RAJAT KALE
Nagpur
Summary
Results-driven Supply Chain & Logistics professional with 9+ years of experience across Transportation Management, Parts Distribution, Warehouse Operations, Inventory Management, Reverse Logistics, and Process Improvement. Proven success in achieving 99.7% OTIF performance, reducing lead times, optimizing freight costs, deploying automation solutions, and driving operational excellence through data and digital transformation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Coordinator
John Deere India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2022 - Current
- Achieved and maintained 99.7% OTIF delivery performance
- Managed logistics processes to support 18% increase in shipment volume, ensuring timely delivery
- Improved Mean Delivery Lead Time through transportation optimization initiatives
- Led cost-saving projects that reduced logistics costs by optimizing processes and vendor management
- Managed transportation vendors, SLAs, and carrier performance
- Automated manual processes using Power Automate, Excel, and SharePoint
- Facilitated shipping operations, increasing total weight shipped by 20% through improved coordination
- Delivered 3.9% Freight-to-Sales ratio despite significant shipment growth
- Contributed to strategies that resulted in a 14% growth in overall sales.
Assistant Manager Inventory
Reliance Retail
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Enhanced inventory accuracy through systematic audit controls
- Managed inventory movement from receiving to dispatch
- Executed warehouse efficiency improvements to streamline operations
- Produced detailed performance reports for management insights
Logistics Executive
John Deere India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2019 - 12.2021
- Managed nationwide dispatch and transportation operations to optimize service delivery
- Improved shipment planning and load optimization
- Led team of 30 associates to ensure seamless logistics operations
- Conducted transporter compliance and training activities to enhance adherence to standards
Senior Executive
Blue Dart Express Ltd.
09.2015 - 01.2019
- Enhanced operational efficiency and elevated customer service levels through targeted initiatives
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve consistent on-time deliveries
- Managed logistics operations and shipment movement to streamline processes
Education
MBA / PGDM -
Symbiosis Centre For Distance Learning
PuneB.Com -
GS College of Commerce & Economics
NagpurSkills
- Logistics Operations
- Transportation Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Inventory Management
- Warehouse Operations
- Reverse Logistics
- Freight Optimization
- Vendor Management
- SAP WM
- SAP Order Management
- Power Automate
- Power BI
- SharePoint
- International logistics
Certification
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Power BI Certification
Accomplishments
- Achieved 99.7% OTIF Performance
- Maintained service quality despite substantial shipment growth
- Delivered approximately ₹80 Lakhs annual savings
- Implemented multiple cost reduction initiatives
- Reduced emergency order lead time from 4.7 days to 4.1 days
- Successfully completed process improvement projects using DMAIC methodology
- Developed logistics automation solutions using: Power Automate, Power BI, SharePoint, Excel Automation
- Reduced manual effort and improved operational visibility
- Established CO₂ emissions baseline
- Created annual reduction roadmap aligned with sustainability goals
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Marathi
Technical Skills
SAP WM, SAP Order Management, Power BI, Advanced Excel, Power Query, Power Automate, SharePoint
Timeline
Logistics Coordinator
John Deere India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2022 - Current
Assistant Manager Inventory
Reliance Retail
12.2021 - 06.2022
Logistics Executive
John Deere India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2019 - 12.2021
Senior Executive
Blue Dart Express Ltd.
09.2015 - 01.2019
MBA / PGDM -
Symbiosis Centre For Distance Learning
B.Com -
GS College of Commerce & Economics