ABBY JOHN

• Formulated an operations strategy for a luxury fragrance distributor through a tailored mix of process improvement initiatives, optimizing warehouse operations and identifying inefficiencies leading to a reduction in holding cost by 15%.
• Managing brand strategy and increasing the digital presence by 40% by introducing the product to 5+ new marketplaces and executing a multi-channel marketing for UK, EU, UAE and US, boosting revenue by 20–30% Y-o-Y.
• Enhanced order picking and packaging efficiency by 30% through workflow redesign and mentored warehouse staff, increasing productivity by 20% and fostering a culture of continuous improvement which resulted in 99% on-time delivery.
• Delivered $1M in cost savings by streamlining supply chain processes and reducing production lead times by 15%, directly improving bottom-line efficiency.
• Served as the UK brand representative and distributor for exclusive UAE perfume houses managing B2B negotiations, compliance, and marketing alignment with C-level executives, wholesalers, and retail buyers.
• Regularly provide senior management with strategic insights and recommendations to improve distribution efficiency, optimize customer experience, and identify new growth opportunities in both D2C and wholesale channels.

• Directed production planning and industrial engineering strategies to optimize resources.
• Introduced and managed internal supply chain software to streamline operations.
• Led cross-functional collaboration to ensure on-time delivery and improved resource allocation.
• Spearheaded lean manufacturing initiatives to minimize waste and enhance operational efficiency.

Achievements-

• Delivered $1 million in annual cost savings by implementing product line rationalization.
• Achieved a 24% reduction in scrap due to the integration of new software systems.
• Improved inventory turnover by 20%, leading to significant operational cost savings.
• Reduced lead times for production schedules by 15% using advanced planning tools.