Supply Chain & Logistics Consultant | Warehousing, Inventory, & AI/ML | 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.
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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.
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)
