Pratik Patel

Professional Summary

Senior Logistics Leader with 16+ years of expertise in pharmaceutical logistics and supply chain operations. Specialized in end-to-end global logistics for Amneal India, USA, and Ireland, managing exports, imports, R&D, RLDs, ODC equipment, and project-based movements. Extensive international experience across MENA, Africa, LATAM, APAC, China, Mexico, Europe, USA, Ireland, and India. Proven record of delivering multi-crore cost savings, enhancing service levels, and driving operational efficiency in complex pharmaceutical logistics networks.

Core Competencies

• Global Logistics Management (EOU/SEZ/DTA, Import/Export)
• Freight & Carrier Selection (Air/Sea/Road, INCO terms)
• Customs & Regulatory Compliance (AQCS, FSSAI, CDSCO)
• Insurance Management & Claims Settlement
• Temperature-Sensitive Cargo Handling (all ranges)
• Procurement Validation & Vendor Negotiation
• Project Logistics (ODC, specialty projects)
• Stakeholder Engagement & Cost Optimization
• SOP Development & Budget Monitoring
• MIS Reporting & Warehouse Stock Audits

Key Responsibilities

• Directed end-to-end logistics operations from R&D requests and samples to finished goods export/import deliveries.
• Validated purchase requests, secured approvals, and executed logistics across multiple business units.
• Negotiated vendor contracts and finalized carriers (air/sea/road) under optimal INCO terms for cost-effective operations.
• Coordinated vendor payments, freight bills, GIT reporting, and resolved queries with customs, CDSCO, AQCS, and FSSAI authorities.
• Established and renewed supply agreements, confidentiality agreements, and insurance partnerships, ensuring smooth claim settlements.
• Administered temperature-sensitive cargo and regular shipments with zero delays or excursions, while facilitating timely export execution.
• Strengthened collaboration with stakeholders and overseas counterparts to drive cost optimization initiatives.
• Directed material management, MIS reporting, SOP formulation, and budget monitoring for streamlined operations.
• Developed logistics partners and built a robust transport network for domestic and global dispatches.

Achievements

• Reduced primary freight costs by 5%, saving INR 30 Lakhs per month.
• Delivered cost savings of INR 3.5 Crores (2018–2019) through supply base rationalization and strategic sourcing.
• Improved customer service levels across key accounts from 5% to 12%, reducing out-of-stocks and meeting delivery requirements.
• Achieved consistent annual cost savings of INR 3.5 Crores through negotiation and value optimization projects.
• Realized USD 260,000 cost savings in 2026 by optimizing logistics from Ireland to India.

Awards & Recognitions

• WOW Award (01 Aug 2024) for extraordinary performance in logistics operations.
• Corporate Team of the Year (2021) and Team of the Quarter (2022) for outstanding collaboration and results.
• Certificate of Appreciation (25 Aug 2022) for exceptional contributions to logistics excellence.
• Twice named Employee of the Month – 4 Feb 2022 and 1 Nov 2021 – for exemplary individual performance.
• Team of the Year (2020) and again on 05 Aug 2020, reflecting consistent team success.
• Long Service Award (5 Years) for dedicated service and sustained impact.
• Multiple appreciations from respective HODs for reliability, leadership, and operational excellence.

• Key Result Areas: Administering all Pharmaceuticals supply chain functions from initial level request of R&D or sample, engineering equipment, machinery transfer till finished good export / import delivery to and fro (EOU/SEZ); skill at negotiating & finalizing prices from various vendors to have competitive rate in line with the budgeted price to achieve the targeted annual saving Ensuring timely validation of purchase requests coming through various business units and getting them approved by Business Heads before proceeding with the procurement Effectively following-up with cross functional to leading payment to vendors, freight and other related bills approval, GIT (Goods in Transit Report), custom & related authority query justification related to shipment Delivering strong support to Project Management Team for getting RLDs and managing query response material deliveries within stipulated time for project submission Actively finalizing carriers for air/sea to have timely and cost-effective supply chain having options of INCO terms as well as supply & confidential agreement with new sources Managing activities such as:
• Renewing & finalizing Insurance partner till settling the insurance claim against each observation or rejected or damage receipt
• All temperature sensitive cargo / sample movement from respective location to delivered at consignee location without delay or excursion Preparing monthly report for freight projection, GIT & saving by using alternate vendor and new development Monitoring budgets and making recommendations for improving company?s competitive position by performing deal registrations/bulk orders Effectively directing material management including planning, sourcing, procurement and maintaining MIS Having exposure in Logistics, Banking, Custom & Excise including documentation related activities of pre-shipment & post shipment