Nikhil Rajiv Bhat
Summary
Results-oriented Supply Chain Management (SCM) Manager with 15 years of diverse experience across different sectors. Adept at managing complex supply chain operations, improving efficiency, and implementing cutting-edge technologies such as SAP and ASRS to streamline logistics, warehouse and inventory management. Proven track record of reducing costs, enhancing delivery timelines, and improving supplier relationships. Skilled in procurement, demand forecasting, inventory management, and logistics operations. Strong leadership skills with a focus on driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Procurement
Thyrocare technologies ltd
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop accurate demand forecasts and inventory replenishment strategies, improving on-time delivery.
- Oversaw the successful deployment of ASRS to improve warehouse efficiency.
- manage the end-to-end supply chain functions including procurement, logistics, demand planning, inventory management, and distribution for a Lab operation.
- Spearhead the implementation and optimization of SAP in demand planning, inventory control, and procurement modules, ensuring seamless integration with Lab schedules.
- Managing the day-to-day operations of the 3PL warehouses in the zone, including timely receiving, storing, and distribution of goods
- Coordinate with the transport companies to ensure that goods are transported from the warehouse to the customer at the right time & Cost
- MIS Reports Warehouse/Logistics Operations, such as Inventory levels, Delivery/Receipt/Order processing KPI’s, identifies areas for improvement and make recommendations to management
Manager SCM
BN GROUP
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Directed all supply chain operations for a high-demand electronics manufacturing company, overseeing procurement, inventory control, and logistics management.
- Optimized inventory management processes using SAP, resulting in a reduction in inventory holding costs while improving stock availability.
- Managed and streamlined demand planning processes, achieving inventory accuracy rate and a reduction in stockouts.
- Implemented strategies to enhance store management and order fulfillment, reducing order processing time.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives that resulted in a increase in overall supply chain efficiency and decrease in operating costs.
Manager SCM
Shalimar Paints Ltd
12.2022 - 07.2023
Sr. Engineer Warehouse
JSW Paints
02.2019 - 12.2022
- Maintains receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures
- Prepare the dispatch plan on daily basis considering stock norms at various customer & Depot
- Managing the day-to-day operations of the 3PL warehouses in the zone, including timely receiving, storing, and distribution of goods
- Coordinate with the transport companies to ensure that goods are transported from the warehouse to the customer at the right time & Cost
- Monitor inventory levels at Zone warehouses & ensure the Order & Line fill ratios are maintained as per the defined Inventory policies
- MIS Reports Warehouse/Logistics Operations, such as Inventory levels, Delivery/Receipt/Order processing KPI’s, identifies areas for improvement and make recommendations to management
- Ensure the warehouse operates at peak efficiency, with customer satisfaction being the primary goal, by supervising, organizing, directing, and training warehouse employees and establishing, monitoring, and managing operation goals
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations: The Incumbent ensures that the warehouse and its operations comply with safety regulations and guidelines to ensure the safety of workers and goods
- Warehouse (Efficiency & Uptime report)
- Responsible for Creation of MIS reports & SAP hygiene.(Weekly/ Monthly-Dispatch plan vs Actual)
Tech asst SCM
Zydus healthcare
07.2017 - 02.2019
- Developed and managed subordinates in logistics & warehouse
- Work closely with different departments towards on-time receipts, dispatches and delivery
- Working closely with suppliers to improve operations and reduce cost
- Communicating needs & objectives to managers & key personnel in procurement, logistics & Distribution
- Planning stock level& dispatches of material according to production plan
- Configuration of material code creation & material master data
- Creating various types of Store documents such as GR, MATERIAL MOVEMENT, stock report In SAP
- Managing reports, SOP and documentation control
- Manage the company Stores and warehouse
- Responsible for automate warehousing ASRS Efficiency
- Vender management & vendor development of packing material
- Daily updating of receipts, issues and other material movement in SAP
- Daily weekly stock taking and ensuring the physical stock and system stocks are matching
- Monthly stock taking and participating in monthly stock take activities including providing the stocks to the internal auditors during the monthly sock take and performing closing activities
- Handling vender rejection accounting and sending the rejected material back with proper approval
Sr. officer SCM
MARICO.LTD
02.2015 - 08.2015
- Handling inbound & outbound logistics as per orders and deliveries
- Keeps a check on timely & planned off-loading of vehicles
- Work closely with different departments towards on-time receipts, dispatches and delivery
- Overseeing warehouse operations and ensuring optimum inventory levels to achieve maximum cost savings with minimum holding of stock
