Ramesha Venkatesh
Bangalore
Summary
Accomplished, result driven, competent professional with 14+ years of Warehouse management & Distribution, Now looking for a challenging role in a Top Management where I can utilize my competency experience in a dynamic organization.
Dynamic professional with over 14 years of experience in warehouse operations, inventory management, and process audits. Currently serving as a Central Process Auditor for Big Basket, a part of the TATA Groups. Education: MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Goal-Oriented: Highly focused on setting and achieving objectives to drive operational success. Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to relate to individuals at all levels, fostering effective collaboration. Commitment to Excellence: Constantly striving to maintain high professional standards. Leadership: Proven leadership and decision-making capabilities, guiding teams toward success. Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Flexiware, SAP, and WMS Oracle. Safety Compliance: Well-versed in safety regulations and procedures to mitigate potential hazards in accordance with company policies. Core Skills & Competencies Fraud Management Process Audits Storage & Distribution Inventory Management MIS Reporting & Analysis Data Analysis and Interpretation Risk Assessment and Mitigation Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Cross-Functional Team Collaboration Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills Project Management Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Compliance and Regulatory Standards Experienced Process Auditor with comprehensive knowledge in identifying, analyzing and improving business processes. Strengths include comprehensive understanding of auditing standards, risk management and control guidelines. Skilled at providing practical recommendations for process improvements that have led to increased efficiency and reduction in operational costs in previous roles.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Central Process Auditor
Big basket (IRCPL)
Bengaluru
07.2021 - Current
- Conducted central process audits on a monthly basis for various business lines, including T1 DC, T2 DC, 5K, T4, BB Daily, B2B, and Fresho stores.
- Troubleshot and resolved identified gaps in ownership locations, implementing necessary actions.
- Collected feedback on scheduled central inventory audits and conducted root cause analysis (RCA) to address issues.
- Executed prelaunch audits on ownership locations to ensure compliance and readiness.
- Identified process gaps and drafted standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline operations.
- Led comprehensive process audits for Tier 1, Tier 2, B2C, and B2B distribution centers, including 20K, BBNOW, IBBN, and Fresho stores.
- Assessed process gaps and quantified potential loss value to enhance operational efficiency.
- Investigated instances of fraud, quantifying the financial impact on the organization.
- Provided analytical support to regional teams, identifying gaps in processes and loss values related to fraud management.
- Led investigations through structured interviews, developed questioning frameworks, and synthesized findings for actionable conclusions.
- Prepared and presented detailed reports and PowerPoint presentations to stakeholders, effectively communicating insights and recommendations.
- Coordinated with ownership locations to resolve queries and support efforts to achieve a 90% process audit score.
Operations SCM Lead Assistance Manager
Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd
Bengaluru
07.2015 - 07.2021
- Managed 7 Jio store of Karnataka cluster for Spare parts & Operation coordinator
- Intransit Shortage, Damage & Variance stocks rectification at Cluster level
- Managed 100% of inventory accuracy with system location
- Ensured Daily operation for Inbound, Outbound as per requirement
- Ensured STO, SO’s, received from Channel Partner or IBT (Inter Branch Transfer)
- Arranged the Non available and On Demand Stocks in PAN India level from available source
- Stock replenishment done from JC to JC and DC to JC
- Coordinated with DC team for material dispatch DOT and shipment details to DASS team to attain within TAT window
- Rider route and delivery planning for Cluster & Area
- Provided concise data reports and clear data visualizations for management
- Handled Assets Management
- Prepared process flow and documentation of business needs
- Provided technical support such as Networking issues and software issues in front end
- Managed / led the team to performing at its best
- Coordinated with Network and Operations O&M team.
Retail Planning assistance
Lifestyle International Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
06.2013 - 07.2015
- Handled RMS Related to the initial Allocation (From W/H to all the stores across the entire Region)
- Handled high inventory over 12000 SKUs per season and around 12 lakh of closing stocks
- Managed Transfer Orders (From W/H to Stores Across all the Regions, From W/H to W/H, From Store to W/H)
- Generated MIS Reports Related to Allocation
- Planned vs GRN, Subclass wise SOH
- Uploaded OTB and swapping changes
- Adecco Reports i.e
- Extracting item codes for Offer Uploading
- Ensured merchandise is available in the warehouses at the right time for it to be available for the stores
- Ensured timely information on receipts of consignments (GRN within 48 hours of goods receipts).
SCM Executive
EXPO CENTURY LOGISTICS
10.2010 - 05.2013
- Handled Replenishments for stores from W/H end
- Managed MIS Inward and outward Report
- Monitored production and planned for workflow management, load balancing & distribution of work
- Conducted daily resource Planning and Forecasting
- Responsible for all warehouse Operations / managing entire Inbound & Outbound activities of both Forward and Reverse Logistic and ensuring proper maintains of the documents and records
- Responsible for achievement of TAT and Accuracy as per the Service Level Agreements
- Coordinated with the auditor for audit work
- Managed FIFO Management and Execution of Orders in Time
- Prepared and submitted monthly and other periodical reports
- Handled high inventory over 12000 SKUs per season and around 12 lakh of closing stocks
- Ensured feedback on vendor noncompliance and training of vendors to meet compliance norms
- Aligned to the Business requirements to provide support to ensure the inbound functions are adhered to the compliances and extend 100% effectiveness to all Distribution Centres
- Scheduled inflow of stocks using the Advance Shipment Notification Process and monitored vendor documents compliance during creation of ASN and On Time Delivery of Stock to stores as per requirements
- Reviewed noncompliant consignments with sourcing/category on a weekly/monthly basis.
Education
MBA - Logistic Supply Chain Management
Mysore University KSOU MBA
Mysore Karntaaka06-2015
Skills
- Fraud Management
- Process Audits
- Storage & Distribution
- Inventory Management
- MIS Reporting & Analysis
- Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills
- Project Management
- Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
- Compliance and Regulatory Standards
- Internal Auditing
- Financial Auditing
- Data Analytics
- Process Analysis
- SOP Adherence
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Process evaluations
- Root Cause Analysis
- Audit Coordination
- Risk aversion recommendations
- Audit Planning
Linguisticability
Kannada, English, Hindi, Tamil & Telugu
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 14/May/1989
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
Hobbies and Interests
Gym, Volleyball
Professionalacademicqualification
- MBA (Logistics Supply Chain Management) - Mysore university KSOU, 2015
- B.COM - EIILM, 2010
- JOC - Pre university Board, 2007
- SSLC - KSEEB, 2004
Coreskillscompetencies
- Fraud Management
- Process Audits
- Storage & Distribution
- Inventory Management
- MIS Reporting & Analysis
- Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills
- Project Management
- Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
- Compliance and Regulatory Standards
Timeline
Central Process Auditor
Big basket (IRCPL)
07.2021 - Current
Operations SCM Lead Assistance Manager
Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd
07.2015 - 07.2021
Retail Planning assistance
Lifestyle International Pvt Ltd
06.2013 - 07.2015
SCM Executive
EXPO CENTURY LOGISTICS
10.2010 - 05.2013
MBA - Logistic Supply Chain Management
Mysore University KSOU MBA
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