KRISHNA LAVA
Bangalore
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven supply chain professional with over 11 years of experience in pharmaceutical and medical device logistics, warehouse operations, and global distribution management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate W&D ||
Alcon Laboratries India Pvt Ltd
12.2024 - Current
Senior Executive Logistics
Alcon Laboratories India Pvt Ltd
07.2021 - 12.2024
Logistics Coordinator
Alcon Laboratories India Pvt Ltd
12.2018 - 07.2021
- Led and monitored SAP transactions (MM, WMS, ARIBA, MDG, OTI) including Purchase Orders, Goods Receipts, Delivery Notes, Post Goods Issue, and inventory transactions.
- Super User for SAP in W&D, resolving technical issues and ensuring smooth execution.
- Maintained 99.9% inventory accuracy across 37 branches through reconciliations, audits, and validations.
- Reviewed and analyzed slow-moving/non-moving inventory; coordinated with commercial and planning teams for liquidation or redistribution.
- Planned inventory based on consumption trends, safety stock, and lead times to avoid stock-outs or overstocking.
- Specialist in SAP OTI & W&D modules; ensured master data integrity across procurement and inventory processes.
- Managed vendor onboarding and compliance with organizational policies, rate contracts, and performance benchmarks.
- Coordinated with 3PL partners and transporters to validate KPIs (Order to Invoice, ST GRN, Import GRN, etc.) and improve performance.
- Oversaw logistics and distribution operations across 37 warehouses, managing primary freight movements with 95% on time delivery.
- Managed cold chain shipments with strict 48-hour TAT, ensuring temperature compliance and product integrity.
- Handled import activities including custom duty payments and bonded warehouse operations.
- Coordinated with courier/transport partners for weekly/fortnightly reconciliations, billing validation, and shipment accuracy.
- Identified and implemented cost-effective shipping modes and optimized schedules, saving ~₹1 lakh per month.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure seamless logistics operations and timely delivery performance.
- Partnered with global teams across APAC and Europe to align supply chain processes.
- Maintained strong collaboration between 3PL partners, courier companies, and internal stakeholders.
- Ensured compliance with GMP/GDP standards in pharma/medical device logistics.
Associate Operations
Myntra
12.2018 - 07.2021
- Effectively manage a workforce of over 160 employees, including preparation of duty rosters, shift allocation, and manpower planning to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Monitor and evaluate productivity metrics across all warehouse activities, implementing corrective actions and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
- Oversee end-to-end order fulfillment operations, managing processes from picking and packing to system flushing and dispatch, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Handle customer return operations (RTOs and customer returns), ensuring accurate receipt, inspection, and reintegration of goods into inventory.
- Plan and execute sales load operations, allocating adequate manpower and achieving record-high picking performance during peak periods.
- Conduct monthly random audits to verify process compliance, inventory accuracy, and adherence to quality standards.
- Perform weekly reconciliation of ‘Not Found’ orders, identifying root causes and implementing preventive measures to minimize recurrence.
- Track employee attendance, punctuality, and performance, addressing issues promptly to maintain discipline and high workforce productivity.
BDM: warehouse & Logistics
Safexpress Pvt Ltd
05.2015 - 12.2017
- Responsible for prospecting, pitching, and closing new business opportunities, contributing to overall revenue growth and market expansion.
- Retain and strengthen relationships with existing clients by delivering exceptional service, addressing their operational needs, and driving consistent sales growth.
- Conduct regular review meetings with operations heads and supply chain managers of client organizations to ensure seamless coordination and continuous improvement.
- Review and negotiate annual contracts, identifying opportunities for incremental revenue growth and enhanced service delivery.
- Ensure timely collection of payments from clients within agreed timelines, maintaining healthy cash flow and strong customer relationships.
- Oversee end-to-end 3PL operational activities, including inbound, outbound, and inventory management processes to ensure efficiency and compliance.
- Prepare detailed MIS, SLA, weekly performance reports, billing annexures, and monthly presentation decks (PPTs) for management and client review.
- Ensure all shipments are dispatched with proper documentation, packaging, and compliance checks to meet client and regulatory standards.
- Act as a single point of contact for all warehouse activities, coordinating inbound and outbound shipments, and resolving operational issues efficiently.
- Coordinate and arrange timely pickups from vendors to maintain smooth material flow and ensure uninterrupted production line operations.
- Represent the warehouse during internal and external stock audits, ensuring inventory accuracy and compliance with SOPs.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers within client organizations to promote long-term business growth, customer satisfaction, and retention.
Education
BBM - Bachelor of Business Management
SDC College
Kolar, India06.2012
Skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Contract negotiation
- Problem analysis
- SAP BI and NetWeaver GRC
- intercompany toolkit
- ITSM
- Veeva and ServiceNow tools
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Data analytics and reporting
- Inventory management and control
- Customer service excellence
- Decision-making strategies
- Process improvement initiatives
- Cross-functional teamwork
Accomplishments
- MARKET OF THE YEAR, 2022, APAC
- You are brilliant, 2023, for global cross functional team
- Reduced annual freight costs for equipment by 3% through effective conversion of full-truck shipments to part-load optimization
- Got appreciation from Akzo Nobel for > 98 % SLA.
- Got appreciation from Management on the successful merger of warehouses under GTM model.
Languages
English
Hindi
Kannada
Telugu
Tamil
Hobbies and interests
- Playing Cricket , Basket Ball and enjoying time with Family
Timeline
Senior Associate W&D ||
Alcon Laboratries India Pvt Ltd
12.2024 - Current
Senior Executive Logistics
Alcon Laboratories India Pvt Ltd
07.2021 - 12.2024
Logistics Coordinator
Alcon Laboratories India Pvt Ltd
12.2018 - 07.2021
Associate Operations
Myntra
12.2018 - 07.2021
BDM: warehouse & Logistics
Safexpress Pvt Ltd
05.2015 - 12.2017
BBM - Bachelor of Business Management
SDC College