AMARNATH KUMAR
Ahmedabad,GJ
Summary
Supply Chain Manager focused on logistics and supply chain operations, strategic sourcing, freight control, and contract lifecycle management. Brings strength in techno-commercial negotiations, transporter evaluation, PR-PO governance, and SAP/ERP tracking to improve visibility across procurement, finance, and execution workflows. Supports cost control, invoice reconciliation, and vendor performance management through structured coordination with operations and cross-functional stakeholders.
Overview
5
5
Certifications
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Manager – Techno Commercial
Vishakha Glass Private Limited
08.2025 - Current
- Strategic Sourcing & Procurement: Spearheaded group-wide strategic sourcing and techno-commercial negotiations for logistics, achieving cost efficiency and standardized contracting across group companies.
- Digital Transformation: Led execution of SCM software and E-Auction platforms to automate freight procurement, contracting, indenting, and invoice reconciliation.
- Transporter Rating & Vendor Management: Implemented structured transporter evaluation metrics to track rejection rates, delivery compliance, and credit terms, optimizing vendor performance.
- Process Optimization & Visibility: Utilize SAP/ERP systems to enable real-time tracking across supply chains while managing end-to-end PR-PO creation, contract lifecycle, and finance alignment.
Logistics Executive
TCI Supply Chain (Deputet at Ford Engine Plant)
04.2022 - 07.2025
- Freight Sourcing & Cost Optimization: Identified and onboarded high-performing logistics vendors; conducted techno-commercial evaluations and rate negotiations for local Milk-run and Line-Haul routes.
- Freight Sourcing & Cost Optimization: Onboarded high-performing logistics vendors; conducted techno-commercial evaluations and negotiated rates for local milk-run and line-haul routes to enhance service efficiency.
- KPI Management & Compliance: Developed operational procedures, monitored transport cost KPIs, and presented actionable cost-reduction initiatives to plant management.
- Procurement Operations: Executed sourcing cycle, including inspection, tracking, reporting, delivery verification, and vendor payment clearances to streamline procurement processes.
Logistics Coordinator
TCI Supply Chain (Deputet at Ford India Pvt. Ltd.)
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Inbound & JIT Logistics: Served as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for nationwide component pick-ups; streamlined JIT/Milk-run vehicle routes and enhanced window-time execution for plant production lines.
- Fleet Control & Reporting: Managed end-to-end fleet tracking and developed custom MIS/KPI formats; aligned route controllers to reduce delays on long-distance and local transit routes.
- Documentation & Compliance: Ensured accuracy of inbound/outbound transit documentation, reverse logistics, and cross-dock dispatch schedules.
Logistics Officer
TCI Supply Chain (Deputet at MG Motor India)
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Outbound & yard management: Oversaw finished-vehicle yard operations, PDI teams, and car movement planning to ensure alignment with billing schedules.
- Outbound & Yard Management: Managed finished-vehicle yard operations, PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection) teams, and car movement planning aligned with billing schedules.
- Team leadership & analytics: Directed logistics supervisors, analyzed transport trends, and implemented process improvements while producing executive stock reports.
Education
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
IIMT Engineering College
Meerut, UP05-2019
Skills
Logistics & Dispatch Operations: Inbound & Outbound Movement, Line Haul, JIT/Milk-Run Scheduling, Cross-Docking, Route Optimization, Yard & PDI Management
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement: E-Procurement, E-Auction, PR-PO Management, Techno-Commercial Evaluation, Contract Lifecycle Management, Rate Finalization
Vendor & Transporter Management: Transporter Rating & Evaluation, Vendor Development, SLA Tracking, Invoice Reconciliation, VIVO (Vehicle In Vehicle Out)
Digital Transformation & Analytics: SAP/ERP Logistics Modules, TMS Implementation, Process Automation, Supply Chain Digitization, MIS & KPI Tracking
Certification
Supply Chain Foundations: Analytics Certified
Timeline
Associate Manager – Techno Commercial
Vishakha Glass Private Limited
08.2025 - Current
Logistics Executive
TCI Supply Chain (Deputet at Ford Engine Plant)
04.2022 - 07.2025
Logistics Coordinator
TCI Supply Chain (Deputet at Ford India Pvt. Ltd.)
08.2020 - 03.2022
Logistics Officer
TCI Supply Chain (Deputet at MG Motor India)
07.2019 - 08.2020
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
IIMT Engineering College