Rahul Garwad
Inventory Manager
Bengaluru
Summary
Experienced professional with over 17 years in the coffee industry, specializing in operational management, product quality oversight, logistics coordination, and stakeholder engagement across the supply chain. Adept at managing complex delivery processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building long-standing relationships with producers, clients, banks, warehouses and regulatory bodies. Eager to contribute extensive soft commodity experience to ICE’s Soft Commodities team.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager
Sucafina India Private Limited
08.2019 - 06.2025
- Restructured inventory management system and handled the development in new systems to build efficient reporting for PnL and Monthly M2M.
- Developed teams to manage ICE US and ICE EU operations on eCOPS and Guardian.
- Managed structured financing repo's and working capital efficiency.
- Worked closely with trading, finance and operations team to schedule and confirm physical deliveries.
- Define, validate and coordinate the implementation of best practices, SOP’s and company policies to the related scope of operation teams.
- Managed relationship with stakeholders across India origin operations.
Manager - Global Inventory
Louis Dreyfus Company
06.2008 - 07.2019
- Oversaw coffee warehousing operations and inventory processes ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.
- Coordinated end-to-end delivery logistics, including certification, storage and client communication.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers, traders and international partners.
- Managed administrative documentation for delivery, certification and regulatory reporting.
- Supported audits, inspections and compliance reviews for coffee storage and distribution facilities.
- Liaised with logistics providers and warehouse keepers to maintain delivery timelines.
- Resolved client issues and maintained strong communication across the supply chain.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Agri-Business And Plantation Management
Indian Institute of Plantation Management
BengaluruBachelor of Science - Agriculture
University of Agricultural Sciences
DharwadSkills
- Soft Commodities Expertise: In-depth knowledge of coffee industry operations, including physical delivery, certification, warehousing, and client service.
- Operations Management: Skilled in coordinating multi-party logistics, delivery oversight, and incident resolution.
- Systems & Technology: Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, inventory management software; familiar with commodity tracking platforms.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication; experienced in drafting external communications and coordinating across diverse stakeholders.
- Problem-Solving: Practical, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to resolve operational issues quickly and effectively.
Additional Information
- Willing to travel and work flexibly as needed.
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance in the commodities sector.
- Passionate about the continued growth and sustainability of soft commodity markets.
Reference
Available upon request.
Timeline
Business Development Manager
Sucafina India Private Limited
08.2019 - 06.2025
Manager - Global Inventory
Louis Dreyfus Company
06.2008 - 07.2019
Post Graduate Diploma - Agri-Business And Plantation Management
Indian Institute of Plantation Management
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
University of Agricultural Sciences
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