Vishesh Chaudhary
Gurgaon,HR
Summary
Highly skilled and accomplished Procurement and Logistics Specialist with 21years of experience in managing end-to-end supply chain operations and optimizing logistics processes. Demonstrated expertise in driving cost savings, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring seamless operations. Expertise in effective sourcing and procurement, utilizing techniques such as TVM/TCO/ZBC analysis/RFx cycle/4M. Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale procurement activities and implementing strategic sourcing strategies. Adept at building strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to negotiate favourable contracts and achieve organizational goals. Excellent leadership abilities, with a focus on fostering cross-functional collaboration and motivating teams to deliver exceptional results. Strong analytical mindset, coupled with advanced problem-solving skills, enabling effective decision-making and continuous process improvement. Committed to upholding ethical practices, maintaining compliance with regulations, and making a positive impact on society.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy General Manager
Indus Towers
07.2024 - Current
- Collaborating with department heads across India to establish goals and work plans.
- Enacted contingency plans, escalated and directed system problems and issues and leading analysis and action plans for process improvements.
- Enhancing team productivity by providing ongoing coaching and mentoring to staff members.
- Increasing customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and implementing effective solutions.
- Managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining focus on meeting key milestones.
Sr Manager SCM
Indus Towers Ltd.
04.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: Indus Towers Ltd (erstwhile Bharti Infratel Ltd) - Gurgaon, HRY
- Successfully managed the merger of Indus Towers and Bharti Infratel, ensuring a seamless integration of personnel, policies, and operations to drive efficiency and effectiveness
- Oversaw end-to-end logistics operations across 22 circles in India, ensuring seamless supply chain management and delivery of goods and services
- Collaborated closely with the procurement team to develop and implement sourcing strategies, optimizing logistics processes and ensuring timely availability of goods and services
- Conducted comprehensive market research to identify potential logistics partners, evaluated their capabilities, negotiated contracts, and onboarded them to enhance the logistics network
- Implemented innovative cost optimization strategies resulting in significant savings and improved logistics efficiency, while maintaining quality standards
- Monitored contracts and key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring compliance with service level agreements (SLAs) and driving logistics performance
- Actively involved in demand forecasting, material planning, and generating monthly reports for PAN India logistics requirements, ensuring adequate inventory levels and efficient distribution
- Maintained strong stakeholder relationships and facilitated effective coordination between headquarters and circle teams to align logistics operations with organizational goals
- Led and actively participated in continuous improvement projects aimed at optimizing logistics operations, reducing costs, and enhancing sustainability initiatives
- Ensured strict adherence to organizational values, ethical practices, and compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines
- Indus Towers Ltd (erstwhile Bharti Infratel Ltd) - Gurgaon, HRY
Sr. Manager /Circle SCM Head
Bharti Infratel Ltd.
09.2011 - 03.2019
- Company Overview: Bharti Infratel Ltd
- - Panchkula, HRY
- Directed logistics operations for Haryana and Himachal Pradesh circles, overseeing transportation, distribution, warehousing, and inventory management functions
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and efficient delivery of goods and services, meeting organizational objectives and customer expectations
- Analysed supply chain challenges for site deployments in geographically challenging locations, developing robust logistics plans to enable successful rollouts
- Led a team responsible for logistics management, control, and monitoring of inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring accurate tracking, tracing, and timely delivery
- Developed and implemented cost optimization projects resulting in significant savings, improved logistics efficiency, and reduced environmental impact
- Played a key role in formulating annual operating plans (AOP) and tracking performance against targets, driving continuous improvement initiatives
- Monitored various logistics parameters, including on-time delivery, order accuracy, and transportation costs, to identify areas for improvement and optimize performance
- Developed strong relationships with logistics service providers, negotiating contracts, managing SLAs, and fostering collaborative partnerships
