Indresh Sati

Summary

Seeking to align my abilities with organizational goals to forge a meaningful partnership. I aim to leverage my expertise in a dynamic work environment that fosters personal and professional development, enabling me to contribute innovative and effective solutions for complex challenges.

Experienced Supply Chain Leader with 30 years of experience in logistics, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. Graduated from Delhi University with expertise in DMAIC, Operations Management, Import/Exports, and International Business.

Overview

32

years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Chain Consultancy

ShriMedh International

07.2019 - Current

E-commerce Business launch and managing retail operation in UK remotely from India
Supporting export Logistics of Rubber Processing oil from India to a green field plant for a company in Malaysia. Arranging for Oil Tanker, managing loading through barges, coordination between Exporter and Imported for documentation and export clearance.
Supported European company setup their Supply chain and import in India.
Facilitating International Trading company for Supply Chain Operations in their various operations across the Globe.
Facilitating Packaging solutions for pharma companies in India.
Facilitating a chemical trading company to setup their supply chain process for smooth export, import and distribution operations.
Orchestrated cold chain management projects for companies.
Worked on a Project with African Company for sourcing of turnkey solution and supplies of Broadcasting Production Equipment’s from India.

Co-Founder

LogarGo – Sthora Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

05.2015 - 08.2020

I was a co-founder of a new platform for online Freight Booking. We created a platform to act as marketplace for Freight Forwarders & Shippers (shipping out of India by ocean mode). We were the first ones to launch such a platform in India. Aim was to create best solution to all shippers by providing all information, option and finally best competitive price for shipping cargo and provide all this at a click of a button.
New Startup – Freight Exchange for Ocean Shipments movement out of India

Senior General Manager – Supply Chain (Head of Supply Chain)

Sentiss Pharma Pvt. Ltd.

03.2013 - 04.2015

Oversaw Order to Cash Management.
Planning & Scheduling Production for the Manufacturing plant in North India. Oversaw timely delivery from the Company’s plant in India to cater to the Global requirements.
Oversaw Material Requirement planning for the Manufacturing Plant. Ensure for Timely Incoming and outgoing deliveries.
Accountable and oversaw all functions of Supply Chain (Customer Service, Demand Planning, Production Planning, Procurement – RM/PM & Consumables/CAPEX, Supply Planning, Logistics, Packaging Development).
Oversaw handling Critical Name Change Project for the Organization.
Oversaw for the Organization supply chain across Globe. Supplying to more than 8 countries across the Globe Mainly Russia, Ukraine, CIS countries, India and Canada/UK.
Oversaw Supply Planning and Distribution of products for India division of the organization.
Oversaw third party Management (Manufacturing and Purchase) for the organization.
Implementation of ERP based planning and launch of SharePoint for all supply chain reports.
Oversaw startup of first new distribution hub out of India in Russia.
Oversaw for developing and running the Global S&OP and achieving OTIF.
Launch to new markets, development of distribution network in India and the new markets globally.
Lead Member of Company’s US launch team and setting up the distribution network in US.
Ensuring trade compliance for organization across geographies.
Led team with respect to Supply Chain for last two consecutive years and organization won the IMEA gold award for both the years (IMEA – Indian Manufacturing Excellence Awards (conducted by Frost & Sullivan)).
Leading the team working for change in Packaging development for Artwork and developing of cold chain Packaging.

REGIONAL ASIA PACIFIC SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

Fenwal Blood Technologies Inc.

03.2009 - 03.2013

Development and implementation of the Supply chain Process for India and Regional Asia Pacific countries after company’s diversification as a new entity. Key member of the Global team for transition and setting up the new supply chain for the company in APAC region.
Managing the Distribution center as per Global Norms and ensuring smooth distribution in the regional countries. Lead the successful startup of India Distribution set up after creating a good warehousing and Distribution Practices for the organization.
Lead the transition and oversaw the consolidated regional Distribution center at Hong Kong. Owner for developing the process and maintaining the same.
Managing Imports with zero tolerance of error as per the laws of land and 100% compliance. Setting up the Indian Imports process.
Member and active participant of monthly global S&OP meetings.
Managing the Regional Supply Planning and training the commercial team on improving the Forecasting to ensure better planning.
Team Leader for OEM project of the organization.
Preparing, managing and Tracking of the Supply chain budget for the region with an eye to cost cutting.
Ensuring for smooth supply planning and availability of products in the region.
Key member of new product launch and product labeling team.
Ensuring smooth invoicing through SAP for the region. Making the business understand the process set up by Global team and training them on the same.
Regional Trade Compliance responsibility.
Inventory Reconciliation in all the regional APAC affiliates.
Managing Inventory turns for APAC region with alignment to the Global Inventory turn target.
Managing order processing in the APAC region with smooth supplies.
Managing the 3 PL partners in the region. Reviewing their monthly KPI’s to ensure for best service.
Appraising the Global team with the performance metrics for all regional Supply Chain Activities and processes.
Introduced the GWDP (Good Warehousing and Distribution Practices) in the 3PL warehouse, to ensure 100% compliance and best service.
Ensuring above 95% OTIF result for the region in Distribution.
Key member for the team handling regulatory requirement and registration timeline follow-up.
Lead and directed the customer service team for APAC (Asia Pacific Countries) for one year and then lead the Project for transition of customer service operation for the region to USA.
Medical Device Company

