Reading Books
Abu Thahir. A
Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Trichy
Summary
Having experience in Supply chain knowledge with more than 18 years in various areas from Retail, QSR,FMCG and Ecommerce -B2B and B2C, Production Planning, Project management, Procurement, Warehousing & storage, Cost reduction, Inventory Management, Vendor management etc.. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Cluster Transportation Lead
Reliance Retail Limited - Jio Mart B2B-B2C Operations
Madurai
06.2021 - Current
- Handling Jio Mart B2B and B2C Cluster Operations for Madurai/Trichy City.
- Ensuring service level and Forward order SLA 100% from all SDP’s
- Control on Last mile cost as per target and provision accuracy at 98%
- Compliances, COD closure and trip closure of all SDP monitor through JA
- Building new vendor’s onboarding, Sustainability of vendor, Capacity Planning etc
- Conduct training on new process to all SDP’s through Teams call
- Regular visit to SDP’s interacting review with vendor partners performance on monthly basis.
- Determined most effective mode and routing of materials to customer locations and company facilities.
- Analyzed transportation data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Tracked shipments from dispatch through delivery to verify timely arrival.
- Implemented tracking and tracing software to improve shipment monitoring
- Built and maintained strong partner relationships for smooth, cost-effective logistics.
- Improved workflow and productivity by implementing upgraded processes.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Met safety and regulatory standards for full operational compliance.
- Led shipment scheduling and routing with carriers, enabling reliable customer updates.
- Developed strategies to reduce transportation costs and increase operational performance.
- Negotiated contracts with carriers to secure optimized rates.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Developed standard operating procedures for team to follow and maintained records of activities.
Vendor Compliances Manager
Reliance Digital limited - West Region
Mumbai
04.2018 - 05.2021
- Handled vendor compliances for CDIT west Region 6 DC from Reliance Nation Head Quarters Mumbai.
- Ensuring all vendor bills getting on time from DC as per Dashboard KRA process the bills with in timeline
- Follow up with NHQ FC&A team ensure on time payment release to vendors
- Budget preparation for Financial Year as per AOP
- Daily reports to DC’s and Payment updates to vendor’s etc.
Regional Coordinator
JIO Infocomm Ltd, West Region
Mumbai
12.2012 - 04.2018
- Managed all aspects of Regional Fulfillment operation support for 7 Distribution Centre and 257 Jio Centre currently
- Lead, manage and monitor all or some of the following: inventory levels, on-time shipment of finished goods, warehousing/shipping of goods, procurement/receipt/storage of raw materials, transportation/distribution methods
- Coordinates with production/planning activities of staff to ensure that departmental needs are met in a timely manner
- Identified and implemented process improvements and cost savings initiatives
- Successfully managed special projects such as E-Commerce and SIM Kitting Automation/Manual Operations
- Received JIO SCM Excellence Award Certificate for Manual SIM Kitting Operations from Mr
- Niraj Ambani – Reliance Industries Limited – Group President SCM
- During my tenure in RCP handled various Projects:
- CCF QSR Restaurant Procurement and Distribution from RCP
- Handled RCP Network and Device DC
- Jio Mifi launch for RCP Employees
- Reconciliation of Devices through Get Asset portal up to closure
- Home shop 18 Ecommerce LM Deliveries from Bhiwandi DC
- P90-P91 Migration activity
- Manual SIM kitting vendor management from Bhiwandi during JIO SIM launch
- Automation SIM kitting Process from RCP ( First person to process STO and dispatch from sim kitting plant)
Manager SCM & Procurement
KFC Malaysia Holdings, BHD
Mumbai
03.2010 - 08.2012
- Responsible for the following aspects of the supply chain: sourcing, purchasing, transport, warehousing and distribution
- Also involved in identifying and implementing initiatives to reduce the overall supply chain cost base
- Monitoring data management to keep accurate product, contract, pricing and invoicing information
- Working closely with suppliers and customers to improve operations and reduce cost
- Ensuring the personal safety and safe working environment of staff
- Communicating needs & objectives to managers & key personnel in procurement, logistics & distribution
- Negotiating contracts to reduce costs and achieve maximum efficiency
- Providing accurate routing information to ensure that delivery times and locations are coordinated
- Accurately calculating total supply chain costs in relation to proposed new projects
- Planning of procurement, production, inventory control, logistics and distribution.
Manager SCM
Shriram Distribution Service P Ltd
Mumbai
12.2006 - 03.2010
- Responsible for the following aspects of the supply chain: sourcing, purchasing, transport, warehousing and distribution
- Handled Multiple Clients procurement activity with One SCM enabled
- Annual & Monthly Material requirement Plan based on Forecast
- Releasing purchase orders as per terms and conditions for Local items, outstation items & imported items
- Follow-up with supplier’s and get the material as per delivery schedule
- Procurement of materials and services as per budget
- Purchase planning / review, MIS reports on periodic basis
- Control Material cost
- Timely delivery of Materials to outlets and outstation Branches
- Close co-ordination with Vendors, outlet, transporters and our HO team members
- Maintain Inventory control
- Experience in Take one SCM ERP
- Reporting to our General Manager
- The Various Projects where I have been posted during my tenure:
- Handled Cricket Logistics for Nimbus- Zoom Communication for one Day/Test and Ranji Trophy Material movement as per BCCI cricket Match schedule.
Warehouse Executive
ITC Foods Division
Bangalore
04.2005 - 12.2006
- Improved warehouse operations by identifying and addressing problems impacting service delivery.
- Checked physical inventory through regular cycle counts and conducted full audits to trace and correct discrepancies.
- Maintained current inventory tracking information using warehouse management system.
- Coordinated workflows for successful warehouse and distribution operations.
Parts Warehouse Incharge
TVS Motors
Pudukkottai
03.2004 - 03.2005
Logistics Assistant
TVS Logistics Services Ltd, TATA Motors, Ashok Leyland Ltd, Hosur
Bangalore
02.2000 - 11.2003
- Spare Parts -Mother Warehouse
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Annamalai University
Chidambaram 04.2000 - 05.2003
Skills
Logistics functions
Accomplishments
- B.A History from Annamalai University
Interests
Timeline
Cluster Transportation Lead
Reliance Retail Limited - Jio Mart B2B-B2C Operations
06.2021 - Current
Vendor Compliances Manager
Reliance Digital limited - West Region
04.2018 - 05.2021
Regional Coordinator
JIO Infocomm Ltd, West Region
12.2012 - 04.2018
Manager SCM & Procurement
KFC Malaysia Holdings, BHD
03.2010 - 08.2012
Manager SCM
Shriram Distribution Service P Ltd
12.2006 - 03.2010
Warehouse Executive
ITC Foods Division
04.2005 - 12.2006
Parts Warehouse Incharge
TVS Motors
03.2004 - 03.2005
Bachelor of Arts - History
Annamalai University
04.2000 - 05.2003
Logistics Assistant
TVS Logistics Services Ltd, TATA Motors, Ashok Leyland Ltd, Hosur
02.2000 - 11.2003
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