NIKITA V JAIN
Supply Chain & Warehouse Operations Professional
Gurgaon,HR
Summary
Dynamic Warehouse and Supply Chain Operations leader with over 12 years of comprehensive experience in managing end-to-end warehouse, 3PL, logistics, inventory, procurement, and SAP-driven operations across diverse sectors including FMCG, retail, EV, and regulated environments. Expertise in ensuring compliance with quality assurance (QA) and environmental health and safety (EHS) standards while maintaining optimal inventory health and achieving on-time-in-full (OTIF) delivery metrics. Proficient in audit readiness, vendor management, and implementing cost optimization strategies that drive operational efficiency and enhance overall performance. Committed to leveraging industry knowledge to foster continuous improvement and deliver exceptional results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Senior Manager – SCM Retail Operation
Wagh Bakri Tea Louge (Gujarat Tea Processor and Packers Limited)
06.2025 - Current
- Lead end-to-end supply chain and retail operations for a multi-location café network, ensuring seamless procurement, inventory management, and store readiness
- Manage procurement of food grains, ready-to-eat products, and packaging materials (paper cups, napkins, trays), ensuring quality compliance, cost efficiency, and uninterrupted supply
- Drive strategic sourcing initiatives by identifying, evaluating, and negotiating with vendors to secure optimal pricing and long-term partnerships
- Oversee demand forecasting and inventory planning, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing wastage and stockouts
- Establish and manage centralized inventory systems, enhancing visibility, tracking accuracy, and operational efficiency across outlets
- Lead logistics and transportation management, including FTL vendor onboarding, contract negotiations, SLA/KPI definition, and freight cost optimization
- Conduct rate negotiations and reverse auctions to achieve significant cost savings in logistics and procurement operations
- Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle (RFI/RFP/RFQ, onboarding, compliance) for suppliers and logistics partners
- Ensure timely procurement and deployment of equipment and materials for new store launches, supporting business expansion
- Implement performance tracking mechanisms for vendors and transporters, driving continuous improvement in service levels and cost efficiency
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, finance, and vendor partners to streamline processes and enhance overall supply chain performance
Project Manager- Supply Chain
Gogoro India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Led multi-million-dollar supply chain projects including logistics, customs, Import and export, Indirect procurement, warehousing, and inventory management.
- Coordinated with stakeholders across the supply chain, such as suppliers, vendors and customers, to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement and cost optimization within the supply chain and communicated project status and updates to stakeholders and leadership.
- Managing the whole P2P process: plan, and purchase CAPEX, Spare-parts, Consumables & Non-Consumables, as per business requirements from Indian & overseas suppliers.
- Responsible for handling RFI, RFP, RFQ, sourcing, E-procurement & negotiation as per company requirements.
- Collaborated with external vendors for logistics, CHA and different vendors for contract and agreement for project completion
- Managed budgets and financial forecasts related to supply chain operations.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings and process improvements within the supply chain.
- Managed and maintained a comprehensive inventory system for all company assets, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.
- Developed and enforced inventory control procedures, significantly reducing discrepancies and enhancing record accuracy.
- Developed and implemented reverse logistics strategies to streamline the return of defective or excess products, reducing turnaround times and costs.
- Managed warehouse operations efficiently, ensuring optimal storage and handling of inventory.
- Implemented SAP in the organization, enhancing overall efficiency and streamlining operations.
Logistics Professional- Supply chain
Atotech Development Center Pvt. Ltd.
05.2019 - 03.2023
- Manage orders daily for R&D testing, shipped and meets the customer’s expectations
- Pre-alerts checking, forwarding to CHA, follow up with freight forwarders, dealing with warehouse for gate in/out for Import, Export shipments.
- Responsible for all material orders for assigned product lines, including managing both internal and external vendors (overseas supplier).
- Direct site supply chain processes for S&OP, raw material purchases, scheduling and logistics.
- Minimizing the risk and exposure of obsolete and discontinued inventory.
- Manage freight routes, brackets and freight lane optimization to ensure best-delivered cost.
- Supervise inventory level, aging product, slow-moving and discontinued items, cooperate with sales, purchasing and logistics department.
- Examine open purchase orders daily and proactively resolves all issues related to ensure timely receipt of the materials required to meet the production schedule
- Achieved 95% OTIF (On-Time In-Full) performance for shipments.
Consultant
Mehali Inc.
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Preparation of purchase order, Sales order
- Documentation of Shipments
- Shipment Booking with shipping line
- Demand and supply planning management
- Co-ordinate with customer regarding shipment Departure
Senior Associate – CTL
Cargill Business Services Pvt Ltd (FMCG)
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Executed demand and supply planning for palm oil shipments, maintaining a 90% forecast accuracy.
- Partnered with global teams to enhance vendor readiness and ensure on-time delivery.
- Audited export documentation to ensure international compliance.
- Handling Local Logistics (Book SOC and Flex tanks), Co-ordinate with 3PL for equipment
- Done 2 projects on 4DX (Continuous Improvement projects- 4 Discipline of Execution) & FMEA analysis.
Executive
United Liner Shipping Services LLP
06.2013 - 03.2016
- Independent Correspondence and follow-up with domestic client
- Sending Daily Reports, Monthly Report to Head Office
- Implementation and execution of ERP system (eBMS system) and give training to all branches
- Looking After Entire Import & Export Documentation/Operation /Customer Care activities.
- Communication, Co-ordination regarding container inventory, delivery order, payment terms, Bill of Lading etc.
- Independently Overlooking of operations, documentations, Bill of lading release, Customer service.
- Maintaining Inventory on FI-FO basis, Equipment Control, keep track of idle units
- Manifest of Bill of Lading in System
- Taking Haz approval for hazardous cargo from our Singapore office
- Assisting in Account reconciliation and processes
- An agent of K-Line
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Maritime Management Studies
B.K. School of Business Management, Gujarat University
Ahmedabad01.2012
B.Sc - Chemistry
St. Xavier's College, Gujarat University
Ahmedabad01.2009
Skills
- International & Domestic Logistics
- Inventory Management
- Import & Export Operation
- Reverse Logistics
Certification
SAP IBP Certification
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the above stated information is true to the best of my knowledge.
TECHNOLOGY
- ERP System: SAP IBP, SAP HANA XLGO, Remedy force, GT Nexus, Protean, GApp, eBMS
- Operation System: M.S. Office
Timeline
Senior Manager – SCM Retail Operation
Wagh Bakri Tea Louge (Gujarat Tea Processor and Packers Limited)
06.2025 - Current
Project Manager- Supply Chain
Gogoro India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2023 - 01.2025
Logistics Professional- Supply chain
Atotech Development Center Pvt. Ltd.
05.2019 - 03.2023
Consultant
Mehali Inc.
06.2018 - 04.2019
Senior Associate – CTL
Cargill Business Services Pvt Ltd (FMCG)
09.2016 - 06.2018
Executive
United Liner Shipping Services LLP
06.2013 - 03.2016
B.Sc - Chemistry
St. Xavier's College, Gujarat University
Post Graduate Diploma - Maritime Management Studies
B.K. School of Business Management, Gujarat University