SAP
Akhil Purushothaman Pillai
Warehouse & Logistics Operation Managment
Bangalore,KA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with over 15 years of extensive experience in warehouse management, logistics, and supply chain management at a managerial level. Proven expertise in overseeing key business functions, including warehouse operations, production planning, material management, and customer service, while consistently driving business strategy to meet established targets. Strong analytical skills and a commitment to developing people and fostering relationships enable the creation of best-in-class practices that enhance operational excellence. Recognized for leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact results through strategic planning and a relentless focus on continuous improvement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Value Stream Leader in Regional Service Centre
FESTO India Pvt Ltd
04.2024 - Current
- 1). OPEX: Regular monitoring and improving the Lean concept of Operational Excellence for increasing efficiency with higher quality, better customer satisfaction, enhanced employee engagement, and competitive advantage.
- 2). Warehouse Operations Management: Oversee the efficient and safe operation of the warehouse, including shipping, receiving, storage, and inventory control processes. Ensure that all tasks are completed in a timely, accurate, and cost-effective manner.
- 3). Team Leadership: Lead, supervise, and train warehouse staff, including warehouse associates, supervisors, and other team members. Foster a positive work environment, ensuring high levels of morale and performance.
- 4). Inventory Control: Monitor inventory levels, track stock movements, and ensure accurate record-keeping of all items. Oversee cycle counts and annual inventory audits to ensure the accuracy of inventory, and minimize discrepancies. Also, there should be a monthly review of the shelf life of the entire stock.
- 5). Order Fulfillment: Ensure that orders are processed, picked, packed, and shipped efficiently, and accurately. Work closely with the logistics team to meet delivery deadlines and customer expectations.
- 6). Safety and Compliance: Enforce safety procedures and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment for all staff. Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company policies. Identify and address safety hazards.
- 7). Process Improvement: Continuously analyze and improve warehouse operations to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction. Implement best practices and innovative solutions for workflow optimization.
- 8). Reporting and Metrics: Develop and maintain performance metrics for key operational areas, including order accuracy, shipping times, inventory turnover, and workforce productivity. Provide regular updates and reports to upper management on overall performance.
- 9). Budget and Cost Control: Oversee budget management for warehouse operations, ensuring the optimization of resources, labor, and equipment. Monitor and control operational expenses to stay within budget.
- 10). Vendor and Equipment Management: Coordinate with external vendors for maintenance, equipment purchases, and any other services required for warehouse operations. Ensure that all equipment is well-maintained and operational.
- Led kaizen events focused on continuous improvement efforts, resulting in measurable gains in operational efficiency.
- Maintained strong vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of raw materials essential for uninterrupted production flow.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making to identify opportunities for process improvements that led to increased productivity.
- Improved value stream efficiency by implementing lean principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Forecasted and managed annual operating budget for every location.
Manager Plant Logistics & Customer Service
Comer Industries India Pvt Ltd
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Accountable for all plant supply chain and purchase activities, such as supplier relationship management, warehouse management, raw materials demand and forecast planning, inventory control, production planning, customer orders management, schedule variation analysis, and transportation, by ensuring all customer requirements are delivered on time with the desired quality as per the ISO standard. KPI’s are "Inventory level, logistics cost reduction plan, supplier yearly savings, on-time customer delivery, supplier delivery performance, cycle count for inventory, zero-line stoppage," etc. Implemented a new supply chain sourcing strategy to reduce the inventory turnover ratio, and improved the company’s “Days of Operating Cycle,” which in turn resulted in the company’s improved cash flow.
- Managed and motivated 50 employees to be productive and engaged in their work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Manager PPC and Logistics
Rico Auto Industries India Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Accountable for all production planning and logistics activities for companies. Handling all export customers, like BMW, GKN, PSA, and Eaton. Implemented a robust stock pipeline to manage the company’s EU and US warehouses, to ensure timely delivery with controlled freight costs, as per the budget limit. KPIs are 'On-time Customer Delivery,' 'ITR Ratio,' 'Cycle Count for Inventory,' and 'Zero-Line Stoppage,' etc.
