Hitesh Patel
Inventory & Logistics Manager – Supply chain Management
Ahmedabad
Summary
A result-oriented professional with Extensive over 14 + years of experience with increasingly responsible positions and independent assignments in the fields of Materials Management, Logistics and Warehousing Management, Procurement, for Major Telecom Network Projects. (2 years in Abroad (West Africa) )
Operations Management, MIS Reporting & Documentation, Inventory Management & Logistics Operations, Costing & Inventory Analysis
Experienced Logistics Manager proficient at monitoring operational pulse to deliver relevant information to all major internal customers and stakeholders. Accustomed to working with multiple entities to achieve business goals for logistics efficiency, cost containment and contract integrity. Works quickly and maintains focus while providing top-notch customer service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Inventory & Logistics Manager - SCM
KAVACH GLOBAL KONNECT PVT LTD
06.2025 - Current
- Optimized inventory management processes by implementing advanced tracking systems, significantly improving accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance logistics operations, resulting in streamlined workflows and improved on-time delivery rates.
- Developed and executed strategic sourcing strategies, effectively reducing procurement costs while maintaining quality standards.
- Implemented training programs for staff on inventory best practices, fostering a culture of efficiency and accountability.
- Managed inventory audits and reconciliations, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and enhancing accuracy in reporting.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Reduced warehouse storage costs with effective space utilization strategies.
- Streamlined logistics processes by implementing efficient inventory management systems.
- Implemented vendor management system that improved supplier reliability and quality of goods received.
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
Inventory & Logistics Assistant Manager – Supply chain Management
Beckhaul Digital Technologies Pvt Ltd.
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Responsibilities of JOB ROLE – From Jan- 2024 to till date.
- Supply Chain Management/Strategic Procurement:
- Complete end to end working for procuring of materials & services and timely deliveries of the supplies & services to the end user within stipulated time and at effective cost
- Undertaking value added measures for cost saving to achieve substantial reduction of cost in procurement
- Coordinating in formulation of strategy and plans with focus on aligning commercial operations
- Vendor Management:
- Identifying and developing a reliable vendor base. Developed local sources for materials, services requirements
- Follow up with vendors for timely supply of goods / services and replacements within guarantee period
- End to end vendor management process – starts from vendor selection to vendor payment
- Maintaining healthy professional relationship with all the vendors
- Logistics:
- The logistic network developed for facilitating the cost effective and seamless movement of stocks
- Ensuring effective materials handling through proper stacking norms and adopting FIFO, safety measures to enable smooth and timely movement of stock
- Coordination with other department’s implementation planning to make the arrangements for timely deliveries of supplies & services
- Inventory Control:
- Conducting inventory analysis - lead time with regular stock minimum re-order level and stock verification
- Monitoring of stock to curtail the handling expenses and adhering minimum inventory levels to minimize the wastage
- Ensuring of proper documentation and proper process follow
- Streamlined inventory management processes, enhancing accuracy and minimizing discrepancies in stock levels across multiple locations.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement logistics strategies that improved delivery timelines and reduced operational costs.
- Spearheaded the adoption of a new inventory tracking system, resulting in improved visibility and real-time data access.
- Developed and maintained key performance indicators to monitor supply chain efficiency and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with suppliers and vendors to negotiate favorable terms, optimizing procurement processes and reducing lead times.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by coordinating efficient transportation routes and carrier schedules.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Generated, distributed and filed copies of all billing paperwork.
- Ensured accurate documentation, maintaining detailed records of shipments, invoices, and receipts for compliance purposes.
- Prepared reports tracking information such as purchase orders, inventory numbers, and invoicing activities.
- Improved supply chain efficiency by establishing strong relationships with key suppliers and carriers.
MIS Head at GTPL HATHWAY LTD, Ahmedabad
GTPL HATHWAY LTD
08.2019 - 12.2023
- Role and Responsibility:
- Success deliver GFGNL project (3700 Gram Panchayat Fiber project in Gujarat)
- Planning Unit Audit with Internal and External Audit Team & Resolve Query’s. Undertaking Reconciliation /audit on various areas
- Monitoring & controlling consumption, thereby maintaining minimum stock levels Verify material with Invoice quantity.
- Coordination between Ho and vendors and Purchase team for smoothly fulfill project completion and Material Movement.
- Analysis of Physical Stock Vs ERP Stock Looking after total warehousing and logistics operation related activities
- Maintaining responsible for all Operational work at warehouse & Unit like loading unloading, transportation, stacking, tracking, arranging etc. Responsible for Coordinate MIS related information to our Head on timely
- Responsible for Maintain Stock Report with complete information as per rec. from supplier as well as transporter.
- Keeping the track of receiving and issue of the goods to and from the warehouse respectively
- Recovery Of Scrap Material Form Unit’s and Hub’s.
- Unit & HUB Store Management.
PMO Project Coordinator & Inventory Managements
Huawei Telecommunications (India) CO., PVT. LTD
07.2015 - 08.2019
- Project: Bharti Airtel 3G & 4G MW Rollout Project
- Role: PMO Project Coordinator & Inventory Managements
- Coordination between vendors and warehouse team for smoothly project completion.
- Logistics Management-Supervising logistics operation for ensuring on time deliveries and adherence to transit norms
- Planning And IM Team and working with warehouse Team for getting site request & executing them.
