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Navin Chandra

Navin Chandra

Saharsa

Summary

Bachelor of Engineering with over 6 years of experience in end-to-end Supply Chain Management, currently contributing to GKN Driveline India Ltd. Expertise includes logistics, production planning, inventory control, warehouse management, job work, and BOM/Non-BOM materials scheduling. Proficient in ERP systems (SAP, INFOR LN, QAD, Oracle), with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Skilled in customer and supplier coordination, achieving zero-line stoppages, and meeting key KPIs such as DIO, MSRR, and SDSA. Well-versed in lean practices, 5S, and 7 QC tools, with a focus on efficiency, cost reduction, and safety compliance. Seeking challenging opportunities to drive operational excellence and organizational growth.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Logistic Specialist

GKN Driveline India Ltd.
06.2024 - Current
  • - Led End-to-end Supply Chain Management at plant level, managing a team of 24 (including 5 supervisors) across planning, warehousing, logistics, and dispatch.
  • - Oversaw internal production planning, supplier scheduling, machine loading, and workforce allocation to meet daily production targets.
  • - Ensured material availability and inventory control as per Min-Max norms, with adherence to FIFO, monthly reconciliations, and zero-line stoppage operations.
  • - Maintained critical KPIs including DIO, MSRR, and SDSA, ensuring cost efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • - Prepared and shared daily MIS reports with customers and top management; proactively addressed shortages and supply risks.
  • - Managed inbound/outbound operations, PO/DO processes, invoicing, GRN coordination, and ISO documentation compliance.
  • - Purchase Direct & Indirect Material within time Frame
  • - Led supplier performance reviews using delivery adherence, quality, responsiveness, and cost metrics; drove supplier improvement plans and root cause analysis (SDR)
  • - Managed supplier scheduling to ensure on-time delivery aligned with production requirements and customer schedule, minimizing inventory holding and eliminating line stoppages.
  • - Developed and maintained weekly/monthly supplier schedules based on production forecasts, demand fluctuations, and material lead times.
  • - Acted as the primary interface with local and overseas suppliers, addressing delivery deviations, material shortages, ASN mismatches, and quality concerns.
  • - Coordinated closely with suppliers for advance shipment planning, raw material availability, and packaging standardization to meet just-in-time (JIT) delivery models.
  • - Audited binning and storage processes as per KANBAN, FIFO/LIFO standards, and maintained accurate stock records.
  • - Monitored and improved 3PL performance, introduced recyclable packaging for cost and space savings, and supported supplier compliance during API audits.
  • - Supervised logistics and fleet operations, optimized transport routes, and reduced overall transportation costs.
  • - Scheduled ASN-based pickups and deliveries, coordinated with suppliers and transporters, and tracked transit movement.
  • - Developed production strategies aligned with capacity and material flow, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.
  • - Conducted root cause analysis of downtime, trained staff in SOPs and lean practices, and improved productivity and quality output.
  • - Strengthened customer and supplier relationships through regular reviews, performance tracking, and service quality enhancements.

CWL Executive

NIFCO India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • - Led a team of 17; managed production, dispatch, billing, and material movement.
  • - Implemented barcode billing system; ensured spare parts availability.
  • - Maintained SOPs and ensured zero-discrepancy dispatch operations.
  • - Production planning and Material requirement planning.
  • - SAP - PP coordinator.
  • - Making data for BOM & ROUTING of new products.
  • - Daily Plan Vs actual variance. -Inventory control at production level.
  • - Coordinate with costing department for release final product base costing.
  • - Other production related MIS. Monthly reconciliation statement for invisible loss.

PPC & Dispatch Executive

Uniproducts India Ltd.
08.2019 - 12.2023
  • - Supervised a team of 27; handled ERP-based planning, logistics, and supplier management.
  • - Production planning & Material requirement planning as per N+3 months requirement received from customers.
  • - Purchase Direct & Indirect Material within time Frame
  • - Tracking for Supplier Advance Payment, Payment due Etc.
  • - Control Issuing, Receiving & Stock transfer Activities.
  • - Maintain Physical Stock, Issue Process, Min Max Activities.
  • - Responsible for manpower allocation, co-ordination. Supervise inventory transactions and monitor FIFO and Maintain identification and traceability of all items. Coordinate with sub department like production, maintenance, quality, marketing.
  • - Planning in ERP and issue work order cards to production department.
  • - Oversaw internal production planning, supplier scheduling, machine loading, and workforce allocation to meet daily production targets
  • - Day to day intervention with customer about material requirement and for new product development and Engineering change process
  • - Taking adequate measures to monitor and analyses the performance of transporters, processing & packaging units pertaining to cost, and quality and delivery norms
  • - Supervise inventory related functions like receipts, storage and issues in F.G. area. & Effective usage of mode of transportation reduced the transit damage.
  • - Optimize and control inventory levels at all times & bought out components-inventory monitoring, w.r.t production rolling plan.
  • - Responsible for making Advance Shipment notification (ASN). & maintaining FIFO in F.G and responsible for organization 5s audit.
  • - Executed PO/DO creation, GRN, inventory audits, and warehouse management.
  • - Maintained minimum inventory cost with zero line-stoppage.
  • - Implemented safety-first work culture & lean practices across SCM.
  • - Developed strong relationships with MSIL, Tata Motors & suppliers.

Education

B.E. - Mechanical Engineering

Rajiv Gandhi Technical University
Bhopal
01.2019

12th -

BSEB Patna
Patna
01.2013

10th -

BSEB Patna
Patna
01.2011

Skills

  • SCM operation and planning
  • Inventory and cost control
  • Production and purchase planning
  • Supply chain management
  • Warehouse and store management
  • Spare parts logistics
  • ERP systems proficiency
  • Continuous improvement tools
  • Inventory control
  • Production planning

Languages

Hindi, English

Hobbies and Interests

Reading, Listening Music & sports

Accomplishments

  • For strong demonstration in collaboration with all stake holders in reduction of invoice timing (2 hours)

Awareness of Tools & Technics

7- QC Tool 8-D, Problem Solving BY 5 Why, JIT, TPM, 4M

IT Proficiency

MS-Office & Internet browsing, Software lock setup, CMMS Software, ERP Software, MSIL Vendor Extranet, SAP, Barcode (Ecubix), QAD

PERSONAL PROFILE

  • Date of Birth: 1st Jan, 1997
  • Permanent Address: At: Arraha, Po-suhath Dist-Saharsa Bihar – 852221

Timeline

Logistic Specialist

GKN Driveline India Ltd.
06.2024 - Current

CWL Executive

NIFCO India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2024 - 05.2024

PPC & Dispatch Executive

Uniproducts India Ltd.
08.2019 - 12.2023

B.E. - Mechanical Engineering

Rajiv Gandhi Technical University

12th -

BSEB Patna

10th -

BSEB Patna

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