Dynamic supply chain professional with expertise in materials planning and logistics coordination at Asian Paints Limited. Proven track record in optimizing inventory management and reducing dead stock by 20%. Skilled in SAP and third-party logistics, coupled with strong analytical abilities and a commitment to compliance and quality standards.
**Dispatch & Logistics Coordination**
· Created Stock Transport Orders (STOs) based on STR inputs from central planning.
· Scheduled and coordinated dispatches of raw and packing materials from plant to OPCs.
· Liaised with 3PL providers and transport companies to ensure timely vehicle allocation and tracking via GPS systems.
**Raw Material Issuance to Production**
· Issued raw materials to production houses per batch-wise workslips provided by production planning.
· Conducted weekly cycle counts and managed interim tanked RM to maintain inventory variance under 1.5%.
· Monitored raw material shelf life to ensure quality standards.
**Inbound Operations & Inventory Management**
· Managed full-cycle inward processing of raw materials via bulk tankers and trucks.
· Performed timely GRN entries and stock updates in SAP, ensuring data accuracy.
· Maintained daily trackers for material-wise inventory, flagged low stock, and coordinated with procurement teams for replenishments.
· Generated monthly performance reports (TAT, delay analysis) to identify gaps and improve logistics KPIs.
· **Stock Take & PID Posting**
· Led quarterly and ad-hoc stock takes for RMs, PMs, and tank storage.
· Created Physical Inventory Documents (PIDs), assigned counting responsibilities, and posted variances using MI07 in SAP.
· Ensured all stocktake activities met audit requirements with full documentation and system logs.
· **Slow-Moving & Dead Stock Disposal**
· Identified 80+ SKUs as slow/non-moving and facilitated reallocation through inter-plant dispatch using ME21N.
· Analyzed consumption data through MD04 and MC.9 for demand assessment.
· Achieved a 20% reduction in dead stock by initiating targeted movement and disposal strategies.
Materials Planning & Scheduling
SAP (MM Module) & ERP Systems
Inventory Management & Stock Reconciliation
Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Coordination
Raw & Packing Material Handling
GRN Posting & Material Issue
Cycle Counting & PID Management
Audit & Compliance Documentation
Supply Chain Analytics & Reporting
Slow/Non-Moving Stock Optimization