Eklavya Bhatt

Supply Chain, Purchase and Operations professional with 15+ years of experience across procurement, purchase planning, vendor management, logistics, transportation, warehouse operations, inventory management and high-volume delivery operations. Experienced in vendor coordination, procurement of operational resources, demand and capacity planning, inventory control, SOP implementation, process improvement and cost-conscious supply chain execution. Strong people-management experience, including leadership of teams of 100+ employees, with hands-on exposure to SAP ECC, ERP systems, SCMS and COMP.

Incharge I - Ascent Staffing Solutions Pvt. Ltd. – Instakart Services Pvt. Ltd.

(2020-10)

• Manage transportation procurement and deployment of operational resources to ensure vehicle availability as per business requirements.
• Coordinate with transport vendors for sourcing, availability, service levels and operational requirements.
• Monitor vendor performance and support continuous improvement to improve network efficiency and customer experience.
• Manage line-haul operations, route optimization, load planning and daily vehicle deployment.
• Analyze required transportation capacity against projected business volumes and plan resources for peak and surge periods.
• Support cost-effective procurement and utilization of transportation capacity through vehicle planning and load optimization.
• Manage vendor relationships, vendor retention and performance improvement initiatives.
• Develop and implement SOPs and continuous-improvement initiatives with vendors and internal teams.
• Coordinate with zonal teams on centrally driven projects and operational initiatives.
• Manage daily vehicle planning against cut-offs and projected loads and monitor plan versus actual performance.

Hub Manager - Hiveloop Logistics Pvt. Ltd. – UDAAN

(2019-03 - 2020-03)

• Managed procurement and availability of operational resources and logistics services required for hub operations.
• Coordinated with vendors and service providers to support uninterrupted B2B supply chain operations.
• Managed a team of 100+ employees for last-mile delivery operations.
• Handled LM, FM, RTO and MFN shipments through ERP systems including SCMS and COMP.
• Supported demand planning, resource allocation and operational procurement based on business requirements.
• Managed delivery-station workflow to ensure timely service execution.
• Managed FIFO, LIFO, inventory control and shrinkage reduction activities.
• Identified process-improvement opportunities to simplify operations and improve effectiveness.
• Received quarterly recognition for distinguished performance.

Associate Team Lead - NTEX Transportation Pvt. Ltd. (Amazon Service Partner)

(2018-01 - 2019-02)

• Supported procurement and deployment of transportation resources to meet daily delivery requirements.
• Coordinated with transport vendors for vehicle availability and operational planning.
• Supported vendor performance monitoring and service-level compliance.
• Managed a team of 100+ employees in last-mile delivery operations.
• Handled AFN and MFN shipments using SCMS and COMP systems.
• Managed delivery-station workflow and supported timely order execution.
• Managed inventory processes including FIFO, LIFO and shrinkage control.
• Contributed to process simplification and supply chain efficiency initiatives.

Delivery Supervisor - Amazon Transportation Services Pvt. Ltd.

(2014-07 - 2017-12)

• Coordinated procurement and availability of operational and transportation resources for last-mile operations.
• Worked with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure continuity of logistics services.
• Supported demand planning and resource allocation to meet delivery requirements.
• Managed a team of 100+ employees and last-mile delivery operations.
• Handled AFN and MFN shipments and delivery-station workflows.
• Worked with CSC and operational systems to support customer requirements.
• Managed inventory control, FIFO, LIFO and shrinkage.
• Introduced a new process for making MFN shipments through conveyor, supporting operational improvement.

Sr. Executive – Marketing & SCM - Future Group & Future Supply Chain Pvt. Ltd.

(2012-10 - 2014-06)

• Led procurement activities for Operations, Administration, Legal and Quality Control teams.
• Managed purchase and inventory planning, including activity outsourcing models and control processes.
• Handled the purchase cycle from Purchase Requisition (PR) to Purchase Order (PO).
• Supported vendor selection, coordination, governance and performance monitoring.
• Managed monthly governance of a 20-vendor base for Hitachi Electronics across supply and marketing.
• Tracked vendors on a daily basis for supply and sales requirements.
• Managed demand planning and timely procurement to maintain operational requirements.
• Oversaw contract governance of outsourced Operations & Maintenance activities.
• Managed Skechers and Clarks warehouse operations in Gurgaon.
• Managed FIFO, LIFO, inventory control and shrinkage.
• Worked on SAP ECC 5.0.

Management Trainee – Supply Chain & Logistics - Vishal Retail Pvt. Ltd.

(2010-02 - 2012-09)

• Supported procurement planning and inventory replenishment activities.
• Coordinated with suppliers and logistics partners for timely movement and availability of products.
• Supported vendor coordination, inventory audits and stock-control activities.
• Worked on supply chain improvement projects and monthly business review reports for the Management Committee.
• Conducted monthly and daily inventory audits, physical stock counting and perpetual inventory analysis.
• Managed inwarding and outwarding activities and warehouse inventory.
• Worked on warehouse logistics, inventory management and shrinkage control.
• Worked on SAP ECC 5.0.

MBA (PGDRM) - Footwear Design & Development - Footwear Design & Development Institute, Raibareli (2008 - 2010)

B.Com - SD (PG) College, Ghaziabad, affiliated to C.C.S.

University

Meerut (2005 - 2008)

Senior Secondary - Ch.

Chabbil Dass Public

School, Ghaziabad (2004 - 2005)

Secondary - Ch.

Chabbil Dass Public

School, Ghaziabad (2002 - 2003)