Manager, Supply Chain Management (SCM) - Schutz Container Systems Pvt. Ltd. - Gujarat, India
(2023-01)
German MNC with 60+ plants worldwide, established in Gujarat, India. As an industrial packaging solutions provider and one of the largest IBC (Intermediate Bulk Container) production networks and suppliers globally.
- Manage material planning based on consumption and lead-time data to maintain optimal minimum inventory levels and Reorder Levels.
- Plan production schedules aligned with sales demand and forecasts for upcoming months.
- Oversee machine mapping and utilization in line with production planning requirements.
- Plan raw material and packaging material availability to support uninterrupted production.
- Maintain 100% accuracy in aligning sales demand with dispatch schedules.
- Maintain optimum stock levels of raw materials, finished goods, and packing materials.
- Supervise daily warehouse operations, including receipt, storage, dispatch, and inventory accuracy.
- Implement inventory control methods (FIFO, LIFO, ABC analysis) to reduce slow-moving and dead stock.
- Ensure safety, cleanliness, and statutory compliance across warehouse operations.
- Develop and manage vendor base for raw materials, machinery spares, packaging materials, and bought-out items.
- Negotiate contracts and commercial terms with domestic and international suppliers.
- Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, delivery timelines, and quality compliance; implement corrective actions.
- Drive cost-effective procurement while maintaining quality and lead-time standards.
- Plan and coordinate inbound and outbound logistics, including route planning and transporter coordination.
- Optimize transportation costs and lead times across shipments.
- Ensure on-time delivery and maintain accurate dispatch documentation.
- Negotiate freight terms, vehicle placement, and route efficiency with transporters.
- Lead and mentor the supply chain team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Conduct performance reviews and coordinate training and development initiatives.
- Prepare MIS reports covering sales vs. dispatch, raw material status, production output, and warehouse space utilization.
Manager, Supply Chain Management (SCM) - Rose Plastic India Pvt. Ltd. - Pune
(2018-01 - 2023-12)
Global leader in plastic packaging, headquartered in Hergensweiler, Germany, with factories in the USA, Brazil, China, and India, and a worldwide sales and distribution network.
- Managed end-to-end global and domestic procurement for direct and indirect materials against sales demand and forecast.
- Ran vendor sourcing cycle: floated enquiries, evaluated quotations, finalized vendors, and released purchase orders.
- Followed up with vendors to ensure on-time delivery per PO terms; reconciled invoices against GRN and PO for payment approval.
- Negotiated contracts and commercial terms with domestic and international suppliers, ensuring cost-effective procurement.
- Maintained optimum stock levels of raw materials, finished goods, and packing materials.
- Implemented FIFO, LIFO, and JIT inventory control methods to reduce obsolescence and dead stock.
- Ensured safety, cleanliness, and statutory compliance in warehouse operations.
- Managed end-to-end planning and execution of domestic, export, and import shipments.
- Evaluated pre- and post-shipment documentation (invoices, packing lists, E-way bills, LR copies) and shipping bills and Bills of Entry.
- Managed freight forwarders, CHA, and local transporters to support domestic and global logistics operations.
- Dispatch report OTIF, raw material and packing status, production report, manpower utilization, and warehouse space allocation reports.
Sr Executive, Material Management - Luminous Renewable Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd. - Pune
(2011-01 - 2018-12)
Manufacturer of small wind turbines and wind-solar hybrid systems for remote-area electricity generation.
- Built coordination channels across production, warehouse, and logistics to ensure material availability and on-schedule dispatch.
- Managed inventory planning targets for production materials and service spare parts.
- Ensured advance availability of semi-finished materials per production schedule.
- Reconciled stock against WIP, invoiced sales, and purchase orders.
Process Executive - Infosys Ltd. - Pune
(2007-01 - 2009-12)
Supported a legal knowledge process team delivering services to a client based in Dayton, Ohio, USA.
- Contributed to development of new process-improvement tools.
- Managed content development, validation, and enhancement of editorial services, including copy-editing, proofreading, indexing, and legal document tagging.
Intern - Kalyani Hayes Lemmerz - Pune
- Contributed to operational cost reduction related to inventory management.
- Delivered training to the purchasing department and conducted operational analysis in warehouse and dispatch functions.
Intern - Royal Forwarders Pvt. Ltd. - Mumbai
- Trained on import-export procedures and supported logistics and documentation processes.
- Assisted with customs operations and related marketing and financial activities.
