Logaprabhu Rajendran
Associate Director Supply Chain
Chennai
Summary
Highly organized and self-motivated professional experienced in project management, team development and process improvement. Skilled in developing and implementing strategies to increase efficiency and performance. Passionate about driving business growth and creating positive work environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Associate Director(SCM)
- Enhanced employee performance through targeted training programs and regular feedback sessions, resulting in higher productivity levels.
- Utilized advanced analytics tools to identify trends in consumer behavior, informing future product development plans.
- Perceived for reducing operational Cost of Warehouses for region by 2.5% and increased productivity for increased scale of business by 40%
- Fully reshaped supply chain strategy resulting in an improvement OTIF from 78% to 98% in a very strong growth environment while drastically reducing costs by 2.5% and Managing P&L
- Implemented data-driven decision-making strategies, leading to more informed business choices and positive outcomes
- Led the successful acquisition of a smaller competitor, integrating their assets seamlessly into existing operations
Senior Manager, Regional Supply Chain
Mogli Labs India Pvt Ltd
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Managed budgets effectively, achieving financial objectives while maintaining strict control over expenditures.
- Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Implemented innovative solutions to overcome challenges, leading to enhanced productivity levels.
- managing and optimizing the organization's resources, including people, equipment, and finances,ensuring performance parameters are under control – budget, AOP, P&L figures, and SCM team KPIs
- Identifying & developing potential vendors for the right sourcing, achieving cost effective purchases of materials; eliminating bottlenecks & reduction in lead time
Manager, Regional Supply Chain
Mogli Labs Pvt Ltd
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Cultivated partnerships with external stakeholders to maximize business opportunities and extend network reach within industry sector.
- Developed strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Established robust risk mitigation strategies to safeguard against potential operational challenges or disruptions.
- Developing program plans, defining program objectives and timelines, allocating resources, and managing program execution. Identifying and engaging with stakeholders to establish and ensure program goals are aligned with their needs
Manager, Supply Chain Management
CTDI India Pvt Ltd
10.2017 - 08.2019
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for complex supply chain challenges.
- Established strong vendor partnerships through regular communication, fostering trust and reliability in supply chain network.
- Establish and achieve inventory targets for Service parts and finished goods balancing the needs of supply continuity, inventory turns and Excess & Obsolescence (E&O)
- Developed First mile / Last mile network/Intercity Logistics of entire region to create strong Supply chain network. Saved 7% logistics cost through Network optimization
Assistant Manager, Program Management(SCM)
DHL India Pvt Ltd
11.2011 - 10.2017
- Streamlined supply chain processes by implementing efficient inventory management strategies.
- Proactively identified potential bottlenecks in supply chain, implementing corrective actions before issues escalated.
- Professional, positive & displays Integrity: Communicates openly, transparently & confidently across a wide variety of internal & external audiences. Ability to interact cross functionally with peers and senior leaders to achieve beneficial business results
- Pivotal role in initiating Cost Saving Process over printing sticker size reduction by implementing simple and effective solutions which led to saving of nearly INR 2 million per year.
- Conferred with Best Outstanding Performer Award by customer (DELL) for E2E pilferage control project implementation.
- Distinctively implemented Warehouse on Wheels in India to reduce delivery TAT from 4 hrs. to 15 minutes
Education
MBA - Supply Chain And Logistics
LIBA
Chennai, India 07.2017 - 09.2018
B.Tech-Information Technology -
Anna University
Chennai, India 06.2004 - 09.2008
Skills
Strategic leadership
Process Improvement
Analytical Thinking
Operations Management
Crisis Management
Budget Management
Leadership
Multitasking
Managing Operations and Efficiency
Cost Control
Risk Analysis
Business Development
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt(ICGB)
Accomplishments
- Perceived for reducing the operational Cost of Warehouses for the region by 2.5% and increased productivity for increased scale of business by 40% - 2022, 2021.
- Optimized the supply chain to reduce lead times, inventory costs, and delivery times while improving on-time delivery and customer service resulted in adding INR 5 million to business, during COVID lockdown-2020.
- Pivotal role in initiating Cost Saving Process over printing sticker size reduction by implementing simple and effective solutions which led to a saving of nearly INR 2 million per year-2016.
- Conferred with the Best Outstanding Performer Award by the customer (DELL) for E2E pilferage control project implementation.
- Distinctively implemented Warehouse on Wheels in India to reduce the delivery TAT from 4 hrs. to 15 minutes – 2014.
- Fully reshaped supply chain strategy resulting in an improvement OTIF from 78% to 98% in a very strong growth environment while drastically reducing costs by 2.5% and Managing P&L - 2021
- Developed First mile / Last mile network/Intercity Logistics of entire region to create strong Supply chain network. Saved 7% logistics cost through Network optimization.
Area Of Expertise
- Sustainability
- Operations Management
- Supply Chain network Design
- Logistics Management
- Risk Management
- Strategic planning and execution
- Performance Metrics
- Cost Management
- Technology Adoption
- Relationship Management
- Lean concepts and Kaizen
- AOP, P&L
Affiliations
- APICS – Association for Supply Chain Management
Timeline
Senior Manager, Regional Supply Chain
Mogli Labs India Pvt Ltd
04.2021 - 03.2023
Manager, Regional Supply Chain
Mogli Labs Pvt Ltd
08.2019 - 03.2021
Manager, Supply Chain Management
CTDI India Pvt Ltd
10.2017 - 08.2019
MBA - Supply Chain And Logistics
LIBA
07.2017 - 09.2018
Assistant Manager, Program Management(SCM)
DHL India Pvt Ltd
11.2011 - 10.2017
B.Tech-Information Technology -
Anna University
06.2004 - 09.2008