Rajeev Kumar
Thane West
Summary
With a proven track record at Skechers South Asia Pvt. Ltd., I excel in leading supply chain optimizations and warehouse management, achieving a 25% improvement in operational efficiency. Expert in SAP WMS and team leadership, I adeptly manage large-scale operations, driving productivity and stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
DGM - Supply Chain & Logistics (Warehouse Lead)
Skechers South Asia Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
01.2024 - Current
- Spearheading operations of >=650,000 square feet of National distribution center catering to Pan-India business demand across channels
- Devising storage, capacity planning, technology upgradation and order processing plans for channels and business lines, such as Retail, Distribution, MBO, E-commerce, Institutional sales & D2C
- Providing periodic insights to management on key strategic matters such as inventory estimates, supply situations, and business risks and opportunities across all warehouses
- Managing multiple categories, a workforce of 300+, monthly throughput of 1 million units, 26,000 SKUs, and peak inventory storage of 3.5 million units
- Leading budgeting exercises for warehouse operations, managing a spend of INR 60 cr
- Annually, ensuring cost optimization and financial efficiency
- Running operation schedules within Capex & Opex budgets, executing operational strategies, managing complexities, and driving cost and productivity optimization
- Developing performance metrics to measure customer service levels & operational SLAs; implementing corrective actions for any identified improvements
- Creating KPIs matrix dashboards to monitor warehouse health based on parameters such as Dock TAT, Qty
- GRNed/Hr, Picking & Packing Task/Hr, Put Task/Hr, Manpower Utilization, MHE Utilization, and Bin Utilization amongst others
- Strategizing manpower planning during seasonal launches, peak periods & downturns
- Conducting interviews, selected candidates, coached, trained & managed performance of warehouse supervisory personnel; actively contributed to succession planning
- Monitoring customer-agreed SLAs across e-commerce platforms, such as Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, and Tata Cliq amongst others
- Enforcing security procedures & protocols to safeguard warehouse operations & inventory; monitoring compliance with regulations and maintenance schedules
AGM - Supply Chain & Logistics (Warehouse Lead)
Skechers South Asia Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
02.2021 - 01.2024
National Head - Warehouse/ Fulfillment Operations
DTDC 3PL & Fulfilment Ltd.
Mumbai
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Oversaw nationwide operations across 300,000 sq.ft fulfillment centers, optimizing processes and managing a diverse product portfolio including footwear, apparel, accessories
- Led workforce planning and cross functional co-ordination for a 500+ team, achieving consistent on-time shipment and high throughput of 600,000 units monthly
- Pioneered cross functional initiatives for process re-engineering and KPI- driven performance management, achieving 25% improvement in operational efficiency
AGM - Warehouse Operation
Coffee Day Group
Mumbai
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Managed 200,000 sq.ft green field warehousing project, orchestrating capacity planning, vendor negotiation and implementation of operational KPIs to streamline efficiency
- Developed and implemented strategic workforce allocation, driving peak efficiency through structured manpower planning and resource utilization
National Manager - Warehouse
Reliance Brands Ltd.
Mumbai
08.2017 - 11.2018
- Spearheaded Pan India warehouse operations including 8 warehouses spread across 2 lakh sq
- Ft
- Of space and 300+ warehouse resources; managed a diverse portfolio of product categories including apparel, footwear, toys, furniture, and baby care
- Led storage and order processing requirements for 17 iconic international brands, such as Hamleys, Muji, Superdry, Steve Madden, and Mother care
- Directed operational excellence initiatives, improving overall efficiency by 25-30%
Cluster Operations Manager - Mumbai
Rivigo Logistics
Mumbai
03.2017 - 07.2017
- Supervised daily operations at processing centers, branches, first mile, last mile, and business partner locations
- Ensured adherence to established systems & processes across processing centers, branches, and terminals while building the team and managing performance
- Spearheaded the setup and expansion of operational units at the cluster level
Consultant - Process Excellence
Accenture
Mumbai
02.2015 - 03.2017
- Conducted an extensive analysis of the clients' warehousing, transportation, and distribution facilities as well as current processes to understand business dynamics and identify gaps or areas for improvement in comparison with industry-standard practices
- Evaluated ERP capabilities and recommended upgrades to meet industry standards, ensuring better alignment of operations with business goals
Mid Management Role
Flipkart, Future Supply Chain
07.2008 - 02.2015
- Additional experience includes key roles at Flipkart India Pvt
- Ltd., Future Supply Chain, where I successfully led initiatives that enhanced warehouse efficiency, optimized ERP systems, and drove significant improvements in supply chain processes, resulting in reduced operational costs and increased productivity
Education
MBA - Retail Management
K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research
Mumbai01.2008
Bachelor in Engineering - Electronics & Communication
V.T.U
Belgaum, Karnataka01.2002
Skills
- Warehouse Management
- Distribution Management
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Capacity & Space Planning
- Vendor Management
- Contract Management
- Inventory Control
- Process Optimization/ Lean Initiatives
- Warehouse/ Logistics KPIs
- Process Automation
- Budgeting
- Client Relationship Management
- Team Building & Leadership
- Productivity Optimization
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Stakeholder Management
- Data Analytics & Reporting
- WMS (Infor 90, Manhattan WMOS, PKMS)
- SAP 60 MM Module
- SAP WMS
- Unit Sorter & Table Sorter
- PTL (Put to Light)
- ASRS
- Conveyors
- TMS (Webxpress)
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 12/08/79
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Careerachievements
- Led the ground-up development in the current role of BTS model warehouse (greenfield project) of 650,000 lakh sq. ft.(1st Phase), managing processes from conceptualization till execution including designing, layout, resource planning, WMS implementation, vendor coordination, stakeholder management.
- Successfully set up a D2C fulfillment model to support business expansion, enabling rapid growth and increased market share.
- Implemented process reengineering initiatives and lean management principles to optimize warehouse output resulting improvement up to 50% in warehouse throughput.
- Implemented warehouse automation solutions, resulting in a 30% increase in overall efficiency along with improving accuracy in inventory management.
- Leading sustainability initiatives, such as carton re-utilization and utilizing electric vehicles for stock transfers, hence reducing carbon footprint of the organization.
Locationpreference
- India, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Delhi/NCR
- UAE, Dubai
Timeline
DGM - Supply Chain & Logistics (Warehouse Lead)
Skechers South Asia Pvt. Ltd.
01.2024 - Current
AGM - Supply Chain & Logistics (Warehouse Lead)
Skechers South Asia Pvt. Ltd.
02.2021 - 01.2024
National Head - Warehouse/ Fulfillment Operations
DTDC 3PL & Fulfilment Ltd.
11.2019 - 02.2021
AGM - Warehouse Operation
Coffee Day Group
11.2018 - 10.2019
National Manager - Warehouse
Reliance Brands Ltd.
08.2017 - 11.2018
Cluster Operations Manager - Mumbai
Rivigo Logistics
03.2017 - 07.2017
Consultant - Process Excellence
Accenture
02.2015 - 03.2017
Mid Management Role
Flipkart, Future Supply Chain
07.2008 - 02.2015
MBA - Retail Management
K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research
Bachelor in Engineering - Electronics & Communication
V.T.U
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