Open To Work
RAVISHANKAR L
Bangalore
Summary
Purpose-driven warehouse manager with several years of experience supervising operations. Expert in consistently fulfilling orders on time through outstanding hiring, training and resource management. Strong record of achieving 95–99% inventory accuracy, on-time dispatch excellence, cost control, and audit-ready operations. Adept at leading large teams, implementing SOPs, and working cross-functionally with procurement, sales, finance, and logistics.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Manager / Inventory Head
Spalon India Pvt Ltd
01.2018 - Current
- Lead end-to-end warehouse operations including inward, storage, picking, packing, dispatch, and returns for salon and beauty product distribution.
- Manage a 30+ member warehouse team including supervisors, executives, and helpers, ensuring manpower efficiency and productivity control.
- Achieved and sustained 99%+ inventory accuracy through disciplined cycle counts, reconciliation, and audit controls.
- Implemented FIFO / FEFO and stock aging controls, significantly reducing expiry, damage, and slow-moving inventory.
- Optimized warehouse layout and space utilization, improving picking accuracy and dispatch turnaround time.
- Coordinate with procurement, sales, finance, salon operations, and logistics partners to ensure timely order fulfillment.
- Monitor reorder levels, aging reports, and demand trends to prevent stock-outs and excess inventory.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports and operational dashboards for senior management.
- Ensure compliance with SOPs, safety standards, internal audits, and statutory requirements.
- Drive cost optimization initiatives through process improvements, manpower planning, and vendor coordination.
Warehouse Manager
Spalon India Pvt Ltd
Chennai
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Managed regional warehouse operations supporting multiple salon branches.
- Oversaw inward receipt, storage, order processing, packing, and dispatch across high SKU counts.
- Planned manpower shifts and monitored daily productivity to meet service level agreements.
- Reduced inventory loss through strict FIFO / FEFO adherence and regular stock audits.
- Coordinated with transporters and logistics vendors to ensure on-time and cost-effective deliveries.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and supported management through MIS reporting and operational planning.
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Nokia India Pvt Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Supported large-scale manufacturing and distribution warehouse operations handling high-value inventory.
- Managed material receipt, binning, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch activities.
- Coordinated with production and logistics teams to ensure uninterrupted material movement.
- Maintained accurate inventory documentation and supported annual, internal, and surprise audits.
- Supervised manpower allocation, productivity tracking, and discipline.
- Trained new warehouse staff and ensured compliance with quality and safety standards.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
Madras University
01.2014
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Warehouse Operations
- Multi-Location Warehousing
- FIFO / FEFO / ABC Analysis
- Stock Audits & Cycle Counts
- Dispatch & Logistics Coordination
- Manpower Planning & Productivity
- Vendor & Transporter Management
- Cost Control & Process Improvement
- SOP Implementation & Compliance
- MIS Reporting & KPI Dashboards
- Health, Safety & Audit Compliance
- Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- Barcode-Based Inventory Systems
- MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, MIS Dashboards)
- MS Word and PowerPoint
Accomplishments
- Improved inventory accuracy from approximately 80% to over 95% through stronger controls and SOP discipline.
- Achieved near-99% on-time dispatch performance through process optimization and coordination.
- Successfully handled multi-location warehouse operations with consistent service levels.
- Implemented SOPs that enhanced accountability, traceability, and operational transparency.
Languages
- English
- Tamil
- Telugu
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workSalary Range
₹45000/yr - ₹200000/yrTimeline
Warehouse Manager / Inventory Head
Spalon India Pvt Ltd
01.2018 - Current
Warehouse Manager
Spalon India Pvt Ltd
01.2012 - 01.2017
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Nokia India Pvt Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Commerce -
Madras University