Sandeep Kulkarni

Dynamic and commercially focused Stores Manager with over 30 years of experience leading large-scale warehouse operations and driving business growth through strategic planning, cost optimization, and operational excellence. Expert in end to-end warehousing management, P&L ownership, automation, Internal & External customer SLAs, and safety compliance. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver measurable improvements in warehouse performance and customer satisfaction.

Stores Manager - Praj GenX Ltd. - Aspen SEZ, Padubidri, Karnataka-574111

(2025-05)

A wholly owned subsidiary of Praj Industries Ltd and is formed to serve emerging Energy Transition and Climate Action Sector

• Managed a 5,00,000 sq. ft. warehouse
• Developed KPIs and dashboards to monitor inventory accuracy, order cycle time, and warehouse efficiency
• Designed and executed warehouse layout and racking optimization plans, reducing picking time and improving space utilization
• Initiated TPM strategies to overcome repair and maintenance cost
• Develop problem solving competencies within the business(s) by coaching/mentoring identified leaders through structured problem techniques (Lean Six Sigma)
• Managing Inbound & Outbound logistics from Suppliers based all over the globe & arrange deliveries on various project site throughout India / Abroad
• Co-ordination amongst Purchase, Production, Sales & Finance Department for effective and time bound results
• Ensure Continuous improvement by implementing 5S, Ensure Safety norms in all respects
• Training the team to ensure appropriate alignment with the standards
• Ensure key activities viz. Proper preservation of material, receiving, issuing & storing as per standards

Head-Logistics, Documentation & Office administration - Unient Global Solutions Pvt. Ltd. - Narayan Peth, Pune

(2022-08 - 2025-04)

A growing Project Dealer of various Multinational brands in Industrial Architectural products

• Preparation & Monitoring of Management Report
• Office Administration i.e. Keep an eye on KRA of employees, guiding them to achieve their goals using multiple tools
• Managing Inbound & Outbound logistics from Suppliers based all over the globe & arrange deliveries on various project site throughout India
• Arranging coordination amongst Sales Team & Sales Coordinator, Purchase & Finance Department for effective and time bound results
• Ensure Continuous improvement by implementing 5S
• Ensure key activities viz. Proper preservation of material, receiving, issuing & storing as per standards

Facility & Stores Manager - Fine Handling Automations Pvt. Ltd. - Khedshivapur, Pune

(2021-03 - 2022-07)

The most promising Manufacturer, Supplier and Trader firm of high performing Material Handling Equipment

• Responsible to eliminate waste and create value by reducing variation in the processes to achieve sustainable results throughout the organization and segment
• Being a facility manager focuses on creating a happier and healthier work environment
• The ability to better understand guests' and employee's struggles and anticipate their frustrations which has allowed you to create a workplace that actually addresses their needs
• During the COVID-19 outbreak, adapted to a new normal in the office & factory premises with team involvement
• Added value by analyzing things like facilities spend, contractor performance, and quality of service
• Initiative to improve infrastructure so that they make a better impression on guests and employees alike
• Developing and implementing Key Performance Indicators to measure the effectiveness of overall operations
• Utilize Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) techniques, initiate process improvements, cycle time reductions, cost reductions and other activities aimed at reducing/eliminating non-value-added activities in the process
• Implementing 5s training around warehouses
• Understand how to manage a schedule that will help organisation to stay ahead of maintenance on each of buildings' equipment and systems
• Ensure Continuous improvement by implementing 5S by leading team of 40 employees
• Ensure Proper preservation of material, receiving, issuing & storing as per ISO standards
• Arranging coordination amongst Sales Team & Sales Coordinator, Purchase & Finance Department for effective and time bound results
• Successful implementation KANBAN (Two bin system)

Head-Logistics and Sr.Sales Coordination - United Enterprises - Narayan Peth, Pune

(2019-12 - 2021-02)

A growing Project Dealer of various Multinational brands in Industrial Architectural products

