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SABU.M. JOSEPH
SENIOR LOGISTICS PROFESSIONAL
Thane, Mumbai,MH
Summary
Enthusiastic General Manager with 22 years of experience in Supply Chain i.e. Strong Imports Operation, Warehouse Operations Management, Domestic Transportation skill, Budgeting and Team leader professional with a Post Graduate Diploma in International Business from I I BR Pune .
Overview
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Languages
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Certifications
6
6
years of post-secondary education
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
GENERAL MANAGER SUPPLY CHAIN
DOIT RETAIL BRANDS (INDIA) PVT LTD
MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Being a startup Firm, Responsibility includes Setting up of complete Supply Chain i.e.
- Ensure smooth Imports and timely Clearance of Merchandise (Bonding, Ex-Bonding, Home consumption, Duty Free, Value addition in Bond),
- Setup of Warehouse i.e. From Warehouse Design to Operating with 3 P L,
- Last mile Delivery i.e. DC to Stores and DC to customers as the case may be,
- Oversee smooth launch of new brands & existing operations
- Monitored all company inventory to ensure stock levels and databases were updated.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
SENIOR MANAGER, FEBRUARY
CELIO FUTURE FASHION PVT LTD
MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA
01.2013 - 10.2018
- Celio is a French men’s clothing retailer headquartered in Saint – Ouen, FRANCE, Started in 1985 by two brothers, Marc and Laurent Grossman.
- Today it is present across 1000 stores in 70 countries.
- Operational in India since 2008 is present in 34 Stand Alone & 200+ Shop in Shops besides being also available in all major E commerce portals.
- The complete operation was managed through Single Distribution Centre of 25000 sqft area, located at Bhiwandi (Mumbai).
- Have been instrumental in stream lining the complete Imports process single handedly.
- Designing & Smooth functioning of Warehouse operation,
- Setting up proper KPI’s and complete monitoring of operation.
- Ensuring the last mile Delivery on time,
- Managed inventory, production, workflow and distribution, analyzing each stage of product life cycle and recommending improvements to streamline processes.
- Scheduled transport in coordination with vendors, suppliers and carriers.
- Updated system information, making appropriate changes to all documentation.
- Validated load plans, cargo readiness and transportation documentation.
- Oversaw reporting functions to executive leadership.
- Collaborated with vendors, suppliers and transport carriers.
- Evaluated hiring and promotions requests.
- Managed team of 35.
- Updating /Feedback to Buyers & Management of new policies wrt Imports.
- Rate Negotiations with Freight forwarders or with 3PL.
- Refunds & Claims i.e. Drawback & Special Additional Duty refund.
- Ensure correct Classification.
- Ensuring the warehouse KPI’s & Productivity are met.
- Distribution & logistics cost management.
- Transition to new WMS.
- On time New season Implementation & EOSS.
- Reverse Logistics.
- Quality Check & Refurbishing.
- Ensure the cost are met with in the Budget given.
- By way of Analytics assist operation & business.
- Ecommerce set up
- Responsible for National Distribution to store and reverse from store to warehouse i.e.
- Last mile Delivery both B to B & B to C.
- Route Planning i.e. Bringing the best efficiency and reducing the transit time.
- Ensuring the best Transportation Cost because of Fuel Price variation.
- Reviews and Analysis of 3PL and self to management.
Senior Manager - Distribution and Logistics
HYPERCITY RETAIL (INDIA) LTD
MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA
01.2006 - 01.2013
- HyperCity Retail India Limited, acquired by Future Group is a registered company engaged in Hypermarket Retail business.
- The company had approx.1.1 million sqft retail spaces in India and has been in operational since May 06, retailing wide range of merchandise from General merchandise, Home furnishing, Furniture, White goods electronics, Perishables, Apparels etc.
- HyperCity Distribution Centre (of 2.5 lakhs sqft area) supports all stores under HyperCity in 4 regions (12 Stores).
- At HyperCity Retail India Ltd, I was Involved in conceiving and operational planning, set up of customs clearance department, selection and nomination of LSPs, set up of logistics infrastructure and supply chain network, involving budgeting, compliances.
- Was pioneer in the imports of Retail merchandise for Organized Retail Players in India .i.e.Imports of General Merchandise, Furnitures, Fresh Fruits, Packaged Food , Readymade Garments etc in early 2000.
- Six years at HyperCity, set enviable benchmarks for Custom clearances, Warehousing & Distribution, savings by way of various schemes and licences, store fill rates and manpower productivity.
- Setting up of Import Process.
- Setting up of Freight Forwarders Process.
- Assistance in Warehouse setup & Design.
- Handling the complete Distribution Centre i.e.Operatiinancial etc.
- Distribution Centre cost management.
- Maintaining daily KPI’s of Distribution Centre.
- Logistics Co-ordination during store opening.
- Handling of National & Capillary Transportation movement from Distribution Centre to Store.
- Procurement of Licences i.e.EPCG, DEPB SFIS and Import permits.
- KPI Monitoring of 3PL.
- Updating /Feedback the buyers of new policies wrt Imports.
- Reviews and Analysis of 3PL and self to management.
- Rate Negotiations with Freight forwarders or any other 3PL.
- Taking care of Refunds & Claims i.e. Special Additional Duty refund.
- Obtaining all Local licences for the Store operation.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
- Monitored all company inventory to ensure stock levels and databases were updated.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Saved INR 5.4 cr by implementing cost-saving initiatives .
ASSISTANT MANAGER Logistics
HETTICH INDIA PVT LTD
MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA
12.2003 - 12.2005
- Hettich International is the world’s largest producer of fittings for the furniture industry.
