ARIHARA SELVAM J

• Led end-to-end Supply Chain & Logistics operations, managing Primary Transportation, Secondary Distribution, Mother Warehouse, E-commerce Depot, and Last-Mile Delivery while ensuring high service levels and cost optimization.
• Managed warehouse operations including inventory planning, stock accuracy, FEFO/FIFO compliance, cycle counting, stock reconciliation, and damage/expiry control, maintaining high inventory accuracy.
• Planned and optimized Primary Truck Movements from Mother Warehouse to Regional Depots and Secondary Distribution to distributors, retail outlets, and e-commerce fulfillment centers, improving vehicle utilization and reducing logistics costs.
• Directed E-commerce Depot Operations, ensuring SLA-based order fulfillment, inventory availability, dispatch planning, reverse logistics, and customer satisfaction for marketplace and D2C orders.
• Controlled end-to-end Warehouse Inventory Management, including inward, put-away, storage, replenishment, picking, dispatch, stock audits, and inter-warehouse transfers while minimizing inventory losses.
• Analyzed logistics KPIs including OTIF, Fill Rate, Vehicle Utilization, Transportation Cost, Inventory Accuracy, Order Cycle Time, and Warehouse Productivity, driving continuous process improvements.
• Led cross-functional teams across warehouse, transport, procurement, sales, and customer service to streamline supply chain operations, improve operational efficiency, ensure statutory compliance, and achieve business targets.

• Daily planning and execution of vehicle placement based on operational requirements.
• Ensuring on-time delivery across routes, with strict adherence to timelines.
• Managing and operating my own fleet of vehicles efficiently for cost-effective logistics.
• Handling 3PL partners and contract-based transporters for smooth operations.
• Vendor management, including onboarding, negotiation, and performance evaluation.
• Profit and Loss (P&L) handling to monitor operational costs, revenue, and profitability.
• Complete depot management including inventory, dispatch, manpower, and infrastructure coordination.
• Import and export logistics handling, including documentation and compliance.
• Tech platform handling for tracking, monitoring, and digital reporting of logistics operations.
• Cost reduction initiatives through strategic planning, operational optimisation, and cost management.
• Spend analysis for identifying savings opportunities, and controlling logistics expenses.
• Preparation and analysis of cost sheets for management review, and strategic decisions.
• Market vehicle rate analysis to benchmark and negotiate competitive freight costs. Supply Chain Optimisation – process improvement, cost reduction, lean, and Six Sigma.
• Logistics and Distribution – Warehouse management, 3PL/4PL coordination, and transportation.
• Inventory Management – stock control, demand forecasting, depot, factory outlets.
• Procurement and Vendor Management – Supplier negotiation, contracts, and supplier relationship management (SRM).
• Ensuring statutory compliance, including vehicle permits, insurance, E-way bills, and more.
• Leading and managing cross-functional logistics teams across multiple locations.
• Conducting training sessions for staff to ensure process adherence, and skill development. ERP and SCM software – SAP, Oracle SCM, Microsoft Dynamics, and WMS/TMS systems.
• Data Analytics and Reporting – KPI tracking, dashboards (Power BI, BOBI).
• Regulatory Compliance – ISO, customs, and trade compliance.
• Team Leadership – Cross-functional collaboration, training, and performance management.

Inbound Operations. Outbound Operations. Team and System Management.

Expertise in end-to-end warehouse operations: inbound, outbound, and logistics.

• Managed daily inbound operations based on vendor appointment scheduling (consignment basis).
• Handled 40 to 70 vendor deliveries per day, with strict adherence to appointment timelines.
• Ensured timely unloading and Goods Receipt Note (GRN) completion in SAP.
• Executed real-time putaway processes with online system updates.
• Managed the receipt of 100,000 cases and 1.5 to 2 million eaches per day.
• Maintained high accuracy in product scanning, segregation, and storage.
• Supervised daily order picking and packing processes, based on dispatch plans.
• Ensured on-time vehicle loading and dispatch completion.
• Handled replenishment operations and ensured bin-level accuracy.
• Conducted regular bin audits and full warehouse (wall-to-wall) physical inventory (PI).
• Managed outbound volume of over 20,000 lines per day using SAP and RF scanners.
• Ensured strict adherence to FIFO/FEFO and customer-specific dispatch SOPs.
• Led a large warehouse team with a headcount of over 250 members, including operators, supervisors, and support staff.
• Monitored daily dashboards and KPIs to ensure 100% green achievement in operational metrics.
• Achieved consistent monthly performance in the green zone, highlighting strong execution and team coordination.
• Identified issues, analysed information and provided solutions to problems.

• Operations Management: Led end-to-end warehouse operations (inbound/outbound) for FMCG and E-commerce, ensuring daily target achievement via KPI dashboards.
• Inventory Control: Conducted daily, weekly, and monthly stock audits; executed wall-to-wall physical inventory (PI) checks.
• Team Leadership: Managed 360+ personnel (pickers, packers, loaders, supervisors, executives, and assistant managers)—sourcing, training, and payroll.
• Logistics Coordination: Optimised logistics truck placement and sourcing for timely dispatches.
• Asset Maintenance: Supervised forklift upkeep and warehouse equipment, ensuring seamless operations.
• Process Compliance: Ensured adherence to SOPs, safety norms, and billing accuracy in 3PL workflows.
• Achieved service time and quality targets.
• Facilitated cross-functional team meetings to address logistical challenges and develop integrated solutions.
• Directed daily operations to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity.

• Maintaining the storage area of 200,000 sq ft in the plant and warehouse with various departments, managing a team of over 80, and monitoring productivity with a proper system.
• Adhered to ITC standards of inbound, storage, production materials, dispatch, import, export, and customs clearance processes.
• Taking care of the entire warehouse operations with 4000 tonnes of materials and line feeding with 20 machines.
• Conduct inventory accuracy audits through daily, monthly, and quarterly cycle counts; obtain monthly forecasts from customers for storage volume for better planning; and receive pre-alerts from customers well in advance to plan sufficient manpower and space.
• Planning the manpower on a daily basis to achieve the target as per priority; maintains effective relationships with customers, and develops and delivers high-quality services.
• Optimum utilisation of manpower, and cost saving through proper planning.
• Maintains customer complaint register and provides resolution within agreed time.
• Organising the recruitment and training of staff, as well as monitoring staff performance and progress.
• Ensure the 5S and safety procedures are followed, and maintain warehouse housekeeping adequately.