Rohit Batra

Key Result Areas:
Design the Warehouse Layout, Bin System and Operational SOPs
Implementation of Barcoding System through the existing ERP
Define the Job Responsibilities for the team members
Team Management of 12 members to ensure efficient operations
Dead Cargo Removal from Warehouse and Storage rate review on quarterly basis with the Management
Supervise and arrange Equipment and Manpower for ODC operations
Productivity and cost reduction initiatives
Devise Operational control to reduce the number of customer claims
Stock count at regular intervals
Managed activities pertaining to purchase related to Warehouse
Highlights:
Implementation of Warehouse Bin System, improving the stock accuracy and warehouse productivity
4500 CBM cargo space freed up by removing Dead Cargo

Successfully Led end-to-end execution of a green field warehouse project, overseeing all phases including Construction,
Interior setup, Procurement, Racking, System implementation, Manpower planning, Recruitment and obtaining regulatory
compliance approvals
Enhanced supply chain processes, driving Improvements in productivity, operational efficiency, and error reduction
through process reengineering and system upgrades.
Directed the implementation of Warehouse IT and Network ensuring seamless system integration, Operational connectivity
and uninterrupted business Operations.
Led Strategic Procurement and stakeholder coordination with leading Brand Owners and Business Partners including
Beam Suntory, Tradall, ADS Spirits, PRG, Manilla(Own Brand), MMI and African & Eastern to support uninterrupted supply.
Led Strategic sourcing and procurement operations across indirect categories Including Marketing, Real Estate, Facilities, IT
and Administration.
Deployment of essential equipment and tools, including Articulated and Standard Forklift, hand pallet trucks, weighing
scale, shelving, Bin location labels, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Monitored Procurement Budgets, Purchasing Trends, Vendor Identification, evaluation and Supplier Performance Metrics to
support cost control and continuous improvement initiatives.

Highlights:
Strengthen Procurement Procedures, Budgeting controls and Vendor Management to improve commercial alignment.
Successfully implemented Greenfield warehouse project
Led ERP enhancement initiatives and Successfully implemented MS-Dynamics Business Central to improve Operational
efficiency, Process Automation and overall business control

Design the Warehouse Layout, Bin System and Operational SOPs
Generate and share warehouse invoices and shipment related documents with clients
Manage Overall Profitability
Define the Job Responsibility for the team members
Team Management of 12 specialized team members to ensure efficient operations
Dead/Slow moving cargo removal from warehouse and storage rate review on quarterly basis with management
Deployment of Rental equipment and manpower for ODC operations
Productivity and cost reduction initiatives
Devise operational control to reduce the number of Customers claims
Stock count at regular intervals
Managed activities pertaining to purchase related to Warehouse
Highlights:
Implementation of Warehouse bin system, improved ERP system resulting in better stock accuracy and productivity
4500 CBM of dead cargo removal to increase profitability

Design, Plan and Implement purchasing strategies
Negotiate the Price, Terms & Conditions of the contract
Track and Monitor market conditions, price trends and futures
Maintain a database of approved suppliers
Build and maintain relationships with vendors
Search and source potential vendors
Publish material spend reports and monitor against budgeted and planned levels
Logistics Management for Import and Local transportation
Export/Import documentation
Assist in the development of both Business Unit and department budget

Design, Plan and Implement purchasing strategies
Negotiate the Price, Terms & Conditions of the contract
Track and Monitor market conditions, price trends and futures
Maintain a database of approved suppliers
Build and maintain relationships with vendors
Search and source potential vendors
Publish material spend reports and monitor against budgeted and planned levels
Logistics Management for Import and Local transportation
Export/Import documentation
Assist in the development of both Business Unit and department budget

Key Result Areas:
Spearheaded entire gamut of operations entailing establishing the storage strategy for the warehouse to improve and maintain picking efficiency
Supervised a team of 40 Floor Staff across different shifts; facilitated achievement of daily, monthly and yearly targets for number of lines to ensure customer satisfaction
Contributed in SIOP meetings to have the sales forecast for stock planning, ordering, storage and distribution
Performed ABC FMR analysis to improve picking efficiency and productivity; administered & controlled annual stock check
Contributed in the development of standard work instructions and job breakdown sheets by evaluating the process and determining the most efficient method for each process
Analysed & resolved all the issues related to SAP - WMS Module and customer’s logistics claims
Staff recruitment and training
Adopted & implemented Kaizen measures leading to new or improved processes
Prepared PFMEA, PCP, NIOSH Calculations and Time Study (Video Analysis and SMB2)
Managed activities pertaining to all purchase related to Distribution Centre (Warehouse & Local Adaptation Centre)
Placed Purchase Orders and ensuring all the material/equipment is delivered as per the agreed terms
Executed verification and validation with freight forwarders to ensure timely deliveries and minimize delay risks
Defined, monitored & reported the purchase budget category wise

