Akshay Dahifale

Warehouse & Supply Chain Operations Professional with 6+ years of experience in E-commerce, 3PL Warehousing, B2B & B2C operations. Experienced in inbound operations, inventory management, store management, FIFO/FEFO, shrinkage control, vendor management, manpower planning, last-mile operations, MIS reporting, and SAP processes. Proven ability to manage high-volume warehouse operations, maintain inventory accuracy, ensure timely dispatch, and drive operational efficiency while following safety and process standards.

Senior Warehouse Executive - Wakefit Innovations Limited - Pune

(2024-06)

• Ensure on-time vehicle unloading and accurate system entry through MIGO.
• Manage loading and unloading operations using forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Check inbound goods for damages, shortages, quantity discrepancies, and physical condition.
• Conduct wall-to-wall inventory audits once every month to maintain stock accuracy.
• Investigate missing items and take corrective actions to reduce inventory shrinkage and support 100% order fulfillment.
• Prepare weekly MIS reports and highlight operational deviations to the regional inventory team.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness, safety, 5S, and proper material organization standards.
• Send DR/RT materials to the mother warehouse on a weekly basis.
• Pick and issue materials to company-owned stores as per STO requirements.
• Ensure same-day dispatch of all 3PL shipments as per defined cutoff timelines.
• Handle daily cash reconciliation and coordinate deposits with the CMS team.
• Manage vehicle vendor logistics operations with 4 vendors and 20+ last-mile vehicles.
• Coordinate with the finance team to ensure timely vendor payments.
• Coordinate with internal teams and transport vendors to resolve dispatch and delivery-related operational issues.

Inbound In-Charge - Delhivery Limited - Pune

(2023-04 - 2024-05)

• Managed inbound transactions of 1.5 lakh+ units per day and ensured accurate live inventory processing.
• Inspected incoming materials during unloading for MFG Date, EXP Date, batch number, quantity, and physical condition.
• Ensured batch-wise receiving and systematic putaway of materials as per warehouse SOPs.
• Maintained FIFO and FEFO practices for proper stock rotation and to minimize expiry-related losses.
• Handled supplier appointment scheduling and coordinated with vendors for smooth inbound operations.
• Coordinated with procurement and vendors for quantity, batch, damage, shortage, and other inbound discrepancies.
• Led a team of 45+ associates, monitored KPIs, and prepared skill matrices for manpower deployment.
• Planned shifts as per 3PL roster mapping and daily operational requirements.
• Conducted monthly training on FC operations, safety, inventory handling, and process compliance.
• Prepared inbound performance reports and shared operational updates with management.
• Ensured proper material documentation, location accuracy, and adherence to warehouse quality and safety standards.
• Coordinated with relevant teams to resolve inbound discrepancies and maintain inventory accuracy and process compliance.

Hub Executive – Last Mile Operations - Jumbotail Technologies Pvt. Ltd. - Pune

(2021-11 - 2023-04)

• Managed reverse logistics operations of 3–4 tons along with manpower planning and hub operations.
• Managed hub inventory worth approximately ₹1.5 Cr and ensured accurate cycle counts and reconciliation.
• Performed RCA for damages, shortages, misrouting, and customer-related delivery issues.
• Coordinated with customers regarding delivery status, order-related queries, returns, and issue resolution.
• Monitored customer complaints and coordinated with delivery teams for timely resolution and successful order closure.
• Planned routes for 25+ vehicles using route-planning tools to improve delivery efficiency.
• Supervised dispatch operations and managed 50+ manpower to achieve daily operational targets.
• Coordinated with last-mile teams to minimize delivery delays, failed deliveries, and customer escalations.
• Monitored reverse logistics and ensured timely processing of returned shipments and materials.

SCM Team Member - Big Bazaar Group Ltd. / Future Retail - Pune

(2019-12 - 2021-11)

• Processed GRN and goods inward transactions in SAP, ensuring accurate system inventory updates.
• Managed inventory worth approximately ₹6.7 Cr with a strong focus on stock accuracy and availability.
• Maintained FIFO and FEFO practices at store and warehouse level for proper stock rotation.
• Monitored inventory ageing, batch and expiry details, and stock movement for effective store inventory management.
• Supported store-level inventory control through stock replenishment, stock audits, and inventory reconciliation.
• Conducted weekly stock audits and cycle counts to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Created and processed STO, STN, RTV, CCPI, sales orders, and invoices in SAP.
• Managed RTV (Return to Vendor) activities for damaged, expired, excess, and non-saleable inventory.
• Coordinated with vendors and internal teams for RTV documentation, material verification, and system updates.
• Ensured proper segregation and handling of damaged, expired, and returnable materials.
• Coordinated with store and warehouse teams to maintain inventory accuracy and smooth stock movement.

Bachelor of Science - B.Sc. - Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (BAMU) (2020)