PRASHANTH KUMAR PRADHAN

Handling 1 Lakh sqft Warehouse Responsible for entire Fulfillment Center Operations @TS state with Fleet size of 35 vehicles for End to End Solutions, with best cost modules without effecting the service levels. Best back end contribution in achieving the 43% of state sales target putting SCM solutions for Category like FMCG, Staple's, OC, and GM Etc & Exposer in launching the Own brands “ESMO” creating southern distributer network basis in improving the Sale.

Key Result Areas:-

• Managing 1,00,000 sqft of warehouse with a stock 8cr, a SKU level of 1600.
• Managing a team of 50 members of on roll and 300+ Members of off roll employees.
• Sustaining existing network, scheduling & planning for supply materials distribution through fleets and ensuring timely distribution.
• Following up on discrepancies, damaged/expired goods and claims & returns.
• Prioritizing of tasks assigned based on need and demand of circumstance.
• Conducted inventory audits Monthly/Quarterly with accuracy following company procedures.
• Analyzing Sales figures and developing strategies for non - moving merchandise and to increase sales of fast- moving articles.
• Negotiating with transporters, shippers/ consignees, etc. to ensure seamless, cost-effective movement of consignment and timely delivery of orders.
• Stock expiry-FEFO damages Zero-on account of FIFO non-Compliance.
• Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
• Developed safety programs to protect workers and reduce injuries.
• Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
• Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
• Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.
• Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.
• Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
• Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
• Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
• Cross deployment of Manpower in all departments so that they can explore in all departments.
• Man-hours calculations for increasing productivity and finding new ways for logistic solutions.
• Planning Manpower in rotational shifts with budgeted manpower and completing day to day activities.

Managed day to day Operations 24/7 and Communicating functions and completing a 1200+ orders in day and night in 60,000 sqft warehouse within SLA with 3 Shifts support, having a team size of on roll 25 and of off roll 80+ Employees, monthly throughput of 10cr and accepting new challenges/tasks, conducting training seasons about company SOP and taking huddles/briefing to team clearly regarding day activities for smooth and better work performance.

Key Result Areas:-

• Monitoring Outbound Ops and ensure all metrics are in green and ensuring that pick/pack is proper to have no or zero damages and shortages and Achieving Productivity as per guidelines, ensuring fill rate is within SLA and There is no delay in PGI.
• Daily monitoring of Store and Customer Orders Execution dispatch and preparing all documents for Stock transfer to from one state to other state Road Permits.
• Dispatching/delivery on time as per promised date without delay.
• Ready to resolve customer grievances within a short time as sign of valuing customers.
• Conducting Every week packing and picking training, so that they can perform better.
• Mentoring them to stick to SOP, follow all applicable safety standards.
• Maintaining Outbound metrics are in green and consistently maintaining all time.
• Conducting periodical reviews with on roll teams for evaluating Non-Value Activities.
• Hiring potential candidates for job and giving them training to do multi-tasking.
• Eliminate downtime with Kaizens which helped in reducing gaps during wave change Cutoff's.
• Coordinating with transport department for vehicles and for on-time dispatches.
• Managed team of 25 On Roll and 100+ Contractual employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.

Holds the merit of being Joined as Operations Manager in Exceed Logistics (Brand of Raghava Warehousing & Logistic Services for Store-King Client Telangana, controlling 65000 sqft FC at Hyderabad supplying to 10 Satellite Warehouse in Telangana region, monthly throughput of 10cr for Category like FMCG, Staple's, OC, and GM Etc., fleet size of 18 Vehicles, SKU Level is 1200 with value 4.5cr, Managed team of 25 on roll and contractual 180+.

Key Result Areas:-

• Evaluate supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to buyers.
• Drove personnel performance by appraising job results, counseling personnel on needed improvements and disciplining substandard conduct.
• Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
• Safeguard warehouse operations and mitigate liability by establishing and implementing employee training on safety and security protocols.
• Oversee upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying needed repairs, renovations and replacements.
• Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
• Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization and optimize processes.
• Overseeing day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing with a volume of 18 vehicle per day
• Conducted inventory audits with accuracy following company procedures.
• Built continuous improvement culture that attracted and retained high-performing employees while reducing costs.
• Inventory management: Clearing ageing, Non-Moving Stock and Defective/Damage merchandise and maintaining correct Inventory level for fast merchandise.
• Cost Optimization: More productivity with 100% utilization of available resources without any additional financial Impact such as Manpower / Transportation / Area Etc.
• Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
• Managed over 4.5 cores in inventory and 25 on roll and 180 Contractual employees in 65000 square-foot warehouse for Store-king Client.
• Respecting all work force irrespective of their designation thus creating a healthy work environment for everyone.

Distribution Centre - Fruits and Vegetables

Holds the merit of being promoted from DC Manager for 35,000 sqft DC to Warehouse Operations Manager for 60,000 sqft, Managed 60,000 sq ft facility with 20 on roll and 90+ Contractual employees to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods and backhaul activities of the Distribution Center including driver management, equipment utilization, fleet maintenance, and inventory control and product loss during transportation.

Warehousing, Inventory and Distribution - Handled Client is Herbalife India Pvt Ltd.

Holds the merit of being Joined as Warehouse In-Charge In Jayem Warehousing Pvt Ltd for Client Herbalife India Pvt Ltd controlled 40000 sqft FC at Hyderabad, Daily Processioning 850+ customer orders and shipping through transports/courier like DTDC,Blue Dart, Ecom Express and Safexpress, a monthly sale turnover of 7cr, The complete Herbalife Nutrition product range, a SKU level 1200, Inventory is 4cr, Managed a team of 18 on roll and contractual 150+.

Hyderabad – Automobiles Spare parts Warehouse (Maruti Suzuki).

Managed 10,000 sqft Warehouse, The Spare part SKU Level is 600, value of 1.2cr and ensuring all spare part records for Inward and outward, timely ordering as per customer order and supporting to sales requirements to fulfill the sales targets, handled team size of off role 8.