راجندرا Kale

• Led end-to-end logistics operations and transportation planning including dispatch planning and freight costing across 28 depots and multiple plants
• Designed and executed Pan-India milk-run, route planning, and network optimization strategies, improving fleet utilization and reducing logistics costs
• Coordinated with plant operations and customers to ensure on-time dispatch, accurate delivery, and smooth operational flow
• Managed nationwide 3PL vendors and transporter network, ensuring SLA compliance, cost optimization, and service performance
• Oversaw inventory allocation and shipment planning using Inventory Management Systems (IMS), ensuring efficient stock movement and distribution
• Prepared monthly and quarterly MIS reports (On-Time Dispatch, Delivery Performance, P&L, Cost Matrix) to support data-driven decision making
• Implemented transportation and freight operations efficiency initiatives, including load consolidation and route optimization, driving measurable supply chain performance improvement
• Monitored logistics KPIs and transit performance, driving continuous improvement in delivery timelines and operational cost efficiency
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Procurement, Operations, Warehouse) to enhance supply chain coordination and process standardization
• Reduced transportation costs through freight costing analysis, load consolidation, and vendor negotiation

• Directed SAP-based warehouse and logistics transactions, including GRN, SGRN, PGI, shipment creation, invoicing, E-Invoice, and E-Waybill
• Processed warehouse and transporter invoices, including PO creation and SGRN verification, streamlining vendor payments and financial reconciliation
• Coordinated daily transportation planning using TMS and SAP systems, ensuring optimized routing, capacity utilization, and service level enhancement
• Coordinated daily STOs in SAP for warehouse-to-warehouse transfers, ensuring accurate stock records and smooth inventory flow
• Prepared MIS reports, KPI dashboards, OTIF analysis, freight audit reports, and warehouse performance metrics, providing actionable insights for operational improvement
• Addressed customer complaints and operational issues, ensuring timely resolution and improved service levels
• Conducted monthly warehouse inventory reconciliation (RECO) to maintain accurate inventory records
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and enhance overall supply chain efficiency
• Led transportation capacity planning, demand forecasting support, load allocation, and last mile delivery coordination using Transportation Management Systems (TMS), improving delivery efficiency and resource utilization

• Led SAP Transportation Module transactions, including shipment verification, cost posting, and invoice processing
• Maintained and updated transport master data in SAP (freight rates, transporter details) for accurate billing and cost management
• Coordinated daily transportation and STO shipments using TMS tools, ensuring efficient routing, capacity utilization, and delivery performance
• Managed warehouse-to-warehouse STOs, ensuring smooth material flow and inventory accuracy
• Prepared MIS, KPI, and performance reports for warehousing and transportation to enable data-driven decisions
• Handled customer complaints and operational issues, achieving rapid resolution and improved service levels
• Conducted monthly warehouse stock reconciliation (RECO) and planned material dispatches per TAT
• Managed reverse logistics operations, warehouse optimization initiatives, inventory movement planning, and returns redistribution to improve supply chain efficiency

• Created RFQs in SAP and streamlined end-to-end vendor quotation process, including negotiation and rate finalization
• Coordinated with vendors for shipment follow-ups, ensuring timely delivery of hardware and software
• Oversaw purchase order creation in SAP, tracking deliveries and maintaining master data
• Validated and processed purchase and sales invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial policies
• Maintained payment trackers and invoice reconciliation, including bank reconciliation and payment match-ups
• Coordinated hardware and software procurement, ensuring timely availability and budget compliance
• Prepared MIS reports on procurement, vendor performance, and payments for management review
• Coordinated with finance and accounts teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure smooth payment processes