Senthil Kumar
Summary
Overall, 20 Years experience in leading Warehouse and logistics solution Design Consulting & Business Process Improvement with Project management Skills. Has extensively worked in automated and manual warehouse design & implementation projects for FMCG, RETAIL, APPAREL, and PHARMA, 3PL sectors across the globe Successfully demonstrated.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Consultant
Stellium Consulting Private Limited
Bangalore
05.2019 - Current
- Participated in a consulting role for warehouse solution design and business process recommendation for Green & Brown field Project for manual and automated warehouse design including data analysis, baseline creation, Lay outing, realization, RFQ preparation & Project go-live support with final report/presentation generation
- Conceptual to detail engineering solution design done for more than 30 + Green & Brownfield warehouse customers
- Hands-on facility design for concept and detailing with material movement and implementation support
- Manage project contract requirements, ensure budget alignment, and oversee communication with clients and suppliers
- Involved in ABC/ FMS and Inventory Analysis, best fit, and DOC analysis, also performed in Storage Capacity projection
- Slotting analysis will be conducted according to the ABC/FMS and Bin Numbering strategy and label design recommendation for all the storage types
- Business Process consulting worked on brown and green field projects for WMS process recommendation and functional requirements
- Concept Baseline document preparation with Capex estimation
- Warehouse layout Planning & Optimization design with proper selection of Storage system & Material Handling equipment
- Storage racking design selection & Technical evaluation based on FEM standards
- Preparing Requests for Quotations for MHE & Racking system
- Warehouse layout plan with Man & Material flow for manual and automation projects
- Material Handling Equipment Motion Study (MTM) & Manpower calculation
- Detail presentation & Technical Evaluation sheet prepared for all the warehouse equipment
- ASRS Stabilization & Throughput User Acceptance Test done by Major FMCG client
- Collaboration with internal teams and external vendors to generate high-quality, cost-effective solutions quickly
- Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors, and vendors
- Adept in managing UAT activities involving resource planning, in-process inspection, team building, and coordination with internal/external departments
- Functional Document Creation for WMS & Process Recommendation
- Project Scheduling, stakeholder, and vendor management
- Performed as Project Manager in Multiple Projects, Strong problem-solving abilities and a creative approach to overcoming challenges
- Evaluated clients' needs and created a plan of action to provide solutions
- Determined areas for improvement and implemented processes to alleviate problems
- Consulting Proposal generation process and for continued project involvement throughout a project's lifecycle, coordination between BSS and the customer to ensure all parties are successful
- Exceeded customer requirements with accurate and deliverable solutions
Senior Consultant
L&T Technology Services
Mumbai
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Plant & DC Warehouse Concept and detail Engineering consulting solution provided to more than 20 + customers
- Work directly with clients to understand the business requirements of the organization, identify data requirements, and formulate solution strategies
- Develop innovative solutions leveraging internal tools, knowledge, and international expertise
- Mentor project teams for cross-functional collaboration, coaching colleagues and fostering career growth
- Product SKU Analysis and warehouse layout with proper Material flow design, Storage racking, and Material handling equipment Selection
- Manpower and MHE calculation for Dock & Racking handling equipment
- Time Motion Study for Material Handling Movement (MTM) and estimating no of equipment for the required operation
- Preparing RFQ (Required for Quotation) for Racking, Dock & other material handling equipment
- Technical bid analysis for Racking, Dock, and all Material Handling equipment
- Preparing design baseline document for Concept solution
- Capex estimation and alternative comparison
- Making Project Presentations with Technical detail
- Interact with customers for design review meetings
- Evaluated clients' needs and created a plan of action to provide solutions
- Identified key areas in need of improvement and implemented plans to rectify issues
Manager
Storage Technology & Automation (Racks & Rollers)
Bangalore
08.2013 - 04.2018
- Warehouse layout Planning & Optimization design with proper selection of Storage systems done by more than 100 + customers
- Worked in all warehouse racking storage systems like Selective, VNA, Drive in, Mobile storage, Shuttle system & ASRS
- Warehouse Automation layout preparation of pallet & carton movement and sortation flow
- Technical Presentation of Warehouse layout solution design and projection
