Santosh Kumar
New Delhi
Summary
Proven supply chain expert from Sapphire Foods India Ltd, adept in inventory management and process improvements, I streamlined operations, achieving over 99% inventory accuracy and significantly reducing costs. My strategic planning and efficient logistics coordination enhanced customer satisfaction and operational efficiency, showcasing my analytical prowess and commitment to excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Asst Manager Supply Chain Management
Sapphire Foods India Ltd
New Delhi
11.2018 - Current
- Developed and implemented daily and monthly delivery route plans, streamlining transportation operations.
- Accounts Payable Management: Validated vendor invoices and facilitated prompt payment processing
- Coordinated with Supply Chain Planners to streamline PO processing, achieving 100% on-time execution
- Strategically prioritized and executed supply chain optimization tasks, focusing on:-
- Product alignment and mapping
- New product launching with 100% SKUs
- Inventory allocation and optimization
- Non-stocking orders and special requests
- Excess stock liquidation and rationalization
- Reducing transportation cost by introducing process enhancements, resulting in:-
- Reduction in lead time
- Reduction store P&L
- Increase in customer satisfaction
- Cost savings
- Maximized logistics efficiency by ensuring 100% truck utilization for secondary movements, while maintaining:-
- Strict delivery timelines
- Controlled stock movement
- Reduced transportation costs
- Managed DSD vendor relationships, focusing on:
- Delivery scheduling and logistics
- Route optimization and planning
- Enhancing supply chain efficiency and store fulfillment
- Conducted market research and analysis to identify potential cost savings opportunities
- Analyzed market trends and competitor data
- Uncovered cost savings opportunities through
- Supplier negotiation
- Manage inventory levels, successfully reducing excess inventory and increasing inventory turnover
- Reduced excess inventory
- Remove obsolete, Non-Moving, Discontinued SKUs from the Wh to avoid extra pays
- Improved supply chain efficiency and reduced costs
- Conducted daily cycle counts and physical inventory audits to ensure accurate inventory levels:-
- Verified inventory accuracy and resolved discrepancies
- Maintained 99%+ inventory accuracy rate
- Areas of Expertise:
- Order Processing and Fulfillment
- Inventory Management: Stock Rotations, Reconciliation, and Optimization
- Delivery and Distribution Planning
- Supply Chain Management: Procurement to Delivery
- Process Improvements: Streamlining Operations and Enhancing Efficiency
- Warehouse Management: Operations, Layout, and Inventory Control
- Vehicle Management: Fleet Optimization and Logistics Coordination
- Reports:
- Compilation of Pan India savings
- Transportation & Warehousing
- Payment reconciliations
- Daily DC walkpath
- Order Fulfillment
- OTD Tracker
- POD Tracker
- Indent performance
- Monthly review PPT
- Cycle Count
- Quarterly audit data preparation
- Compliances Ownership: -
- FSSAI License
- Factory Registration
- NOC – Fire
- NOC – Electricity
- Fire Extinguisher Refilling
- Data logger/Thermometer Calibration
- Food Handlers Medical fitness certificates
- Developed and implemented strategies to optimize supply chain operations.
Inventory Associate Sr. Executive
Sumitsu Apparel Pvt. Ltd.
07.2016 - 11.2018
- Process and manage orders from various online marketplaces, (Paytm/Amazon/Flipkart)
- Manage service delivery to meet customer-agreed timelines on the portal, ensuring high customer satisfaction
- Responsible for managing the efficient packaging and dispatch of products to customers, adhering to SOPs and ensuring Timely delivery, Order Accuracy, Quality Packaging
- Collaborate with stakeholders to guarantee accurate order fulfillment and product verification, including:
- Customer communication for order confirmation and product queries
- Logistics team coordination for efficient dispatch and delivery
- Security protocol adherence for secure product transit
- Auditing and checking of individual products against customer orders
- Guarantee accurate dispatch stock, ensuring zero discrepancies through:-
- Pre-dispatch verification
- Double-checking product quantities and specifications
- Reconciling stock levels with customer orders Investigating and resolving any stock discrepancies
- As directed by management, undertake additional tasks to support organizational goals and operations
- Oversee client billing processes to ensure precision and efficiency
- Conducted daily cycle counts and physical inventory audits to ensure accurate inventory levels
- Maintained inventory accuracy of 99% by reconciling inventory discrepancies and implementing corrective actions
- Operated forklifts and other warehouse equipment to move and store inventory as needed
- Contributed to improving processes to optimize inventory management and achieve a 12% reduction in waste
- Received and processed incoming shipments, ensuring accurate and timely documentation
Education
Graduation competition -
Delhi University
01.2017
12th Pass -
CBSE Board
01.2013
10th Pass -
CBSE Board
01.2011
Skills
- Order Processing and Fulfillment
- Inventory Management
- Stock Rotations
- Reconciliation
- Optimization
- Delivery and Distribution Planning
- Supply Chain Management
- Procurement
- Process Improvements
- Streamlining Operations
- Enhancing Efficiency
- Warehouse Management
- Operations
- Layout
- Inventory Control
- Vehicle Management
- Fleet Optimization
- Logistics Coordination
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Beginner
A1
Accomplishments
- Best res
- Recognized as a Star Performer for exceptional contributions and dedication to excellence (Year 2023-2024)
- Achieved for Outstanding Cost Saving Initiatives in FY 2024-25, driving efficiency and profitability.
- Recognized by Operations Team for Exceptional Restaurant Support in H-1 & H-2, demonstrating consistent excellence in service delivery (23-24 & 24-25)
Demography
1. Age - 28 Years
2. Sex- Male
3. Marital Status - Married
4. Religion - Indian
Timeline
Asst Manager Supply Chain Management
Sapphire Foods India Ltd
11.2018 - Current
Inventory Associate Sr. Executive
Sumitsu Apparel Pvt. Ltd.
07.2016 - 11.2018
Graduation competition -
Delhi University
12th Pass -
CBSE Board
10th Pass -
CBSE Board
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