Venkatesh Ravi

Supply Chain and Warehouse Operations leader with 15 years of experience across production, retail and e-commerce, covering end-to-end SCM, warehouse operations, logistics, 3PL management, inventory, distribution and fulfilment. Experienced in leading large teams and high-volume operations, improving productivity, controlling logistics costs, driving SLA performance and using Power BI, SQL and operational dashboards for data-driven decision-making. Strong track record in vendor management, rate negotiation, reverse logistics, first/last-mile operations, RCA and continuous improvement.

SCM Lead - APIHoldings - Chennai, India

(2026-05)

• Lead end-to-end SCM and warehouse operations across the assigned zone, driving SLA, productivity and service-level performance.
• Lead Operations Managers, Supervisors and frontline teams, strengthening operational discipline, productivity and execution.
• Manage Bulk-to-Rack (B2R) operations and inventory movement to support timely fulfilment and service levels.
• Monitor operational dashboards, identify gaps, drive RCA and corrective actions, and implement continuous improvements.
• Optimize manpower, equipment and resources to improve productivity and control costs.
• Partner with Logistics, Finance and HR teams for seamless SCM execution and operational controls.
• Ensure SOP, safety, risk-management and compliance standards are consistently followed.
• Track and report KPIs; current operating metrics include Breach <0.5%, PIC TAT <0.18, Backlog <1 day, Issue Bin <0.2% and Line Cut <0.01%.

Regional Warehouse Manager - Cult Sport

(2023-09 - 2026-04)

• Led South-region warehouse operations with accountability for operational metrics, cost targets, capacity and SLAs.
• Partnered with category teams to plan capacity and redistribute inventory according to business requirements.
• Managed vendor onboarding and rate negotiations with commercial teams to support cost optimization.
• Coordinated with AP/AR teams on financial transactions and timely invoicing.
• Worked with Tech-Ops teams to improve operational tools, efficiency and accuracy.
• Used Power BI and Metabase for performance analysis, reporting and decision-making.
• Strengthened logistics execution to improve on-time delivery and reduce escalations.
• Managed liquidation of delisted and damaged inventory to improve space utilization.
• Conducted team performance reviews against operational metrics and budgetary goals.

Warehouse Manager - Reliance Digital

(2017-10 - 2023-08)

• Managed warehouse and store fulfilment, replenishment, reverse logistics, vendor evaluation, vehicle planning, manpower and cost optimization.
• Led a team of 180 staff across a 2 lakh sq. ft. facility supporting high-volume warehouse operations.
• Managed inbound/outbound operations, returns, inventory segregation, vendor performance, RFQs, rate negotiations and operational MIS.
• Handled 15K+ SKUs and 12K orders per day while maintaining fulfilment and operational performance.
• Reduced logistics and operational costs by 15% through vendor rate negotiation and process optimization.

Hub Manager - Myntra

(2015-12 - 2017-10)

• Managed same-day delivery, pickup and exchange operations, inventory accuracy, cyclic counts and COD reconciliation.
• Led a team of 60 and managed 4K+ daily shipments with focus on service levels and operational execution.
• Prepared operational reports and monitored hub performance to support timely issue resolution.

Logistics Executive - Sheenlac Paints Pvt. Ltd.

(2014-05 - 2015-12)

• Coordinated daily dispatch scheduling, transporter placement, branch transfers and freight bills.
• Supported vendor development, rate negotiations and logistics cost-reduction initiatives.
• Performed damage/shortage RCA and coordinated corrective actions.

Logistics Executive - RVR Logistics

(2013-01 - 2014-05)

• Coordinated delivery schedules, third-party vehicle placement and transportation execution.
• Handled customer payment follow-ups and supported day-to-day logistics operations.

Logistic Assistant - Home Centre LLC - Landmark Group - Dubai, UAE

(2011-11 - 2012-11)

Full-time

• Supported delivery management systems, invoice scheduling, delivery-order processing and picking-list preparation.
• Monitored 3PL vehicles, coordinated with showrooms and managed delivery appointments.

Bachelor of Technology / Engineering - B.Tech / B.E. - Anna University