Pratyush Sahu

Seasoned professional in Logistics and Supply Chain Management with 5.5 years of experience in core logistics for both primary and secondary dispatches across the cement and steel industries at the PAN-India level within reputed global MNCs. Demonstrated success in achieving 10% year-over-year dispatch volume growth through logistics cost optimization, vendor performance enhancement, road and rail transportation management, freight finalization, and KPI-driven operational improvements. Proven ability to enhance supply chain efficiency through proactive order management, effective asset utilization, freight matrix optimization, and landed cost reduction initiatives.

Out-Bound Logistics Specialist - JINDAL STAINLESS LIMITED - JAJPUR, ODISHA

(2025-11)

• Managing PAN India supply and distribution of Stainless-Steel Finished GOODS (1.9 MTPA) and Carbon Steel (0.6 MTPA) across 2000+ destinations through road and rail logistics in sheet, plate and coil form as per demand. The dispatches for SERVICE CENTERS count the figure of 0.3 MTPA itself, including inventory management for 11 Service Centers for both primary and secondary dispatches. Designed smart Excel templates for daily MIS preparation across 4 departments.
• Planned and managed rake movements via GPWIS/LWIS/IR rakes for Stainless and Carbon Steel from Jajpur Plant to various location includes MUNDRA, HISAR, TALOJA, CHENNAI, HOOGLY based on SOP demand. Planning also include for import slab movement from Paradeep Port to Hisar Plant of 25 to 30 rakes annually. My 60% of carbon Steel and 30% of the Stainless-Steel transport thorough rake accounts for achieving 40–50% annual logistics costsavingsthrough increased rail transportation.
• Mobilized fleet through seasonal transporter incentive schemes and open market vehicle induction to optimize freight costs, while revising road freight rates based on diesel price fluctuations to ensure uninterrupted materialsupply.
• Achieved annual freight savings of 3.5–4 Cr through freight revision, route and lead optimization, new vendor development, backhauling operations, and double-operation rake loading strategies.
• Reduced Inside Plant vehicle TAT by 20% over the last two quarters through real-time GPS monitoring (INSTAVANS 4PL), route tracking, and feedback-based process improvements. Prepare daily as well as monthly MIS using advanced tool like Power BI and Advanced excel and present to leadership for data driven decision making.

Logistics And Distribution In-charge - LINDE INDIA LIMITED - ALWAR, RAJASTHAN

(2025-04 - 2025-10)

• Managed the dispatch of 2.5 Lakh Sm of packaged gases and 3 Lakh Sm of cryogenic gases on a monthly basis from the ALWAR plant, which operated across 5 different geographical states. Analyzed and tracked cylinders, PCCs, and MCPs as asset classes to maintain higher inventory counts and fulfill customer demand in a timely manner. Planned and executed orders on a FIFO basis, cleared old pending orders, and monitored logistics KPIs as part of day-to-day operations. Also monitored cryogenic liquid s
• Monitored KPIs for packaged gas and cryogenic tanker operations, including Capacity Utilization (CU%), Nominal per Trip, Cost per KM, Cost per Nominal, Full-to-Empty Ratio, Trips per Vehicle per Day, and KM per Trip. Prepared KPI tracking reports for 3 packaged gas plants and 5 ASU (Air Separation Unit) plants and implemented improvements as per businessrequirements.
• Prepared MIS for freight payments of Cr. per month for 10 dedicated transporters. Analyzed vehicle placement status through the ratio of companyowned fleet versus transporter fleet and generated annual cost savings of .2 Cr. Verified and updated routes and lead distances through GPS feedback and facilitated route re-mapping and corrections using AI-based analysisto improve transit time.
• Regularly monitored cryogenic liquid inventory levels for approximately 200 customers through consumption analysis and immediate supply planning to avoid customer line stoppages during critical periods. Made strategic replenishment decision on inventory supply and management.

Logistics And Supply Chain Executive - ULTRATECH CEMENT LIMITED - JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN

(2021-04 - 2025-03)

• Prepare and monitor the dispatch plan for cement to all depots as well as direct orders in line with the production schedule for cement (pack and loose) and clinker across different geographies, with a monthly volume of 2.3 lakh MT of cement and 1 lakh MT of clinker through road movement only. Supply materials for direct orders and own depots (i.e., 12+ permanent and temporary depots) against a monthly plan of 60K MT and monitor inventory levels.
• Manage 30–35 different vendors for material movement (i.e., 25 for cement and 8 for clinker), comprising 70% dedicated and 30% market fleet with a 42 MT lot size. Minimize TAT (Turnaround Time) to within the defined limit (i.e., 4 hours), reflecting improved asset utilization (i.e., minimum fleet, maximum dispatch) and timely delivery of consignments. Verify all destinations and routes periodically through GPS feedback and optimize routes for cost savings as well as lead-time reduction.
• Track budget vs. actual dispatches and analyze opportunities for improvement in terms of volume growth, PTPK gains, freight reduction, and backhauling freight integration. Monitor issues related to vendor payment cycles, customer sales returns, and debit notes issued to vendors as well as customers based on feedback from both commercial and marketing teams. Ensure resolution within a 7-day cycle through the digital portal.
• Participate in the identification and development of quality vendors for cost-effective dispatches and ensure strict implementation as per contractual agreements. Monitor vendor performance, evaluate service quality, proactively handle recurring vendor issues, and escalate concerns for timely resolution. Conduct market visits for onboarding new vendors based on market intelligence and business requirements. Monitor KPIs, including Ultra 7to7, OTIF, OET, and EPOD, regularly to improve service par

MBA - Marketing and Supply Chain Management - KIIT SCHOOL OF MANGEMENT, BHUBANESWAR, ODISHA (2019-06 - 2021-05)

B Tech - Mechanical Engineering - INDIRA GANDHI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, SARANG, ODISHA (2015-06 - 2019-05)

12th - Odisha Council of Higher Secondary Education - KALINGA BHARATI RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE, CUTTACK, ODISHA (2010-06 - 2011-05)

10th - Board of Secondary Education - S.S.V.M, ANGUL, ODISHA (2010-06 - 2011-05)