Senior Engineer Production Control and Logistics
Hanon Bangalore (Magna Powertrain)
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Accountable for overall activities of the supply chain, sourcing activities, both direct and indirect, supplier management, logistics, warehouse, inventory control, and customer service. Successfully managed to implement Ford's supplier requirements and was able to achieve their prestigious Q1 certificate award. Able to implement the KANBAN system in the warehouse, and could be able to reduce inventory as per the ITR target. KPIs are "On-time Customer Delivery, ITR Ratio, Supplier Delivery Performance, Cycle Count for Inventory, Zero-Line Stoppage, etc."
Senior Engineer Customer Service
GKN Sinter Metals Pvt Ltd
06.2015 - 02.2018
- End-to-end customer service is provided daily to meet customer expectations and create great value for them. Preparation of daily schedules, weekly schedules, and tentative monthly schedules for buffer analysis (using STEP CHART), as well as a plant capacity study. Regular follow-up with PPC, stores, and logistics for the timely shipment by achieving sales targets. Implemented different operating procedures for OEM customers, such as Ford, Renault, Nissan, Volkswagen, Honda Motors, Tata Motors, Mahindra, Royal Enfield, Toyota, Bajaj, etc.
Engineer Sales
Sanpar Microfilters Pvt Ltd
10.2012 - 05.2015
- Managing all key accounts of existing customers. Market mapping and identifying the potential customer. Targeting those potential customers by visiting, offering, and concluding the best techno-commercial solutions for their existing problems to enhance their business processes.
Customer Service Representative
3M India Ltd
10.2010 - 10.2012
- Accountable for customer order entry and timely dispatch. Coordination with PPC, Stores, and Logistics departments for the timely shipment of goods, as per the customer schedule. Preparing the daily MIS and circulating it to all SC teams.
Education
BE - Mechanical
MS Engineering College, Visvesvaraya Technological University
Bangalore06-2005
Skills
Leadership and Management
Operational Excellence
Supply Chain Management
Inventory Control
Warehouse Management
Logistics Operation
Supplier cost analysis
Strategic procurement planning
Customer satisfaction
Production scheduling
Certification
Leadership and Management
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all the details provided above are true to the best of my knowledge. Akhil Purushothaman Pillai Bengaluru
HIGHLIGHTS
- Operational Excellence Implementation
- End to end Knowledge about EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) System
- Continuous Process Improvements
- Improved the company’s overall Days on Operating Cycle by implementing supplier-wise SCM Sourcing strategies and Localization.
- Reduce the inventory of INR. 100 million by developing domestic source for import parts, alternative supplier base and effective scheduling & Production Planning
- Appreciation and award from the Management for the successful logistics planning during the Plant location shifting
- KANBAN Implementation at FG area
PROFESIONAL TIMELINE
- 3M India: 2010-2012
- Sanpar Microfilters: 2012-2015
- GKN Sinter Metals: 2015-2018
- Hanon (Magna): 2018-2020
- Rico Auto Industries: 2020-2020
- Comer Industries: 2021-2024
- Festo India: Since 2024
Accomplishments
- Achieved the targeted inventory level by developing domestic source for import parts,
alternative supplier base and effective scheduling &
Production Planning with accuracy and efficiency. - Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Operational Excellence enhancement
- Effective planning of warehouse shifting without affecting the sales operations during company relocation by proactive planning
- Improved warehouse productivity by effective manpower planning and process optimization
Software
EWM
Interests
Warehouse Management
Logistics Operations
Supply Chain Management
Timeline
Value Stream Leader in Regional Service Centre
FESTO India Pvt Ltd
04.2024 - Current
Manager Plant Logistics & Customer Service
Comer Industries India Pvt Ltd
03.2021 - 03.2024
Manager PPC and Logistics
Rico Auto Industries India Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 10.2020
Senior Engineer Production Control and Logistics
Hanon Bangalore (Magna Powertrain)
08.2018 - 01.2020
Senior Engineer Customer Service
GKN Sinter Metals Pvt Ltd
06.2015 - 02.2018
Engineer Sales
Sanpar Microfilters Pvt Ltd
10.2012 - 05.2015
Customer Service Representative
3M India Ltd
10.2010 - 10.2012
BE - Mechanical
MS Engineering College, Visvesvaraya Technological University