- Communicating needs & objectives to managers & key personnel in procurement, logistics & Distribution
- Creating various types of MIS report documents in SAP
- Tracking all dispatch movements from the Warehouse to all depo locations across the India
- Supervising the stocking of materials according to a systematic layout
- Experience in managing reports, SOP and documentation control
- Inventory management of various equipment’s and monitoring availability of stock
- Analysis of stocks, stock monitoring and periodical stock audits
- Coordinating with the quality department to conduct regular pest control for Maintain Inventory Health and Hygiene at all warehouse locations
- Ensuring proper disposal of scrap and rejected material
- Review and approve SRN in consultation with sales teams
- Coordinating dispatch of material to Sub contract
- Taking regular stock updates from Warehouse and C&F
- Processing freight bills and claims
- Procurement of transportation services
- Stocking the material in FIFO (First in First Out) arrangement
TEAM LEADER Warehouse
CAN PACK INDIA PVT LTD
09.2013 - 01.2015
- Developed and managed subordinates in logistics & warehouse
- Work closely with different departments towards on-time receipts, dispatches and delivery
- Working closely with suppliers to improve operations and reduce cost
- Communicating needs & objectives to managers & key personnel in procurement, logistics & Distribution
- Planning stock level& dispatches of material according to production plan
- Configuration of material code creation & material master data
- Creating various types of Store documents such as GR, MATERIAL MOVEMENT, stock report In SAP
- Experience in managing reports, SOP and documentation control
- Manage the company Stores and warehouse
- Creation of MIS reports
- Inventory management of various equipment’s and monitoring availability of stock
- Analysis of stocks, stock monitoring and periodical stock audits
- Daily updating of receipts, issues and other material movement in SAP
- Daily weekly stock taking and ensuring the physical stock and system stocks are matching
- Monthly stock taking and participating in monthly stock take activities including providing the stocks to the internal auditors during the monthly sock take and performing closing activities
- Handling vender rejection accounting and sending the rejected material back with proper approval
Supply Chain Technician
3 M INDIA Ltd
03.2011 - 09.2013
- Issue the material to production as per production requirement
- Plans and manage inventory levels of materials or products
- Execution, Monitor and co-ordinate all store activities
- Support relevant departments with quotations for the purpose of tenders
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery
- Responsible for the preparation and process purchase orders and documents in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Preparation of Good Receipt Note after receipt of the material
- Preparation of delivery note after issue of material
- Preparation of Request for quotation in to the SAP
- Preparation of Purchase Order, Purchase Requisition in the SAP
- Providing MIS report to Management about transactions made against each category
- Developing alternative local sources for Imported Raw Materials
- Implementing Standard Operating Procedures within the warehouse
Trainee Engineer
BOSCH Chassis System India Ltd
03.2009 - 03.2011
- Monitored quantity and quality of goods received
- Maintained and updated purchasing records
- Managing over all Logistic Activities for material management
- Ensure physical verification of the items received for quality and quantity
- Purchase order creation and invoicing the bills through SAP
- Prepare Vehicle Chelan, Invoices and other Documents for Materials dispatch
- Maintain necessary records of annual and monthly business plan
- Maintaining the stock of material by conducting stock verification and documentation
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management
D Y Patil University
Mumbai, IndiaDiploma - Automobile Engineering
Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education
Skills
- MS office and Excel
- Supply Chain Optimization & Strategy
- SAP Implementation & Management SD & MM
- Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (ASRS)
- Vendor & Supplier Relationship Management
- Warehouse & store Management
- Demand & planning
- Inventory Management & Control
- Demand Forecasting & Planning
- Logistics & Distribution Management
- Process Improvement & Cost Reduction
- Team Leadership & Staff Development
- Cross-functional Collaboration & Communication
- Risk Management & Compliance
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 08/01/89
Timeline
Manager Procurement
Thyrocare technologies ltd
08.2024 - Current
Manager SCM
BN GROUP
08.2023 - 08.2024
Manager SCM
Shalimar Paints Ltd
12.2022 - 07.2023
Sr. Engineer Warehouse
JSW Paints
02.2019 - 12.2022
Tech asst SCM
Zydus healthcare
07.2017 - 02.2019
Sr. officer SCM
MARICO.LTD
02.2015 - 08.2015
TEAM LEADER Warehouse
CAN PACK INDIA PVT LTD
09.2013 - 01.2015
Supply Chain Technician
3 M INDIA Ltd
03.2011 - 09.2013
Trainee Engineer
BOSCH Chassis System India Ltd
03.2009 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management
D Y Patil University
Diploma - Automobile Engineering
Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education
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