- Having range of over 10000 components covers every type of fittings from simple connectors and handles too more complex drawer systems and sliding door gear.
- These products are used worldwide in Kitchen, Bedroom, living room, Office and all other types of Furniture.
- Hettich products are available in over 100 countries through extensive network of subsidiaries and agencies.
- The subsidiary in India is a joint venture between K.K.Birla Group and HETTICH INTERNATIONAL and is known by Hettich India Private Ltd.
- We at Hettich India used to Imports goods from all part of the world and sell it in India, Setting up of Import Clearance Process.
- Co-ordinating with Freight Forwarders for Cargo imports.
- Co-ordinating with Clearing agents for timely clearance of cargo from Air cargo, Sea port at Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai & Bangalore.
- Coordinating with warehouse regarding receiving of cargo and shortages or excess etc.
- Booking of Purchases.
- Timely Remittance to foreign suppliers.
- Booking of vendors Bills and clearing their payment on time.
- Preparing Material in Transit on timely basis.
- Preparing Credit & Debit note.
- Preparing Stock transfer to other branches.
- Helping Accounts department during Audit with all data and reconciliation.
- Helping Hand in preparation of Sales Invoice.
- Got Special Valuation Branch (SVB) Order from Delhi Customs for HETTICH INDIA PVT LTD on self-basis, which led to huge saving of lead time & cost during customs clearance.
- Directed logistics operations, including shipping and receiving of wide range of products .
- Negotiated with different freight companies and received annual contracts resulting in cost savings of 2%.
- Managed monthly freight cost reporting processes.
ASSISTANT MANAGER-IMPORTS
CHINUBHAI KALIDASS & BROS
MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA
07.1998 - 11.2003
- The organization is an International Freight Forwarder as well as Customs clearing Agents with branches all over India, it’s one of the oldest clearing agent in India I.E.
- Established in 1917 having Licence no 11/0011.One of first Custom clearing agents to get ISO 9001-2000 certification.
- Dealing with imports, Process & Documentation.
- Co-ordination between clients and Customs.
- Preparation & Inspection of all related Documents.
- Preparation of Daily Status reports for clients.
- Processing the imports, with Bombay Customs, JNPT Customs & Air cargo customs at Mumbai.
- Knowledge of Customs policy & Customs Tariff.
- Been team member for Implementation of ISO.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
Education
Masters of International Business Management -
Institute of International Business & Research
01.1996 - 01.1998
Diploma - Financial Services
INDSEARCH ,Pune University
01.1995 - 01.1996
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Raipur University
01.1992 - 01.1995
Skills
Supply chain logistics
Accomplishments
o Smooth lining Import Process thus reducing the Cost by 1.5% and transit time by 4 days.
o Got Duty Drawback Refund of Rs 1.4 Cr.
o Reduced the Warehouse & Distribution Cost from 5% to 2.50%.
o Daily Replenishment model to Mumbai & Pune stores which helped the stores sales to grow by 25%.
o Setting up of E commerce Storage and assisting E commerce business by on time Delivery of B to B & B to C orders.
o Introduced Weekly Twice Replenishment model to All India Stand Alone Stores.
o Introduced Refinishing activity at warehouse
o Introduced Quality Check Controller at warehouse,which reduce damages and ensured good products to customers.
o Movement of EOSS from Category level to EAN level.
o Ensured the National Distribution Transit time to be at 96% on time.
o Getting” Accredited client status” for Company helping to enjoy Green Channel facility for custom clearance.
o Brought savings to the Company of approx Inr 5.4 crore through schemes and Licences.
o Pioneering the use of EPCG for Capex consignment in retail let to savings of Rs 4.3 crore
o Pioneering the use of DEPB on import consignment in retail.
o Setting up of Special Additional Duty Refund Automation from systems.
o Obtaining Special Additional Refund from customs.
o Was also instrumental for procuring complete store operating Licenses opened across India i.e. for Thane, Amritsar & Bangalore.
o Online registration for Octroi at tHypercity
o Got Special Valuation Branch (SVB) Order from Delhi Customs for HETTICH INDIA PVT LTD on self-basis, which led to huge saving of lead time & cost during customs clearance
Certification
Logistics & Supply Chain Certification: International Academy For certification & Training (IACT)
Interests
Timeline
GENERAL MANAGER SUPPLY CHAIN
DOIT RETAIL BRANDS (INDIA) PVT LTD
10.2018 - 01.2020
SENIOR MANAGER, FEBRUARY
CELIO FUTURE FASHION PVT LTD
01.2013 - 10.2018
Logistics & Supply Chain Certification: International Academy For certification & Training (IACT)
08-2010
Attended workshop (Basic Lab) of Indian Society for Applied Behavioral Science (ISABS)
05-2009
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification: Benchmark Six Sigma
04-2007
Senior Manager - Distribution and Logistics
HYPERCITY RETAIL (INDIA) LTD
01.2006 - 01.2013
ASSISTANT MANAGER Logistics
HETTICH INDIA PVT LTD
12.2003 - 12.2005
ASSISTANT MANAGER-IMPORTS
CHINUBHAI KALIDASS & BROS
07.1998 - 11.2003
Quality Management Certificate: Institute of international Business and Research
01-1997
Masters of International Business Management -
Institute of International Business & Research
01.1996 - 01.1998
Diploma - Financial Services
INDSEARCH ,Pune University
01.1995 - 01.1996
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Raipur University
01.1992 - 01.1995
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