Sr. Manager – SCM & Logistics - Barga India Pvt. Ltd. - Oragadam, Chennai
(2020-01)
- Head entire warehouse operations including raw material, WIP, and finished goods management
- Manage import and export operations, coordinating with CHAs and freight forwarders for cost finalisation, shipment bookings & customs clearance.
- Ensure full compliance with international trade laws, customs regulations, and government policies.
- Co-ordinate with customs authorities for self-sealing permissions and factory stuffing.
- Price finalisation with transport agencies & packing box supplier for FG packing & dispatch.
- Handle end-to-end logistics: planning, scheduling, dispatching, reverse logistics, and tracking of finished goods
- Conduct physical verification of stocks, cycle counting, and gap analysis with corrective actions
- Manage sub-contract material movements and reconciliation
- Coordinate with customers on dispatch schedules and ensure on-time delivery
- Ensure all SAP (MM module) transactions, GRN processing, and material movement postings are accurate and timely
Senior Manager – Stores & Logistics - Tonglit Autogistic Pvt. Ltd. - Chennai
(2018-06 - 2019-11)
- Led Pan-India stores and logistics operations across multiple locations – receiving, storage, line feeding, and customer dispatch
- Developed and established Stores Manual, SOPs, and process frameworks for all locations
- Ensured GRN and material movement to storage within 8 hours of receipt; zero dispatch without invoice
- Managed outbound vehicle deployment per approved customer quotes and SOP; monitored on-time delivery and billing
- Published daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports: stock reports for critical RM, non-steel items, inward/outward register summaries
- Conducted perpetual and annual physical verification of stocks with gap analysis and corrective action
- Managed sub-contract material movements and quarterly stock reconciliation; NMI reporting and disposal
- Manage complete import cycle: purchase order documentation clearance inward logistics GRN
- Negotiate ocean freight, air freight, and logistics contracts to achieve cost efficiency
- Developed vendor base and long-term transportation strategies aligned to business expansion plans
Manager – Stores & Logistics - GE T&D India Ltd. (formerly Alstom / Areva) - Padappai, Chennai
(2009-10 - 2017-08)
- Led in-plant logistics: receiving, storage, and timely feeding of parts to production line across multiple store locations
- Achieved and maintained stock accuracy of 99.8% consistently over 8 years – zero production stoppages due to stock mismatch
- Established warehouse setup within a short timeframe (greenfield warehouse setup experience)
- Participated in SAP implementation and ensured error-free GRN, kitting, sub-contractor dispatches, and rejection accounting in SAP
- Monitored inventory ageing; initiated timely disposal of non-moving and dead stocks
- Co-ordinated with internal/statutory auditors for stock counting and reconciliation
- Ensured 5S and EHS compliance with zero deviation; established SOPs for material handling, storage, and preservation
- Monitored systems requirements: TS16949, ISO14001, OHSAS 18001
- Supervised material loading/unloading; managed POD collection and handover to finance with sales invoices
Manager – Stores & Logistics - Rane (Madras) Ltd. - Velachery, Chennai
(2007-09 - 2009-10)
- Supervised stores, dispatches, and Central Excise functions across multiple locations
- Ensured 100% verification of incoming receipts with supplier/transporter debits for shortages
- Completed GRNs in SAP; monitored Milk run system; managed sub-contract movements with monthly reconciliation
- Ensured compliance with TS16949, ISO14001, and OHSAS 18001 requirements
Asst. Manager – Stores & Excise - Mando India Ltd. (Anand Group) - Irrungattukotai, Chennai
(1998-07 - 2007-08)
- Headed stores, dispatch, and Central Excise functions; monitored receipts and issues on FIFO basis
- Ensured timely dispatch of finished goods through JIT system with barcode GRN
- Conducted perpetual/annual inventory counting, reconciliation, and corrective actions
- Efficiently managed outside warehousing for imported parts
- Maintained all Central Excise records; conducted Excise and CERA audits with no major observations
- Participated in customer audits: 3C, 5S, 5 Star, 100 PPM
Stores Officer - Dragoco India Ltd. - Chennai
(1996-03 - 1998-06)
Manufacturer of Flavours & Fragrances.
- Handled material planning, purchase indents, GRN, issue slips, and invoicing
- Maintained stock ledgers; co-ordinated with quality control department
Accountant - Supreme Aromatics (P) Ltd. - Pondicherry
(1995-01 - 1996-02)
Audit Assistant - Chartered Accountant Firm - Pondicherry
(1992-10 - 1994-12)
