NILESH VISHWAKARMA
Mumbai
Summary
Logistics Specialist – Freight with road freight invoice processing experience across high-volume logistics workflows, validating 201+ invoices per week. Coordinates a 12-member team to validate invoices, resolve discrepancies, and support timely approvals with Procurement and AP stakeholders. Strengthens month-end close through accruals, aging reports, and vendor account reconciliation.
Overview
4
4
Certifications
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Specialist – Freight
Nouryon Chemicals Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2025 - Current
- Managed road freight invoice processing operations in collaboration with a 12-member team, ensuring accuracy, timely approvals, and compliance with company and carrier requirements..
- Collaborated with Procurement, AP, and business stakeholders to resolve discrepancies, improve on-time payments, and ensure policy compliance.
- Led day-to-day handling and verification of road freight invoices with a team of 12, improving processing efficiency and reducing invoice discrepancies.
- Coordinated a team of 12 in reviewing, validating, and resolving issues related to road freight invoices, supporting smooth logistics and cost control.
- Supported month-end close by preparing accruals, aging reports, and reconciling vendor accounts.
Consultant – Procurement & Accounts Payable
Solutiovesta Pvt. Ltd. (Client: Reliance retail)
04.2024 - 09.2025
- Hands-on experience in subcontracts and procurement, ensuring compliance, timely delivery, and effective cost control through strategic vendor management.
- Led procurement and vendor management operations, ensuring 100% compliance with company policies and timely vendor payments.
- Negotiated contracts and managed subcontracting, achieving cost savings through strategic vendor partnerships.
- Designed and implemented process improvements that improved productivity and reduced operational risks.
- Represented company in Vendor Meetings, Negotiations and Stakeholder discussions.
- Facilitated project meetings, tracked progress, and ensured timely completions.
Procure-to-Pay Analyst (P2P)
Accenture Pvt. Ltd. (Client: Sainsbury Retail, NBN)
09.2014 - 03.2024
- Supported global Procure-to-Pay operations for key clients including NBN (Australia), Sainsbury (UK), and Halliburton, ensuring smooth procurement, invoice validation, and on-time vendor payments.
- Managed complex stakeholder escalations across regions, improving payment timeliness and contributing to a 20% reduction in overdue invoices.
- Led PR, PO, and vendor payment operations for NBN (Australia), ensuring seamless P2P flow, adherence to policies, and timely vendor settlements.
- Trained and supported cross-location teams on SAP and Oracle P2P best practices, improving accuracy, data integrity, and process compliance.
- Handled supplier onboarding/offboarding, purchase orders, and invoice reconciliations in Oracle and other procurement systems, ensuring clean and accurate vendor master data.
- Processed high-volume vendor payments and resolved exceptions, consistently achieving 98%+ SLA compliance on quality and timeliness.
- Maintained quality check processes and published daily/weekly management reports (DGP, DWP, RAID tracker, EOD) for senior leadership visibility and decision-making.
- Adapted to flexible shifts, including nights and weekends, to support global time zones and critical business requirements.
- Recognized as a Top Performer for consistently exceeding quality, productivity, and service delivery benchmarks.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) - undefined
Mumbai University
01-2013
Skills
Procure-to-Pay operations
Accounts Payable
Invoice Processing
Reconciliation & approvals
SAP
Purchase order processing
Vendor management
Contract management
Supplier onboarding
SLA compliance
Process improvement
Aging report analysis
Certification
Advanced Diploma in Modelling & Analytics for Supply Chain Management
RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS
Encore Award – Operation Excellence, Numero Uno Awards (Multiple) – Performance & Quality
Timeline
Logistics Specialist – Freight
Nouryon Chemicals Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2025 - Current
Consultant – Procurement & Accounts Payable
Solutiovesta Pvt. Ltd. (Client: Reliance retail)
04.2024 - 09.2025
Procure-to-Pay Analyst (P2P)
Accenture Pvt. Ltd. (Client: Sainsbury Retail, NBN)
09.2014 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) - undefined
Mumbai University