Nishaanth S

• Mega-Scale Design: Spearheaded the site plan for Asia’s largest automated warehouse (140 acres, Delhi NCR) and a 10L sft integrated FCMH facility in Kolkata featuring 6 levels of automated storage
• Automation Leadership: Directing a 100 Cr YoY automation charter, implementing high-speed sorters, VDS, ASRS, PTL, MLS and spirals to ensure 5X volume readiness for Big Billion Day (BBD) events.
• Efficiency Gains: Optimized design for 100L+ sft of warehouse space, achieving a 32% OPEX reduction in Fulfillment Centers (FC) and 29% in Mother Hubs (MH).
• Spearheaded Pan India infra design for non-large charter, Myntra, B2B, and WaaS charters, managing annual budget of approx. 750 Cr to meet YoY growth demands.
• Improved Space Productivity Index (SPI) in non-large categories, resulting in estimated annual savings of 142 Cr in rentals and manpower.

• Founded consulting firm to re-dimension organizations with effective process practices and technologies. Partnered with industry leaders in storage solution automation and material handling to deliver comprehensive client solutions. Navigated challenges posed by COVID-19, impacting recovery efforts but fostering resilience through the experience.
• Directed strategic initiatives to enhance warehousing efficiency and operational effectiveness.
• Oversaw resource allocation and budgeting to optimize warehouse operations and services.
• Managed cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with corporate goals and objectives.

Commercial Services Manager – Warehousing Infra & Automation | Oct 2012 – Apr 2018

• Managed 120 warehouses (5.4M sft) Pan-India, ensuring compliance with engineering and infrastructure standards to optimize operations.
• Advanced Storage: Introduced high-density storage systems in 34 facilities, saving 5.2L sft of space and INR 9.7 Cr in annual rentals.
• Digital Transformation: Pioneered barcode-enabled inbound/outbound systems across 60 warehouses, drastically reducing stock variance.
• Achieved 4 consecutive years of zero reportable accidents across India by implementing customized safety campaigns and redesigning processes.
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• Strategic Consulting: Delivered end-to-end supply chain solutions for 26 clients, few notable global clients including Nokia, Tata Motors, UniLever, Royal Enfield, PepsiCo, and Volkswagen.
• Fostered customer loyalty in completed projects, achieving repeat orders from 4 clients.

• Designed and developed micro motor production line with 6K/day capacity for automobile company, overseeing vendor identification through to PPAP run.
• Designed and implemented process flow diagrams for improved operational clarity.