HARI SHANKAR
UNA
Summary
Dynamic logistics professional with over 20 years of experience in global supply chain operations. Specializing in demand forecasting and inventory control, consistently delivering improvements in efficiency and compliance while fostering strong vendor relationships.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Logistics Manager
INDIAN AIR FORCE
New Delhi
09.2004 - 09.2024
- Managed logistics operations for air supply chain processes.
- Coordinated transportation schedules for timely delivery of supplies.
- Oversaw inventory management to ensure stock availability.
- Trained staff on best practices for supply chain management.
- Established strong relationships with external partners such as carriers, third party logistics providers, customs brokers.
- Ensured compliance with international trade regulations by maintaining proper documentation for imports and exports according to governmental requirements.
- Oversaw warehouse personnel to ensure that safety regulations were followed and productivity goals were met.
- Conducted regular audits of existing systems to ensure they are up-to-date with current industry standards and regulations.
- Resolved any logistical issues that arose during the process of shipping products from one location to another in a timely manner.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for optimal pricing, delivery terms, payment terms, and other considerations.
- Implemented an automated tracking system for shipments in transit to reduce delays or errors in delivery information.
- Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments for compliance purposes.
- Analyzed trends in customer demand data to forecast future product needs more accurately.
- Coordinated activities related to the shipment of goods such as packing, labeling, loading and unloading, customs clearance processes.
- Created detailed reports on supply chain performance metrics such as order fulfillment times, inventory levels, cost savings initiatives.
- Identified new vendors through market research and solicited bids from potential suppliers.
- Implemented clear and effective planning strategies to meet supply chain needs, meet demand and optimize distribution.
- Directed logistics operations, including warehousing and transportation, to enhance distribution efficiency.
- Managed cross-border logistics, including customs compliance and international shipping regulations.
- Managed end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring timely delivery of products.
- Implemented and planned warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
Supply Chain Logistics Manager
INDIAN AIR FORCE
09.2004 - 09.2024
Education
Master of Arts - Sociology
Bhopal University
Bhopal04-2011
Skills
- Logistics management
- Inventory control
- Customs compliance
- Supply chain analytics
- Vendor negotiation
- Demand forecasting
- Team leadership
- Supply chain optimization
- Global logistics
- Forecasting accuracy
- Demand planning
- Cost reduction strategies
- Supplier relationship management
- Transportation management
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Supply and demand requirements
- Negotiating
- [Software] experience
- Purchasing oversight
- Warehouse management
- Forecast monitoring
- Supply chain distribution
- Procurement expertise
- Staff management
- Supply chain management
- Logistics planning
- Communication
- Documentation
Timeline
Supply Chain Logistics Manager
INDIAN AIR FORCE
09.2004 - 09.2024
Supply Chain Logistics Manager
INDIAN AIR FORCE
09.2004 - 09.2024
Master of Arts - Sociology
Bhopal University