Deepak Kumar

Store Operations and Supply Chain professional with 6+ years of experience across warehouse management, inventory control, and cross-functional team leadership in manufacturing and logistics environments. Currently leading central warehouse operations, directing teams of 20-50 across inbound, outbound, inventory accuracy, and returns processing for high-volume device logistics. Proven track record leading direct teams ranging from 8 to 50 members across three organizations, sustaining 98%+ inventory accuracy through structured audits, cycle counting, and stock reconciliation.

Skilled in GRN processing, vendor coordination, FIFO/FEFO compliance, and MIS reporting, with hands-on experience across WMS and ERP platforms.

Team Lead – SCM, Central Warehouse Operations - Paytm Cloud Technologies Ltd.

(2024-07 - 2026-05)

• Led end-to-end central warehouse operations — inbound, outbound, inventory control, and returns management — for a team of 20-50, including Assistant Managers, Supervisors, Unloaders, and support staff.
• Directed daily warehouse operations for high-volume Soundbox and EDC device logistics, ensuring on-time movement across multiple operational locations.
• Drove inventory accuracy through structured stock verification, cycle counting, and reconciliation, sustaining accuracy levels of up to 98%.
• Used Starburst for database querying and Telescope for real-time WMS inventory status tracking to investigate and resolve mismatches, shortages, excess stock, and damage cases, reducing recurring discrepancies through root-cause tracking.
• Planned and executed regular inventory audits, maintaining accurate, audit-ready warehouse records and documentation.
• Coordinated daily with Supply Chain, Logistics, Vendor, and Business teams to maintain uninterrupted inventory flow and operational support.
• Prepared and presented MIS reports on inventory status, warehouse performance, and operational KPIs to leadership.
• Enforced SOP compliance and process controls across all warehouse functions, supporting audit and regulatory readiness.
• Identified and implemented continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced warehouse productivity and space utilization.
• Coordinated directly with Packaging, QC, and Business teams on every new shipment or product model, aligning on the correct SOP steps from receipt through dispatch and flagging any process gaps before they affected timelines or accuracy.
• Worked hand-in-hand with QC on quality checks for new product models before dispatch, catching packaging or compliance issues early and making sure every shipment met SOP requirements without delaying warehouse operations.

Store Supervisor / Acting Store Manager - Regalo Kitchens Pvt. Ltd.

(2022-05 - 2024-06)

• Managed complete store operations for modular kitchen and interior manufacturing projects, overseeing material receipt, storage, issue, and inventory tracking for plywood, laminates, hardware fittings, edge bands, and channels.
• Led a direct team of 8, supervising daily store operations and taking full ownership of inventory planning during leadership transitions as Acting Store Manager, without disruption to production schedules.
• Partnered with Production, Purchase, Design, and Dispatch teams to ensure uninterrupted material availability for active manufacturing orders.
• Led stock audits, inventory verification, and reconciliation cycles using the TCS ERP system to maintain accuracy across high-SKU, fast-moving material categories.
• Managed purchase requisitions, vendor follow-ups, and delivery coordination, reducing material-shortage delays to production.
• Resolved stock discrepancies and inventory-related operational issues, maintaining clean audit documentation and management reports.

Store Executive - Carlsberg Group

(2019-08 - 2022-04)

• Managed inward, outward, storage, and material issuance activities for plant-level inventory operations, supervising a direct team of 20.
• Maintained real-time inventory records and stock transactions within the ERP system, supporting daily production planning.
• Conducted cycle counts, stock verification, and reconciliation to ensure consistent inventory accuracy.
• Applied FIFO and FEFO methodology to manage shelf-life-sensitive materials and minimize wastage.
• Coordinated with suppliers on shortages, damages, and replacements, maintaining uninterrupted material supply.
• Maintained GRN records, issue slips, and dispatch documentation, working closely with Production and Quality teams to ensure smooth material flow.

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Computer Science Engineering - Uttarakhand Technical University (2019)