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Work History
Education
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Ankit Bhatt

Supply Chain Manager, Warehouse Manager, Team Lead
Bengaluru,KA
Ankit Bhatt

Summary

Dynamic and organized team leader known for building positive rapport, inspiring trust, and guiding teams toward achieving organizational goals. Strong facilitator with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across departments, engaging co-management and top-level leadership to drive results. Recognized as an excellent trainer and mentor, dedicated to fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance. Committed to creating a collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and success.

Overview

24
years of professional experience
3
Languages

Work History

Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany Company

Team Lead
10.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Finance (Invoices, Payments, study spend allocation) Contracts, Purchase orders, Data management, eTMF operations, KPI & Reporting, Data leakage Prevention, Survey Managements, Import shipments documentation, Stock management
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
  • Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
  • Established clear performance metrics for the team which helped in tracking progress towards set targets effectively.
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Influenced positive change within the organization through strategic thinking, innovation, problem-solving abilities, and consistent leadership style.
  • Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely completion of projects and adherence to high-quality standards.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Led cross-functional teams for successful project execution while maintaining strong collaboration among team members.
  • Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
  • Conducted regular progress reviews with individual team members to identify areas for improvement and provide guidance on career development opportunities.
  • Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.

Fisher Clinical Services (CDMO of Thermofisher Scientific Group)

Associate Manager
09.2018 - 08.2023

Job overview

  • Site shipment management, Distribution, Invoicing, Revenue sheets, KPI Meetings, Forecasting, Material storage and inventory management
  • Quality and delivery of IP Kits and Ancillary materials
  • Clinical IP kits and Ancillary material receiving activity
  • Clinical IP kits and Ancillary material storage in Ambient / Cold and Freezer area
  • Clinical IP kits and Ancillary material site distribution
  • Clinical IP kits labelling activity
  • Clinical IP kits destruction activity
  • Initiated process improvements based on thorough analysis of internal operations data resulting in enhanced productivity levels.
  • Managed cross-functional projects, ensuring timely completion and alignment with company objectives.
  • Led team meetings regularly to discuss progress updates, identify challenges or roadblocks, and provide guidance towards successful project completion.
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient project management strategies.
  • Collaborated closely with senior management on strategic planning efforts, aligning departmental goals with overarching company objectives.
  • Mentored junior team members, contributing to their professional growth and skill development.
  • Successfully managed multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines ensuring optimal resource allocation.
  • Optimized workflow processes to reduce bottlenecks and increase overall effectiveness.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering collaboration and mutual support.
  • Streamlined processes for increased efficiency and cost savings within the department.
  • Oversaw training and onboarding process for all newly hired employees within Supply Chain & Warehouse.
  • Improved client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality work on schedule.
  • Delivered comprehensive reports on key performance indicators, driving data-driven decision-making among leadership teams.
  • Remedied issues and conflicts among workers using negotiation and active listening.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to employees.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.

Axio BioSolutions Pvt Ltd

Supply Chain Manager
01.2017 - 09.2018

Job overview

  • Domestic & Export Sale or Sample Order Preparation Like Collecting Material, Labelling & QC Formalities, Packaging, Documentation & Final Dispatch. Export shipment documentation
  • Maintaining minimum quantity level for Primary & Secondary packaging material, Raw material & Finished Product stock. Checking Physical stock VS System
  • Managing RM & PM Material like ordering / Issuing (As per FEFO) / Arranging as per status.
  • Forecasting of Finished Products as per order Requirement
  • Coordinating with Internal & External customers for make whole processes smoothly as per Requirement
  • Maintaining Record of Dispatch & Inward Material & its Documentations
  • Looking for Shipment Transit formalities
  • Production Forecasting / Material availability / Order follow up and update with marketing team
  • Managing Supply Chain Team to Train them in a Smart way to complete their daily Tasks.
  • Managed procurement activities, driving cost savings through strategic sourcing and contract negotiations.
  • Reduced lead times for product deliveries through effective supplier management and communication strategies.
  • Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
  • Optimized warehouse operations, resulting in improved order fulfillment rates and reduced order processing time.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, leading to more accurate demand forecasting and reduced stockouts.
  • Improved supply chain efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
  • Managed logistics functions including shipping coordination, customs compliance, freight negotiations, and carrier selection.
  • Developed strong vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and maintain high-quality standards.
  • Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
  • Implemented supplier performance tracking system, improving accountability and performance standards.
  • Negotiated with suppliers to secure cost-effective contracts, achieving substantial annual savings in procurement expenses.
  • Facilitated training programs for staff on best practices in inventory management, elevating team competency and performance.
  • Streamlined communication channels between supply chain and sales departments, improving forecast accuracy and product availability.
  • Reduced inventory levels and improved supply chain visibility using strategic initiatives.

