Jitender Lalit
Thane
Summary
Results-driven Supply Chain Leader with expertise in logistics and customer service operations. Specializes in designing integrated supply chain networks that enhance service levels and reduce costs. Experienced in managing logistics functions and ensuring efficient order-to-delivery processes. Background in procurement and supplier management, fostering collaboration to create agile supply chains and leveraging digital solutions for improved visibility and compliance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head - Supply Chain Strategy, Customer Service & HSE, India / General Manager
Ingram Micro India Private Limited
Mumbai
09.2023 - Current
- Co-created and implemented warehousing procurement and logistics strategies that optimized costs, improved service efficiency, and enhanced sustainability.
- Strategized and led operations and procurement strategies for warehousing services across India markets, achieving cost competitiveness and promoting sustainability.
- Managing $8M logistics spend for business revenue of $5.4Bn, ensuring optimal supplier performance.
- Developed supply chain frameworks for warehouse network design, supplier contracts, and operational excellence, streamlining operations across facilities.
- Achievement: Developed & implemented total cost of ownership (TCO) models for optimizing warehouse operations, reducing spend, and enhancing service levels.
- Led TAPA certification initiatives for facility security across key warehouse locations.
- Completion of Certified Authorised Auditor (AA) - Facility Security Requirement by Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA)
General Manager - Supply Chain / Head - WH & Logistics
Welspun Flooring Limited
Hyderabad
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Strategized & Led Procurement for Logistics & Warehousing Services across US, Europe & Gulf markets, driving cost competitiveness and sustainability.
- Managed $24M logistics spend to optimize warehouse and transportation operations, enhancing overall cost-effectiveness.
- Developed and executed logistics strategies for compliance and digitisation, driving process excellence across operations.
- Achievement: Led cost reduction initiatives, saving $1.02M through cross-functional collaboration.
- Implemented Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (ASRS) to streamline warehouse processes and enhance operational efficiency.
Lead - Supply Chain Operations / Manager
Centrient Pharmaceutical (I) Pvt. Ltd.
Toansa
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Directed warehouse and logistics functions for semi-synthetic penicillins (SSP) and semi-synthetic cephalosporins (SSC) in APAC, achieving efficient supply chain operations.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to streamline operational workflows.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to streamline operational workflows.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to streamline operational workflows.
- Managed daily operations to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
Head - Warehouse & Logistics / General Manager
Welspun India Limited
Gujarat
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Led Warehouse and Logistics functions for Anjar (Gujrat) Site, managing annual volume of 19200+ TEUs and overseeing a team of 490+ members.
- Planned and strategized processes for optimization, digitalisation, compliance, and execution in warehouse and shipping.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and workflow management.
- Developed strategic plans to align business goals with market opportunities.
Lead - Logistics Procurement / Senior Manager
Raymond Limited
Thane
10.2016 - 09.2020
- Spearheaded procurement strategies for warehousing and transportation valued at $40M, enhancing supplier performance and cost efficiency.
- Led supplier onboarding & negotiations, achieving cost reductions of $1.3M.
- Achievement: Achieved 20% TAT reduction and $1.3M cost savings through digital procurement optimization and supplier benchmarking.
- Implemented SAP S4/Hana, Ariba, and Freight Management solutions for end-to-end procurement integration.
- Standardized warehousing & logistics KPIs, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
- Drove change management and user adoption programs to facilitate seamless transition of procurement teams to digital platforms.
- Optimized warehousing operations to reduce space utilization by 19% while advancing sustainability initiatives.
Lead - Supply Chain Operations / Associate Manager
Baxter (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Gurgaon
07.2013 - 10.2016
- Achieved $500K in cost and value optimization through implementation of various VIPs.
- Implemented ERP procurement optimization, reducing inefficiencies and enhancing compliance.
- Managed logistics and warehousing procurement, enhancing supplier selection and negotiating innovative contracts to drive efficiency.
- Completed B4One Project (ERP Upgradation for P2P and O2C) in India, streamlining processes and improving operational capabilities.
Regional Manager - Logistics (North)
HCL Infosystems Ltd.
