Kaushal Kumar Gupta
New Delhi
Summary
Supply Chain and Logistics Manager with 9+ years of experience in building and optimizing end-to-end supply chain functions across global logistics, procurement, and vendor management. Expertise in international sourcing, freight procurement, and import/export operations, with strong exposure to mechanical, electrical, and industrial supply chains.
Proven ability to develop vendor ecosystems, manage procurement strategy, and support new product introduction (NPI) through sourcing feasibility and cost optimization. Strong track record in driving cost reduction, improving supply reliability, and implementing scalable logistics and procurement systems.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Pricing Manager
Yatra Online Limited
Gurugram
06.2024 - Current
- Manage end-to-end freight procurement and supplier coordination across international trade lanes
- Develop and maintain global vendor ecosystem including shipping lines, NVOCCs, and logistics providers
- Support sourcing feasibility and cost optimization for complex logistics and industrial cargo requirements
- Drive cost optimization initiatives through supplier benchmarking and strategic negotiations (~15% savings)
- Oversee import/export coordination, documentation, and customs processes
- Contribute to development of digital procurement platforms for automated rate discovery and supplier comparison
- Strengthen operational processes through standardization and performance tracking
Supply Manager
Cogoport
Gurugram
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Owned procurement strategy and vendor negotiations for international logistics and supply services
- Built and expanded supplier ecosystem across domestic and global markets
- Improved RFQ win ratio through strategic pricing and vendor alignment
- Led supply capacity expansion across ports and ICDs, enhancing logistics efficiency
- Managed import/export operations, freight coordination, and vendor performance
- Developed digital rate platform with 30,000+ rate combinations to streamline procurement
- Coordinated Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations and vendor payment processes
Cunsultant
Huawei Technologies
Gurugram
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Managed procurement and logistics operations for telecom infrastructure projects
- Coordinated global sourcing, import/export shipments, and customs clearance
- Supported project execution through vendor coordination and supply planning
- Achieved ~25% cost reduction through procurement and logistics optimization
- Designed network integration sites blueprints for 30+ African regions.
Process Design Engineer
Willwin
New Delhi
12.2014 - 06.2020
- Led cross-functional teams delivering 60+ industrial automation projects
- Managed sourcing of mechanical and industrial components including fabrication, machining, and equipment
- Developed supplier base for domestic and international procurement
- Coordinated end-to-end logistics including import/export and vendor management
- Implemented inventory planning and supplier categorization frameworks
- Negotiated procurement and logistics contracts to optimize cost and delivery timelines
Education
MBA - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
SP Jain School of Global Management
Dubai06-2022
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
JECRC UDMAL College of Engineering
Jaipur03-2015
Skills
- End-to-End Supply Chain Management
- Procurement Strategy & Strategic Sourcing
- Vendor Development & Supplier Ecosystem Management
- Import/Export Operations & Customs Coordination
- Inventory Planning & Stores Management
- Logistics & Freight Coordination
- Mechanical & Industrial Component Sourcing
- DG Cargo & ISO Tank Logistics
- Global RFQ & Tender Management
- Cost Optimization & Supply Risk Mitigation
- Process Standardization & Supply Chain Automation
- Trade Lane & Supply Market Intelligence
Certification
IATA Certification – Dangerous Goods Handling by Air
Additional Skills
- Freight Pricing & Cost Modeling
- DG Cargo Documentation
- ISO Tank Logistics Operations
- Freight Tender Management
- Vendor Benchmarking
- Trade Lane Analytics
- Spend Analysis
Key Achievements
- Reduced logistics and procurement costs by up to 25% through strategic sourcing
- Built and scaled supplier network across multiple global regions
- Increased RFQ success rate from 20% to 50%
- Developed digital procurement platform supporting 30,000+ pricing combinations
- Successfully managed global import/export and logistics operations across complex supply chains
Timeline
Pricing Manager
Yatra Online Limited
06.2024 - Current
Supply Manager
Cogoport
09.2022 - 05.2024
Cunsultant
Huawei Technologies
12.2020 - 03.2021
Process Design Engineer
Willwin
12.2014 - 06.2020
MBA - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
SP Jain School of Global Management
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
JECRC UDMAL College of Engineering