SAGAR BANERJEE
Kolkata
Summary
An established professional with nearly 22 years of experience in restructuring appropriate SCM strategies for maximizing profitability Success in building relationships with upper-level decision makers, seizing control of critical problem areas and delivering on customer commitments; well-organized with a track record of identifying & developing potential vendors/suppliers for achieving cost effectiveness Evaluated and reviewed company's logistics operations business practices, updated and developed process documentation, streamlined opportunities, and eliminated non-value added activities Skills in utilizing qualitative and quantitative skills in negotiating price with International /Domestic Vendors without compromising on the quality; ensuring adherence to defined Quality Standards Maintained receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures Skilled in implementing warehouse rationalization strategies to optimize distribution network & reduce complexity along with reduction in costs and enhancement of services Experience in demand forecasting and S&OP processes development, institutionalization, capability development, daily planning, leading the consensus forecasting process, directional management of internal supply chain processes and linkages with business plans to ensure stocks availability to meet business goals Directed end-to-end logistics operations inclusive of maintaining inventory records, shortages, shipment details, expenditures and fleet tracking for on-time reporting at customer site Team-based management style coupled with the zeal to motivate peak individual performances with exceptional leadership skills
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Dark Store Head (Warehouse & Logistics)
Flipkart Minutes
Mumbai
04.2021 - Current
- Leading cross-functional team to improve profitability of product by implementing cost reduction projects
- Spearheading entire grocery business of Flipkart Quick Commerce(10 Minutes Delivery) warehouses hubs, logistics and delivery operations; managing around 60 Dark stores with a manpower of 1500(500 on-roll and 1000 off-roll)
- Looking after grocery operations of Mumbai Pune and Kolkata
- Handling around 20 company warehouses(Dark Stores) and 15 3Pl Dark stores
- Size around 5000 to 10000 sq ft
- Managing raw materials, packing material, finished goods and inventory and dispatch control; preparing reports related to inbound & outbound
- Ascertaining optimum capacity utilization of warehouse by designing best-fit layouts of a warehouse, goods/material placement, inventory movement and maintenance of the warehouse
- Establishing performance metrics for measurement, comparison or evaluation of factors affecting the supply chain
- Analyzing current inventories and procedures; suggesting improvements to increase efficiency of supply chain and profitability for the company
- Classifying optimal shipment and transportation routes with attention to consolidation of warehousing and distribution
- Negotiating on prices for raw material and delivery with suppliers, vendors, and/or shipping companies
- Monitoring the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements; identifying and qualifying new suppliers in collaboration with other departments
- Preparing monthly MIS for higher management and analyzing variances with appropriate reasoning
- Supervising and scheduling warehouse staff to ensure safe and efficient operation of all warehouse functions
- Defining SLAs in consultation with the management and make efforts to control and maintain them
- Steering and reporting physical inventories and cycle counts periodically
- Defining non-moving, slow-medium-fast moving item; conducting space utilization analysis and ensuring scrap management effectively
- Facilitating regular feedbacks, coaching & mentoring, identifying training needs
- Managed inventory, inbound & outbound operations; handled almost 2.20 lakhs sq ft warehouse with a team of 750 off role and 65 on role people (6 Assistant Managers, 20 TLs and 40 Senior Executives)
- Led an inbound activities of 2 lakhs unit per day and 1.60 lakhs units of outbound in Normal BAU
- Steered inbound activities of 3.50 lakhs unit per day and outbound activities of 3.00 lakhs unit per day in BBD 2020
- Successfully achieved a target of 24 lakhs units for 8 days in 2020
- Instrumental in supervising an inventory volume of 55 lakhs units
- Headed effectively 5 'Big Billion Day' Sale from 2016-2020 with 250000 units outbound per day with Zero DC and MH functional breach
- Maintained P2D 40 minutes though target is 45 minutes given by CT team
- Reduced P2D drastically to 40 minutes from 80 minutes (50% improvement) by reconfiguration of pick zone and in-scan
- Circulated RCA for weekly breach tracker and submit to CT Team
- Monitored 5S/ Lean and audit on weekly basic
Fulfillment Centre Manager
Flipkart India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2016 - 04.2021
- Growth Path: Assistant Manager to Fulfillment Centre Manager
- Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Established and monitored KPIs to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Managed inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, reducing waste.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
Supply Chain Manager (East)
Hamilton Housewares Pvt. Ltd.
