Premkumar Govindhan
Hosur
Summary
Supply Chain and Inventory Head with over 21 years of extensive experience in the Garment and Textile Industry, specializing in centralized warehouse operations, procurement, ERP implementation, and compliance. Proven ability to optimize supply chain performance, enhance operational efficiency, and lead cross-functional teams in multi-location setups across India and Sri Lanka. Skilled in audits, inventory control, cost reduction, and end-to-end traceability implementation.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager – Inventory
Colortone Textiles Pvt Ltd
Chamarajanagar – Mysore
11.2022 - Current
- - Headed centralized warehouse operations for Yarn, Fabric, Electricals, Dyes & Chemicals
- - Implemented inventory module with ERP team, enhancing operational visibility
- - Ensured traceability, quality control, and compliance across all stages
- - Reduced warehouse storage time and improved dispatch planning
- - Managed team building, SOP creation, monthly budgeting & reconciliation
- - Oversaw audit preparation, buyer inspections, and safety protocols
Manager – Stores
First Steps Babywear Pvt Ltd & Lanka Pvt Ltd
03.2007 - 10.2022
- - Managed central trims stores across 6 units and Sri Lankan warehouse
- - Authorized procurement, inward/outward, and commercial bill processing
- - Reduced procurement lead time and improved logistics efficiency
- - Set reorder levels, handled excess garment rebranding & sales
- - Spearheaded transparent inventory processes and stock audit initiatives
Purchase Incharge
Venkateshwara Hatcheries Pvt Ltd
Pune
07.2005 - 02.2007
- - Procured poultry equipment, chemicals, and feed mill machinery
- - Developed vendor base and negotiated contracts
Junior Officer – Purchase & Inventory
Suguna Poultry Farm Ltd
Pune
09.2002 - 06.2005
- - Managed purchase, hatching schedules, and MIS reporting
- - Provided planning data for annual budgets
Education
Diploma - Computer Technology
SSCSM College
Skills
- - Warehouse & Inventory Management (Yarn, Fabric, Trims, Chemicals)
- - Supply Chain Optimization
- - ERP Implementation (Stage, Prime, Kandargee, SAP, Oracle)
- - Compliance & Audit Handling (Buyer, Statutory, Internal)
- - Team Building & Training
- - Cost Control & Budgeting
- - Traceability / Mass Balance / Order Reconciliation
- - WMS / FIFO / FEFO / EHS / QMS
- - Regulatory Standards & Documentation
- - Cross-Functional Communication (Finance, Operations, Vendors)
Certification
- - Implemented ERP inventory modules from scratch
- - Led expansion of 4 garment units and 1 textile inventory division
- - Reduced logistics cost by 10% and scrap value recovery by 15%
- - Long-service award, 2-time promotion, and best performance recognition
Languages
Tamil, English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu
Hobbies and Interests
Playing Badminton, Cricket, Volleyball
Key Responsibilities & Focus Areas
- - Inventory and shipment audits, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- - Transaction certificate management and document traceability
- - Timely reporting, inventory reconciliation, and audit readiness
- - Continuous improvement through industry best practices
- - Finalizing monthly COGS and supporting financial reporting
- - Monitoring WIP & reducing warehouse stock aging
- - Building SOPs, defining job roles, and implementing best practices
- - Analytical decision-making to improve supply chain KPIs
Compensation Details
- Current CTC: ₹12,83,360 per annum
- Expected CTC: ₹18,00,000 per annum
Timeline
Senior Manager – Inventory
Colortone Textiles Pvt Ltd
11.2022 - Current
Manager – Stores
First Steps Babywear Pvt Ltd & Lanka Pvt Ltd
03.2007 - 10.2022
Purchase Incharge
Venkateshwara Hatcheries Pvt Ltd
07.2005 - 02.2007
Junior Officer – Purchase & Inventory
Suguna Poultry Farm Ltd
09.2002 - 06.2005
Diploma - Computer Technology
SSCSM College
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