S. DOMINIC SELVAM
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Chennai,TN
Summary
A seasoned Logistics and Supply Chain professional with over 25 years of experience in managing comprehensive supply chain operations across E-Commerce, Pharmaceutical, warehouse and Logistics sectors. Skilled in strategic planning, process optimization, and cross-functional coordination, with a proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and achieve goals within cost, timeline, and quality parameters. Expert in logistical and reverse logistical functions, fostering strong relationships with government authorities, private sectors, and local stakeholders. Adept at implementing cost-saving measures, optimizing inventory levels, and minimizing wastage. A proactive leader with strong organizational skills and a track record of managing large, diverse teams to deliver impactful business results.
Results-driven retail management professional determined to exceed company sales goals. Successful at leveraging financial and marketing education to make smart purchasing and merchandising decisions. Forward-thinking in addressing and resolving concerns, optimizing policies and engaging with customers to promote loyalty and drive sales.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Store Manager E-Grocery
RELIANCE RETAIL LIMITED
02.2019 - Current
- Oversee the Profit & Loss of the distribution centre, ensuring operational efficiency and financial performance align with business goals
- Plan, coordinate, and monitor the receipt, storage, assembly, and dispatch of goods, ensuring timely deliveries to stockists, modern trade, and e-commerce customers
- Direct and optimize the full order cycle, ensuring incoming materials and outgoing finished products are processed efficiently and delivered on time
- Liaise with customers, suppliers, and transport companies to ensure seamless logistics operations
- Monitor and analyze logistics partners' performance (WH agency - 3PL, transporters), renegotiating rates and delivery timelines as required
- Track and control transportation expenses, recruit drivers, and optimize routes to achieve maximum efficiency
- Lead business development initiatives, manage sales operations, and collaborate cross-functionally to align supply chain efforts with sales strategies
- Oversee inventory control, including stock availability, defining slow-moving and non-moving items, and ensuring core stock availability at the right time
- Perform routine physical inventory counts, maintain minimum and maximum stock levels, and ensure accurate inventory tracking using systems like WMS and ERP
- Analyze FSN (Fast, Slow, and Non-moving) for finished, semi-finished, and inventory to optimize stock rotation
- Monitor short expiry products, manage expiry-related transactions, and ensure timely resolutions
- Supervise warehouse staff and oversee daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety norms, regulations, and company policies
- Implement modern warehousing systems, including racking, binning, and location identification
- Monitor space utilization, stock tracking, and proper storage practices, including for cold chain products
- Develop and enforce SOPs for warehouse processes and ensure compliance across Fulfilment Centres (FCs)
- Handle movement and storage of raw materials, semi-finished, and finished goods
- Maintain and audit storage layouts, housekeeping activities, and safety measures such as fire extinguishers and stacking height limits
- Conduct audits of credit notes, back papers for special rates, in-transit stocks, and stockist documentation, ensuring compliance with policies
- Validate licenses, tax filings, and records for inward/outward transactions, insurance claims, and AMC agreements
- Monitor adherence to safety norms, such as fire safety protocols, emergency exits, and cold room temperature recordings
- Sustain effective relationships with local trade associations, drug inspectors, and sales tax authorities to ensure smooth operations
- Monitor regulatory compliance for licenses (CST, VAT, Food, etc.) and ensure timely renewals
Logistics Manager (WH & FCs)
QWIK SUPPLY CHAIN PVT LTD
03.2021 - 02.2024
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, leading to improved pricing and service levels.
- Improved on-time delivery rates by optimizing transportation routes and scheduling.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Meticulously tracked shipments from origin to destination, proactively addressing any delays or issues that arose during transit.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination of supply chain activities.
- Negotiated favorable terms with carriers, resulting in significant cost savings for the organization without compromising service quality.
- Conducted regular audits of logistics practices to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions accordingly.
Logistics Manager (WH & FCs)
NETMEDS MARKET PLACE LIMITED
08.2019 - 03.2021
Supply Chain Manager (South Zone)
TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS
12.2017 - 08.2019
Customer Service Manager (South Zone)
UNICHEM LABORATORIES
12.2013 - 12.2017
Deputy Manager - Distribution (Supply Chain - India)
MEDREICH LIFECARE
06.2013 - 12.2013
Assistant Manager - Distribution
ORCHID HEALTH CARE
03.2010 - 05.2013
Distribution Manager (South Zone)
IND-SWIFT LTD.
12.2007 - 02.2010
Manager CFA (Central Warehouse - South)
BHARATHI PHARMA DISTRIBUTORS
10.2005 - 12.2007
Manager
TAS LOGISTICS
04.1999 - 09.2005
Education
MBA - Logistic & Supply Chain Management
MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY
04-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
MADRAS UNIVERSITY
Sacred Heart College, Tirupattur ( Attonomous ) 04.2001 - 01.1999
Skills
Supply Chain Optimization
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/21/1976
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
Telugu
Intermediate (B1)
Interests
Playing Football
Reading Books
Listening Music
Software
SAP SD functional consultant
Timeline
Logistics Manager (WH & FCs)
QWIK SUPPLY CHAIN PVT LTD
03.2021 - 02.2024
Logistics Manager (WH & FCs)
NETMEDS MARKET PLACE LIMITED
08.2019 - 03.2021
Store Manager E-Grocery
RELIANCE RETAIL LIMITED
02.2019 - Current
Supply Chain Manager (South Zone)
TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS
12.2017 - 08.2019
Customer Service Manager (South Zone)
UNICHEM LABORATORIES
12.2013 - 12.2017
Deputy Manager - Distribution (Supply Chain - India)
MEDREICH LIFECARE
06.2013 - 12.2013
Assistant Manager - Distribution
ORCHID HEALTH CARE
03.2010 - 05.2013
Distribution Manager (South Zone)
IND-SWIFT LTD.
12.2007 - 02.2010
Manager CFA (Central Warehouse - South)
BHARATHI PHARMA DISTRIBUTORS
10.2005 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
MADRAS UNIVERSITY
04.2001 - 01.1999
Manager
TAS LOGISTICS
04.1999 - 09.2005
MBA - Logistic & Supply Chain Management
MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY
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