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
ChennaiBachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - undefined
Pt. Ravi Shankar Shukla University
Raipur01.2003
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