Kolkata
02.2012 - 08.2016
- Diagramed supply chain models to help facilitate discussions with customers.
- Identified and rolled out both short- and long-term supply chain plans while optimizing procedures to decrease annual expenses.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure raw materials met quality standards and delivery schedules.
- Managed cross-border logistics, including customs compliance and international shipping regulations.
- Conducted capacity planning to ensure resources were adequately allocated to meet fluctuating demand.
- Selected transportation routes to maximize economy, combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution.
- Evaluated new technologies related to supply chain management processes.
- Implemented new or improved supply chain processes to enhance efficiency or performance.
- Analyzed supply chain performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Defined performance metrics for measurement, comparison or evaluation of supply chain factors.
- Planned transportation routes for domestic and international shipments using routing software applications.
- Led supply chain process improvement initiatives, resulting in increased operational effectiveness.
- Led team development and training initiatives, enhancing supply chain competency and performance.
Warehouse Manager
Teer Logistics
Kolkata
12.2006 - 02.2012
- Led maintenance of appropriate warehouse space for effective storage and retrieval of materials
- Ascertained product availability inventory management & space management
- Maintained MIS on all type of depot related operations as per top management requirement
- Prepared & maintained all type of register and files on day basis (Stock Inward/Outward, Invoice Inward/Outward and Transport)
Warehouse Executive
GTL Logistics Pvt. Ltd.
Kolkata
07.2002 - 12.2006
- Directed investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.
- Conducted regular safety meetings to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.
- Maintained records of all incoming and outgoing shipments for the warehouse.
Education
MBA - Supply Chain & Logistics
Sikkim-Manipal University
01.2011
PGDCA -
C.M.C Ltd.
Kolkata01.2004
B.Com. -
Calcutta University
KolkataSkills
- Strategic & Project Planning
- Warehouse Management
- Continuous Process Improvement (CPI)
- Inbound & Outbound Logistics
- Operations Management
- Six Sigma
- Kaizen Implementation
- Procurement
- Inventory Management
- Vendor Management
- Shipping Operations
- Team Management
- Collaborator
- Communicator
- Planner
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Bengali
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 08/06/78
Profile Summary - Summary
An established professional with nearly 22 years of experience in restructuring appropriate SCM strategies for maximizing profitability. Success in building relationships with upper-level decision makers, seizing control of critical problem areas and delivering on customer commitments; well-organized with a track record of identifying & developing potential vendors/suppliers for achieving cost effectiveness. Evaluated and reviewed company's logistics operations business practices, updated and developed process documentation, streamlined opportunities, and eliminated non-value added activities. Skills in utilizing qualitative and quantitative skills in negotiating price with International /Domestic Vendors without compromising on the quality; ensuring adherence to defined Quality Standards. Maintained receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures. Skilled in implementing warehouse rationalization strategies to optimize distribution network & reduce complexity along with reduction in costs and enhancement of services. Experience in demand forecasting and S&OP processes development, institutionalization, capability development, daily planning, leading the consensus forecasting process, directional management of internal supply chain processes and linkages with business plans to ensure stocks availability to meet business goals. Directed end-to-end logistics operations inclusive of maintaining inventory records, shortages, shipment details, expenditures and fleet tracking for on-time reporting at customer site. Team-based management style coupled with the zeal to motivate peak individual performances with exceptional leadership skills.
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Dark Store Head (Warehouse & Logistics)
Flipkart Minutes
04.2021 - Current
Fulfillment Centre Manager
Flipkart India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2016 - 04.2021
Supply Chain Manager (East)
Hamilton Housewares Pvt. Ltd.
02.2012 - 08.2016
Warehouse Manager
Teer Logistics
12.2006 - 02.2012
Warehouse Executive
GTL Logistics Pvt. Ltd.
07.2002 - 12.2006
MBA - Supply Chain & Logistics
Sikkim-Manipal University
PGDCA -
C.M.C Ltd.
B.Com. -
Calcutta University
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