager - Operations.
My responsibilities include :
1. Handling complete 3PL operations at Pune hub for Baja Auto and
TELCO.
2. Handled pan India transportation of auto spares, ancilliaries,
Forgings, castings.
3. Handled delivery of auto spares to entire NCR, Delhi, Haryana,
UP, Uttrakahand, Rajasthan regions from Kapasheda Hub .
Achievement :
Handled 3 PL warehousing management of Automobile spares for M/s Bajaj Auto and M/s Tata Motors at Pune under contract to M/s Om Logistics Ltd. Total area covered for 02 Nos Warehouses was 01 lakh Sq.feet for automotive spares and vehicle bodies. Direct Staff reporting was 20-25 Nos. Total annual earnings from both principals was Rs.1 crores .
Sept '97 - Jun '01 with EPS Oakwell Power Ltd., Hyderabad as Manager - Projects (IPP for 440 MW Power Plant)
My job responsibilities include :
Project Management :
1.Execute the project ( 2 x 220 MW BARGE MOUNTED POWER
PROJECT) as per agreed schedule in PPA.
2.Monitoring the progress of project milestones according to the
project plan make adjustments as necessary to ensure the
successful completion of the project.
3.Responsible for People and Program management of the power
project.
4.Set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately
documented and secured monitor the progress of the project.
5.Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders
including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of
the project.
6.Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on
a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards.
7.Generate MIS reports on the project for management and
providing regular reports to banks/FI's
8. Monitoring all budgeted project expenditures and report
deviations. Arrange for approval for excess expenditure. Monitor
cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance to
Senior management on a regular basis (monthly/bimonthly).
9. Manage all project funds according to established accounting
policies and procedures.
10.Arrange for all statutory approvals and compliance required for
setting up of power plant.
Achievement :
1. Applied and sought all 22 Nos of required approvals for setting up
of power plant within 180 days of signing of PPA.
2. Was part of project execution team which successfully negotiated
with a consortium of banks/FI for funding of the power project (
Rs.800 Crores)
Jul '95 - Sept '97 with Sanghi Polysters Ltd., Hyderabad as Administrative Officer (Producer of Synthetic Yarn)
My job responsibilities include :
1. Responsible for complete facility management of entire plant and
campus consisting of 350 Nos of residential quarters, ETP
complex, Administrative building.
2. Responsible for transportation, housekeeping and maintenance
of office equipment's.
Achievements :
Negotiated long term rate contracts with transporters/suppliers for
rendering transportation services and supply of consumables for Guest house/canteen. Total savings was Rs.15 lakhs
Apr '94 - May '95 with Grasim Cement Ltd., Raipur as Assistant Administrative Officer (Subsidiary of AV Birla Group - 1.5 MT Cement Plant)
My responsibilities include :
Responsible for facility management of entire cement plant (2 MTPA) and township.
Responsible for transportation, security, housekeeping and maintenance of office equipment's.
Achievement :
Negotiated long term rate contracts with transporters/suppliers for
rendering transportation services and supply of consumables for Guest house/canteen. Total savings was Rs.10 lakhs
Oct '93 - Apr '94 with Sterling Tree Magnum, Secunderabad as Sales Trainee
My responsibilities include :
Sales and marketing of farm plantation schemes.
Achievement :
Achieved a sales target of Rs.30 lakhs for Bangalore branch.
Apr '92 - Jul '93 with Ingersoll-Rand (India) Limited, Bangalore as Compressor and Drilling Equipment Trainee
My job responsibilities include :
Complete Time office, attendance, canteen and maintenance of office equipment's.
Achievement :
Generated MIS records for 500 Nos workers for ESI compliance in 7 days time period from manual ledger based format to MS-Excel format. Total savings was 200 manhours.
Mar '89 - Mar '92 with Navbharat Fuse Company, Raipur as Assistant Personnel Officer
My responsibilities include :
Recruitment, Time office, factory labour welfare activities and IR statutory compliance activities.
Achievement :
1.Recruited 500 Nos daily wage workers with attrition rate of 1%.
2.Savings of Rs.10 Lakhs in terms of submission of PF returns, Daily
wages records and other approvals on time.
2 months course in Import and export management. Topics covered are : 1. Basics of international trade 2. Export and import procedures in India, New Foreign trade policy 3. Financial aspects of EXIM 4. Role of DGFT and various trade bodies 5. International shipping terms 6. Inco terms and UCPC terms 7. International marketing techniques 8. Indian Customs Ac 1962 and Custom clearance procedure 9. Role of trade agreements and various treatises 10. Benefits and incentives available for Export and Import
3 Year Executive MBA (International Business) from ICFAI, Hyderabad in 2012. This course covered following items : 1. Basics of International trade 2. Inco-terms, shipping terms and other international logistical terms. 3. Financial accounting 5. Economics and Public policy 6. Multi modal transportation and freight forwarding 7. International banking practices and Letter of Credit
2 Year Full time Post Graduate course in Public Administration. Secured First rank in University in Final year Examinations.
2 Year regular graduate program B.Sc. from Gorakhpur University in 1988 . Subjects covered were advance topics in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Apart from theory, laboratory assignments were carried out in Physics and Chemistry.