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Chandan Kumar

Bangalore

Summary

Seasoned SAP TM Consultant with 7+ years of experience in transportation management, supply chain optimization, and operations management. Expert in implementing strategic initiatives to reduce costs and enhance service quality. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and driving efficiency improvements.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Regional Manager - Business & Operations

Premier
Bangalore
05.2023 - Current
  • Led the development and implementation of SAP TM solutions to enhance transportation processes and reduce costs.
  • Streamlined supply chain operations, achieving a 30% reduction in operational costs.
  • Collaborated with vendors to improve transportation efficiency, resulting in a 25% increase in supply chain performance.
  • Drove strategic initiatives resulting in a 300% increase in revenue and market expansion.
  • Oversaw the design and implementation of SAP financial systems for 5 major projects, enhancing financial reporting accuracy.

Senior Manager - Operation

Reliance Retail - Grab
Bangalore
10.2021 - 04.2023
  • Managed SAP TM integration to enhance end-to-end logistics operations and optimize transportation planning and execution.
  • Contributed to overall P&L improvement and 25% net margin increase by enhancing vendor contract negotiations.
  • Implemented process improvements and SOPs resulting in a 50% reduction in turnaround time (TAT).
  • Identified and leveraged new business opportunities to drive growth.

Manager - Operation

Letstransport
Bangalore
05.2019 - 09.2021
  • Led the successful optimization of transportation management and cost efficiency in logistics operations through overseeing the implementation of SAP TM.
  • Led P&L management efforts, brought in key performance indicators (KPIs), and achieved improved revenue optimization.
  • Achieved 70% reduction in replacement costs by implementing efficient process control and managing vendors effectively.
  • Managed and nurtured successful partnerships with clients in FMCG, B2C Retail, and E-commerce industries, resulting in exceptional satisfaction rates.

Senior Coordinator - Service

TVS Electronics
Chennai
06.2017 - 04.2019
  • Demonstrated commitment to improving ticket resolution process by effectively assigning technical engineers and ensuring timely closure, resulting in a 30% reduction in TAT.
  • Led and managed a 4-member team while creating an effective calling script to expedite issue resolution through clear understanding, minimizing the need for multiple communications.
  • Exceeded DTC (Day to closure) target by 120%.

Education

B.Tech - Electrical and Electronics -

SRM University
Chennai
05.2017

Skills

  • SAP TM (Transportation Management)
  • Project Management
  • Strategy and Execution
  • Process improvement
  • Stakeholder management
  • Operation management
  • Business Growth
  • Program Management
  • Automation
  • MS Excel
  • SQL
  • Python

Accomplishments

  • Spot Award for meeting OTA and DTC targets.
  • Spot Award for extended support for the Amazon project.
  • Increased margin by 10% and achieved a revenue of over ₹1.2 crore per month from one of India's largest e-commerce clients within less than 3 months at LetsTransport.

Timeline

Regional Manager - Business & Operations

Premier
05.2023 - Current

Senior Manager - Operation

Reliance Retail - Grab
10.2021 - 04.2023

Manager - Operation

Letstransport
05.2019 - 09.2021

Senior Coordinator - Service

TVS Electronics
06.2017 - 04.2019

B.Tech - Electrical and Electronics -

SRM University

Certification

  • Operation Management - IIM, Bangalore
  • Six Sigma - Black belt

Languages

  • English, Full Professional Proficiency
  • Hindi, Native or Bilingual Proficiency
  • Kannada, Professional Working Proficiency
  • Tamil, Professional Working Proficiency

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading
  • Movies
  • Fitness

Languages

  • English, Full Professional Proficiency
  • Hindi, Native or Bilingual Proficiency
  • Kannada, Professional Working Proficiency
  • Tamil, Professional Working Proficiency

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading
  • Movies
  • Fitness
Chandan Kumar