- Maintaining responsible for all Operational work at warehouse like loading unloading, transportation, stacking, tracking, arranging etc. Manage the logistics function and accountable for the results for transportation and warehousing.
- Proper Planning for day-to-day activity.
- Responsible for Coordinate MIS related information to our Head on timely
- Responsible for Maintain Stock Report with complete information as per rec. from supplier as well as transporter.
- Coordinate with vendor and transporter regarding material delivery on site timely.
- Keeping the track of receiving and issue of the goods to and from the warehouse respectively
Sr. Executive
Spear Logistics Pvt Ltd
03.2014 - 07.2015
- Project: Bharti Airtel Project & Indus Towers Project
- Preparation of MIS report, daily dispatches report.
- Inventory planning to ensure time and cost effectiveness.
- To ensure proper documentation of all the receipts of material and all the dispatches.
- Monitoring & controlling consumption, thereby maintaining minimum stock levels Verify material with Invoice quantity.
- Coordinate with Distributor regarding material delivery.
- Maintaining daily stock report; FIFO method; generating stock alarm &month end stock reconciliation.
- Coordination with Vendors, Nokia, Warehouse, Finance, Vendor Payment Helpdesk & User department for smooth flow of documentation
- Timely sending the Monthly Report to Corporate / circle managements including various reports with presentations such as :-
- Ageing report of inventory for (Fresh Stock / Damage Stock / Fast Moving Stock / Slow Moving stock and Non Moving Stock) for the circle.
- Monthly SDR Analysis Reports. ( Site Dispatch Request )
- Daily Inward / Outward / Stock Reports.
- Weekly RS&R Reports. ( Repairs & Return )
- Warehouse Operations Report and Warehouse Resources reports for the Circle.
Logistics Manager
NITI Distributors Ltd (Nigeria Branch)
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Managing the third-party warehouse
- Inventory Ageing & Costing Analysis for material import.
- Keeping the track of receiving and issue of the goods to and from the warehouse respectively
- Responsible for preparing the packing list and dispatching the goods to customer or cargo depending upon the requirement
- Maintaining daily stock report; FIFO method; generating stock alarm &month end stock reconciliation.
- Checking all the documents (freight invoice, local transfer charges and transportation) and making sure all the quantities match the inbound and outbound invoice.
- Responsible for internal transfer of goods in various branches of NITI.
- Coordination for Custom Clearance with appointed agency.
Education
Graduated in Commerce -
Gujarat University
01.2003
Graduated in Law - undefined
Gujarat University
01.2006
Skills
ERP – Oracle, 8i & 12i and Focus (Inventory & Purchase Module)
WINDOWS XP ,WINDOWS 7, 8and MS OFFICE 2007, 2010 and 2013
WMS - Warehouse Management Systems(SIS)
Logistics operations
Vendor management
Process improvement
Transportation coordination
ERP systems
FIFO methodology
Supply chain management
Transportation management systems
Logistics management
Warehouse management
Accomplishments
- Successfully completion New Oracle ERP Module Testing in Quality / development & production server.
- GTPL HATHWAY LTD.
- Achieved Excellance award by HOD for Inventory reduction in Warehouse – Nigeria Niti Distributor.
- Achieved maximum SRN Material Utilization Retrieval Physically as well as Oracle – HUAWEI MW Airtel.
Core Competencies
- To attain growth by working in an atmosphere where individuals work as a team to achieve personal as well as Organizational goals.
- Proficient in supervising & controlling overall logistics & Warehousing processes & services at vendors end & providing valuable suggestions for efficiency enhancement.
- Strong exposure and sound knowledge developed by enrich experience with independent assignments of, Materials Planning, Logistics and Warehousing management.
- Through understanding of various modalities of materials management by extensive exposures of Budgeting, Indenting, Vendor selection, Procurement, Follow-up activities, Logistics, Warehouse Management including Stock Control System and Materials Accounting processes.
- Having specialization is in development of standard policies, procedure and practices for integrated Materials management functions.
- Having well developed communication and facilitation skill. Ability to work with team and leading the team. High level of Integrity.
Documentation & MIS
- Adapting systems / policies / procedures for ensuring smooth functioning of procurement and materials management functions.
- Conducting regular audits to ensure that materials received from vendors confirm to pre-set quality standards; analyzing rejections and taking corrective actions.
- Monitoring MIS reports with a view to apprise top management of the routine trading activities, sales, distribution management, stock control, etc.
Timeline
Inventory & Logistics Manager - SCM
KAVACH GLOBAL KONNECT PVT LTD
06.2025 - Current
Inventory & Logistics Assistant Manager – Supply chain Management
Beckhaul Digital Technologies Pvt Ltd.
01.2024 - 06.2025
MIS Head at GTPL HATHWAY LTD, Ahmedabad
GTPL HATHWAY LTD
08.2019 - 12.2023
PMO Project Coordinator & Inventory Managements
Huawei Telecommunications (India) CO., PVT. LTD
07.2015 - 08.2019
Sr. Executive
Spear Logistics Pvt Ltd
03.2014 - 07.2015
Logistics Manager
NITI Distributors Ltd (Nigeria Branch)
01.2012 - 01.2014
Graduated in Law - undefined
Gujarat University
Graduated in Commerce -
Gujarat University