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Bishnupada Mohanty

Bishnupada Mohanty

Logistics and Supply Chain Professional
Ahmedabad

Summary

Seeking a challenging career opportunity in the field of logistic/supply-chain which would help me to utilize my academic background that assists me to gain experience, employ my excellent interpersonal skills, and enable me to make a positive contribution.

Possess diverse experience of 15+ years in distribution, vendor development and management, Warehousing Management, inventory management, distribution logistics, operations & cost savings. Demonstrated capabilities in designing warehouses' lay out to ensure safe and systematic storage with easy retrieval and movement of goods. Gained experience in Transportation Systems, Inventory and Vendor Relation Management. Proven expertise in designing inventory/ dispatch/ logistics plans to derive maximum economy in utilization of vehicles/ containers in transportation of materials.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Country Head Supply Chain

JR Simplot India Pvt Ltd.
Ahhmedabad
10.2023 - Current
  • Ensures SAFETY First - To ensure adherence to all safety and compliance policies/procedures/systems of the company - (C.A.R.E – Commit, Access, Recognize, Encourage) program
  • To meet safety, health, environmental, GMP, HACCP, FSSAI, etc requirements noted in on site policies, notices and permits
  • Ensure all members in the team wear Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) as per SOP
  • Ensuring all injuries, hazards, near misses and equipment damage, which are associated with or observed, are promptly reported
  • To commit, comply, support the Simplot Sustainability Strategy and work towards achieving the sustainability targets of the company
  • To establish and maintain strategic relationship across the supply chain network i.e., with domestic and international partners, key vendors/suppliers, and internal/external stakeholders
  • To develop, implement and manage the procurement and logistics strategies in line with business targets and to achieve high level of customer satisfaction
  • To define the strategies for sourcing, buying, expediting, planning, warehousing, and distribution
  • To implement collaborative forecasting and planning initiatives
  • To propose and embed refined procurement timelines based on analysis of macroeconomic and industry trends, business strategy and demand patterns, to optimize free cash flow and return on capital expenditure
  • To work on Distribution network design and continued balancing to ensure optimal delivery of product within the network and to the customers, balancing cost, and service expectations
  • Responsible to identify and evaluate market growth and industry position and develop capacity plans to achieve long-term growth objectives
  • Develop strategies to minimize long term freight and costs while ensuring transportation capacities are sufficient to execute annual operation plans
  • Develop operating plans that effectively balance sales, production, and logistic capabilities in a manner that enables achievement of business goals
  • Directs and proactively participates for Warehouse/Transportation (3PL) vendor identification, contracts (renewals/terminations) and strategic relationships, determination of policies, recommendations on warehousing/distribution strategies to support service requirements and achieve company's strategic objectives
  • Keen focus and timely identification and resolution of non-conforming situations/concerns
  • Oversees and manages load tendering process for all modes of transportation
  • To facilitate the negotiation, finalization, and approval of the annual rates to support procurement, warehousing, and distribution (domestic & international providers) forecast and budgeting process
  • Primarily responsible for formulating the department's financial forecast and annual budget plan including budget control & expense review for procurement of raw materials/capital goods & services, 3PL, transportation carriers, operational logistics operations and warehousing
  • Authorizes for the adjustments and modifications during budget execution
  • To lead the sales & operations (S&OP) process working closely & cross functionally with the supply and demand sides to include an updated forecast that leads to a sales plan, supply & production plan, inventory plan, customer lead time (backlog) plan, new product development plan, strategic initiative plan and resulting financial plan
  • To work cross functionally with production, quality, planning, purchasing, sales/marketing as needed to create product supply plans to meet service and financial objectives while operating within seen/unforeseen constraints
  • To deliver increased profitability through operational excellence in support of the company's product leadership and cost competitiveness strategies
  • To facilitate continuous improvement in supply chain agility by identifying areas for improvement and influencing their successful implementation
  • To coordinate the full S&OP supply planning process to allow company resources to be effectively deployed in support of the S&OP business plan
  • Ensures to facilitate effective resolutions for and communicates integrated reconciliation issues throughout the pre-S&OP & during the S&OP process
  • To promote the use of Lean and Six Sigma practices to ensure supply chain goals are met and best practices processes, and procedures are being followed to minimize disruptions to the supply chain
  • To ensure supply chain operations follow all the food safety & quality standards, processes and practices wherever required
  • Ensures that overall operations comply to various statutory and regulatory compliance in all operations especially on international logistics operations as well as external vendors/suppliers and third-party service providers
  • Ensures the stock/product traceability/withdrawals/recalls from marketplace in coordination with the Quality Team and disposition (as per SOP) ensuring statutory & regulatory compliances/customer requirements
  • Design, develop and Implement processes to identify and measure all activity related to supply side non-conforming inventory including ageing, hold products, damaged inventory that is no manufacturing or quality related, etc to minimise stock losses
  • Directs and manages potential risks/issues/delivery risks, develops strategies, and mitigate these risks through contingency planning
  • Manage the sanctioning process for all key operations & activities
  • Ensure supply chain systems support is effectively delivered to the supply chain team, and system enhancements are adequately resourced, managed, and operationalized
  • Ensures to address/resolve/review and action on reports for any operational/transactional issues/concerns/observations or areas highlighted during internal/external/ Global audits/inspections to improve overall efficiency and customer satisfaction
  • To manage and monitor the effectiveness of overall supply chain plan, implement KPI's/cross functional KPI's across all operations as well as for supplier's performance development related to demand driven replenishment, network & flow path optimization, inventory/transportation/warehouse planning & optimization as well as its management and measure overall performance improvements in all operations
  • Analyses the collated data through various business intelligence platforms to identify and prioritise opportunities for the improvement
  • To serve as a principal auditee during the audits by the company, government authorities & third parties
  • Responsible for any other additional accountabilities as may be required by the management to be handled in a manner necessary to meet strategic & operational supply chain goals
  • Manage the supply chain resources, ensuring the correct provision of developing, training, coaching, mentoring and leadership
  • Ensure & evaluate the performance & performance appraisals as per policy
  • Ensure the team achieves the targets against their set Goals
  • Sets example and always communicates openly with team about performance out-put, recognizing achievements/ appreciations, resolve workplace issues and motivates the team
  • Uphold respectful workplace policies and enforce workplace rules
  • To educate & aware the team about the competitiveness of the industry, pinpointing those points of differentiation in our products and service mixes, customer service levels and tailored distribution programs, and soliciting their ideas for enhancing company's competitiveness through higher efficiency and service level
  • Participate in interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; disciplining employees; and resolving problems

