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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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

years of professional experience

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

Distribution Center Operations & Network Expansion

Warehouse Management & Space Optimization

Primary & Secondary Transportation

Order Fulfillment & Service Level Management

Inventory Control, Cycle Count & Stock Hygiene

Reverse Logistics & Liquidation Management

Leadership & Governance

P&L Ownership & Budget Control

3PL & Transport Vendor Management

Manpower Planning & Productivity (FTE Optimization)

Cross-functional Team Leadership

Compliance: GST, Legal Metrology, E-Way Bill

HSE & FSSAI Compliance

Process Excellence

SOP Design & Implementation

Continuous Improvement Programs

Shrinkage & Loss Prevention

Audit Management (Internal & External)

KPI & Dashboard-Driven Performance

Systems & Tools

SAP R/3 ERP-3

MS Excel (Advanced), MS Word

Tally, Oracle 8i, Visual Basic 60