EDWIN R
Chennai
Summary
An accomplished professional with 15+ years of experience, proficient in running successful method-oriented operations and taking initiatives for business excellence through process improvement; targeting assignments in Demand & Supply Planning, Supply Chain Management, Logistics (EXIM), Transportation, Warehouse Management, 3PL and Customer service with an organization of repute Location Preference: PAN India/ Gulf Countries.
PROFILE SUMMARY:
- Successful in contributing to top line & bottom-line objectives and improving overall business results through Supply Chain, Logistics and Customer service process optimization & improvement
- Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
- Impressive track record of driving efficiency, improving freight schedules/rates, establishing standard operating procedures, and producing sustained results
- Develop & executed demand plans that will enable the organization to meet its supply chain requirements; analyzed demand requirements to identify production, supply bottlenecks & recommending actions for resolution of bottlenecks
- Leading S&OP meeting regional and ASIA level on monthly basis
- Expertise in managing Logistics and Warehousing functions including getting competitive quotations, negotiating with suppliers, procuring materials, curtailing inventory-holding expenses and adhering to minimum inventory level to minimize wastage
- Proficient in developing, improving & executing logistics quality strategy and processes aimed at optimizing value of the entire logistics function, improving overall quality, delivery times and reducing cost
- Strategically planned and managed logistics, warehouse, transportation & customer services while monitoring compliance with laws, regulations & ISO requirements
- Proficient in continuously improving the effectiveness of various supply chain processes through continuous improvement projects
- An effective team player with effective coordination, negotiation, communication, & troubleshooting skills
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Demand & Supply Planner - APEC
Novus Animal Nutrition India Pvt Ltd
04.2021 - Current
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Handling 16 Active Countries over ASIA with three sub regions
- Managing 165 final product SKU's for sales
Supply Chain Operations - South Central Asia
Novus Animal Nutrition India Pvt Ltd
08.2017 - 03.2021
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Monitoring & managing 3PL services to ensure customs processes are being expedited and consignments under
- Working closely with companies to ensure smooth operations to deadlines, maintain communication, expediting and control through all phases of logistics thereby meeting desired KPI
- Conducting extensive research on potential vendor, organizing strategy meetings & allocating responsibilities to various teams
- Meeting project timelines by creating detailed compliance matrixes and coordinating all communication amongst departments
- Working closely with internal customers to collect regional forecast and create demand report to ensure product availability
- Developing strategic vision & implementing operational goals for Logistics Department as per corporate strategy
- Establishing logistics operating policies and procedures to support overall company policy; implementing metrics and quality standards for continuous improvement; providing strategic direction and leadership for Logistics group
- Consistently meeting& exceeding distribution cost targets and achieved substantial cost savings through logistics process optimization projects
- Ensuring profitable operations and service excellence by establishing metrics to manage key elements of company’s operational performance required to meet both customer and financial expectations
- Closely tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive both internal logistics functional performance improvements
- Building annual balanced scorecard metrics and targets; managing performance to targets via corrective action reporting to drive systematic process improvement to consistently hit required key performance metrics
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Asst Manager (WH &Logistics)
Schneider Electric India Pvt Ltd
08.2007 - 07.2017
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Managed over the team of 49 employees in warehouse and logistics
- Handled 300+ Raw materials and 180+ finished goods SKU's
- Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Temporary Import, Repair and Return & Temporary Export are being managed in a complied manner
Education
MBA - Supply chain & Operations Management
03.2017
B. Tech - Mechanical Engineering
12.2016
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
03.2007
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics
- EXIM
- Warehouse
- Inventory Control
- Transportation
- Customer Service
- Vendor Management
- Team Management
- Strategic Business
- Demand & Supply Planning
Accomplishments
- Steered efforts in saving cost savings up to USD 42000 yearly by doing Warehouse Optimization project
- GLOBAL AWARD – 2022 for best performance in Supply Chain operations and cost savings
- Internal recognition award “Spotlight” winner for Initiative & Customer Focus – 2022
- Best Performer Award (Supply Chain) winner for the year FY20
- Best Performer Award (Supply Chain) winner for the year FY19
- Internal recognition award “Spotlight” winner for Initiative & Customer Focus - 2021
- Reduced Inventory DOH from 180 days to 82 days for import materials o Applause award for reducing demurrage for import shipments
- Freight cost reduction award for the year 2016 for savings of 15 MINR per year
- Moment of Fame award for 2013 for positive professional aptitude & behavior demonstrated at work
- Best Contribution Kanban 2009 Award o Moment of Fame Award for 2008 for positive professional aptitude & behavior demonstrated at work
- Appreciation for savings in DUTY for imports by proper SCRIB utilization
Showcased excellence in: - Increasing the customer service level from 85% to 96%
- Cost savings up to 2 Lakhs per month by re defining the packing process and packing materials
- Reducing downtime (Line waiting for parts) and archived 0.17% against the target of 2%
Downsizing CCMP (Customer complaints) up to 0.5% through Six Sigma project - OTDS improvement project for Domestic stock transfer orders
Played a vital role in reducing: - Freight amount by maximum utilization of transporters
- DOH Inventory from 160 days to 110 days
- Successfully completed Lean Project on ‘Container fill rate & Logistics cost improvement’ results in savings of 10 MINR per Annum
- Received 1st prize in KAIZEN competition during quality event in the month of Dec’13 for packing Optimization for Exports
Attained: - 22% TAT saving on Export (France) shipment by working with different vessels
- Plant inventory net difference 0.2% against the target of 1%
- Played a vital role in formulating documentation procedure to control Post Shipment documents and EP copies
- Liable for introducing FTL for domestic dispatches, thru which organization could save 35 % of the freight cost
- Increased Operators packing efficiency by 30% extra by introducing conveyer system & Downtime tracking, Demand and supply planning - APEC)
Acknowledged with:
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Sr. Demand & Supply Planner - APEC - Novus Animal Nutrition India Pvt Ltd
04.2021 - Current
Supply Chain Operations - South Central Asia - Novus Animal Nutrition India Pvt Ltd
08.2017 - 03.2021
Asst Manager (WH &Logistics) - Schneider Electric India Pvt Ltd
08.2007 - 07.2017
Institute of Business Management - MBA, Supply chain & Operations Management
IGNOU - B. Tech, Mechanical Engineering
A M S Polytechnic College - Diploma, Mechanical Engineering
Additional Information
PROFILE SUMMARY:
- Successful in contributing to top line & bottom-line objectives and improving overall business results through Supply Chain, Logistics and Customer service process optimization & improvement
- Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
- Impressive track record of driving efficiency, improving freight schedules/rates, establishing standard operating procedures, and producing sustained results
- Develop & executed demand plans that will enable the organization to meet its supply chain requirements; analyzed demand requirements to identify production, supply bottlenecks & recommending actions for resolution of bottlenecks
- Leading S&OP meeting regional and ASIA level on monthly basis
- Expertise in managing Logistics and Warehousing functions including getting competitive quotations, negotiating with suppliers, procuring materials, curtailing inventory-holding expenses and adhering to minimum inventory level to minimize wastage
- Proficient in developing, improving & executing logistics quality strategy and processes aimed at optimizing value of the entire logistics function, improving overall quality, delivery times and reducing cost
- Strategically planned and managed logistics, warehouse, transportation & customer services while monitoring compliance with laws, regulations & ISO requirements
- Proficient in continuously improving the effectiveness of various supply chain processes through continuous improvement projects
- An effective team player with effective coordination, negotiation, communication, & troubleshooting skills
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