Naveen Chidambaram
Hosur
Summary
Dynamic Supply Chain Manager with expertise in cost optimization, logistics operations, and strategic vendor management. Achieved a 35% reduction in logistics costs at OnePlus. Skilled in data analysis, collaboration, and inventory management to drive efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Customer Service - Supply Chain & Logistics
OnePlus
Bangalore
03.2022 - Current
- Manage end-to-end supply chain operations for mobile spare parts, ensuring efficient procurement, storage, and distribution.
- Implemented a new transportation vendor and dispatch strategy, achieving a 35% reduction in logistics costs (INR 2,000,000 monthly savings).
- Optimized inventory levels through demand-supply analysis, reducing overstocking, and stockouts.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, finance, technology) to align supply chain activities with organizational goals.
- Analyze supply chain performance metrics to identify trends, optimize operations, and mitigate risks proactively.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards, minimizing defects, and maintaining a seamless logistics flow.
- Developed standardized processes for quarterly scrap clearance, improving warehouse space utilization, and reducing obsolete inventory.
Supply Chain Specialist
OnePlus
Bangalore
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Optimized inventory levels through demand forecasting, ensuring sufficient availability at service centers.
- Developed and maintained demand plans to improve spare parts fulfillment rates and reduce stockouts.
- Monitored supply chain metrics, ensuring 95%+ on-time delivery rates through process optimization.
- Prepared daily reports on inventory status and dispatches to ensure timely deliveries, and track supply chain metrics.
Logistics Executive
Myntra
Bangalore
12.2019 - 09.2021
- Led logistics risk mitigation strategies, reducing operational losses, and enhancing delivery reliability.
- Optimized freight transportation routes, improving cost efficiency, and delivery timelines.
- Ensured compliance with shipping regulations, tracking shipments via e-way bills for timely deliveries.
- Developed cost-reduction initiatives, cutting logistics expenses by 10% through process re-engineering.
- Conducted root cause analysis of delivery delays, and implemented corrective actions to improve efficiency.
Warehouse Executive
Flipkart
Hosur
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Managed end-to-end warehouse operations, including receiving, put away, picking, shipping, and returns handling
- Ensured accurate inventory through monthly physical counts and maintained stock levels to meet fulfillment demands
- Led quality control processes, reducing mis-shipments and product defects through systematic monitoring and corrective actions
- Coordinated with the Line Haul team to ensure timely dispatches and deliveries to regional hubs
Education
MBA - Supply Chain Management
IZee Business School
Bangalore, India01.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Bannari Amman Institute of Technology
Erode, India01.2017
Higher Secondary Education - 12th
Sri Vijay Vidyalaya
Hosur, India01.2013
Skills
- Supply Chain Management & Optimization
- Inventory Management & Forecasting
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Logistics Operations & Planning
- Process Standardization & Improvement
- Cost Optimization & Budget Control
Accomplishments
- Best Employee of Q1 2023 for achieving turnaround time (TAT) targets and effectively addressing compliance requirements
- Led strategic cost-saving projects, achieving INR 2.40 crore in annual savings
Timeline
Manager, Customer Service - Supply Chain & Logistics
OnePlus
03.2022 - Current
Supply Chain Specialist
OnePlus
09.2021 - 03.2022
Logistics Executive
Myntra
12.2019 - 09.2021
Warehouse Executive
Flipkart
07.2019 - 11.2019
MBA - Supply Chain Management
IZee Business School
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Bannari Amman Institute of Technology
Higher Secondary Education - 12th
Sri Vijay Vidyalaya
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