Krishna Lava
Bangalore
Summary
A dedicated and results-oriented professional with over 10.5 years of comprehensive experience in Supply Chain Management (SCM), Logistics, and Warehouse Operations, specializing in process optimization, strategic planning, vendor management, and performance improvement. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and implementing lean practices to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen customer satisfaction. Seeking a challenging leadership position in a dynamic and growth-driven organization where I can leverage my expertise in SAP (MM, WMS, OTI, ARIBA, MDG) 3PL operations, and logistics strategy to drive continuous improvement, digital transformation, and business excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Associate W&D IN
Alcon Laboratories India Pvt Ltd
12.2024 - Current
- Review and analyze slow-moving and non-moving inventory, coordinating with the commercial and planning teams for liquidation or redistribution.
- Inventory planning based on consumption trends, safety stock levels, and lead times to avoid stock-outs or overstocking.
- Conduct monthly and quarterly warehouse audits covering inventory accuracy, documentation, safety, and process compliance.
- Prepare and present warehouse audit reports with observations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement recommendations.
- Monitor and ensure inventory accuracy of 99.9% across all branches through regular stock reconciliations, audits, and process validations.
- Responsible for tracking and monitoring Continuous Improvement Projects (CIPs) within the W&D function to drive operational efficiency and process excellence.
- Oversee logistics and distribution operations across 37 warehouses, managing primary movements and ensuring seamless coordination for timely and cost-effective deliveries.
- Conduct detailed data analysis of 3PL KPIs (Order to Invoice, Invoice to Delivery, ST GRN, Import GRN, Inventory Accuracy, etc.) to identify trends, measure performance, and implement improvement plans.
- Ensure timely processing of freight bills and coordinate with vendors to obtain “No Dues” certificates, maintaining accurate financial records and smooth payment cycles.
- Maintain strong coordination and collaboration between 3PL partners and courier/transport companies to ensure seamless logistics operations and timely delivery performance.
- Monitor, update, and track insurance claims for damaged or lost shipments, ensuring timely resolution and minimizing financial impact.
- Conduct weekly and fortnightly reconciliations with courier and transport partners to validate billing, shipment status, and payment accuracy.
- Oversee new vendor management and onboarding of transporters, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, rate contracts, and performance benchmarks.
- Manage cold chain shipments with a 48-hour TAT, ensuring temperature compliance, product integrity, and on-time delivery to end destinations.
- Identified and implemented cost-effective shipping modes and optimized schedules, resulting in savings of approximately INR 1 lakh per month through better route and load planning.
- Maintain service level of 95% (on time delivery) for Primary Freight movements.
- Handling Import related activities (Custom duty payments & Bonded warehouse activity)
- Super User for SAP related tech issues in W&D function
- Specialist in OTI & W&D module
Associate Operations
Myntra
12.2018 - 07.2018
- Manpower handling over 160 employees and preparing roaster.
- Monitoring the productivity of each activity
- Handled order fulfillment activity from picking to flushing the order
- Handling customer return operations (RTO & Customer returns).
- Handling Sale load with required manpower and achieved highest picking.
- Conducting random audits every month
- Reconciliation of Not found orders every week.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
BDM: warehouse & Logistics
Safexpress Pvt Ltd
05.2015 - 12.2017
- Prospecting, pitching, and closing new business.
- Retaining existing clients by providing best service to them and increasing sales
- Regular meetings with operation heads and supply chain managers of clients.
- Reviewing contracts and looking for growth in terms of revenue each year
- Maintaining customer database and reverting to all customer enquiries and escalations in a timely manner.
- Assuring regular collection of payments with in stipulated time.
- Handling end to end operational activities in 3PL.
- Preparing reports Like MIS, SLA, Weekly performance, Bill Annexure, PPT presentation on monthly basis
- Make sure all the shipments are dispatching with proper documents and proper packing condition.
- Single point contact for all W/H activities inbound shipments as well as out bound shipments
- Responsible for arranging the pickup's form vendors on time and feed the production line
- Represent the W/H at the time of stock audits.
- Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
Education
BBA - Bachelor of Business Management
SDC College
Kolar, India06-2012
Skills
- Tools: ERP Tools
- SAP SAP BI SAP VIM SAP NetWeaver GRC ITSM intercompany Toolkit Veeva Toolkit Service Now Tool
- Systems & Tools
- Great efficiency in advance Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Data analytics
- Inventory control
- Customer service
- Decision-making
- MS office
- Process improvement
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management
Accomplishments
- Reduced 3% of freight cost on Equipment’s by converting it to part load.
- Got appreciation from Akzo Nobel for > 98 % SLA.
- Got appreciation from Management on the successful merger of warehouse’s under GTM model.
- Got “MARKET OF THE YEAR “for year 2022 in APAC Region
- “You are brilliant” award for global cross functional team | 2023
- Quarterly best performance awards | 2019, 2021, 2022
- 2 & 2023
Certification
Reduced 3% of freight cost on Equipment’s by converting it to part load.
Got appreciation from Akzo Nobel for > 98 % SLA.
Got appreciation from Management on the successful merger of warehouse’s under GTM model.
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Got “MARKET OF THE YEAR “for year 2022 in APAC Region
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“You are brilliant” award for global cross functional team | 2023
·
Quarterly best performance awards | 2019, 2021, 2022*2 & 2023
PERSONAL DETAILS
Languages Known: English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu & Tamil
Timeline
Senior Associate W&D IN
Alcon Laboratories India Pvt Ltd
12.2024 - Current
Associate Operations
Myntra
12.2018 - 07.2018
BDM: warehouse & Logistics
Safexpress Pvt Ltd
05.2015 - 12.2017
BBA - Bachelor of Business Management
SDC College