CHETAN PATEL
Ahmedabad
Summary
Proactive Stores and Logistics professional delivering exceptional inventory control and procurement solutions. Streamlines operations by orchestrating material flow and optimising vendor negotiations. Champions team performance and compliance with statutory regulations, ensuring operational excellence.
Overview
3
3
Languages
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager – Stores Department
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
12.2017 - 06.2026
- Supervised, trained, and scheduled staff while maintaining store appearance and ensuring effective inventory control.
- Led a team to complete all store/warehouse operations on schedule with a lean workforce, supporting cross-department project execution.
- Executed standard operating procedures to enhance departmental efficiency according to departmental requirements.
- Ensured timely delivery of materials to meet operational deadlines.
- Regularised material receipt in SAP/ERP, facilitating seamless stock flow from warehouse to stores.
- Created and tracked purchase requisitions (PRs) based on material requirements to ensure timely availability of supplies.
- Maintained zero-variance material stock through regular stock verification and documentation.
- Maintained stock of all engineering, lab chemical, and API-Excipient-solvent materials.
- Arranged transportation to ensure efficient supply chain operations and compile external paperwork for supplies.
- Held licenses for solvent and prohibited products, maintaining statutory registers per government regulations.
- Completed a company-sponsored managerial training program.
- Completed First Aid training certified by a Red Cross-qualified trainer.
Senior Executive – Stores & Purchase
Vishakha Irrigation Pvt. Ltd.
01.2009 - 11.2017
- Managed end-to-end procurement — from supplier identification to contract management — ensuring cost-effective, quality-compliant acquisition of goods and services.
- Evaluated and negotiated pricing, delivery schedules, and terms with vendors.
- Developed and onboarded vendor relationships, strengthening supply chain and ensuring timely availability of materials.
- Classified vendors using ABC analysis based on cost, quality, and delivery timeliness.
- Saved ₹10 lakh annually for Vishakha Irrigation Pvt. Ltd. in 2013 by implementing new vendor training programmes.
- Ensured timely payment clearance and resolved vendor inquiries.
- Created purchase orders (POs) per material requirements and tracked fulfilment.
- Tracked and maintained stock levels, reordered items to meet inventory thresholds, and organised store displays to enhance customer experience.
- Maintained consistent stock levels through regular verification and record-keeping.
- Arranged transportation logistics for timely delivery of materials, materials prepared according to safe shipping requirements, and external paperwork assembled for supplies.
- Received 5-year Excellent Service certificate recognising exceptional service delivery and commitment to quality..
Education
MBA in Commerce & Management - First Class
Sabarmati University
Ahmedabad, GJ08-2026
Diploma in Software Engineering -
NIIT
Ahmedabad, GJ01-2008
Bachelor of Commerce - Second Class
Gujarat University
Ahmedabad, GJ01-2005
Skills
- SAP/ERP
- Inventory Management
- Procurement Strategy
- Vendor management
- Supply Chain Management
- Store Operations
- Team Leadership
- Staff Development
- Conflict Resolution
Languages
English
Hindi
Gujarati
Timeline
Assistant Manager – Stores Department
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
12.2017 - 06.2026
Senior Executive – Stores & Purchase
Vishakha Irrigation Pvt. Ltd.
01.2009 - 11.2017
MBA in Commerce & Management - First Class
Sabarmati University
Diploma in Software Engineering -
NIIT
Bachelor of Commerce - Second Class
Gujarat University