Bishwa Ranjan Thakur

• Implementing and maintaining logistics and distribution center SOPs to enhance operational efficiency.
• Overseeing the daily operations of the warehouse with a workforce of over 220 personnel.
• Managing all warehouse functions, including inventory accuracy, stock audits, and order picking.
• Ensuring seamless stock movement to 120 retail sites (online and offline).
• Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
• Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
• Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
• Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.

• Determined optimal stocking levels for key components based on historical data analysis.
• Developed and implemented corrective actions with technical and administrative teams.
• Implemented continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving product quality, fill rate, and reducing lead times.
• Managed resource scheduling for production, including materials, labor, and equipment.
• Collaborated with suppliers to ensure timely material deliveries, and prevent stock outs.
• Generated reports on operational costs, labor hours, orders vs. supply, scrap rates, and productivity.
• Resolved any conflicts that arose between operations involved in the production and supply process.
• Ensured compliance with safety regulations, optimizing workforce efficiency.
• Coordinated with other departments, such as procurement, quality control, and engineering, to ensure a smooth flow of activities throughout the production cycle.
• Developed and administered the budget for inventory, labor hours, and overhead expenses.
• Optimized demand planning for raw and packaging materials, ensuring accurate forecasting and timely procurement, preventing stock-outs.
• Achieved 100% accuracy in raw material receiving and packaging planning, handling 2,000 MT across 650 SKUs monthly.
• Maintained optimal safety stock levels, ensuring on-time order fulfillment, and preventing production delays.
• Ensured 100% on-time dispatch of finished goods to all locations, achieving a fill rate of over 95% against purchase orders.
• Achieved 95%+ in safety audits by enforcing compliance with safety standards, and documentation protocols.

• Managed East Region Big Bazaar stores' stock receiving operations, inventory, and internal distribution network operations.
• Led a team of logistics professionals, overseeing day-to-day warehouse operations.
• Led vendor monitoring and supply chain management to align with internal logistics standards.
• Analyzed supply chain performance metrics to identify areas of improvement, and implement corrective actions.
• Developed and executed supply chain strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and cut costs.
• Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives to optimize logistics operations and meet supply chain demands.
• Maintained accurate procurement records, and streamlined purchasing processes.
• Managed end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring timely product delivery.
• Implemented process automation to eliminate manual record-keeping, and enhance accuracy.

Accomplishment

• Digitized store records (VTS, IRN, Digital Records) eliminate manual processes, improve accuracy, and reduce operational costs.
• Streamlined store inventory transactions (inward, outward, RTV, damages), minimizing shrinkage to 0.25% of sales.
• Led Project PARANATI, conducting a 250,000-unit physical stock check in 24 hours, earning an Appreciation Certificate from the Head of Inventory Audit Service.
• Developed and implemented automated supply chain solutions, enhancing efficiency and cost savings.