Nikhita Kanwar
Logistics Manager
Summary
Experienced Supply Chain & Logistics Manager proficient at monitoring operational pulse to deliver relevant information to all major internal customers and stakeholders. Accustomed to working with multiple entities to achieve business goals for logistics efficiency, cost containment, and contract integrity. Works quickly and maintains focus while providing top-notch customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Manager
Carrefour Trading Asia Ltd.
05.2018 - Current
- Started as Logistics Coordinator, was promoted to Logistics Supervisor in April 2020 and have been working as a Logistics Manager since April 2024 with Supply Chain division, office located in Gurgaon
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Oversee multiple global Logistics Service Providers and ensure effective management and contract fulfillment
- Lead the transformation of ISC supply chain operations
- Orchestrate operational excellence in ISC
- Re-engineer and re-design logistic supply chain setup and business processes for better cost, Service, and performance efficiency
- Proactively identify and secure commercial and sourcing gains/opportunities
- Engaged and nurtured professional relationships with our service provider(s) on Operational, Tactical, and Strategic levels, actively participating in day-to-day operations while also addressing operational issues on a timely manner
- Liaison with other GS offices in Bangladesh, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Turkey, Vietnam etc
- Close engagement with different stakeholders involving vendors, forwarders, shipping lines, cross functional teams for smooth operations
- Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
Logistics Analyst
Gap Inc.
11.2014 - 09.2017
- Worked as a Logistics Analyst with the Global Transportation and Trade Compliance division at GAP Inc
- Regional sourcing office based at New Delhi
- Operationally managing countries like Jordan, Israel, Italy & Indonesia – Ontime KPIs, efficient utilization, managing operational challenges, onboarding
- GS based reporting from Trade Card/GTNEXUS system (cloud based track and trace tool used by the company) for delay/on- time track & trace of shipments
- Analyzing and sharing KPIs for leadership
- Preparing various MS excel sheets for senior management for business decisions
- Preparing power point presentations for analysis and trainings for internal usage as well as for measuring external 3PL/Carrier performance meetings
- Liaison with GAP Inc offices in Hong Kong & the US
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Management
Punjab College of Technical Education
Punjab01.2014
B.SC - H&HA
Chandigarh Institute of Hotel Management
Chandigarh01.2012
Skills
- Result Oriented
- Operational management
- Freight cost estimation
- Route optimization
- Supply chain management
- Effective Communicator
- Conflict Resolution
- Data Analysis
- Contingency planning
Timeline
Logistics Manager
Carrefour Trading Asia Ltd.
05.2018 - Current
Logistics Analyst
Gap Inc.
11.2014 - 09.2017
Post Graduate Diploma - Management
Punjab College of Technical Education
B.SC - H&HA
Chandigarh Institute of Hotel Management
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