Head Supply Chain

HyFun Foods
Ahmedabad
02.2022 - 10.2023
  • Implemented SCM process which are practical and deliver sustainable competitive advantage
  • Implemented Rolling, Monthly & weekly production planning process keeping an eye on AOP
  • Supply Chain SNOP Review process
  • Core team member of “Long Term Capacity Planning”
  • Implemented OTIF to measure and improve service level
  • Driving Cost efficiency Projects
  • Developed supply chain KPIs and review mechanism
  • Ensuring distribution cost within the budget
  • (Both Domestic and Exports)
  • Leading and supporting in timely container/vehicle placements & executions and avoid demurrage/detentions
  • Monitoring & developing demand planning and supply planning processes and modules
  • Heading and implementing SCM projects
  • Active involvement in new vendor development & drive operational efficiency
  • Implementing safety audits in FG warehouses & developed WOAT (Warehouse Operations Assessment Tool)
  • Collaborated with cross functional teams to design product supply plans to meet service and financial objectives
  • Supply Chain network optimization & drive efficiency in FG distribution
  • Scheduled meeting with respective stakeholders & ensuring compliance adherence
  • Developed training and development of team members through capability planning

Sr. Operations Manager, SCM

Pernod Ricard India Pvt Ltd.
Bengaluru
10.2018 - 02.2022
  • Managing the supply chain operations at PRI encompassing warehousing and transport management
  • Working closely with the Supply Chain Planning, Production, and Finance and Regional Sales teams, understanding sales forecasts, stock availability and ensure timely execution of Sales order at the billing locations
  • Working closely cross functionally in arranging necessary documents (duty/TP etc.) to enable timely order execution
  • Co-ordination with different vendors for purchase of RM/PM and other DG materials and ensure the availability of the same to meet the production target
  • Preparation of Yearly budget for RM/PM/DG/FG transportation & timely reporting to HO for approval
  • Regular monitor of stock labels at DG/FG warehouse & driving the zero variance
  • Ensure statutory laws, excise rules and regulations are complied with
  • Liaison with the state excise authorities for seamless operations
  • Effectively manage the distribution operations to ensure the smooth flow of the finished products from the plant to the regional distribution centers / warehouses and ultimately to the retail/customer locations
  • Maintain GWP at the warehouses
  • Ensure optimum capacity utilization of warehouse through proper storage layouts of warehouse goods/material placement, inventory movement and maintenance of the warehouse
  • Conduct regular checks/audits on hygiene, safety, housekeeping and warehouse records
  • Maintain safe and healthy work environment by enforcing standards and procedures with 100% compliance to all SOPs and statutory requirements
  • Ensure complete stock accuracy preventing any stock inadequacy/excess
  • Conduct stock audits regularly and ensure reconciliation and inventory adjustments with ZERO inventory difference
  • Highlight concern areas in 3PL performance to enable Zonal SC Manager to Track and monitor performance against KPIs and service levels; Support in taking corrective actions to improve overall 3PL performance
  • Drive implementation of FIFO, FEFO and Batch management in the warehouse, ensuring rotation of stocks according to the ageing level
  • Ensure timely coordination with for registration of labels in the region by coordinating with Plants/ State heads so that there are no delays in product supplies due to label registration issues
  • Work closely with the Zonal SC Manager in formulating and implementing processes that lead to transport efficiency and optimal service levels
  • Ensure 100% orders are executed within the timelines
  • Ensure 100% use of compliant vehicles for all re-distribution / primary/secondary sales movement in the region, with strict adherence to disciplined stock movement and delivery schedules
  • Highlight concern areas in transporter performance to enable Zonal SC Manager to Track and monitor transporters performance against KPIs and service levels; Support in taking corrective actions to improve overall transportation performance
  • Liaison with the Finance team and transporters on detention, accidental and disputed cases, ensuring timely submission of Insurance Claims documents
  • Conduct Root Cause Analysis of these cases and take corrective and preventive action plan for all the incidents, accidents or customer complaints
