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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
Diptiranjan Sahoo