Dattatray Pawar

SCM Professional with 13.5+ years experience in manufacturing industry. Expertise in Supply Chain &

• Operations, Warehousing &

• Logistics Planning, Reverse Logistics, 3PL Performance &

• CFA Management, Imports &

• Export - Customs Clearance, Incoterms &

• HSN Validation, FTL / PTL Freight Rate Negotiation, Route Planning &

• Optimization, Vendor Development, Order-to-Cash, Last-Mile Operations, Demand Planning &

• Forecasting, Order &

• Delivery Management and Inventory Control.

Manager - Supply Chain & Logistics - Advansys India Pvt Ltd

(2025-02)

Leading SCM teams to drive operational excellence and achieve organizational goals. Managing end-to-end 3PL warehouse & logistics operations with strong expertise in Supply Chain Operations, FTL/PTL freight negotiation, transporter onboarding, Vendor & CFA onboarding and 3PL Warehouse Management.

• Managed end-to-end 3PL warehouse & logistics operations (Inbound, Outbound, Storage, Inventory, Dispatch)
• Ensured on-time delivery of raw materials and finished goods to plants and customers
• Supervised loading/unloading of FG, RM, PM, and job work with JIT status
• Optimized freight, warehousing & distribution costs through route planning and CPL analysis
• Ensured Timely renewal of Logistics and C&F agreements prior to contract expiry
• Handled Primary & Secondary distribution with 95% OTD performance
• Ensured Inventory accuracy through cycle counts, re-conciliation, FIFO & shrinkage Control
• Monitored KPIs: cost % of sales, inventory turnover, OTD, TAT & order fulfilment
• Track and improve operational KPIs: turnaround time, order fill rate, freight cost, stock accuracy, damage/loss, and returns handling
• Managed the complete RFQs Cycle, negotiated competitive freight rates, and finalized contracts with transporters and C&F (Warehousing) partners across Pan-India
• Controlled logistics budgets, fleet utilization & cost per kg/km
• Drive cost controlling through CPL analysis, Route Planning and Optimization
• Lead implementation and usage of TMS / WMS / GPS / e-POD / route optimization tools
• Verified and approved Domestic & Export freight bills, LR/POD with penalty recovery
• Coordinated with Sales, Production, Quality & Finance for seamless dispatch operations
• Prepared GRNs, delivery challans, subcontracting docs, E-way bills & KPI reports
• Handled IEC, RCMC & Status Holder certificate applications and renewals
• Coordinated with CHA, freight forwarders & buyers for smooth shipment execution
• Managed complete export Documentation (Invoice, Packing List, Shipping Bill, BL/AWB, COO, Fumigation)
• Manage freight bookings with carriers for sea, air, and road Exports
• Ensured compliance with Incoterms, LC terms & trade regulations
• Issue Certificates of Origin and manage all related export documentation
• Generated MIS reports, dashboards & plan vs actual performance analysis
• Managed customer claims, scrap disposal, audits & safety compliance
• Implemented FIFO, 5S, ISO & statutory compliance standards

Assistant Manager - SCM & Plant Logistics - Parag Milk Food Pvt Ltd

(2023-07 - 2025-02)

Managed supply chain and plant logistics operations including freight negotiation, vendor relationship management, and cold chain operations across Pan-India.

• Negotiated vendor rates, finalized transport contracts, and optimized freight costs through RFQs and reverse auctions
• Managed annual freight agreements with transporters, 3PL partners, and CFA/Depot operators
• Built and maintained strong vendor relationships while onboarding new transporters
• Managed reefer, frozen, chilled, and dry logistics operations while maintaining cold chain compliance
• Handled Pan-India primary logistics for 32 depots, ensuring timely and cost-effective deliveries
• Planned warehouse space utilization in coordination with CFAs and 3PL partners
• Monitored transporter KPIs, resolved delays, ensured 100% POD compliance, and processed insurance claims
• Drive transportation cost optimization - Freight contracts, reverse auctions, FTL utilization, load consolidation
• Managed daily Pan-India orders & deliveries through 3PL partners, ensuring OTIF performance
• Executed domestic & export orders in SAP, ensuring documentation accuracy and policy compliance
• Managed MTS & MTO operations, aligning production planning with demand forecasts
• Collaborated with production, sales, finance, and QA teams to streamline supply chain Operations
• Reduced inventory holding costs by clearing non-saleable and slow-moving stock
• Led stock verification and audits, ensuring inventory accuracy and compliance
• Resolved customer complaints and managed in-transit insurance claims to enhance customer Satisfaction
• Handle customer complaint resolutions and in-transit insurance claim settlements

Assistant Manager – Customer Service & Operations - Jyoti international Foods Pvt Ltd

(2019-11 - 2023-06)

Managed customer service and operations with focus on order processing, pricing management, and inventory control.

• Managed 70% domestic and 30% export order processing in SAP, ensuring on-time execution
• Managed commodity/forex pricing trends to support competitive order execution
• Verified POs, invoices, LCs, and export documents for compliance and accuracy
• Coordinated with sales, production, and customers to achieve OTIF targets
• Managed pricing revisions, CN/DN claims, AR follow-ups, and finance reconciliations
• Maintained demand, dispatch, and stock records with weekly performance reviews
• Monitored MTS/MTO processes, MSL levels, and executed stock transfers in SAP
• Controlled slow-moving inventory and optimized stock transfers to reduce carrying costs
• Ensured RM availability, manpower coordination, and accurate dispatch documentation
• Prepared MIS reports, Export Documentation, and conducted regular Customer, stakeholder meetings
• Logged and resolved customer complaints in IRIS within defined timelines
• Ensured complete documentation compliance (Invoice, E-way Bill, LR, POD, GRN, etc.)
• Managed SAP master data and handled customer pricing updates efficiently

Team Lead - Customer Service - CS/WH - Rehau Polymers Pvt Ltd

(2012-05 - 2019-10)

Led customer service and warehouse operations across multiple business sectors including automotive solutions, building solutions, polymers and furniture solutions. Managed order processing, delivery management, and warehouse operations.

• Executed domestic & export orders in SAP with 99% accuracy and on-time fulfilment
• Ensured KPI adherence with orders processed within 24 hours
• Coordinate with sales, customers, production, QC & logistics for end-to-end delivery
• Manage invoicing, debit/credit notes, returns & dispatch documentation
• Confirm pricing, stock availability & shipment schedules
• Co-ordinate with finance for credit release & payment follow-ups
• Handle customer queries on lead time, stock & order status
• Prepare reports: pending orders, sales vs. plan, and forecast accuracy
• Manage dispatch operations across PAN India warehouses
• Oversee warehouse operations: inward, storage, inventory & outbound dispatch
• Share dispatch schedules with logistics and customers, including freight terms
• Manage return/rejection materials and coordinate return to suppliers
• Issue raw and packaging materials to production lines as per schedule
• Monitor stock levels, safety stock, min/max & ageing with ABC analysis
• Conducted physical stock audits, cycle counts, and reconciled inventory discrepancies
• Track scrap/wastage & maintain compliance records
• Co-ordinate with QC, logistics, purchase & finance teams for smooth operations

MBS (MBA) - Operation and Supply Chain Management - MIBS (Modern Institute of Business Studies) (2015)

PGDBM - Production Planning & Material Management - S.N.G. Institute of Management & Research (2014)

TYBA - Hutatma Rajguru Arts, Science & Commerce College (2012)

ITI - COPA (Computer Operator & Programming Assistant – PASSA)