Expert Details
Logistics and Supply Chain, Inventory reduction, Advisory & Business Case, Logistics Technology, BPR
ID: 726191
India
Expert has created the end to end functional framework for Logistics Management Software applications like TMS/ WMS/ Inventory Management etc. Has also created the complete IT solution for Information Management including Visibility and flow of information across various systems/ processes in relevance to Logistics & SCM in the country.
Expert has direct experience in Construction Project Management, across various industrial sectors like Petrochemical, Power and Chemical etc in India. He had created and deployed Project Management Schedules with relevant Vendor Selection/ Management, Internal Resources Management/ .Optimization to deliver and commission plants as per schedule.
He has also handled the end to end Contracting with Contract Management including Contract RFP/RFQ, Bids management and evaluation, contract negotiation and finalization etc.
Expert had provided the end to end logistics business process consulting for a major OEM in India across their Inbound Logistics Operations. He had created the first of a kind single window inbound logistics operations model to handle the inbound from 30+ locations in India across 350+ suppliers based on delivery schedules.
This solution was designed and deployed by Expert in a period of 16 to 24 weeks wherein the savings in terms of reduced logistics cost, increased control and visibility and reduced deployment of client resources into the operations.
This project was designed and deployed to reduce the inventory holding and bring in a VMI model which is under progress. Expert as the lead consultant implemented an IT enabled logistics business process re-engineering solution across the captive logistics division with more than 250+ fleet for a major brewery in India. Typical focus on implementing standard operating procedures aligned with industry best practices to bring in operating efficiencies all across.
Expert deployed the entire solution within 28 to 32 weeks which resulted in a 40% increase in turnover and 22% increased fleet utilization. Expert had deployed complete market research (primary & secondary) for intelligence reporting and advisory services a major German logistics player interested in investing about 100 Mn USD in the Indian logistics space. The complete business case and plan for a 3 year look ahead was created and provided to the client as a part of the consulting assignment Expert had deployed complete interplant distribution for steel production for a major tube manufacturer in India. Typical volumes handled are in the range of 2 MTPA. Entire distribution had been optimized and new operational model and framework designed and deployed. The entire project had been started off with distribution optimization to reduce overall inventory costs in the long run which is under progress.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2012 | Degree: EGMP | Subject: Business Management | Institution: Indian Institute of Management |
| Year: 1995 | Degree: B.E | Subject: Mechanical Engineering | Institution: TIEC |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2012 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Director | Department: Consulting & Technology |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2006 to 2012 | Employer: Infreight Logistics Solutions Ltd. | Title: Head - 3PL Projects | Department: Projects |
Responsibilities:Handles the complete consulting and 3pl space for the company in India. He handles client engagement, client acquisition, logistics solutions designing and deploys the same with a dedicated set of resources. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2005 to 2006 | Employer: Thermax Ltd | Title: Independent Project Management Consultant | Department: Cogen |
Responsibilities:Expert handled the end to end project management consulting and deployment with a team of engineering professionals for this Project in India. Project Value in the range on INR 500 Mn |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2002 to 2005 | Employer: Infreight Technologies India Ltd | Title: Business Head - South | Department: Consulting Space |
Responsibilities:Handled the complete southern region for consulting and b2b services provided by Infreight in India. Typical solutions included Logistics consulting and contracting, freight exchanges, b2b online services, freight content management etc. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2000 to 2002 | Employer: Transport Portal Pvt Ltd | Title: Business Head - South | Department: |
Responsibilities:Handled the complete southern region for consulting and b2b services provided by Infreight in India. Typical solutions included Logistics consulting and contracting, freight exchanges, b2b online services, freight content management etc. He is an expert in designing and deploying b2b portal services, reverse auctions, freight content, benchmarking etc |
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Additional Experience
| Training / Seminars |
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| 1. Training on Transportation/ Logistics for Inhouse Group Companies (Management Graduates Level) 2. Expert Panel Member in Knowledge Dissemination Series conducted across India by a Major Tyre OEM |
| Vendor Selection |
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| 1. Transport Service Provider shortlisting with ranking and freight benchmarking conducted across inbound - outbound - after sales movement. Freight volumes in the range of INR 200 Mn per annum with direct cost reduction to the tune of 8.5% 2. Inter Plant material distribution framework design - with fleet capacity optimization inclusive of TSP ranking and evaluation with freight benchmarking. Typical cost reduction of 18% on a freight turnover of INR 60 Mn PA |
| Marketing Experience |
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| 1. Key Management Team in creating feasibility plans, conducting market research and reporting with complete business case across new business lines in Logistics with proposed investment of INR 2 Bn in the next three years 2. As a Industry Expert - part of primary research activities conducted by CII, Big Four Consulting Firms across various aspects like Road Infrastructure, Organized 3PL services, Regulatory Aspects etc. 3. Knowledge Disseminator across Transportation/ Logistics with IT/ Technology enablement - through direct seminars across transportation community in India. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| 1. Key Trends/ Industry Insights - Localizing Global Industry Best Practices into India - Transportation/ Logistics Space through Articles in key journals in this space. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| English |
Fields of Expertise
contracting, outsourcing, trucking, third party logistics, contract logistics, mentoring, software outsourcing, information management, technology management, information storage and retrieval, inventory management, knowledge management, management decision-making, technology acquisition, construction project management, contract bid evaluation, contract negotiation, freight, construction cost estimation, construction planning, construction safety, construction schedule, general contracting, manufacturing site evaluation, project management, cross-functional team, knowledge base, corporate strategic planning, knowledge worker productivity, intranet, truck fleet maintenance