Highlights:
Developed strategic road map for packing material that led to cost savings of 7% in comparison to previous year
Delivered training to staff in various methodologies of continuous quality improvement
Enhanced the ergonomics, process design and operations time for warehouse operations (SMB2 Methodology)
Conceptualised & implemented warehouse efficiency (DCR Poka-Yoke) project to improve warehouse productivity by 5%
Played a key role as 5S Auditor for the Distribution Centre & Office; ensured implementation as per 5S requirement

Spearheaded entire gamut of operations entailingestablishing the storage strategy for the warehouse to improve and
maintain picking efficiency
Supervised a team of 40 - 50 Floor Staff across different shifts; facilitated achievement of daily, monthly and yearly targets
for number of lines to ensure customer satisfaction
Contributed in SIOP meetings to have the sales forecast for stock planning, ordering, storage and distribution
Performed ABC FMR analysis to improve picking efficiency and productivity; administered &controlled annual stock check
Contributed in the development of standard work instructions and job breakdown sheets by evaluating the process and
determining the most efficient method for each process
Analysed & resolved all the issues related to SAP - WMS Module and customers logistics claims
Staff recruitment and training
Manpower efficiency reporting, Monthly customer claim report and meeting, RCA, CAPA, Operational issues resolution
Adopted & implemented Kaizen measures leading to new or improved processes
Prepared PFMEA, PCP, NIOSH Calculations and Time Study (Video Analysis and SMB2)
Managed activities pertaining to purchase related to Distribution Centre (Warehouse & Local Adaptation Centre)
Highlights:
Acted as SAP - WM Key User and contributed in various Projects
Delivered training to staff in various methodologies of continuous quality improvement
Enhanced the ergonomics, process design and operations time for warehouse operations (SMB2 Methodology)
Conceptualised & implemented warehouse efficiency (DCR Poka-Yoke) project to improve warehouse productivity by 5%
and reduce customer complaints by 18%
Played a key role as 5S Auditor for the Distribution Centre & Office; ensured implementation as per 5S requirement

Establishment of Centralized Procurement Department
Prepared all the formats including Purchase Requisition, Local Purchase Order and Approval Forms
Maintained purchase budget and ensured effective monitoring and control of all purchases
Steered the purchasing for all the showrooms and office& Warehouse set-up, it equipment & systems, furniture, office
supplies and stationery, warehouse related purchases
Highlights:
Developed roadmap & successfully established the Procurement Department; introduced SAP Implementation for
Procurement
Conceptualised purchasing policy to ensure that the company makes the best use of its purchasing power; centralized
purchasing for all the locations across the UAE

Aptara has got a knack for publishing. The company provides publishing technology for a variety of media formats, including online, print, databases, wireless devices, and electronic readers. In addition to offering content capture, digitization, and distribution, the company also sells conversion software.
Purchase:-
Project Purchase for new office set-up
Purchase of Company’s Assets(CAPEX) and products for Production (Paper, Folders, Electrical and Other IT and Non-IT Purchases)
Finding new Suppliers and negotiating best rates with the Suppliers
Purchasing, scheduling & planning with major vendors / suppliers
Continuously monitoring, evaluating and improving supplier performance
Controlling and reporting the purchasing Budget
Managing the purchaser supplier relationship for the company
Commercial: -
Dealing with STPI and Central Excise
Project handling for Inter Unit Transfer of Bonded machines
Getting all the approvals for Bonding and De-bonding of Capital Goods
Arranging the inspection of the machines by Central Excise Officer and submission of the documents
Logistics aspect of Import and Indigenous purchases like obtaining Import and Procurement Certificate, Getting the Bill of Entry and ARE-3 Endorsed from Central Excise and Customs.

 Procurement, scheduling & planning with major vendors / suppliers
 Controlling the purchasing Budget
 Lead time analysis
 Managing the purchaser supplier relationship for the company

Coordinate the delivery of customer orders and provide delivery information
Answer telephonic / email queries within stipulated time frame
Develop logistics set-up with respect to cost, quality, service and lead-times based on destination and customer requirements
Handling Customer Discrepancy and Customer Feedback Process

ACHIEVEMENTS
Successful implementation of Warehouse efficiency project (Six-Sigma project) to improve warehouse productivity by 5%
Reduction of Customer claims by 3% with DCR Poka Yoke project implementation
Awarded Employee of the Month multiple times
Time definition analysis using SMB2 Methodology to reduce the time taken for each process
Improved stock accuracy
SAP implementation for Procurement Department
Set up the Purchase department and cost reduction
Successfully shifting of all the IT Assets from one office to another with 100% Asset accuracy