IQVIA

Lab Project Services Coordinator
08.2009 - 01.2017

Job overview

  • Maintaining Printers and printing of the test tube barcode labels and outside box labels with correct accession numbers which corresponds with enclosed requisitions
  • Assembling test kits on Workstation based on patient visit and protocol requirements making sure that all test kit ingredients i.e. test tubes, needles, slides etc. are included as specified
  • Preparing Airway bills & Commercial Invoices as per site Requirement
  • Quality control of Finished Assembled Kits Shipments as per SOP
  • Complete final packaging of kits and ancillary supplies for shipping to Investigators
  • Label final packages appropriately as required by courier
  • Corresponding Summary of Packed shipments with Courier Companies for ship out shipments
  • Coordinate with Courier companies for update of shipments, Custom issues & TAT for internal shipments
  • Attending Global Project Planning Meeting as a CTM Department Representative for Upcoming New Launched Project’s Non-Standard items and CTM Validate
  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Coordinated logistics for large-scale events, significantly reducing setup times and eliminating scheduling conflicts.
  • Kept high average of performance evaluations.

IPCA Laboratories Ltd

Lab Assistant
12.2004 - 01.2006

Job overview

  • Sampling of Raw & Packaging Material as per SOP & CGMP and Status of Labelling AS per Result
  • Inventory Needs for Laboratory Chemicals, Solvents and Stationeries
  • Analysis of Packaging Material as per specification & SOP
  • Chemical Analysis & Physical Parameter Tests of Finished Products like Tablet, Capsule, Dry Powder, Liquid, Ointment
  • Maintain Raw Materials and Finished Products Retain Samples as per sop
  • Taking Care of Clean Environment in Laboratory and Maintain all activity as per GLP
  • Dispensing of Raw and Packing Material as per Batch Manufacturing Record
  • Worked as a Packing supervisor and Taking care of packing as per Batch packing record
  • Performed Very Proactive Role for Audit Related Task

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

As a Trainee
09.2001 - 10.2004

Job overview

  • Performing CTM Prospective Validation of New Launched & Amendment Projects via LIMS & internal Software
  • Maintaining Confidential Sheets & Reports Related CTM Processes
  • Performing QC as per SOP for New Received Material & Completing Material Receiving Procedure
  • Maintaining & Pasting Labelling on Each & Every Material as per Required Status in Warehouse
  • Stock Counting & Procure of Material as per Requirement
  • Coordination with Internal & External customer for Smooth Operational Processes.
  • Work Threshold Management for Initials & Re supply Work orders as per External & Internal customer need, Manpower & time situation
  • Responsible for Error, Complain, Quality, Productivity, Delivery, Kit Assembling, Kit Volume, Trainings, Cost, Team building, Customer Relationship, and whole processes of CTM Dept
  • Adopting Global Process of CTM to improve Quality, Delivery & Information sharing
  • Worked with Different logistic companies Like UPS, FedEx, DHL, Marken, PDP, World courier

Education

Ministry of Skill Developement And Entrepreneurship
Ahmedabad

from Chemistry
04.2001

University Overview

Also completed special Industrial Training from All India Trade Examination Board Ahmedabad from 2001 to 2004 in Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

  • Final Grade: 75%

Skills

Team Leadership

Administration, Back end Support

Operations/Supply Chain

Situational Communication

Presentation Skills

Change Management

Supplychain, Warehouse, distribution & Logistic

Management of temperature-controlled shipments

Project management for Clinical supply, Operational & Assembling Activities

Working knowledge of Microsoft software, Email management, Sharepoint folders

Material management System Software

Supply Chain Management software

STARLIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)

SAP Lean & Ariba CIG for Invoice, budget and purchase order execution

GoAnywhere

Operations management

Customer focus

Conflict resolution

Attention to detail

Trend tracking

Key performance indicators

Invoice verification

Client communication

Client service

Staff training

Service level agreements

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Timeline

Team Lead

Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany Company
10.2023 - Current

Associate Manager

Fisher Clinical Services (CDMO of Thermofisher Scientific Group)
09.2018 - 08.2023

Supply Chain Manager

Axio BioSolutions Pvt Ltd
01.2017 - 09.2018

Lab Project Services Coordinator

IQVIA
08.2009 - 01.2017

Lab Assistant

IPCA Laboratories Ltd
12.2004 - 01.2006

As a Trainee

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
09.2001 - 10.2004

Ministry of Skill Developement And Entrepreneurship

from Chemistry
04.2001

Personal Details

  • Marital Status: - Married
  • Child: - 2
  • Blood Group: - A -ve
  • Date of Birth: - 1984-04-30
  • Visited countries and valid Visa: Japan and Germany

Cricket, Listening Music, Travelling

Visited Tokyo for 2 months to train employees for high threshold management and operation guidance for the Sponsor.

Visited Germany 2 times to understand process and learn new objectives to create strong team in India.

Ankit BhattSupply Chain Manager, Warehouse Manager, Team Lead