ABHISHEK KUMAR JHA
Head Of Supply Chain And Operations Manager
Haridwar,Uttarakhand
Summary
Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by 15 years of experience in leading organizational business units.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Head of Supply Chain
Orchid Beauty Herbals
Haridwar
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Assisted in development of Orchid Herbals products unrepresented in industry to increase share in market
- Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for company
- Integrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost customer satisfaction, profitability and working capital.
- Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
- Applied insights of global economics and marketing to implement pricing strategies and channels.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Built scalable supply chain operations teams to work with growing business.
Supply Chain and Commercial Manager
Proveda Herbal Pvt Ltd
Haridwar
05.2014 - 02.2021
- Used key metrics and prepared reports for senior management to monitor performance of commercial activities.
- Negotiated contracts and product prices by collaborating with vendors and developers.
- Built relationships with clients to establish new contracts.
- Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
- Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
- Brought reduction of warehouse transport cost by over 40% on a volume basis by changing the charging method and delivery cycle, and by maximizing truck loads previously under utilized.
- Developed a demand forecasting system that accurately predicted customer demand with 80% accuracy, resulting in improved inventory management and cost savings.
- Administered day to day operations of 20000 sq ft warehouse and 10000 sq ft factory with a fast moving inventory consisting of Approx 1500-2000 items, encompassing products like Labels, Mono, Jars, Tubes etc
- Managed team of 100+ team members including workers, Dispatch Team, Store Team and Logistics Team.
Assistant Supply Chain and Commercial Manager
Proveda Herbal Pvt Ltd
Haridwar
06.2010 - 04.2014
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify cost saving opportunities and ensure alignment of supply chain activities with business objectives.
- Monitoring quality standards for incoming/outgoing materials, ensuring stringent adherence to quality standards, norms and practices
- Achieved cost reduction of 15-20% in a highly volatile market by developing second source using strong negotiation skills
- Enhanced productivity of one-in-house part by over 30% by conceiving and implementing innovative solutions and saved 10% capital purchase through negotiations.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
- Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
- Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
Warehouse and Dispatch Incharge
Proveda Herbals
Haridwar
09.2009 - 05.2010
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Developed and Implemented a system for tracking and recording all warehouse activities, allowing greater transparency and accountability.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
- Conducted regular inspections and audits to check quality and verify inventory levels.
- Trained and supervised new employees to apply best practices and comply with health and safety procedures and regulations.
- Collaborated with various departments to manage timely delivery of orders and avoid delays.
- Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
- Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
Dispatch Executive
Nature Essence Pvt Ltd
Haridwar
04.2009 - 08.2009
- Managed fleet transportation dispatching for different locations.
- Coordinated scheduling in high-volume environment.
- Kept work area safe, organized and clean according to general office practices.
- Received new orders, prepared documentation, and assigned personnel.
- Monitored vehicle locations to coordinate timely arrivals.
- Preserved accurate records of dispatched orders, deliveries and receipts.
- Planned and prioritized assigned tasks to meet deadlines.
Education
MBA - Production & Operation And HR Management
Swami Vivekananda Subharti University
Meerut, India 05.2018 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Commerce(BCom) - Commerce
Shobhit University
Meerut, India 06.2010 - 07.2013
Skills
Operation and Business Planning
Warehouse and Inventory Management
Negotiating
Supply Chain Management
Staff Management
Flexible and Adaptable
Computer and ERP Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Fast Learner
Multi Tasking
Additional Information
- Managed Overall Factory Operations for more than 10 years
- Managed E Commerce Segment of Home Shop and Shop Cj for more than 2 years
Extra Experience other than KRA
- Managed overall responsibility of the Manufacturing unit including orders from the E-commerce industry and Brand Sales including Order taking, costing, dispatch and payments.
- Managed production line and supervised 100+ workers and line incharge.
- Planned daily production and dispatches, Sending MIS report to upper management on daily and weekly basis performance.
- Managed E Commerce Segment:- Overall responsibility from closing order with costing, arranging PM and RM for same. Getting it dispatched on given time frame.
- Increased the sale of Homeshop 18 and Shop Cj from 40 lakhs to 2cr per month with profitability in 6 months.
Accomplishments
- Because of my work, Got promoted to Assistant Managerial position within 8 months of joining Proveda Herbals.
- Started doing multi tasking within 1 years of joining.
- Almost managed whole factory for more than 8 years.
- Received incentives for more than 2 years for bringing most numbers of payments from market and highest sale in segment managed by me.
- Achieved 100% Result by completing order with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
SAP BPC
Timeline
Business Analytics
11-2023
SAP BPC
09-2022
SAP SD
09-2022
Head of Supply Chain
Orchid Beauty Herbals
03.2021 - 06.2023
MBA - Production & Operation And HR Management
Swami Vivekananda Subharti University
05.2018 - 07.2020
Supply Chain and Commercial Manager
Proveda Herbal Pvt Ltd
05.2014 - 02.2021
Assistant Supply Chain and Commercial Manager
Proveda Herbal Pvt Ltd
06.2010 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Commerce(BCom) - Commerce
Shobhit University
06.2010 - 07.2013
Warehouse and Dispatch Incharge
Proveda Herbals
09.2009 - 05.2010
Dispatch Executive
Nature Essence Pvt Ltd
04.2009 - 08.2009