  • Work closely with the Supply chain teams and ensure indents/permits are generated and executed on time, maintaining high levels of accuracy of the orders captured into JDE
  • Work closely with the Regional office on Excise Duty requirements and reconciliation of Excise Duty
  • Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction w.r.t
  • Class of SKUs serviced from the warehousing locations as per the inventory policies rolled out
  • Prioritization and Co-ordination of product supply from manufacturing locations
  • Provide support in developing seasonal demand forecasts and anticipate customers reactions to the promotions and discounts
  • Develop demand forecasts based on demand patterns and business trends
  • Maintain demand plan to ensure cost effectiveness and to meet customer demands
  • Assist in risk assessment and mitigation activities
  • Update customers and sales team about product availabilities

Asst. Manager, SCM

McCain Foods Limited
Hyderabad
06.2013 - 09.2018
  • Managing the McCain Foods Supply Chain in In South & East
  • Create supply chain management strategies that increase efficiency and speed
  • Provide operational support and guidance to ensure maximum productivity
  • Collaborate with other departments to identify vulnerabilities and close operational gaps
  • Focus on safety, cost management and business growth in all interactions and directives
  • Familiar with SAP (MM Module)
  • 7 Years of Experience in SAP MM Module
  • Skilled in Warehouse Management, Distribution logistics Management Shrinkage or Stock variance
  • Leading the development and implementation of regional S&OP Process in alignment with global S&OP process
  • To ensure proper demand planning in the region
  • Consolidate demand on weekly / monthly basis, and discuss the same in WCM with direct channel partners
  • Use sales trend data to ensure accurate forecasting process is enabled within the region in line with long-term business objectives
  • Understand customers' needs, service those needs, and maintain and develop positive business relationships with a customer's key personnel involved in or directly relevant to supply chain activities
  • Conduct Regular SCM training on process improvements as well as enhancements within the Region with relevant stakeholders: SPD, MDD, Sales teams etc
  • Oversee organization wide management of the strategic sourcing, procurement, contracting, and evaluation of services
  • Manage / coordinate the sales and operations planning process including supply / demand forecasting, inventory management, and on time delivery
  • Develop and / or participate in the development of the supply chain strategy for the organization
  • Stay informed of advances in supply chain technology and approaches, and apply within the organization to improve supply chain processes
  • Preparing Daily Dispatches, production Reports and Material stock reports on daily basis
  • Maintains record of closing stocks and opening stocks of packing materials/finished goods of daily basis
  • Certification of the vendor bills for payment and to ensure that the validation against the proper documents
  • Ensure proper regional execution of supply plans and align regional supply planning with global supply plans and flexibly adjust according to market realities and situation
  • Optimize the material management processes （i.e
  • Including inventory and warehouse management） within and across the region
  • Support business mid-term planning by providing resource, capacity and inventory information
  • Support demand planning and complexity management activities
  • Drive continuous improvement within the supply chain and support the optimization of the work flow and organization
  • Drive continuous improvement on collaboration between supply chain, commercial and production functions balancing speed, costs and quality
  • Knowledge of HACCP, ISO 22000 & BRC
  • Leading the integrated supply chain performance management program for the region, including target setting, performance monitoring (for example, forecasting accuracy etc.) and following up on improvement activities (for example, Inventory, Service, Costs)
  • Manage the extended supply chain team of both direct reports and indirect reports to ensure high customer satisfaction externally and internally
  • Intimate knowledge of supply chain operation, management and processes, for example Supply Chain Operations Reference Model etc
  • Very good analytical skills and can drill down to find root causes and develop corrective action or preventive measure plans
  • Accountable for Delivery service and inventories
  • Accountable for Supply Chain Mapping
  • Works with purchase and Sales to implement alternate raw material