• Preparation & Monitoring of Management Report
• Managing Inbound & Outbound logistics from Suppliers based all over the globe & arrange deliveries on various project site throughout India
• Arranging coordination amongst Sales Team & Sales Coordinator, Purchase & Finance Department for effective and time bound results
• Ensure Continuous improvement by implementing 5S
• Ensure key activities viz. Proper preservation of material, receiving, issuing & storing as per standards

Plant Head - The Parshwanath Metal Processors (I) Pvt. Ltd. - MIDC Bhosari, Pune

(2018-03 - 2019-12)

A Leading supplier in surface treatment services since 1987

• Heading Unit of 50 employees (consist of 10 Staff & 40 workers)
• Preparation & Monitoring of Management Report
• Heading Project of New Line Set up and all other developments
• Set Organization Structure i.e. ensure Employees will be placed at right place
• Set KRA for employees and Review Mechanism
• Ensure Continuous improvement by implementing 5S
• Monitoring Customers, competitors to ensure appropriate business share
• Monitoring performance of Suppliers & Vendors and support them for betterment
• Ensure to adhere standard requirements under ISO 9001 2015
• Ensure key activities viz. Proper preservation of material, receiving, issuing & storing as per ISO standards
• Training Employees in 5S, Lean Management, Route Cause Analysis, Processes under ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001, IATF 16949, Stores Management etc
• Counseling Employees for Cost effective solutions, Work Life Balance etc to keep them motivated
• Successful implementation KANBAN (Two bin system)

Stores Team Manager - ALFA LAVAL (INDIA) LTD. - Dapodi, Pune

(2005-01 - 2018-01)

A SWEDISH MNC - A leading global provider of first-rate products in the areas of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling

• Ensure Search Free Stores
• Monitoring SM / NM & obsolete items
• Ensure disposal of "Rejected" material within stipulated time
• Monitoring monthly MIS reports
• Ensuring Continuous improvement by implementing Kaizen & 5S
• Interacting with the suppliers and Monitoring vendor reconciliation report
• Ensure to adhere standard requirements under ISO 9001,14001 & OHSAS 18001
• Monitoring various periodical reports
• Monitoring bit of excise & dispatch activities i.e. Preparation of excise invoices, Rejection Invoice & loading of finished goods etc
• Managing outbound logistics such as taking decisions on quotations and finalize competitive vendor
• Ensure Proper preservation of material, receiving, issuing & storing as per ISO standards
• Successful implementation KANBAN (Two bin system)
• Took active participation in Lean Management Programs, Kaizan etc
• Proper Housekeeping as per OHSAS
• Heading team of 25 people (consist of 6 white collars, 4 Blue collars & 15 Contract workers) Periodical training given to Stores Team

Senior Officer - Despatch - Mahindra Ugine Steel Co. Ltd., MUSCO STAMPINGS - Pune

(1997-03 - 2004-12)

Subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra Group - A Leading manufacturing of Stampings product

• Planning of Outbound Logistics in coordination with Sales & Production Departments
• Coordination with Customers to develop relations, attending their new enquires, complaints etc
• Conducting awareness sessions for workmen to make them aware about the evaluation of departmental working, customer complaints
• Being a member of ISO / TS 16949 : 2002 certified company, acting as a core group member conducting awareness sessions for colleagues / workmen
• Designing related documents, work instructions, procedures & process process mapping etc
• Acting as a member of Cross Functional Team

Officer - Excise & Despatch - Maneesh Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. - Govandi, Mumbai

(1993-10 - 1997-03)

An organization engaged in manufacturing wide range of pharma products such as tablets, capsules, ointments, oral suspensions, injections etc.

• Planning of Outbound Logistics in coordination with Sales & Production Departments
• Documentation for local & export despatches
• Lassoing with Excise Range Offices
• Acting as a member of Cross Functional Team

Office Assistant - BS Sharma & Associates - Girgaum, Mumbai

(1991-05 - 1993-10)

Chartered Accountant's firm

• Financial Audits at various firms
• Follow up with Registrar of Companies to take out Historical data of various registered companies to submit Banks

MBA - Operations Management - ICFAI, Tripura University

B.COM - Mumbai University