Rahul Deswal

International Logistics

· Managed end-to-end international supply chain operations, overseeing the monthly dispatch of 200,000+ units across 15 countries, ensuring timely delivery and operational efficiency

· Ensured export compliance by validating documentation, verifying accurate product labelling, and managing end-to-end export requirements in accordance with regulatory standards

· Optimized transportation and delivery operations, achieving up to 40% reduction in shipping costs through process improvements and strategic carrier management

· Accelerated turnaround time for Saudi Arabian shipments by 66%, reducing delivery lead time from 30 days to 10 days through process optimization and cross-functional coordination

· Spearheaded SLA adherence by implementing real-time shipment tracking and proactively coordinating with vendors to resolve delays, ensuring timely and cost-effective deliveries across global regions.

• Company Overview: Logistics & Warehousing
• Managed complete supply chain operations with a team size of 40+ roll & 100 + off-roll members for the North Region
• Spearheaded the operations including but not limited to Warehousing, Distribution, Order Fulfillment, 3PL management and Reverse logistics
• Managed external stakeholders like 3PL Delivery partners/vendors and customers to ensure excellent customer service and lower overall cost to serve
• Program Managed the Pan India Studio Replenishment activity in coordination with Central & Regional Teams
• Strategized the expansion in North through the set-up 1.5 Lakh Sq ft Warehouse in Gurgaon to reduces the delivery timelines.
• Developed and executed distribution strategies to optimize the flow of finished products from the warehouse to customer locations, achieving an SLA of 95% to committed delivery timelines
• Implemented strategic Network Planning and Optimization initiatives, reducing overall delivery timelines by 5 days (from 13 to 8), enhancing operational efficiency.
• Managed delivery & installation of 6k Furniture/Month across North with a fleet of 50 trucks & 25 Carpenter
• Optimized the operations through capacity planning & reduced contract Manpower in the Region from 250 to 150 by restructuring the job flow to save 1.5 Cr annually
• Executed strategic cost control initiatives, achieving a 25% reduction in regional expenses, resulting in estimated monthly savings of 25 Lacs.
• Engaging Merchants to improve OTIF & Fill Rates across warehouses, to decrease Delivery Lead Times.
• Optimized the Long-Haul Movement process by conducting a Reverse Auction, resulting in a 4% cost savings.
• Managing Pan India Fleet of 300+ vehicles used in Last mile deliveries & monthly Monitoring of Performance.
• Responsible for managing the deployment of Furniture stock at Gurgaon WH basis the sales forecast received from the S&OP team.
• Strategized and launched the Distributed Inventory Plan, ensuring successful on-ground execution by capturing 50% of Build-to Stock regional sales from local warehouses.
• Monthly review of inventory levels (Bought out & Hybrid) based on the S&OP forecast to achieve the accuracy level of 99%
• Responsible for inventory management & conduct periodic Inventory Audits & Reconciliation across Pan India Studios, Merchants & Warehouse
• Hands on experience in Warehouse Management System (WMS) - Office 365 and Inhouse developed Order Management System (OMS)
• Logistics & Warehousing

• Assisted in formulating the digital transformation strategy to address the future needs and strategic vision
• Prepare Strategy decks, research reports & presentations on recommended solution for the client
• Conducted secondary research using publicly available info & paid databases such as Factiva & D&B hoovers
• Reviewed Vendor solutions and compared key product features to formulate vendor comparison sheet
• Digital Maturity Assessment of the client (As-Is Study) and to define the 'To Be' state from gaps observed
• Assisted client in drafting proposals & RFPs on Integrated project management, Master data cleansing etc.
• Involved in drafting the user requirement sheet & conducting the vendor evaluation for digital solutions
• Coordinated with multiple OEMs / System Integrators (SI) for conducting the pre-tender meeting
• Assisted in formulating the overall contract renegotiation strategy with aim to reduce the total cost by 15%
• Performed detailed market analysis through online research which includes research reports & case studies
• Performed quantitative analysis to prepare the business cases for all the assumed hypothesis
• Developed renegotiation strategy for procurement of 47 oil rigs with the total saving opportunity of INR750 Cr
• Lead meetings with various stakeholders to ensure that implemented solutions can deliver the set targets
• Established regular reporting to update key stakeholders on the status, risk, and progress of the project portfolio
• Prioritize customer issues and requests and work with internal teams to deliver on time

• Operations and Maintenance at Ammonia (Hydrogen Generation) Plant
• Led the commissioning of an Advance Process Control system to improve the efficiency & reliability of systems
• Developed maintenance schedule of installed equipment, in coordination with cross-functional team heads
• Carried out evaluation of remaining life assessment (RLA) of equipment and to plan subsequent procurement
• Synchronized with technical service team to introduce new energy saving scheme and modifications
• Conducted market research to find the alternative raw material and equipment for process improvement.
• Coordinated with the technology provider (Haldor Topsoe) for the capacity augmentation