Asst. Manager, SCM

Jyoti International Private Ltd, Hyderabad
Hyderabad
01.2011 - 05.2013
  • Responsible for Supply chain of Subway products (Frozen, Dry & Chiller) in Andhra Pradesh
  • Handled the responsibilities of receiving goods, processing documentation, storing deliveries at warehouse, tracking as well as distributing materials through FAST TRACK (ERP) software
  • Coordination with Vendors to place Vehicles (trucks/trailer) for daily dispatches
  • Monitor the quality, cost, and efficiency of both the movement and storage of goods
  • Preparation of project plan, outlets requirement, supply process
  • Monitor the quality, cost and efficiency of both the movement and storage of goods
  • Execute Reverse auction of out-bound logistics
  • Efficiently identify and develop cost effective vendor/supplier
  • (i.e
  • Proper Vendor Development and Vendor Management)
  • Liaisioning and negotiating with Vendors for cost effective transport of the goods
  • Proper Documentation before dispatch of vehicles
  • Maintain stock of material without any variance by conducting stock verification & documentation
  • Well versatile in SAP ( MM Module)
  • Liaisoning with various departments within the organization and follow-up on outstanding stock
  • Perfect understanding of food items i.e
  • Frozen, Chiller and Ambient
  • Proper Knowledge of FIFO and FEFO
  • Communicating needs & objectives to managers & key personnel in procurement, logistics & distribution
  • Ensuring the personal safety and safe working environment of staff

Logistics Executive

Gati Ltd
Pune
08.2003 - 05.2005
  • Support Field Operations Dispatch by answering phone calls from Field Technicians
  • Assist with processing work orders on a daily basis
  • Performing administrative support and other related duties to help coordinate technicians efficiently
  • Assumes additional duties and undertakes special projects as assigned
  • Manages customer concern and complaints in a professional manner

Education

PGDLSCM - Post Graduation in Logistics and SCM

Asian School of Business Management
Bhubaneswar
08.2009 - 04.2011

Bachelor of Law -

North Orissa University
Keonjhar
07.2005 - 05.2008

B.COM - Accounting

D.D. College, Keonjhar
Keonjhar
01.2000 - 01.2003

INTERMEDIATE - Commerce

C.H.S.E, Orissa
Keonjhar
01.1998 - 01.2000

MATRICULATION -

B.S.E., Orissa
Keonjhar
01.1995 - 01.1998

Extra-Curricular Activities

Represented North Orissa University in All India University Cricket Tournament held at Banaras and Kolkata

Location - Current Address

E 701, Carmel Tower, Godrej Garden City, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 382470

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the above written particulars are true to the best of my knowledge and belief., Ahmedabad, 02/23/23

Personal Information

  • Father's Name: Mr. Laxminarayan Mohanty
  • Date of Birth: 07/01/83
  • Nationality: Indian

Timeline

Country Head Supply Chain

JR Simplot India Pvt Ltd.
10.2023 - Current

Head Supply Chain

HyFun Foods
02.2022 - 10.2023

Sr. Operations Manager, SCM

Pernod Ricard India Pvt Ltd.
10.2018 - 02.2022

Asst. Manager, SCM

McCain Foods Limited
06.2013 - 09.2018

Asst. Manager, SCM

Jyoti International Private Ltd, Hyderabad
01.2011 - 05.2013

PGDLSCM - Post Graduation in Logistics and SCM

Asian School of Business Management
08.2009 - 04.2011

Bachelor of Law -

North Orissa University
07.2005 - 05.2008

Logistics Executive

Gati Ltd
08.2003 - 05.2005

B.COM - Accounting

D.D. College, Keonjhar
01.2000 - 01.2003

INTERMEDIATE - Commerce

C.H.S.E, Orissa
01.1998 - 01.2000

MATRICULATION -

B.S.E., Orissa
01.1995 - 01.1998

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