Ajitav Ray
Senior Manager - SCM & Procurement
Gurugram
Summary
A result driven Mid-Senior Supply Chain professional with 13 years+ experience into Procurement, Strategic Sourcing & Vendor and Inventory Management. Proven track record of optimizing costs, building strong supplier base. Skilled and analytical negotiator with strong focus on driving efficiency and consistently delivering value. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager, SCM & Procurement
Yum! Brands
12.2019 - Current
- SCM & Procurement leader for Pizza Hut - India business
- Leads Procurement, Contracting & Pricing strategies for all Ingredient and CapEx equipments
- SCM leader for NPD launches; support Innovation team in developing supplier and ingredients for new launch
- Project Manager for Product Development, Re-engineering & Replications
- Development of New supplier and supplier capability development to meet our future demands
- 100% Supply continuity in-spite of disruptions & High growth of 1.8x growth during 2020- 2022
- 10 high ticket launches in 4 years, contributed to strong double digit SSSG
- Received Global Best Ratings for consecutive 3 years
- Localized Imported Equipment through development to bring 15% savings. Lowest CapEx cost among competing markets
- Consistently met or exceeded annual performance targets set by senior leadership for last 4 years
- Consolidated vendors and renegotiated costs to optimize cost
- Overhauled procurement processes resulting in streamlined workflows, improved supplier relationships, and reduced purchasing costs.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business.
- Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
Senior Manager, Supply Chain Planning
V Mart Retail Ltd
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Head - FMCG SCM Planning
- Project Manager for Auto Replenishment System
- Managed Business partnerships and procurement for FMCG business. Annual procurement value of INR 100 Cr.
- Spearheaded strategic initiatives to streamline NSO processes, resulting in a 25% reduction in project delays
- Achieved 100% Sales target for FMCG business for consecutive years
- Optimized Inventory holding by 20% for FMCG business through best practise
- Ensured 98% service levels for all SKUs
- Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization.
Manager- Supply Chain
Oravel Stays Pvt. Ltd ( OYO )
7 2017 - 3 2018
- Develop sustainable processes to integrate Supply Chain with different verticals among business
- Developed & Implemented Master Data SOP to enhance process compliance for all SKUs.
- Developed OYO ordering portal
- Commissioned 2 new warehouses in record time of 3 months
- Developed comprehensive reporting tools to provide actionable insights for supply chain performance
- Implemented Replenishment Strategy
Manager - Supply Chain Planning & Analytics
Spencer's Retail limited
07.2014 - 07.2017
- Supply Chain leader for South India business
- Was leading Forecasting & Replenishment and procurement for 3000+ SKUs
- Improved warehouse efficiency by implementing state-of-the-art storage solutions and streamlined picking processes
- Worked on Network Planning & Distribution Strategy. Implemented distribution model to reduce logistic cost by 8%
- Maintained 98% service level with optimized inventory
- Developed a statistical modelling tool using "R" to improve FnV ordering efficiency and reduce wastages by 22%
Assistant Manager - DnL & Replenishment
Reliance Retail limited
06.2011 - 07.2014
- Planning, Replenishing & Managing Inventory for 600 stores, 3000 SKUs
- Identify Production & Supply constraints and plan strategy to maintain 96% stock service levels stores at all stores
- Was leading EDI Project for Reliance Retail and continuously thrived for imp
- Managed procurement to payment cycle for vendors/supplier
- Review vendor fill rates and analyses stock out issues; Liaison with suppliers for continued supplies
- Successfully implemented dual bill distribution for DC turnaround efficiency
- Commissioned 02 new flow thru DCs to improve operational efficiency
Education
B. Tech - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Biju Patnaik University of Technology
Raurkela 04.2001 -
AISSCE - Mathematics & Physics
Kendriya Vidayala
Angul 04.2001 -
Skills
Procurement
Negotiation
Sourcing Strategy
RFP & RFQ
Supply Chain Strategy
Project Planning & Management
Process Improvement
Critical Thinking
Leadership
Risk Mitigation
Vendor Management
Business Analytics
Demand Planning
Inventory Management
Material Resource Planning
Distribution Network Planning
Team Leadership
Time Management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Troubleshooting and problem resolution
Budget Oversight
Data-driven decision-making
Business Administration
Accomplishments
- GM's Award, 06/2020, Present
- Awarded Thrice by GM, PH India sub-Con for Business Excellence in last 4 years, 06/2020, Present
- Global SCM Leader Award, 02/2023, Present
- PH Global Supply Chain leader recognized for outstanding work in driving Equipment Development & Supply Chain Strategy, 02/2023, Present
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Certification
APICS - CPIM
Timeline
Senior Manager, SCM & Procurement
Yum! Brands
12.2019 - Current
Senior Manager, Supply Chain Planning
V Mart Retail Ltd
03.2018 - 12.2019
APICS - CPIM
04-2016
Manager - Supply Chain Planning & Analytics
Spencer's Retail limited
07.2014 - 07.2017
Assistant Manager - DnL & Replenishment
Reliance Retail limited
06.2011 - 07.2014
B. Tech - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Biju Patnaik University of Technology
04.2001 -
AISSCE - Mathematics & Physics
Kendriya Vidayala
04.2001 -
Manager- Supply Chain
Oravel Stays Pvt. Ltd ( OYO )
7 2017 - 3 2018