TRINADH MUSUNURU
Logistics/Supply Chain Professional
New Delhi
Summary
Seasoned professional with 19+ years of experience in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Demonstrated confidence and ability to utilize leadership, teamwork, and communication skills in a fast-paced environment for growth. Organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Zonal Manager - Logistics & Customer Service
Pidilite Industries Limited
09.2021 - Current
- Overseeing 38% of Pidilite India business (8 States, 10 CFA's) spread over 8.6 Lac Sq ft of space with overall accountability for Logistics and customer service in North Zone.
- Managing direct team of 3 Regional Logistics Managers, and indirect team of 500 + across north zone.
- Handling secondary distribution budget of Rs. 45 Cr and Warehousing budget of Rs. 40 Cr in North Zone.
- Achieved reduction of Rs. 3% warehousing cost (Rs.1.2 Cr) in north zone by benchmarking rentals and improving capacity utilization through various initiatives.
- Overseeing shuttle movement between North zone plants (9 Plants) and Hub at Ambala. Implemented palletized stock movement for improving shuttle vehicle turnaround.
- Managed 3PL vendors and logistics projects related to shifting of warehouses, setting up new warehouse, implementing logistics strategy etc
- Worked on consolidating Ambala RDC operations through Built to Suit warehouse of 5.3 Lac Sq ft for improving compliance and efficiency.
- Led project on office infrastructure improvement at Delhi and shifted office into new facility of 22k Sq ft.
- Recognized for Improvement of On-time delivery performance from 88% to 96% in zone through various initiatives.
- Implemented Transportation Management System (TMS), and SAP EWMS in North.
Manager - Supply & Distribution and 3P Plant Operations
Castrol India Limited
02.2021 - 08.2021
- This position provides leadership to Plant operations team and plays key role in managing supply and distribution portfolio in plant, led direct team of 6 members and indirect team of 150+ across plant and 3P operations
- Managed third party (3P) plant operations and acted as bridge between the Job worker Plant & Castrol.
- Improved production adherence from 91% to 94% by closely working with suppliers and ensuring RM/PM availability at plant.
Manager - Transportation
Castrol India Limited
07.2018 - 01.2021
- This position delivers on cost, compliance and capacity for secondary distribution, leading direct team of 4 members and indirect team of 200+ across country and responsible for annual budget spent of INR 45 Crores in secondary transportation.
- Lead E-Way bill and E Invoice automation project at Castrol India and implemented automation solution across all locations in India.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget, achieved freight cost saving of 4% (Rs.2.3 Cr) in secondary lane through RFQ and benchmarking freight rates.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors
Regional Logistics Manager - East
Castrol India Limited
03.2016 - 06.2018
- Led direct team of 3 members and indirect team of 100+ from 9 warehouses and 12 transporters of Eastern Region and handled ~ 65 million liters volume (35% of Castrol India Business Volume).
- Developed comprehensive contingency plans, minimizing disruptions during unforeseen events or emergencies. Initiated train movements to Agartala customers during monsoon season to reduce TAT, Improved OTD from 68% - 89% for North-East.
- Led project for modernizing RDC at Kolkata through built to suit WH facility and improved dispatch efficiency from 89% to 96%.
Dy. Manager Logistics - South
Castrol India Limited
11.2011 - 02.2016
- This position delivers on Managing customer service, prioritize and coordinate product supply to achieve service as per agreed SLAs for respective business streams and maximize IFOTs for Heavy Duty & Industrial Businesses.
- Improved B2B customer service from 76% to 98% by reducing parcel movements and increasing FTL movements to B2B and OEM partners across South India.
- Worked on project to develop new ERP system and Participated in testing (UAT), implementing and training recourses across south zone for successful adaption.
Asst. Manager - Plant Logistics
SAB Miller India
02.2010 - 10.2011
- This position delivers on Cost and Service, Negotiation with Freight Forwarders/ Transporters to achieve Business objective with least minimal cost and agreed service levels
- Achieved highest ever dispatch of 286 Vehicles in single day from plant through meticulous planning and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders including Excise officers at plant. Recognized with SPOT award for this achievement. This was critical for feeding stock to market during Andhra - Telangana state agitations at that time.
- Worked on getting inter state stock supply permits through closely working with Karnataka & Odissa state authorities for improving plant capacity utilization.
DC Manager
Hindustan Unilever Limited (Contract)
06.2008 - 01.2010
- Led warehouse team of 80+ working on shop floor of 2.2 Lac Sq.ft WMS warehouse and handled daily throughput volume of ~ 1000 MT/Day
- Improved daily through put to 1300 MT/Day and recognized for improving WH operational efficiency by resolving conflicts with labor and improving placements from transporters.
Retail Sales Manager
Essar Telecom Retail Limited
04.2006 - 05.2008
- Developed sales-focused store sales staff and ensured that new staff are thoroughly trained and oriented to company standards
- Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
- Recruited, and trained ~40 associates to develop into productive team members with excellent product knowledge
Education
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) - Supply Chain Management
APICS/ASCM
04.2026 - 04.2026
Advanced Program in Supply Chain Management -
IIM, Calcutta
Kolkata 03.2017 - 05.2018
Certified Internal Auditor - ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 -
DQS Inc.
Navi Mumbai 03.2021 - 05.2021
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification -
LinkedIn Learning
Online 05.2019 - 05.2019
Master of Business Administration - Marketing
Osmania University
Hyderabad 06.2006 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Osmania University
Hyderabad 04.2003 - 05.2006
Skills
Logistics Management
Customer Service
Operations Management
Problem solving
Team work and collaboration
Flexible and Adaptable
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Learning/adaptability
Excellent Communication
Work ethic
Team Management
Supervision and leadership
Timeline
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) - Supply Chain Management
APICS/ASCM
04.2026 - 04.2026
Zonal Manager - Logistics & Customer Service
Pidilite Industries Limited
09.2021 - Current
Certified Internal Auditor - ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 -
DQS Inc.
03.2021 - 05.2021
Manager - Supply & Distribution and 3P Plant Operations
Castrol India Limited
02.2021 - 08.2021
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification -
LinkedIn Learning
05.2019 - 05.2019
Manager - Transportation
Castrol India Limited
07.2018 - 01.2021
Advanced Program in Supply Chain Management -
IIM, Calcutta
03.2017 - 05.2018
Regional Logistics Manager - East
Castrol India Limited
03.2016 - 06.2018
Dy. Manager Logistics - South
Castrol India Limited
11.2011 - 02.2016
Asst. Manager - Plant Logistics
SAB Miller India
02.2010 - 10.2011
DC Manager
Hindustan Unilever Limited (Contract)
06.2008 - 01.2010
Master of Business Administration - Marketing
Osmania University
06.2006 - 05.2008
Retail Sales Manager
Essar Telecom Retail Limited
04.2006 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Osmania University
04.2003 - 05.2006