A. P. Venugopal

Results-driven Supply Chain & Logistics professional with 30+ years of progressive experience in Warehouse Management, Inventory Control, Import/Export Operations, and Pan-India Transportation Management. Proven track record of setting up greenfield warehouses with end-to-end process flows, maintaining stock accuracy of 99.5%, and leading multi-location warehouse operations across India. Currently serving as Sr.

Manager – SCM & Logistics at Barga India Pvt. Ltd., Oragadam (Manufacturers of Wind Turbine Components). Previously held leadership roles at GE T&D India (Alstom/Areva), Tonglit Autogistic, Rane (Madras) Ltd., and Mando India (Anand Group).

Expert in SAP MM Module, KANBAN/Two-Bin systems, 5S, EHS compliance, and cross-functional stakeholder management.

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)

M.Com. - Commerce - Annamalai University

B.Com. - Commerce - Pondicherry University