Noida
01.2012 - 07.2013
Assistant Manager - Supply Chain
Bharti Infratel Ltd.
Gurgaon
07.2009 - 01.2012
Assistant Manager - Supply Chain
Bharti Infratel Limited
01.2009 - 01.2012
Assistant Manager - Operations
Aditya Birla Retail Ltd.
Gurgaon
12.2007 - 07.2009
Executive - Operations
Safexpress Pvt. Ltd.
Delhi
11.2003 - 11.2007
- Collaborated with team to enhance operational efficiency in network and solution design, leading to streamlined processes.
Education
Pursuing Ph.D(Management) -
Lingaya's Vidyapeeth
Faridabad04-2029
Ph.D (Hon) - Supply Chain Management
Cambridge Digital University
USA01-2023
Bachelor of Law (LLB) -
University of Mumbai
VPM's TMC Law College01-2023
Executive MBA - Production & Operations Management
Amity University
UP01-2009
Diploma in Multi-modal Transport (Containerization) & Logistics Management -
Institute of Rail Transport
New Delhi01-2007
B. Com -
University of Delhi
01-2005
Skills
- Supply chain optimization
- Logistics Optimization
- SAP S4/HANA expertise
- Ariba platform knowledge
- iSourcing strategies
- Supply Chain Analytics
- AI procurement
- Power BI data analysis
- Tableau reporting skills
- Automation through RPA
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Affiliations
Elite Club Member - CII - Institute of Logistics
Certification
- Certified Authorised Auditor (AA), Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA)
- Advance Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification, Council for Six Sigma Certification, 12/01/22
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management, National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Mumbai, 2020
- Warehouse Design & Management, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, 2018
- SCM-Pro, Confederation of Indian Industry-Institute of Logistics, 2017
- Executive Program in Managing Business Decision, Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata, 2015
Languages
- Hindi
- Punjabi
- English
Notable Accomplishments
- Ph.D (Hon) in Supply Chain Management, Cambridge Digital University, USA, 2023
- Member CII-IL Elite Club
- Under 40 Supply Chain Achiever, Celerity Supply Chain Tribe, 10/01/20
- Future Leader Award, 9th Manufacturing Supply Chain Summit 2020, Kamikaze B2B Media, 2020
- Young Procurement Leader of the Year Award, 5th Procurement Excellence Awards, Kamikaze B2B Media, 2017
Personal Information
- Location Preference: Open
- Date of Birth: 06/10/83
Timeline
Head - Supply Chain Strategy, Customer Service & HSE, India / General Manager
Ingram Micro India Private Limited
09.2023 - Current
General Manager - Supply Chain / Head - WH & Logistics
Welspun Flooring Limited
09.2021 - 09.2023
Lead - Supply Chain Operations / Manager
Centrient Pharmaceutical (I) Pvt. Ltd.
03.2021 - 09.2021
Head - Warehouse & Logistics / General Manager
Welspun India Limited
09.2020 - 03.2021
Lead - Logistics Procurement / Senior Manager
Raymond Limited
10.2016 - 09.2020
Lead - Supply Chain Operations / Associate Manager
Baxter (India) Pvt. Ltd.
07.2013 - 10.2016
Regional Manager - Logistics (North)
HCL Infosystems Ltd.
01.2012 - 07.2013
Assistant Manager - Supply Chain
Bharti Infratel Ltd.
07.2009 - 01.2012
Assistant Manager - Supply Chain
Bharti Infratel Limited
01.2009 - 01.2012
Assistant Manager - Operations
Aditya Birla Retail Ltd.
12.2007 - 07.2009
Executive - Operations
Safexpress Pvt. Ltd.
11.2003 - 11.2007
Pursuing Ph.D(Management) -
Lingaya's Vidyapeeth
Ph.D (Hon) - Supply Chain Management
Cambridge Digital University
Bachelor of Law (LLB) -
University of Mumbai
Executive MBA - Production & Operations Management
Amity University
Diploma in Multi-modal Transport (Containerization) & Logistics Management -
Institute of Rail Transport
B. Com -
University of Delhi