Sourav Saha
Summary
Operations and Plant Management professional with 8+ years of progressive experience leading multi-location manufacturing, production planning, logistics, and supply chain operations in high-volume environments. Demonstrated success in improving plant productivity, reducing logistics and operational costs, optimizing capacity utilization, strengthening vendor performance, and delivering OTIF improvements. Strong exposure to S&OP, PPC, lean manufacturing, inventory optimization, and cross-functional leadership. Proven ability to translate business demand into executable production and dispatch plans while maintaining quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager – Production, Logistics & Supply Chain
A.P. Poly Industries Pvt. Ltd.
11.2018 - Current
- Direct overall plant operations, production planning, and logistics for 4 manufacturing units handling 11,000+ MT/month, ensuring uninterrupted supply to key FMCG customers.
- Improved overall capacity utilization by ~18% through structured production planning, shift balancing, and bottleneck elimination across plants.
- Reduced logistics cost per MT by ~12–15% by renegotiating transporter contracts, improving vehicle utilization, and optimizing route planning.
- Achieved ~98% OTIF (On-Time In-Full) delivery performance by aligning S&OP, dispatch scheduling, and transporter coordination.
- Implemented RM, PM, and FG inventory control mechanisms, reducing inventory holding days by ~20% while preventing stock-outs.
- Led S&OP cycles integrating demand planning, production scheduling, procurement, and dispatch, improving forecast adherence by ~15%.
- Managed end-to-end vendor and transporter performance including onboarding, rate finalization, KPI tracking, and payment cycles.
- Spearheaded new product trials and new raw material approvals in coordination with R&D and QA, enabling faster commercialization timelines.
- Resolved high-impact customer escalations, delivery claims, and shortages, contributing to improved customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Prepared and reviewed MIS dashboards covering production output, dispatch, logistics cost, service level, and plant performance for leadership reviews.
- Led and mentored plant, logistics, and operations teams, improving workforce productivity and accountability across locations.
- Strategic Job Worker for Pidilite Industries Ltd.
Plant Coordinator & QC Analyst
Drymix Industries Pvt. Ltd.
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Coordinated daily plant production, dispatch planning, and material movement in alignment with Head Office schedules.
- Conducted quality inspection and analysis of Raw Materials, Packaging Materials, and Finished Goods to ensure compliance with standards.
- Supported inbound logistics, production sequencing, and dispatch execution, contributing to improved production continuity.
- Maintained quality documentation, inspection records, and process compliance supporting audits and customer requirements.
Education
B.Tech - Civil Engineering
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT)
Hooghly01.2017
Higher Secondary - Science
WBCHSE
Hooghly01.2012
Skills
- Plant Operations Management
- Production Planning & Control (PPC)
- Capacity & Manpower Planning
- Multi-Plant Coordination
- Supply Chain Management
- S&OP Execution
- Inbound & Outbound Logistics
- Warehouse & Inventory Optimization
- Cost Reduction & Budget Control
- Vendor & Transporter Management
- Lean Manufacturing
- Process Improvement
- Quality Control (RM, PM, FG)
- OTIF Improvement
- ERP / MIS Reporting
- Customer Service Operations
- Continuous Improvement
- Safety & Compliance
Value Addition And Leadership Impact
- Hands-on leadership across production, logistics, quality, and customer service functions.
- Strong problem-solving orientation with data-driven decision making.
- Experienced in scaling operations, improving plant efficiency, and driving cost excellence.
Timeline
Manager – Production, Logistics & Supply Chain
A.P. Poly Industries Pvt. Ltd.
11.2018 - Current
Plant Coordinator & QC Analyst
Drymix Industries Pvt. Ltd.
08.2017 - 10.2018
B.Tech - Civil Engineering
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT)
Higher Secondary - Science
WBCHSE