AMAR R R
Senior Manager - Supply Chain
Bangalore
Summary
Versatile Senior Manager specializing in supply chain operations & analytics Skilled at planning, implementing and overseeing key improvements to drive business growth and efficiency. History of cultivating an open culture with free exchange of information. Pursuing new professional challenges with a growth-oriented company.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Manager Planning Analytics and Excellence
Livspace
Bangalore
4 2022 - Current
- Led end-to-end pricing module for the modular business, setting competitive prices based on market analyses and aligning pricing strategies with company goals
- Owned Gross Margin realization for the modular business, consistently monitoring performance against targets and conducting cost and sales price analyses to enhance profitability
- Maintained open communication channels with suppliers to stay updated on raw material availability, fostering strong relationships to prioritize orders and expedite deliveries when necessary
- Conducted regular cross-functional meetings to review inventory levels, production schedules, and sales forecasts, developing contingency plans for alternative sourcing or production adjustments
- Utilized data analytics to identify patterns and trends in raw material consumption, leveraging historical data to forecast future demand more accurately and optimize inventory levels
- Developed and implemented Custom Pricing application, which streamlined pricing lifecycle and provided real-time data visibility through analytic tools. This reduced turnaround time from 10 days to 3 days for design to order placement and contributed to 10% increase in overall monthly sales revenue.
- Developed systems for tracking post-sales complaints which saved 5 lacs every month and streamlining site measurement requests, as well as implementing Casantro and VRM for inventory visibility and automated cost calculations.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
Lead RM Planning and Control
Livspace
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Successfully managed 50 crore business amidst uncertain supplies and unforeseen conditions during Covid pandemic, ensuring operational continuity and minimizing disruptions
- Implemented multiple strategies to reduce inventory levels, resulting in an overall inventory reduction of 13% without compromising operations
- Introduced diverse tracking mechanisms at different stages of the raw material flow within the system to enhance visibility
- This initiative empowered us to make informed decisions for improved planning and timely re-ordering
- Balanced inventory placement in distribution centers to meet demand while maintaining planned DIO.
Assistant Manager - planning and control
Livspace
11.2018 - 03.2021
- Schedule planning and worked closely with suppliers to ensure timely availability of materials, minimizing shortages at warehouses
- Conducted inventory analysis, vendor rating, and development, along with regular inventory verifications
- Managed inventory-related projects focusing on availability, lost sales, and safety stock
- Ensured synchronization between requirements and supply, including specifications, delivery dates, and quality parameters
- Worked with vendors to plan and implement process audits, evaluating them on cost quality and delivery
- Formulated MIS reports to facilitate decision-making
- Monitored reports on out-of-stock (OOS), inventory, GRN pendency, budget consumption, and cost control
- Managed timely supply of raw materials to manufacturing vendors via B2B channels and oversaw the B2B order cycle.
Senior Associate Operations
Urban ladder
- 11.2018
- Managed FC operations, reducing TATs and inventory discrepancies
- Served as a bridge between FC, DC, customer service, and engineering teams
- Interacted directly with the sourcing team to reduce order fulfillment time and address QC rejections
- Resolved delivery and QC-related issues for distribution centers across India
- Handled system changes related to RRR and addressed system issues in the order flow
- Conducted quality inspection of products, coordinating with vendors on quality and delivery issues
- Planned and routed deliveries to maintain adherence to promised timelines
- Managed after-sales complaints and maintained NPS by providing timely service
- Handled returns and ensured proper processing back to FC
- Developed delivery performance reports and regularly presented them to management.
Assistant Manager
Reliance Retail - AJIO (e-commerce)
- 02.2016
- Performing all the activities of Inventory control, monitoring of Actual inventory v/s idle inventory
- Part of First mile operations which includes ASN, Logistics arrangement, Consignment receive, Vendor payments, Vendor returns and Vendor engagement
- Design inventory control measures and cycle count in regular intervals to ensure stock accuracy.
Education
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Dayananda Sagar College Of ENgineering
Bangalore 09.2011 - 05.2015
Skills
SQL Programming
Data Visualization and Presentations
Demand forecasting
Supply Chain Management
Inventory Management
Gross Margin Management & Pricing
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Price Negotiation & Budget Planning
Supplier Relationship Management
Personal Qualifications
- BE- Mechanical, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, 2015, 81.91%
- PUC, Indu Pre University College - KOTTURU, 2011, 86.16%
Timeline
Lead RM Planning and Control
Livspace
04.2021 - 03.2022
Assistant Manager - planning and control
Livspace
11.2018 - 03.2021
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Dayananda Sagar College Of ENgineering
09.2011 - 05.2015
Senior Manager Planning Analytics and Excellence
Livspace
4 2022 - Current
Senior Associate Operations
Urban ladder
- 11.2018
Assistant Manager
Reliance Retail - AJIO (e-commerce)
- 02.2016
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