Avinash Funde
MBA In Materials & Logistics With 25 Yrs Of Proven Track Record Of Managing Warehouse, Spare Parts Operations & Inventory Control
Pune
Summary
Strategic and results-driven General Manager of Warehouse & Spares with over 25 years of extensive experience leading large-scale supply chain,Spares and logistics operations. Proven expertise in cross-functional team leadership, successfully handling teams across multiple distinct regional locations. Adept at motivating workforce talent, implementing advanced storage techniques, and enforcing world-class 5S and safety standards to drive operational excellence.
Overview
3
3
Languages
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
HEAD-CS SPARE PARTS
Spirited Motor Vehicles Ltd.
2024.01 - Current
- Overall responsibility of Service Parts Dept.of Bharat Benz Commercial Vehicle Dealer operating from 7 locations at Mumbai Region.
- Sales Target Achievement of Parts & Lubes.
- Monitoring and improving parts department CSI scores.
- Stock Management, Dead stock Liquidation, Scrap Planning.
- Enhanced customer service levels by increasing the parts fill rate.
- Managed 5 S in Spares store.
- Identified issues, analysed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Resolved customer queries and problems using effective communication and providing step-by-step solutions.
- Prepared range of written communications, documents and reports.
- Promoted safe working environment by implementing regulatory standards, policies and guidelines.
AGM-SPARE
KGP Auto Ltd.
2021.04 - 2024.01
- Overall responsibility spare parts activity of Bharat Benz Commercial vehicle dealer operating from 11 Locations in Maharashtra,head-qrtrs at Tathawade,Pune.
- Handling team work of 45 people.
- Arranged world class Warehouse, Storage.
- Avg Monthly Sale of 3.5 CR.
- Reduced inventory from 9CR to 5.7 CR by optimising.
- 100 % adherence to SPADE norms of Bharat Benz.
- Controlled inventory by matching physical stock against DMS stock.
- Planning, coordinating with transporters as well as cargo fellows.
- MIS reporting to MD Sir.
- Managed 5 S in Spares store.
SPARES PARTS MANAGER
DSK TOYOTA
2012.01 - 2018.01
- Overall responsibility of Service Parts Department.
- Handling team work of 5 people.
- Arranged world class Warehouse, Storage.
- Arranged Spares With Seven Storage Techniques.
- Handling of Service Parts Dept based on CTDMS.
- 100% Follow of SOBO.
- 100 % adherence to TOYOTA norms.
- Controlled inventory by matching physical stock against CTDMS stock.
- Planning, coordinating with transporters as well as cargo fellows.
- SOQ Utilization, Adherence to DISHA Norms, TOYOTA Production System.
- Managed 5 S in Spares store.
FG STORE OFFICER
Larsen & Toubro Ltd.
2006.02 - 2012.01
- Receiving Of FG from Production.
- Storing of FG Products in ASRS
- Picking and packing of FG as per order received form domestic, overseas Customer & sto orders.
- Arranging for the transportation of the consignment.
- Arranging transportation as per load FTL,Partial load cargo services
- Daily as well as Monthly MIS.
SPARE PARTS MANAGER
Wasan Automotive Pvt. Ltd.
2004.08 - 2006.01
- Identifying & planning spares requirement and sourcing from TATA MOTORS as well as OME dealers.
- Developing potential vendors locally & globally for the right sourcing, eliminating project/manufacturing bottlenecks & reduction in lead time.
- Planning, organising and controlling all requisite activities to perform such as sourcing techno - commercial.
- Significantly arranged for spare parts of TATA commercial vehicle and provided to Workshop.
- Managed spares inventory at various service station located in Vidharbha.
- Handled Warranty issues with TATA Motors.
- Successfully involved in preparing Job Card for Vehicle in Siebel and Bills for serviced vehicle.
- Handled accident claims with various insurance companies.
- Played a vital role in planning for spare parts for breakdown vehicles.
- A well known dealer for TATA Motors commercial Vehicle for eight districts head office at Aurangabad.
MANAGER WAREHOUSE
Total Logistics (I) Pvt. Ltd.
2000.06 - 2004.07
- C & F Agent of Voltas Ltd., Telcon, Crompton Greaves, etc.
- Warehouse Manager of Voltas Forklift Spare Parts Division at Panvel.
- Efficiently managed 9000 sku's located in 9000 sq.ft. Warehouse worth 3 cr Inventory.
- Successfully executed customer sales order and arranged for dispatches of Fork List as well as Crane Spares to various customers.
- Authorized for passing customer bill & issuing payment up to Rs.2 Lac.
- Competently organized warehouse on FSNO basis to reduce lead time for material picking.
- Effectively reduced warehouse inventory by 1 Crore by shifting non-moving spares to production.
Education
MBA - Materials & Logistics
University Of Pune
2000-01
M.Sc. - Physics
Ahmednagar College
Ahmednagar1998-01
B.Sc. - Physics
Anand College of Science
Pathardi1995-01
Skills
- Warehouse management
- Supply chain Operations
- Shipping and Receiving
- Inventory control
- Safety Regulations
- Team Leadership
- 5 'S'
- Service parts management
- Spare parts Availability
- Parts Fill Rate
- Customer satisfaction
- Parts forecasting
- Inventory Control
Timeline
HEAD-CS SPARE PARTS
Spirited Motor Vehicles Ltd.
2024.01 - Current
AGM-SPARE
KGP Auto Ltd.
2021.04 - 2024.01
SPARES PARTS MANAGER
DSK TOYOTA
2012.01 - 2018.01
FG STORE OFFICER
Larsen & Toubro Ltd.
2006.02 - 2012.01
SPARE PARTS MANAGER
Wasan Automotive Pvt. Ltd.
2004.08 - 2006.01
MANAGER WAREHOUSE
Total Logistics (I) Pvt. Ltd.
2000.06 - 2004.07
B.Sc. - Physics
Anand College of Science
M.Sc. - Physics
Ahmednagar College
MBA - Materials & Logistics
University Of Pune