- Selection of MHE & Storage system with material flow movement based on Estimation of Storage and material handling system
- Finding Deflection & Buckling Calculation for Racking system based on Load
- Interact with implementation people & finding solutions for installation issues
- Interact with vendors to get new information and vendor relationship management
- Warehouse Audit and report preparation as per global standard and finding RCA for warehouse issues
- Warehouse Audit Document Preparation
- Handling team of 4-5 people and stakeholder management
Asst Manager
Armes Maini Storage System Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
06.2011 - 11.2012
- Client Proposal Preparation for Warehouse Storage Racking solution done by more than 50 + customers
- Technical Presentation of Warehouse layout & Racking Component
- Material flow drawing as per business process & Recommendation
- Assigning MHE Aisle Gap & Man Movement Area Based on F.E.M Standard
- Suggesting MHE Equipment for the Warehouse Based on the Type of Racking
- Finding Deflection & Buckling Calculation for Racking system based on Load
- Worked in all warehouse racking storage systems like Selective, VNA, Drive in, Mobile storage, Shuttle system & ASRS
- Interact with installation people & finding solutions for installation problems
- Making detailed component-level bills of material for the storage system
- Interact with vendors to get new information
- Checking manufacturing drawings
Senior Design Engineer
Inlogsys Technologies Pvt ltd (Warehouse Storage & Automation)
Bangalore
04.2005 - 06.2011
- Solution of Warehouse design and project estimation done by more than 100 customers
- Making Rack-supported ASRS warehouse structure
- Selection of a suitable storage system and making a bill of material of rack components for manufacturing
- Involve in making Conveyor, Dock, and Scissor lift drawings as per client requirements
- Estimation & proposal for warehouse storage system & material handling equipment
- Making Product assembly design & Detail drawing in CAD application
- Finding Load beam Deflection and bill of Creation
- Interact with vendors to get new information
- Checking manufacturing drawing
- R & D for material handling equipment Maintain drawing records for as per ISO
- Suggested actionable improvements to increase research and testing capabilities
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and refine product concepts
Design Engineer
VRF Blocks India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
05.2003 - 04.2005
- Design a Hollow block machine for a batch plant and make a detailed proposal for the project
- Making manufacturing detail drawings for hollow block machine, & batch plate for mixer machine
- Assembly and sub-assembly drawing and material selection for the process
- Material calculation & developments, Bill of material for planning purpose
- R & D (creating a new design for Hollow Block machine) Installation drawing
- Visit customer places for implementation, interact with installation people, and solve installation issues
- Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements
- Tested and analyzed equipment design and performance feasibility to determine potential ROI
- Worked with fabricators to test prototypes and develop production processes
- Developed comprehensive engineering documents for all projects
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems
Education
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Bharathidasan University
Tamil Nadu01.2002
MBA - Project Management
Alagappa University
Tamil NaduLogistics Management-Online Certification -
PMI
Supply Chain Analytics Essentials -
Rutgers University
Skills
General Skills
- MS Office
- MS Project
- Data Analysis
- AutoCAD 2024
- Power BI
- Visio & Draw io
- SAP Signavio Tool Knowledge
Supply Chain Skills
- Warehouse Solution Design
- Storage Capacity Analysis
- Product Best fit analysis
- MHE & Manpower Calculation ( MTM)
- Vendor Evaluation
- ROI Calculation
- WMS Process Recommendation (FRD)
- Storage System Selection
- ASRS Cycle Test Knowledge
- Automation Equipment Stabilization Test Calculation Knowledge
- SAP EWM (WMS) Functional Process Knowledge
Languages
- Tamil
- English
- Basic Spanish
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Tamil Nādu
- Date of Birth: 06/06/81
- Nationality: Indian
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Senior Consultant
Stellium Consulting Private Limited
05.2019 - Current
Senior Consultant
L&T Technology Services
04.2018 - 05.2019
Manager
Storage Technology & Automation (Racks & Rollers)
08.2013 - 04.2018
Asst Manager
Armes Maini Storage System Pvt Ltd
06.2011 - 11.2012
Senior Design Engineer
Inlogsys Technologies Pvt ltd (Warehouse Storage & Automation)
04.2005 - 06.2011
Design Engineer
VRF Blocks India Pvt Ltd
05.2003 - 04.2005
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Bharathidasan University
MBA - Project Management
Alagappa University
Logistics Management-Online Certification -
PMI
Supply Chain Analytics Essentials -
Rutgers University
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