PRAKASH J
Senior manager supply chain
Chennai
Summary
Supply Chain & Warehouse Operations Leader with 15+ years of experience managing high-volume distribution centers, regional logistics networks, fulfillment operations, transportation management, and multi-site warehouse operations across large-scale environments. Proven expertise in operational excellence, cost optimization, process automation, inventory control, SLA governance, vendor management, workforce productivity improvement, and end-to-end supply chain execution.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager – Supply Chain
MOGLI LABS INDIA PVT. LTD.
Chennai
04.2025 - Current
- Led regional supply chain strategy and multi-site warehouse operations across high-volume distribution environments.
- Led a team of 15 direct and over 250 indirect reportees, with 150,000 square feet overall across 9 warehouses in the southern region.
- Managed 2.5Cr operational budget and 80Cr Pnl across south region
- Improved OTIF from 78% to 94% across more than 8 locations through strategic process optimization.
- Driving cost optimization initiatives, process automation, workforce productivity improvement, and operational excellence programs.
- Monitoring KPIs, SLA adherence, throughput performance, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency metrics.
- Leading cross-functional coordination with transportation partners, vendors, operations teams, and support functions.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on scalability, process standardization, and network efficiency.
- Managing risk mitigation strategies and business continuity planning for uninterrupted operations.
Manager – Supply Chain
MOGLI LABS INDIA PVT. LTD.
Chennai
04.2023 - 03.2025
- Owned warehouse P&L, budgeting, cost engineering initiatives, and regional operational performance.
- Implemented SLA governance frameworks, operational audits, compliance controls, and process standardization.
- Delivered 8–15% operational cost reduction by optimizing manpower deployment, eliminating process redundancies, and improving shift level productivity in high volume sorting operations.
Deputy Manager – Operations
MOGLI LABS INDIA PVT. LTD.
Chennai
04.2020 - 03.2023
- Managed high-volume warehouse operations including sorting, dispatch planning, manpower allocation, and throughput management.
- Led inventory control, stock reconciliation, cycle audits, and vendor coordination activities.
- Improved warehouse productivity through workflow redesign, manpower optimization, and process improvements.
- Monitored SLA adherence, TAT performance, shipment planning, and operational KPI metrics.
- Conducted root cause analysis (RCA) for operational issues and implemented corrective action plans.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives and operational process automation projects.
Assistant Manager – Operations
MOGLI LABS INDIA PVT. LTD.
Chennai
11.2017 - 04.2020
- Managed end-to-end warehouse execution, TAT monitoring, dispatch coordination, and operational reporting.
- Supported WMS optimization, warehouse layout planning, and process standardization activities.
- Coordinated inbound and outbound logistics operations while ensuring SLA compliance.
- Monitored inventory accuracy, shipment planning, and daily operational performance metrics.
- Assisted in workforce planning, shift operations management, and process improvement initiatives.
Senior Executive – Logistics & Admin
AMPLE TECHNOLOGIES
Chennai
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Managed dispatch operations, POD/GRN management, shrinkage control, and warehouse coordination activities.
- Handled manpower planning, inventory tracking, and transportation coordination across operations.
- Supported inventory reconciliation, audit compliance, and operational reporting processes.
- Improved dispatch efficiency and operational discipline through process monitoring and execution control.
Logistics Coordinator
RELIANCE (OFFICE DEPOT)
Chennai
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Managed last-mile logistics operations, route planning, and TAT compliance.
- Coordinated transportation scheduling, dispatch execution, and customer delivery operations.
- Monitored shipment tracking, vendor coordination, and operational service levels.
- Supported logistics reporting, operational planning, and daily dispatch activities.
Logistics Trainee
JBM AUTO SYSTEMS
Chennai
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Supported inbound logistics operations, inventory tracking, and material movement activities.
- Assisted warehouse teams in inventory management, stock handling, and operational coordination.
- Maintained logistics documentation and operational records for daily warehouse activities.
Education
MBA - Marketing
Vel’s Institute
Chennai09.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Commerce
University of Madras
Chennai09.2006
Skills
Supply Chain Strategy & Execution
First Mile / Last Mile Logistics
P&L & Budget Management
Vendor Development & Negotiation
Warehouse & Inventory Optimization
Program & Project Management
Risk & Crisis Management
Accomplishments
- Transformed South Region into a top-performing region through cost optimization, productivity enhancement, and operational excellence initiatives..
- Improved warehouse productivity by 40% through workflow redesign, process standardization, and manpower optimization.
- Reduced operational costs by 3–5%.
- Delivered 35–40% recovery on ageing inventory across PAN India through inventory liquidation strategies.
- Ensured zero operational downtime during COVID through contingency planning and business continuity execution.
- Built internal talent pipeline programs reducing external hiring cost by 100%.
- OTIF improvement 78% to 95%.
Timeline
Senior Manager – Supply Chain
MOGLI LABS INDIA PVT. LTD.
04.2025 - Current
Manager – Supply Chain
MOGLI LABS INDIA PVT. LTD.
04.2023 - 03.2025
Deputy Manager – Operations
MOGLI LABS INDIA PVT. LTD.
04.2020 - 03.2023
Assistant Manager – Operations
MOGLI LABS INDIA PVT. LTD.
11.2017 - 04.2020
Senior Executive – Logistics & Admin
AMPLE TECHNOLOGIES
01.2013 - 01.2017
Logistics Coordinator
RELIANCE (OFFICE DEPOT)
01.2011 - 01.2013
Logistics Trainee
JBM AUTO SYSTEMS
01.2010 - 01.2011
MBA - Marketing
Vel’s Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Commerce
University of Madras