Bhuvaneshwari B

Accomplished Supply Chain and Logistics professional with over 13 years of extensive experience specializing in global freight forwarding, cold-chain management, and vendor optimization. Proven track record of driving significant cost reductions, having delivered INR 6.5 Crores in logistics savings through strategic sourcing, reverse auctions, and multimodal solutions. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, managing high-volume global shipments, and leveraging SAP and data analytics to optimize end-to-end supply chain efficiency.

Assistant Manager – Global Supply Chain Logistics - Biocon Biologics Limited - Bengaluru, India

(2021-03)

• Cost Optimization: Successfully delivered INR 6.5 Cr in logistics cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives, reverse auctions, packaging optimization, and mode conversions.
• Freight & Shipment Management: Formulated and directed global freight forwarder nominations across inbound, outbound, and Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) movements, successfully monitoring 540+ high-value shipments.
• Cold-Chain & Risk Mitigation: Evaluated and qualified complex cold-chain packaging solutions and conducted strict lane-specific risk assessments across international transport routes to ensure zero-disruption movement.
• Contract & Vendor Operations: Directed annual and short-term rate contracts, established standard operating procedures (SOPs) for rate management, and conducted periodical Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to monitor vendor KPIs.
• Financial Stewardship: Partnered closely with the finance team to manage invoice workflows, validate logistics expenses, reconcile outstanding accounts, and maintain rigid compliance with corporate budgetary controls.
• Process Innovation: Designed and implemented a unique shipment tracking ID (UID) framework that substantially enhanced cross-functional transparency and supply chain visibility.

Customer Service Specialist - Dachser India Pvt Ltd - Bengaluru, India

(2018-08 - 2021-02)

• Business Development: Managed full-cycle rate sourcing, comprehensive quote formulation, and strategic bid submissions to successfully secure competitive business accounts.
• Client Relationship Management: Acted as the primary liaison for critical key accounts and overseas agents, resolving escalation metrics through proactive on-site client visits.
• Execution Excellence: Coordinated import/export clearance workflows and introduced automated Daily Status Reports (DSR) to significantly improve milestone tracking for clients.
• Financial Oversight: Spearheaded cross-functional collections initiatives, supporting the internal credit team to achieve a 90% collection rate on outstanding payments.

Management Trainee to Executive - Jeena & Company - Bengaluru, India

(2011-06 - 2016-05)

• Inbound Logistics: Managed incoming freight operations, expedited critical component deliveries, and accurately executed Cargo Arrival Notices and carrier payment releases.
• Workflow Acceleration: Streamlined payment processing workflows and financial documentation verification, reducing payment discrepancies through tight alignment with internal finance units.
• Delivery Metrics: Enhanced overall customer satisfaction rates by minimizing delivery delays through active pipeline monitoring and preemptive milestone management.

Bachelor of Engineering - Information Science - Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (2010)