Saurav Kumar

• Lead end-to-end OTR tyre logistics operations, including transportation planning, dispatch, and coordination across 50+ C&Fs to ensure timely deliveries.
• Manage warehouse operations and space utilization through sales trend analysis, driving storage cost optimization and efficient capacity planning.
• Monitor and control freight and warehousing costs, including vendor rate negotiations to optimize overall logistics spend.
• Ensure compliance, documentation accuracy, and audit readiness across 3PL partners for C&Fs operation.
• Identify overstock and slow-moving inventory, implementing strategies to improve stock rotation and inventory efficiency.
• Drive inventory health improvement initiatives, reducing damaged and aged tyre stock through strong FIFO adherence.
• Implement and manage barcode systems across 50+ C&Fs, improving inventory accuracy and minimizing operational errors.
• Develop Power BI dashboards for real-time inventory tracking, dispatch visibility, and KPI monitoring, enabling data-driven decisions.
• Strengthen cross-functional coordination with IT, Finance, and Procurement teams to ensure smooth execution and quick issue resolution.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations with 3PL partners, ensuring service quality and cost control.

Deputed by TCI to Transystem Logistics International (TLI), a joint venture of Mitsui & TCI and lead logistics partner for Toyota Kirloskar Motor, as Warehouse In-charge – WRPC (West Regional Parts Centre).

• Warehouse Leadership Experience:Managing West Regional Part Centre as Warehouse In-charge for Toyota Kirloskar Motor, overseeing a team of 55 members in various warehouse operations.
• Operational Excellence:Ensured on-time shipping operations to facilitate prompt delivery to dealers while strictly adhering to Toyota Kirloskar Motor's safety, quality, productivity, 5S, and JIT guidelines.
• Process Improvement and Implementation: Developed, modified, and implemented warehouse SOPs and initiated KAIZEN strategies for cost, safety, quality, and productivity enhancements.
• Transportation & Logistics Coordination: Managing and coordinating with multiple vendors for auto parts transportation in the West region of India, negotiating rates, ensuring legal & safety compliance, overseeing damage free timely deliveries, and handling reverse logistics for rejected or damaged parts.
• Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Monitored transport performance, KPIs, and vehicle utilization, implementing strategies for optimal efficiency.

• Orchestrated operational improvements across diverse areas such as productivity, maintenance, quality, cost, safety, and service delivery.
• Oversaw engine assembly and testing to consistently meet daily production targets.
• Proficient in the principles of WCM, actively applying its pillars in production strategies.
• Supported departmental leaders in establishing and enhancing improvement plans for key pillars - Autonomous Maintenance, Quality Control, Workplace Organization, and Safety.
• Implemented various tools and methodologies (e.g., 5 Why Analysis, 4M, 7 QC Tools, Kaizen) to drive leadership and enhance processes.
• Implemented mistake-proofing and kaizen techniques to ensure ongoing improvement.
• Collaborated with departments to identify and address root causes of line defects.