Balwant Jain
Vadodara
Summary
Top level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of global supply chain activities (Overseas warehousing), S & OP, Supplier coordination & relationship management for material planning through SpeedRoom to ensure ontime shipment to customer, Pricing, Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management.
Strongly skilled in negotiation & cost control and strategic relationship development With Vendors & Suppliers. Overall 17 + years of experience in leading organizational business units. Handling 200cr budget of Supply Chain. With expertise of ISO /Flexi tanks execution, overseas & India warehousing (Bonded & Non Bonded).
Having exposure of company set ups in USA & china, Chemical movement of 30000 MT/ monthly including Haz & Non Haz chemicals.
People development/Training & Management of 28+ employee, also part of interview panel. Automation & Digitization ( API Integration) automated live update to customers, Third country execution ( Switch BL) Excellent hold on cost control & Consistent contribution to OP through SCM.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Supply Chain
Prakash Chemicals International Pvt. Ltd.
Vadodara
01.2021 - Current
- Strategic Thinking I Innovative Solution & Process institulization I Sprint Project I Advancement of Supply Chain I Automation & Digitization I People Training & Develpment I Strategic Negotiation & Forcasting I Vendor Relationship & Management I Overseas Operation & Execution.
Sr. Manager Supply Chain
Prakash Chemicals International Pvt.Ltd.
Vadodara
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Leading & Developing Team of 25 Employee including Sr
- Manager/ Manager/Associate manager & Executive
- Developed and maintained strong cross-functional relationships within overall organization
- Built salable supply chain operations teams to work with growing business
- Defined or refined KPIs signaling success for partners across quality, performance and cost-efficiency dimensions and drove improvements in target metrics
- Established vision and master plan for supply chain end-to-end structure, sourcing and delivery
- Managed distribution network, logistics, trade compliance and warehouse management
- Leveraged valuable business relationships and skillful negotiations to obtain favorable vendor pricing
- Led implementation of effective supply chain planning systems while improving sales and operations planning processes for distribution network
- Coordinated supply orders to meet consumer demand and minimize costs of storing and transporting goods.
Manager Supply Chain
20 Microns Ltd
Vadodara
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Manage long term relationship with all the forwarder/ shipping line/transporter/ overseas agent to run the show smoothly
- Inward & outward planning from warehouse to control the Space issues or overflow of cargo
- Warehouse in smooth manner to get break-even or ROI
- Long term contract with shipping line & forwarder to arrange stable freight for marketing to generate contractual orders, Making annually contract with transporter, which is based on formula to control fuel price fluctuation
- Supervised 6 staff members tasked with handling warehouse management, planning, and customer service duties
- Displayed exemplary negotiation skills when communicating with suppliers and vendors regarding contracts, policies and deadlines
- Integrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost customer satisfaction, profitability and working capital.
Associate Manager - Supply Chain
A R Printing & Packaging (India) Private Limited
Vadodara
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue
- Secured discounts from third-party logistics service providers to deliver substantial cost savings
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders
- Co-ordination with different internal & external customers from manufacturing till final delivery of goods
- Preparing projection for logistic Movements /Expenses on Monthly & annually basis Also maintaining records as per compliance
- Preparation of Pre & Post shipment documentation, timely delivery of documents to avoid unplanned cost at destination.
Executive Logistics
Aroma De France
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis of logistics operations to pinpoint and correct inefficiencies
- Selected transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution
- Oversaw supply chain vendor pricing, inventory management and stock distribution
- Led cross-functional teams in identification, pursuit and achievement of strategic goals
- Worked with internal and external partners to meet customers' complex needs while adhering to state, national and international constraints and guidelines
- Reduced transit time, minimized handling and maximized cost savings through freight cost-analysis and negotiation
- Increased efficiency by developing cost-effective rates and reducing order processing costs.
Executive Sales
Star Freight Pvt. Ltd.
Vadodara
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Basic role was to sale the container freight as company was having many agencies of shipping line
- Evaluated costs against expected market price points and set structures to achieve profit targets
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships
- Maintained detailed records of sales progress, inventories and marketing success to better align goals with company priorities
- Utilized internal lead referral tools to solicit new business opportunities and contacts.
Education
Professional Certificate Program in Advanced Supply Chain Management and Role of Analytics - Supply Chain
Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode
Kozhikode01-2023
Post Graduate Diploma in Export management -
Indian Institute of Export Management, Vadodara
01.2008
Bachelor of Arts -
Madhya Pradesh Bhoj University, Ujjain
01.2000
Skills
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Data Analysis
- Relationship Building
- SAP Implementation
- Automation & Digitization
- Freight Pricing & Negotiation
- Creativity and Innovation
- People training & Development
- Order Management & Execution
- Overseas stocking and execution
Professional Achievements
- Cost Reduction, 2016, Have Implemented Self Clearance at Hazira & Sez Dahej which has reduced company's FOB cost by 6.25%
- Innovation, 2021, 1st export of 80 container through railway from Gujarat to Bangladesh during COVID pandemic.
- Best Performance, 2020, Awarded with the Best Performance of the Year 2019-20 for Customer Centric Execution
- Automation & Digitization, Advancement of Supply chain by connecting ERP/SAP to external servers through API to improve error free execution by automated transmission of data.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/30/1981
- Nationality: Indian
- Married
- Family ( Mother, Father, Wife & 2 Kids )
Languages, Hindi, Gujarat
English , Hindi, Gujarat
References
References available upon request
Hobbies and Interests
- Innovative thinking
- Spending time with Family
- Traveling
- Moving on long Drive
Custom
- Thank You
- Balwant Jain
Timeline
Head of Supply Chain
Prakash Chemicals International Pvt. Ltd.
01.2021 - Current
Sr. Manager Supply Chain
Prakash Chemicals International Pvt.Ltd.
01.2015 - 01.2021
Manager Supply Chain
20 Microns Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2015
Associate Manager - Supply Chain
A R Printing & Packaging (India) Private Limited
01.2009 - 01.2010
Executive Logistics
Aroma De France
01.2007 - 01.2009
Executive Sales
Star Freight Pvt. Ltd.
01.2006 - 01.2007
Professional Certificate Program in Advanced Supply Chain Management and Role of Analytics - Supply Chain
Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode
Post Graduate Diploma in Export management -
Indian Institute of Export Management, Vadodara
Bachelor of Arts -
Madhya Pradesh Bhoj University, Ujjain
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