Alvis Lazarus

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I’m Alvis Lazarus, a Supply Chain & Operations Consultant specializing in end-to-end supply chain transformation, delivering EBITDA improvement, working capital optimization, and scalable, automation-led operations across global environments..

My approach focuses on building practical, scalable, and efficient operating models—ensuring that systems are not only well-designed but also implementable and sustainable.

I have delivered 250+ projects across Asia-Pacific, US, Europe, and the Middle East, driving over $350M+ in measurable value creation through cost optimization, efficiency improvements, and supply chain transformation. My work typically focuses on improving margins, freeing up working capital, and building resilient, high-performance operating models aligned with growth.

I hold a management degree from IIM Calcutta and am currently pursuing a Doctorate in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from Walsh College, USA. I am also a certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt.

I have worked extensively across sectors including Retail, E-commerce, CPG, FMCG, F&B, Textile, along with Automotive, Pharma, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and others.

Core Capabilities

Supply Chain Strategy & Network Design

Building supply chains from the ground up, aligned to go-to-market strategy

Network planning, distribution design, and supply-demand alignment

Inventory strategy, demand forecasting, and replenishment models

Distribution center capacity planning and space forecasting

Software and platform selection (ERP, WMS, demand planning & forecasting tools)

Strong grounding in structured frameworks such as SCOR and value chain modelling

Warehousing Design & Optimization

End-to-end warehouse setup (greenfield & brownfield) excluding civil construction

Storage and layout design: racking systems, cantilever, floor storage, bins, mezzanine, yard design

Material handling equipment selection and flow design

Inventory right-sizing, slotting, and space utilization optimization

Workforce planning, productivity improvement, and safety design

WMS selection, implementation, and process alignment

Optimization of existing facilities to improve throughput, utilization, and OPEX efficiency

Logistics & Fulfilment Excellence

Logistics network design, routing, and scheduling optimization

International shipping frameworks and distribution models

Lead time reduction, cost optimization, and service level improvement

Reverse logistics and returns process design

Automation, AI & Process Excellence

Automating repetitive and rule-based workflows across planning, operations, and reporting

AI/ML-driven demand forecasting, decision intelligence, and process optimization

Workflow automation using APIs, system integrations, and tools such as Zapier

Intelligent order processing, notifications, and customer support workflows

Incorporating external signals (supplier reliability, port congestion, transit delays, traffic patterns) into planning models

Design and implementation of advanced warehouse automation, including dark warehouses (lights-out operations) using AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles), AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots), robotic picking systems, and automated material handling equipment such as AS/RS, unmanned forklifts, and reach trucks

BPMN-based process design and continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma

Global Sourcing & Procurement Operations

End-to-end global sourcing across multiple categories including electronics, toys, consumer goods, industrial products, and robotics systems, with strong experience in China sourcing ecosystems

Supplier identification, evaluation, negotiation, and pricing finalization

Managing complete sourcing lifecycle: product development alignment, quality checks at source, packaging standardization, and compliance

Extensive experience moving products across 20+ countries and multiple trade lanes (China → US, Europe, and other global markets)

Ownership of full international logistics lifecycle: origin handling, export processes, air/sea freight planning, and destination-side controls

Designing processes, SOPs, and KPIs across the entire value chain—from supplier to final warehouse delivery

Continuous optimization of cost, lead time, reliability, and operational efficiency across sourcing and distribution

Tools & Platforms

Hands-on experience across SAP (IBP, ECC, S/4HANA), Oracle, NetSuite, Odoo, Cin7, Netstock, Blue Yonder, o9 Solutions, Kinaxis (RapidResponse), Manhattan Associates, Infor, Zoho.

Supply Chain Consultant at Hesol Consulting (2016-02 – Present)

Portfolio Managed: E-Commerce, Supply Chain, Logistics, Lean & Six Sigma. Team Size – 15 Consultants.

Operations Director at Commonfloor.com (2014-10 – 2016-02)

Reporting to: VP & Dotted line to CEO

India Head - Supply Chain and Logistics Operation at Flipkart (2013-11 – 2014-10)

Reporting to: Senior Director, Supply Chain

Graduate Program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning – Texas at Austin (2024 – 2025)

Management Degree in Strategy and Finance – Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Calcutta (2013 – 2014)

Masters in Supply Chain Management – SYMBIOSIS (2007 – 2009)