MANAGER – IMPORTS

Eli Lilly and Company (India) Pvt. Ltd.

12.2002 - 02.2009

Managing supply planning and procurement with efficient Inventory management for imported full finished products (India / Nepal / Sri Lanka).
Demand Forecasting: Forecasting 30 months purchases to all supply sites with help of sales data and future sales forecast and consistently had a forecast accuracy of more than 80%.
Co-ordination with overseas supply sites for tracking orders and timely delivery, measuring the metrics and having regular root cause analysis for misses with sites.
Co-ordination and Follow-up with supply sites for action on complaints, New Artwork development and implementation.
Handling Imports and managing the environment at Customs/AAI (Airport Authority of India) & ADC (Assistant Drug Controller) office at Airport along with CHA (Custom House Agent).
Procurement of Raw material / Packing Material (Primary & Secondary) for the third party manufacturing in India.
Warehouse Management – Training for QC compliance, Validations, Approvals and Installations.
Key member of New Product Launch team.
Clinical Trial Supply Management: Lead the CT team for supply planning, distribution and Procurement for CT material.
Key team member for CT Label finalization.
Cold Chain enhancement – Validation of packaging/Equipment’s and approval.
Packaging development and Inventory Management for packing material at all warehouses.
Vendor Selection/Development.
Handling conformance to compliance for QC requirement and SOP for SCM.

Operation Supervisor

Writer Relocations

08.1997 - 11.2002

Coordination with overseas agents for movement and documentation of cargo.
Coordination with Airline, shipping lines and CHA’s (Custom Broker).
Warehouse Planning and allocation system.
Working with Exporters for coordinating documentation and pickup.
Liaising with different government organizations such as DGFT (Director General Of Foreign Trade), ASI (Archeological Survey of India), ITPO (Indian Trade Promotion Organization), Customs etc. for various statutory requirements.
Liaising with Embassies for diplomatic expatriate relocations.

In charge Custom Clearance

National Cargo Services

05.1994 - 07.1997

Custom Clearance at ICD (In Land Container Depot) New Delhi.
Handling Sale and Purchase of SIL (Special Import License).
Interface with clients for services and documentation.
Working with shipping lines for Price negotiation and documents issuance.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

Delhi University

01.1994

Skills

Process Management

Supply Planning

Inventory Management

Demand Planning

Forecasting

S&OP

OTIF Performance

Reorder Levels Management

New Product Launch Planning

Training

Clinical Trial Supply Planning

OSSCE

Communication

Team Building

Leadership

Customer Service

Customer Satisfaction

Business Integration

Project Management

Distribution

Warehousing

Logistics

Quality Management

Transportation

Inventory Reconciliation

3PL Management

Warehousing Practices

Regulatory Compliance

Logistics Management

Warehouse Setup

Quality Control

Space Utilization

Order Fulfillment

Technology Integration

Import Management

Export Management

Personal Information

Total Experience: 30 years
Date of Birth: 29th August 1971
Marital Status: Married

Major Career Accomplishments

Successfully launched a new startup as a co-founder along with two other colleagues.
Led the successful smooth name change for the organization in 2014.
Setup the process for Long term Forecasting and Capacity planning for the organization.
Nominated to lead the integration of supply chain for both Fenwal and Fresenius-Kabi.
Delivered an effective and successful warehousing for India in 2009.

Timeline

Supply Chain Consultancy - ShriMedh International

07.2019 - Current

Co-Founder - LogarGo – Sthora Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

05.2015 - 08.2020

Senior General Manager – Supply Chain (Head of Supply Chain) - Sentiss Pharma Pvt. Ltd.

03.2013 - 04.2015

REGIONAL ASIA PACIFIC SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER - Fenwal Blood Technologies Inc.

03.2009 - 03.2013

MANAGER – IMPORTS - Eli Lilly and Company (India) Pvt. Ltd.