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RANJAN NATH

Raipur

Summary

Senior Logistics & Supply Chain Professional with 20+ years of progressive experience across Retail, FMCG, and Manufacturing sectors. Proven track record in Distribution Center (DC) leadership, warehouse operations, transportation management, inventory optimization, P&L ownership, and compliance governance. Adept at managing large-scale 24x7 DC operations, driving cost efficiency, service excellence, productivity improvement, and leading multi-vendor 3PL ecosystems. Strong analytical, people leadership, and process improvement capabilities aligned with growth-oriented organizations.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

DC Head / DC Manager

RELIANCE RETAIL LTD
09.2021 - Current
  • Overall responsibility for end-to-end Distribution Center operations, including P&L ownership, primary transportation, warehouse operations, manpower governance, compliance, and service performance for GM & Apparel formats.
  • Key Responsibilities & Achievements
  • Operations & Service Excellence
  • Lead 24x7 DC operations with 7-day store deliveries, meeting aggressive business SLAs.
  • Achieved >95% DC efficiency (D+2) and 99.97%+ order accuracy consistently.
  • Ensured 95%+ compliance to store delivery windows and 100% on-time NSO STO execution.
  • Maintained zero open outbound deliveries beyond SLA and no HU pendency >7 days.
  • Improved truck capacity utilization to >95% and optimized truck rotation cycles.
  • Ensured effective DC space utilization to support volume growth without capex escalation.
  • Cost, P&L & Financial Control
  • Managed DC operations within budgeted fixed and variable costs.
  • Controlled Net Shrink
  • Maintained dump (damage/grazing)
  • Improved scrap realization value >0.05% of DC TP through structured liquidation.
  • Ensured timely vendor and 3PL payments with zero escalations.
  • People & 3PL Management
  • Planned manpower with 3PL partners as per monthly FTE targets.
  • Achieved 100% SAMARTH certification for 3PL manpower.
  • Ensured 100% Work Smart training for Reliance Retail staff.
  • Maintained absenteeism below 8% through engagement and productivity initiatives.
  • Drove cross-functional skilling and second-line leadership development.
  • Conducted team-building activities to enhance morale and retention.
  • Process, Compliance & Safety
  • Implemented multiple continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity.
  • Ensured SOP adherence and audit compliance >95%.
  • Maintained monthly cycle count coverage
  • Ensured GST, legal, HSE & FSSAI compliance across operations.
  • Conducted regular vendor and transporter reviews, MOM tracking, and action closure.
  • Achieved ZERO accidents through strict safety governance and process discipline.
  • Performance Monitoring:
  • Dry DC Dashboard (Monthly)
  • Weekly DC Reviews
  • Monthly Cost Book
  • Internal & External Audit Reports
  • HSE Audit Reports

Senior Manager – Logistics

BAJAJ ELECTRICALS LTD
10.2006 - 09.2021
  • Led branch logistics operations, including inventory management, transportation, vendor negotiation, defective handling, reverse logistics, and statutory compliance.
  • Key Contributions
  • Managed defective inventory lifecycle, ensuring credit notes within defined timelines.
  • Conducted monthly perpetual inventory, ensuring high system accuracy.
  • Coordinated scrap liquidation and negotiated competitive scrap rates.
  • Negotiated transport contracts achieving ~10% cost reduction.
  • Ensured 100% POD collection and transporter reconciliation within TAT.
  • Monitored secondary transport lead times and improved delivery performance.
  • Ensured compliance with Legal Metrology, E-Way Bill, GST, and local tax laws.
  • Implemented reverse logistics programs with optimized freight costs.
  • Maintained warehouse discipline, cleanliness, and SOP adherence

Depot In-Charge

LIFE CARE (P&G Distributor)
06.2003 - 08.2006
  • Managed warehouse operations with GMP compliance.
  • Executed order processing, invoicing, inventory control, and claims settlement.
  • Conducted demand forecasting and inventory planning.
  • Handled SAP R/3 accounting entries and daily banking.
  • Conducted regular inventory accuracy checks and physical audits.
  • Prepared and submitted monthly MIS reports to Head Office.

Assistant Accountant

SANJIV RATHI & ASSOCIATES
06.2001 - 05.2003
  • Bank reconciliation and voucher entry (Tally).
  • Income-tax computation support.
  • Assistance in statutory and bank audits.

Education

MBA - Logistics & Supply Chain Management

National Institute of Business Management
Chennai

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - undefined

Pt. Ravi Shankar Shukla University
Raipur
01.2003

Skills

Supply Chain & Logistics

Timeline

DC Head / DC Manager

RELIANCE RETAIL LTD
09.2021 - Current

Senior Manager – Logistics

BAJAJ ELECTRICALS LTD
10.2006 - 09.2021

Depot In-Charge

LIFE CARE (P&G Distributor)
06.2003 - 08.2006

Assistant Accountant

SANJIV RATHI & ASSOCIATES
06.2001 - 05.2003

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - undefined

Pt. Ravi Shankar Shukla University

MBA - Logistics & Supply Chain Management

National Institute of Business Management

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Team Building & Leadership Training
  • Enhancing Personal Effectiveness Program
  • Oracle 8i & Visual Basic 6.0 Certification
  • Real-Time Inventory Project – LML World
RANJAN NATH