- Implemented best practices in logistics operations, such as route optimization, load consolidation, and warehouse layout design, to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize environmental footprint
- Provided leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the logistics team, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and high performance
- Bharti Infratel Ltd
- - Panchkula, HRY
Dy. Manager /Techno Commercial
Vodafone Essar South Limited
01.2006 - 09.2011
- Company Overview: Vodafone Essar South Limited - Mohali, PJB
- Managed logistics operations for Punjab and Himachal Pradesh circles, ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of goods and services to meet customer demands
- Collaborated closely with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to optimize transportation, distribution, and inventory management processes
- Implemented effective inventory management strategies, minimizing stockouts, and ensuring optimal stock levels to meet operational requirements
- Led cross-functional teams in coordinating logistics activities, including demand planning, order processing, and shipment tracking, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction
- Monitored transportation costs, negotiated favourable rates with logistics service providers, and implemented cost-saving initiatives to achieve budgetary targets
- Implemented process improvements to streamline logistics operations, reduce lead times, and enhance overall operational efficiency
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers and vendors, fostering collaboration, effective communication, and mutual trust
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of logistics service providers, ensuring compliance with SLAs and driving continuous improvement
- Coordinated with internal stakeholders to align logistics operations with organizational goals and objectives, actively participating in cross-functional meetings and strategic planning discussions
- Provided training, guidance, and mentorship to logistics team members, promoting professional development, knowledge sharing, and a high-performance culture
- Vodafone Essar South Limited - Mohali, PJB
Sr. Engineer /Materials
Rajasthan Transformer & Switchgear
12.2004 - 01.2006
- Procured raw material & consumables for regular production of transformers, Power & Distribution, yearly worth procurement of 125Cr
- Responsible for new project development procurement, items sourced from domestic and internal markets
- Executed reduction of indirect procurement amount by approx
- 12%
- Worked with legal in formulation of outsourcing contracts, manpower based & pure service nature
- In conjunction with Stores team finalized transportation contracts for 11 states
- Facilitated R&D function, to cater to the discrete SMD component needs
- Was also the SPOC from SCM team for development of smart energy meters as a new revenue line for the organization
- Aided Taxation Dept
- And hired tax consultants & which helped organization in building new strategy for procurement of SMD components from south east Asia
Engineer /Materials
Genus Overseas Electronics Pvt. Ltd
09.2002 - 11.2004
- Secured timely SMD procurement, domestic and internationally sourced and guaranteed production lines ran without deficiencies
- Was part Materials team which brokered work timings with workforce union
- SCM representative for liaising with Customs CHAs
- Secured cost savings via sourcing of SMD components, 26% YoY spend
- Supervised a project to identify deviations, improve processes and reduce rejection rate in production of PCBs to less than 1%
- Achieved 6% rates reduction in packaging material, through sourcing
Education
B.E. - Electronics & Communication
SDM College of Engg. & Tech.
Dharwad, KarnatakaSkills
- Procurement & Sourcing
- Contract Management
- Project/Ops Management
- Inventory Management
- Cost Optimisation
- TVM
- TCO
- SBC
- RFx
- AOP
- Demand Planning
- Techno-Commercial Ops
- Process engineering
- Dispute resolution
- Stakeholder Mgmt
- Workforce Leadership
- Operations Management
- Cross-functional Team Coordination
Extracurricular Activities
Avid motorcycle rider Cycling enthusiast Travelling & camping Painting
Awardsrecognitions
- Indus Towers Limited, Control over Opex spend & price benchmarking, FY22-23, Best overall Circle & Best circle for Process compliance, FY 17-18, Best Circle for Warehouse Compliances & Vendor Management, FY 16-17
- Vodafone Essar South Limited, "Super Star" Award, FY 10-11, "IMAD Award", Jan'08 - Jun'08
Timeline
Deputy General Manager
Indus Towers
07.2024 - Current
Sr Manager SCM
Indus Towers Ltd.
04.2019 - Current
Sr. Manager /Circle SCM Head
Bharti Infratel Ltd.
09.2011 - 03.2019
Dy. Manager /Techno Commercial
Vodafone Essar South Limited
01.2006 - 09.2011
Sr. Engineer /Materials
Rajasthan Transformer & Switchgear
12.2004 - 01.2006
Engineer /Materials
Genus Overseas Electronics Pvt. Ltd
09.2002 - 11.2004
B.E. - Electronics & Communication
SDM College of Engg. & Tech.
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