Abhinav Me

Logistics and Supply Chain Professional with 3+ years of progressive experience in last-mile transportation, export operations, and warehouse management. Skilled in S&OP, demand planning, and AI-assisted forecasting with proven expertise in SAP MM, WMS/ERP, and HSE compliance. Experienced coordinating with shipping agents, customs authorities, and 3PL providers, including dangerous goods handling.

Team Leader – Operations at Ntex Transportation Pvt. Ltd. (ElasticRun / Flipkart Last-Mile Operations) (2025-01 – Present)

• Manage end-to-end inbound and outbound transportation workflows for containerized and break-bulk cargo, consistently achieving TAT targets and minimizing operational downtime across hub routes.
• Develop and enforce SOPs for CPD/IPD cargo movement processes, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and HSE regulatory standards across all operational shifts.
• Apply AI-assisted demand and volume forecasting to align manpower and fleet planning with fluctuating last-mile order volumes, improving shift-level resource allocation.
• Coordinate with third-party logistics providers, transporters, customs agents, and shipping authorities to ensure seamless cargo handover and statutory documentation compliance.
• Utilize WMS/ERP tracking tools and AI-assisted analytics dashboards for real-time cargo visibility, order verification, data validation, and MIS performance reporting on TAT, vehicle utilization, and delivery accuracy.
• Lead manpower planning and shift scheduling for a team of 15+, optimizing resource allocation to maintain uninterrupted operations and meet SLAs.
• Identified and executed 3 process improvement (Kaizen) initiatives, reducing vehicle idle time by ~20% and improving on-time dispatch rate to 97%.
• Monitor daily terminal activities, conduct performance audits, and resolve operational issues to minimize disruptions and maximize productivity.

Warehouse Executive – Export Operations at Apollo Tyres Pvt. Ltd. (2023-01 – 2025-01)

• Executed high-volume billing and dispatch operations across OEM, Domestic, and International Export channels using SAP MM, processing 500+ export orders monthly.
• Administered international export documentation including container load plans, packing lists, shipping instructions, dangerous goods declarations, and country-specific compliance documentation, coordinating directly with shipping agents and customs authorities.
• Supported AI-enabled S&OP and demand-supply planning cycles by supplying accurate dispatch, inventory, and lead-time data used in forecasting models, improving planning accuracy for export volumes.
• Coordinated with ICD (Inland Container Depot) and port-side logistics partners for container-to-port planning, documentation handover, and cargo compliance verification.
• Enforced batch-wise FIFO/FEFO picking protocols and location-wise storage mapping for container stuffing, ensuring cargo integrity and minimizing port-side delays.
• Participated in HSE compliance audits, safety inspections, and incident reporting as part of plant-level health, safety, and environmental regulatory adherence.
• Drove 5S workplace organization and Kaizen efficiency projects; prepared daily MIS logs and shift reports tracking container turnaround, stuffing efficiency, and dispatch accuracy.
• Negotiated freight rates and service terms with transporters and shipping lines, reducing logistics costs on export shipments without compromising transit reliability.
• Verified Letters of Credit, Bills of Lading, Certificates of Origin, and Incoterms-specific documentation to ensure zero-discrepancy customs clearance across international shipments.
• Maintained safety stock levels and coordinated with production planning to align dispatch schedules with manufacturing output, reducing last-minute shipment delays.
• Trained and mentored junior warehouse staff on export documentation standards, SAP MM billing procedures, and dangerous goods handling protocols.
• Conducted root-cause analysis on dispatch discrepancies and implemented corrective action plans, contributing to zero compliance violations across tenure.
• Liaised with cross-functional teams including quality control, plant operations, and finance to resolve export documentation queries and expedite shipment clearances.

MBA / PGDM in Logistics & SCM – Laurus Institute (2023-01 – 2023-12)

Bachelor of Commerce in B.Com – Calicut University (2017-01 – 2020-12)

Higher Secondary – Kerala State Board (2015-01 – 2017-12)