Rahul Tyagi

Results-driven Supply Chain & Logistics Manager with 16+ years of experience across high-volume B2B/B2C distribution, logistics planning, procurement support, vendor management, warehousing and reverse logistics. Currently managing a 28-state distribution network supporting 2 million high-value mobile phone shipments monthly, with 95% on-time delivery and 6% logistics cost reduction. Strong hands-on capability in freight procurement, RFQ analysis, route and network planning, vendor empanelment, contract/SLA compliance, cost modelling, inventory control and cross-functional supply chain execution.

Experienced in air, sea and surface freight and positioned to transfer these capabilities to UAE/GCC operations.

Manager – Logistics & Supply Chain at vivo Mobile India Private Limited (2015-09 – Present)

• Lead end-to-end domestic logistics operations for inbound and outbound B2B/B2C distribution, supporting 2 million high-value mobile phone shipments monthly.
• Plan distribution capacity, routes and transportation modes across a nationwide 28-state network, balancing service levels, transit time and logistics cost.
• Deliver 95% on-time performance while reducing total logistics costs by 6% through cost modelling, freight evaluation and route optimisation.
• Manage and develop a 20–25 member logistics team responsible for distribution, warehousing and reverse logistics execution.
• Empanel and audit 3–4 specialist logistics vendors per route; manage RFQs, commercial evaluations, contract compliance, SLAs and freight billing.
• Evaluate domestic and international transportation quotations and develop supply chain cost models for new project launches and network requirements.
• Coordinate surface trucking and commercial/cargo air freight to match shipment urgency, network requirements and cost objectives.

Pricing Analyst at Star Worldwide Group (2013-02 – 2015-08)

• Managed cross-functional supply chain activities covering international and domestic routing, strategic purchasing and local distribution networks.
• Negotiated high-volume air, sea and surface freight contracts and supported vendor bidding through data-driven RFQ analysis.
• Analysed transportation costs and commercial proposals to improve freight-cost competitiveness.

Pricing Analyst at Interem India Pvt Ltd (2010-07 – 2013-01)

• Analysed domestic surface transportation cost components and structured competitive pricing frameworks for corporate clients.
• Coordinated with accounts and global clients to validate financial accuracy and maintain margins across active supply lanes.

Manager – Franchisee Operations at MGF Impex Pvt Ltd (2009-06 – 2010-08)

• Directed daily store operations, employee training and inventory controls for retail food-goods operations.

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) in Finance & Marketing – HRIPS, India (2007 – 2009)

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) – Delhi University, India (2002)