DINKAR KHANDELWAL
Thane West
Summary
A results-driven SCM leader with over 21 years of experience in Warehouse Operations, Project Mobilization, Inventory & Budget Management, Quality & Safety Assurance, Process Excellence, and Analytics within the F&B and FMCG sectors. Known for strategic planning, strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and a consistent record of driving cost reductions, process improvements, and operational productivity.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DGM – Special Projects
Radhakrishna Foodland Pvt. Ltd.
03.2023 - Current
- Managing FMCG Operations for one of the key client with responsibility for
- Operations Management
- Solution Design
- Business Development
- Mobilization
- P&L and Budgeting
- KPI Monitoring and achievement
- Ensuring GMP and GWP
- Led Onsite Project Mobilization for QSR & FMCG Client
- Initiated Digitization process for Warehouse Floor operations across all DC’s with benefits like
- Operational Checklist Digitization
- Mitigating Inventory shortage Risk
- Customer Delight
- Accuracy.
- Conducted Time Motion study as cost reduction initiative
AGM – Project Mobilization
Mahindra Logistics.
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed Project Mobilization for Auto sector
DGM – Strategic Business Excellence
Radhakrishna Foodland Pvt. Ltd.
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Spearheading strategic warehouse operations for 61+ F&B/FMCG locations.
- Designed & implemented audit frameworks for food safety & transport safety compliance.
- Led multiple warehouse mobilizations ensuring cost, compliance & resource optimization.
- Enhanced productivity by up to 10% across sites via gap analysis and team training.
- Handled peak daily volume of 3 lakh cases across 2.5 lakh sq. ft space and 100+ FTLs.
- Improved Beverage North location productivity by 73% and compliance score from 66% to 93%.
AGM – Operations
Radhakrishna Foodland Pvt. Ltd.
04.2015 - 12.2020
Sr. Manager – Operations
Radhakrishna Foodland Pvt. Ltd.
04.2012 - 03.2015
Unit Manager – Operations
Radhakrishna Foodland Pvt. Ltd.
12.2010 - 03.2012
Asst. Manager – Training & Development
Future Human Development Pvt. Ltd.
07.2010 - 12.2010
- Conducted TNA for SCM division; developed behavioral & technical training programs.
Asst. Manager – Logistics
Parle Agro Pvt. Ltd.
02.2007 - 06.2010
- Managed PAN India operations for Confectionary & Snacks Division.
- Achieved zero inventory variance via rigorous stock analysis.
- Setup new distribution centers, ensured full legal and compliance adherence.
Executive – Supply Chain
Nicholas Piramal Pvt. Ltd.
11.2004 - 02.2007
- Recovered ₹1.2 Lacs worth of inventory through franchise audits.
Executive – Logistics
TVC Networks
07.2004 - 09.2004
- Managed order processing, stock reconciliation, MIS generation, and logistics coordination.
Education
Masters - Marketing Management
Welingkar Institute of Management
01.2009
Diploma - Materials Management
Welingkar Institute of Management
01.2005
B.Com - Commerce
University of Mumbai
01.2004
Skills
- Warehouse & Distribution Management
- Process & Audit Excellence
- Inventory Planning & Forecasting
- Cost Optimization & Resource Planning
- Strategic Project Mobilization
- Quality & Food Safety Assurance
- Team Leadership & People Development
- Digitization & Operational Analytics
- MS Excel
- WMS
- SAP
- TMS
- Data Analytics Tools
- Leadership
- Strategic Thinking
- Decision Making
- Team Collaboration
- Mentorship
Accomplishments
- Successfully mobilized operations for Bharti Walmart/Retail – handling end-to-end ops & commercials.
- Enhanced compliance and productivity across multiple sites through structured audits and SOP training.
- Developed scalable processes for food safety, resulting in industry-standard performance across sites.
Personal Skills
Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Team Collaboration, Mentorship
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/05/80
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Table Tennis
- Process Innovation
- People Development
Certifications Courses
- Six Sigma Green Belt, Asian Institute of Quality Management, 2013
- Future Leaders Program, School of Leadership Coaching, 2014
- Quality Assurance Program, Radhakrishna Foodland Pvt Ltd, 2025
Certification
Six Sigma Green Belt | Asian Institute of Quality Management | 2013
Future Leaders Program | School of Leadership Coaching | 2014
Quality Assurance Program | Radhakrishna Foodland Pvt Ltd | 2025
Languages
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
DGM – Special Projects
Radhakrishna Foodland Pvt. Ltd.
03.2023 - Current
AGM – Project Mobilization
Mahindra Logistics.
11.2022 - 03.2023
DGM – Strategic Business Excellence
Radhakrishna Foodland Pvt. Ltd.
01.2021 - 11.2022
AGM – Operations
Radhakrishna Foodland Pvt. Ltd.
04.2015 - 12.2020
Sr. Manager – Operations
Radhakrishna Foodland Pvt. Ltd.
04.2012 - 03.2015
Unit Manager – Operations
Radhakrishna Foodland Pvt. Ltd.
12.2010 - 03.2012
Asst. Manager – Training & Development
Future Human Development Pvt. Ltd.
07.2010 - 12.2010
Asst. Manager – Logistics
Parle Agro Pvt. Ltd.
02.2007 - 06.2010
Executive – Supply Chain
Nicholas Piramal Pvt. Ltd.
11.2004 - 02.2007
Executive – Logistics
TVC Networks
07.2004 - 09.2004
Diploma - Materials Management
Welingkar Institute of Management
B.Com - Commerce
University of Mumbai
Masters - Marketing Management
Welingkar Institute of Management
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