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Kishore Kanth

Chennai

Summary

Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, buying and merchandising, manufacturing and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by 15 years of experience in leading organizational business units.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Marketing Project Manager

ZippyOPS
Chennai
10.2021 - Current
  • Assisted with development of event strategies and tactical plans to promote accomplishment of marketing goals.
  • Coordinated meetings between project members and clients to develop ideas, discuss progress and set goals.
  • Advocated for client requirements and objectives to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Built and improved customer engagement plans, boosting conversion rates up to 60%.

Head of Supply Chain

Armada
kuwait
02.2020 - 08.2020
  • Oversaw purchasing process and linked demand planning to manufacturing and fulfillment needs.
  • Built scalable supply chain operations teams to work with growing business.
  • Established inventory targets, stock level and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
  • Devised and implemented short-term and long-term plans, optimizing supply chain management and improving value relating to annual expenditures.
  • Increased global supply chain efficiency and development by leading cross-functional teams and enabling supplier integration and management technology tools, upgrades.
  • Provided supply chain guidance to team of 30 employees.
  • Established vision and master plan for regional supply chain end-to-end structure, sourcing and delivery.
  • Led implementation of effective supply chain planning systems while improving sales and operations planning processes for distribution network.
  • Developed and implemented actionable improvements to increase inventory replenishment efficiency and reduce downtime.

Manager Merchandising

Ben Sherman UK ltd
CHENNAI
04.2015 - 01.2020
  • Implemented process improvements that reduced average purchasing cycle times by 25%.
  • Analyzing point of sale (POS) system reports.
  • Successfully implementing SCM software and various process improvements


Senior Merchandising Manager

Fashion profiles (Brand petrol) The Netherlands
Chennai
03.2014 - 04.2015
  • Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Merchandiser/Production Planner

Shahi exports Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
04.2006 - 07.2013
  • Successful implementation of ERP software SCM
  • Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
  • Prioritized schedules to meet project goals and overall customer satisfaction.
  • Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, from 2006 to 2013, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Textile Technology

Anna University
Chennai

Diploma - Textile Technology

RVS

Skills

  • Resource Utilization Management
  • Project Tracking
  • Strategic Goals
  • Systems Implementations
  • Project Goals and Milestones
  • Customer Experience
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Optimal Inventory Levels
  • Vendor Selection
  • Material Sourcing and Distribution
  • Inventory Management Strategy
  • Planning Processes
  • Loss Prevention Strategies

Products and Technologies

  • SaaS
  • Cloud
  • Retail POS
  • Retail solutions
  • WMS
  • SCM

Accomplishments

  • Business process automation for Armada, using modern tools and technologies
  • Resolved various issues identifying loop holes and gaps in the business process

Additional Skills

  • M.S. Office M.S. Excel (Advanced)
  • ERP SCM, CRM, MM, PP, WMS
  • Lean Management
  • 5s

Timeline

Marketing Project Manager

ZippyOPS
10.2021 - Current

Head of Supply Chain

Armada
02.2020 - 08.2020

Manager Merchandising

Ben Sherman UK ltd
04.2015 - 01.2020

Senior Merchandising Manager

Fashion profiles (Brand petrol) The Netherlands
03.2014 - 04.2015

Merchandiser/Production Planner

Shahi exports Pvt. Ltd
04.2006 - 07.2013

Bachelor of Technology - Textile Technology

Anna University

Diploma - Textile Technology

RVS

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