Pranay Meshram
Mumbai,
Summary
Results-oriented leader from logistics & supply chain domain, driving significant financial and operational improvements across Middle East & South Asia. Expertise in TMS, ERP (CW1), RPA, EDI implementation. Proven ability to streamline processes & lead change with lean philosophy
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Road Transportation Manager, South Asia
Bollore Logistics
Mumbai
05.2019 - Current
- Drove an annual turnover portfolio of INR 340 million, achieving a 6% year-over-year bottom-line improvement
- Led strategic growth of Road Freight function from inception to a cohesive 20-member
team with culture of compliance and performance with autonomy across India, Middle East & South Asia - Owned end-to-end lifecycle, from ideation and scoping to execution to change management, evaluation & process control of road transportation TMS in India leading to cost savings of INR 1.3 Cr per year, KPI improvement by 23% and improvement in Speed of Invoicing from 10 days to 6 days
- Engineered comprehensive workflows with master data management aligning business requirements for high quality, accelerated & seamless integration between TMS & ERP, encompassing end to end order events tracking, delivery documentation and invoicing
- Streamlined supplier payout through platform based solution resulting in payout time reduction by 46% from 48 days to 26 days
- Standardized and automated procurement functions using Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions on MS Power Apps
- Led the development and deployment of new ERP solution, CW1 & resulting new operating model for Road work stream, which included establishing Shared Service Centers in Doha and Dubai
- Designed and implemented selection and evaluation framework focused on objective data from ratings to improve service delivery with the desired cost and quality
- Conceptualized & developed pioneering EDI solution between customer & operational interfaces to improve data quality & individual productivity for shared service center in Dubai
- Achieved higher operational efficiency by integrating lean management practices
Cluster Operations Manager, West India
Rivigo Services Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
02.2016 - 04.2019
- Managed FTL & newly introduced Express business for Western cluster including Gujarat & Mumbai with a team of 30 FTEs
- Upgraded infrastructure & customer satisfaction by adding a total of 1 lakh sq.ft space & >95% on-time performance
- Spearheaded program reducing operational costs by effective liaisioning with governmental agencies to save INR 2 Mn annually
- Pioneered cashless toll project for entire fleet, the first of its kind nationwide for a private fleet owner
- Instrumental in increasing technology adoption to >95% in the region through effective change management initiatives & improvement in UI with real time user feedback
- Analyzed performance related issues & Improved KPI score to >95% through constant team engagement
Manager- Expansion
Porter
Hyderabad
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Launched and shouldered growth of Hyderabad city operations of Uber like on-demand model for commercial vehicles, by strategizing business activities leading a team of 14
- Improved order volume and revenue by 10% week-on-week through consistent customer experience & market penetration
- Managed P&L of city operations including supply and demand management, order generation and growth planning
Assistant Area Sales Manager
TAFE Ltd
Bhopal
04.2014 - 09.2015
- Proficiently managed working capital worth INR 50 Mn, contributing to 5% of the Madhya Pradesh state's overall turnover
- Spearheaded channel enhancement initiatives, resulting in improved channel strength
- Led teams in implementing high-ROI marketing activities & rolled out a unique finance scheme driving product coverage expansion
- Played pivotal role in new product introductions, encompassing segment analysis, positioning, product launch, sales training, and performance monitoring
- Introduced Customer Experience Zones to foster customer engagement and satisfaction
Retail Consulting
Franchise India Holdings Ltd
Mumbai
04.2013 - 06.2013
- Developed a comprehensive financial model for client's expansion plan, integrating trading density and discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation methods after evaluating 45 potential destinations
- Authored a report slated for publication in the India Retail Report 2013, contributing insights to the industry-wide understanding of retail market dynamics and growth prospects through in-depth analysis of Mumbai's consumer retail market, identifying emerging trends and franchising opportunities in the consumer electronics space
Industrial Training
Larsen & Toubro Ltd
Mumbai
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Conceptualized & developed new mechanism in product design to improve safety and reduce manufacturing cost by INR 0.35 Mn per product line per year through value engineering
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (MBA) -
Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode
Kozhikode, India03-2014
B.Tech - Production Engineering
VJTI, Mumbai
Mumbai, India05-2012
CLASS XII -
D.G.Ruparel College
Mumbai, India04-2008
CLASS X -
Dr. S D Vartak Vidyalaya
Boisar, India03-2006
Skills
- Operations Management
- Six Sigma
- Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
- Digital Transformation
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership Skills
- People Management
- Negotiation
- Lean Management
- Project Management
Certification
- 2024, Certified in SAP S4/HANA Public Cloud Implementation
- 2024, Google Analytics Certification, Apr 2024 - Apr 2025
- 2014, Negotiations: Essential Skills and Strategy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
- 2013, Six Sigma Green Belt, RABQSA, Australia
Awards
- 2023, Regional representative at Global Committee Meeting, Paris, France, Represented Middle East & South Asia region in Global CSR Steering Committee meeting at Paris, France
- 2023, Green Champion of B'Sustainable Challenge 2023, Winner of B'Sustainable Challenge 2023 amongst 2500+ participants across the globe
- 2022, Winner, Leadership Development Programme, Winner of B 'Tomorrow, a young leadership development program from within participants across Middle-East & South Asia region, consisting of business simulation & presentation to expert jury
- 2022, Appreciations from Global Senior Management, Received appreciations from Deputy COO of Bollore Transport & Logistics, Global Head for Vertical, CEO's of Middle East-South Asia, Germany & Mexico for functional expertise
- 2018, Best Action Award, Ownership, Mumbai, Awarded for Best Action at Rivigo Values day for displaying Ownership in ensuring business continuity during IR crisis in Mumbai
- 2012, RBI Young Scholar, Selected among Top 50 Young Scholars out of 60,000 candidates by Reserve Bank of India
- 2006, National Talent Search Examination, Awarded National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) Scholarship
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Marathi
Timeline
Road Transportation Manager, South Asia
Bollore Logistics
05.2019 - Current
Cluster Operations Manager, West India
Rivigo Services Pvt Ltd
02.2016 - 04.2019
Manager- Expansion
Porter
09.2015 - 01.2016
Assistant Area Sales Manager
TAFE Ltd
04.2014 - 09.2015
Retail Consulting
Franchise India Holdings Ltd
04.2013 - 06.2013
Industrial Training
Larsen & Toubro Ltd
01.2011 - 12.2011
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (MBA) -
Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode
B.Tech - Production Engineering
VJTI, Mumbai
CLASS XII -
D.G.Ruparel College
CLASS X -
Dr. S D Vartak Vidyalaya
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