Diptiranjan Sahoo
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic operations leader with a proven track record at Swiggy Instamart, excelling in warehouse optimization and strategic planning. Achieved a 30% reduction in SCM costs while enhancing productivity through innovative logistics solutions. Skilled in negotiation and team leadership, driving significant growth and efficiency in fast-paced environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager- SCM Process Design & Expansion
Swiggy Instamart
01.2022 - Current
- Reduced warehouse SCM costs by 30% through integration of pick and pack utilizing mobile printers.
- Established bulk pick and sort methods coupled with multi-order picking, driving productivity increase of 12%.
- Executed portable electrically charged eutectic vehicles for freezer logistics, reducing mid-mile costs by 15%. Maintained a fleet of 150 vehicles servicing 60 cities. Eliminated diesel-operated reefer vehicles to enhance environmental sustainability.
- Executed hybrid vehicles- both ambient and reefer storage- to reduce mid-mile cost in T-2 cities- cost reduction of 7%.
- Spearhead design and implementation of 2MW rooftop solar power generation to enhance sustainability.
- Leading and managing the cold supply chain through 3PL warehouses with current storage capacity of 10M frozen inventory and 15M chiller inventory.
- Designed and initiated ASRS for seamless man-less pick-and-put processes for tail SKUs, facilitating 12% cut in headcount alongside 15% increase in storage space.
- Led design and execution of new warehouse configuration with multi-tier shelving racks and cold storage. Orchestrated warehouse process improvements to boost overall productivity and storage capacity. Executed setup of efficient shelving systems, enhancing organization and accessibility.
- Executed commercial leasing and closure processes for 10 warehouses totaling 3.5 million square feet- closed in 6 months.
- Negotiated advantageous leasing agreements to optimize operational flexibility. CLocking the total Warehouse count to 22 spread across 5.6M sqft area.
- Launched 120 dark stores over two consecutive quarters, increasing live store count from 900 to 1145, building on to the Instamart's growth and ensuring convenience for customers.
- Executed warehouse change management by transitioning from 3PL operations to self-run model, encompassing end-to-end asset buyout and employee transition.
Director of Operations
Delhivery
02.2015 - 01.2022
- Managed south region fulfillment operations handling 30 FCS distributed over 5 states.
- Elevated daily production to 100k units for diverse clients including Myntra, Amazon, Hilti, Voltas, and Apollo Tyres.
- Sustained robust P&L management for over 30 clients, achieving annual revenue nearing 30M INR.
- Monthly savings of ~5M INR with process strategies like MPMD and accelerated pick rates (22% faster) because of fast pick zone
- Directed extensive team of around 2000 ground associates and 150 supervisors.
Business Development Executive
Justdial.com
02.2014 - 02.2015
- Negotiated client contracts and agreements to cultivate profitable business transactions.
- Communicated directly with customers and partners to build strong business networks and relationships.
- Established and maintained highly effective relationships with clients and industry partners to drive growth.
- Consulted with businesses to supply accurate product and service information.
Project Engineer
ZTE Telecom Pvt.Ltd
10.2010 - 03.2011
- Executed swapping of Motorola and Alcatel BTS with ZTE BTS
- Ensuring uptime of the BTS in a territory.
- Presenting sales proposition to clients for purchase of 3G-enabled ZTE equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electronic And Telecommunications
Orissa Engineering College
MBA - Operations And Marketing
All India Management Association
2014
Skills
- Long-term strategic planning
- Warehouse operations and Logistics planning
- Strategic AOP formulation
- Budget optimization techniques
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Negotiation expertise in business contexts
- Stakeholder management
Certification
Advanced General Management- IIM Ahmedabad, 2024
Timeline
General Manager- SCM Process Design & Expansion
Swiggy Instamart
01.2022 - Current
Director of Operations
Delhivery
02.2015 - 01.2022
Business Development Executive
Justdial.com
02.2014 - 02.2015
Project Engineer
ZTE Telecom Pvt.Ltd
10.2010 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Technology - Electronic And Telecommunications
Orissa Engineering College
MBA - Operations And Marketing
All India Management Association