GANESH SHARMA
Zirakpur
Summary
Experienced Supply Chain and Distribution Leader with Proven Expertise in Pan-India Operations and Cost Optimization, seeking to Elevate Distribution Strategies in organization.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager- Distribution
Ind-Swift Laboratories Limited
Zirakpur
09.2025 - Current
- Led a team of 23 people and managed a network of 6 primary logistics partners, overseeing the distribution of over INR 100Cr in product value across the country.
- Led the successful implementation of a centralized Track & Trace system, enhancing serialization compliance and improving shipment visibility to >99%.
- Maintained a perfect audit readiness record, hosting and successfully passing two internal and external audits without critical findings.
- Reviewed SOPs for compliance and current practices, ensuring distribution procedures were up-to-date and effectively communicated to staff.
- Managed destruction of expired and damaged goods, coordinating with third-party incineration plant for compliant disposal.
Senior Manager-Procurement
Hartek Group
Mohali
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Streamlined operations across verticals by managing supplier, vendor, contractor payments, logistics, inventory management at Hartek Group, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Led SAP-related issues and supported procurement function, ensuring smooth, efficient process execution that minimized disruptions.
- Ensured audit compliance, maintaining transparency and control over processes aligned with industry and statutory standards, fostering integrity in procurement practices.
Sales & Distribution Manager
Aishwarya Group
Zirakpur
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Ensured accurate product availability for meeting country-wide sales projections leading to successful sales transactions.
- Managed urgent product demand by coordinating zone-wise inter-depot stock transfers, ensuring timely availability.
- Increased operating efficiency by optimizing inventory management at CWHs and Depots.
- Designed and executed stock replenishment plans to maintain supply chain efficiency.
- Managed special rates and schemes for each product in SAP to ensure pricing accuracy.
- Ensured Pricing conditions were accurate in SAP based on costing department approvals & extracting physical stocks checking reports from SAP in depot wise & scrutinize the variances.
- Ensured smooth coordination between 04 manufacturing Plants, 20 depots/CFAs and 1 CWH across the country for daily Order to Invoice Processing with gap analysis.
- Coordinated and led regular audits with internal and external auditors, actively participating in the process.
- Conducted comprehensive training for personnel on the correct methods of handling facility materials.
Warehouse Manager
Abbott India Limited (C&FA)
Barwala-Derabassi
11.2019 - 05.2023
- Conducted monthly stock audits at the warehouses and ensured that the inventories are managed with 100% accuracy.
- Designed stock location plans to improve workflow efficiency. and order picking strategies for CFA operation to optimize workflow, space, and productivity.
- Implemented appropriate measures to maintain efficiency in floor operations as per Standard Operating Procedures.
- Coordinated with Central Planning / Supply Management team to streamline monthly deployment plans.
- Trained CFA locations on warehousing and distribution processes.
- Established and upheld sanitation protocols to enhance workplace cleanliness and safety.
Warehouse Controller
Lamprell LLC.
Dubai
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Coordinated daily workflow of warehouse operations to optimize productivity.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and managed stock levels to fulfill customer demands efficiently.
- Supervised loading and unloading of goods from trucks.
- Verified items against shipping documents to organize shipments and ensured timely delivery to customers.
- Prepared reports on material received, stored, shipped, returned or adjusted in accordance with established procedures.
- Analyzed current processes and systems to recommend improvements for increased efficiency.
Delivery Center Manager
Urban Ladder Home Décor Solutions.
Chandigarh
03.2015 - 03.2019
- Led Last Mile delivery operations, resulting in improved service delivery.
- Managed recruitment planning, logistics coordination, and infrastructure expansion to support Delivery center growth.
- Supervised and coordinated delivery, QC, and warehouse staff to ensure seamless operations.
- Coordinated with Finance and Customer Service teams to ensure smooth delivery services.
- Planned and implemented new design layouts to maintain warehouse physical condition.
Supply Chain Executive
Hilti India Pvt Limited
Chandigarh/Ludhiana
06.2011 - 03.2015
- Managed and optimized delivery operations by coordinating with 3PL.
- Coordinated and enforced policies and procedures for receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations.
- Planning, coordinating, and monitoring the receipt, order assembly and dispatch of goods.
- Streamlined processes for billing, store management, and dispatch to optimize performance.
- Implemented inventory tracking systems for spare parts.
- Facilitated order placement and provided account status updates through direct communication with dealers.
- Organized dealer payment transactions by establishing proper documentation procedures to enhance process efficiency.
Senior Executive Logistic & Commercial
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd
Mohali
06.2005 - 05.2011
- Monitored inventory levels in warehouse, ensuring timely order fulfillment.
- Assessed material requirements for future rollouts and communicated them to the National SCM group.
- Coordinated dispatch operations with dealers and divisions, enhancing communication and efficiency.
- Planned and executed dispatches to branches nationwide while analyzing freight costs and negotiating with transporters.
- Administered CFA processes to ensure regulatory compliance and streamline order fulfillment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Kumaun University
Nainital, UT01-2011
Skills
- Warehouse Operations
- Opex
- Cost reduction
- Supply chain solutions
- Inventory Management
- SAP
- Microsoft Navision
- Customer Needs Assessment
- Quality Assurance
- Logistics Coordination
- Operations management
- Vendor negotiation
- Decision-Making
Training
- 5S Training
- ERPs SAP, Axapta, Base one, InterACT & Microsoft Navision in Sales and Distribution, Material Management
- Personality Assessment & Usage (DISC)
- Communication for success (CFS)
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt
- Core Member of SAP Development team in S&D Module.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/20/87
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Senior Manager- Distribution
Ind-Swift Laboratories Limited
09.2025 - Current
Senior Manager-Procurement
Hartek Group
01.2025 - 08.2025
Sales & Distribution Manager
Aishwarya Group
05.2023 - 12.2024
Warehouse Manager
Abbott India Limited (C&FA)
11.2019 - 05.2023
Warehouse Controller
Lamprell LLC.
06.2019 - 09.2019
Delivery Center Manager
Urban Ladder Home Décor Solutions.
03.2015 - 03.2019
Supply Chain Executive
Hilti India Pvt Limited
06.2011 - 03.2015
Senior Executive Logistic & Commercial
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd
06.2005 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Arts -
Kumaun University