Gaurav Rishi

Dynamic supply-chain professional with 20 + years of progressively responsible experience driving inventory accuracy, demand planning, and cost optimisation across pharmaceutical, interior-décor, and real-estate environments. Proven record of maintaining ≥ 99% stock accuracy for 2000 + SKUs while reducing carrying costs and supporting on-time customer fulfilment. Adept at leveraging ERP (SAP, Oracle), advanced Excel, and data-analytics tools to translate forecasts into lean inventory strategies.

Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, setting KPIs, and ensuring full compliance with GMP/GDP and EHS standards.

Head – Operations & Administration - Daya Laminates Pvt. Ltd. - Ghaziabad

(2022-11)

• Own end-to-end inventory planning for a 02 Lac ft² décor-manufacturing facility achieved 99.3% cycle-count accuracy through weekly audits and root-cause analysis of variances.
• Implemented min–max replenishment parameters in SAP-WM, cutting stock-outs by 35% and trimming average days-on-hand from 47 → 32.
• Deployed slotting optimisation that shortened pick-path length 18% and released ₹1.2 M in annual labour hours.
• Led cross-functional S&OP with Sales and Production; aligned safety-stock levels to seasonality, reducing excess inventory 14% YoY.

Branch Manager – Warehouse Operations - Aristo Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd. - Ghaziabad

(2019-02 - 2022-11)

• Managed GDP-compliant pharmaceutical DC shipping 22 000 order lines/month; maintained ≤ 0.2% expiry write-offs via FEFO and dedicated quarantine zones.
• Introduced bin-level barcoding and handheld RF scanning, driving real-time inventory visibility and lifting annual inventory-turns from 7 → 9.5.
• Led a 40-member team for warehouse of 2500 SKU's; built KPI scorecards (CSL, accuracy, pick-rate) and coached supervisors, boosting productivity 21%.

Admin Manager – Customer & Project Support (Inventory Interface) - Zuari Infraworld - New Delhi

(2017-02 - 2019-01)

• Coordinated site stock requests and central stores; streamlined materials requisition workflow, cutting lead time 25%.
• Prepared consumption forecasts for three project sites, enabling just-in-time deliveries and reducing buffer stock ₹0.8 M.

Operations & Admin Manager - Lotus Greens - Noida

(2015-02 - 2017-03)

• Established central inventory register for project consumables; realised 15% shrinkage reduction through monthly cycle counts and CCTV-supported audits.

Office & Facilities Administrator - Cosmic Group - Noida

(2011 - 2015)

Assistant Site Manager - Bricks & Mortar - Noida

(2008 - 2011)

Executive Assistant – Administration - HSBC - New Delhi

(2004 - 2006)

PGDM - Operations - Symbiosis SCDL (2017)

B.Sc. - Science - I.P. College (2004)