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TRINADH MUSUNURU

TRINADH MUSUNURU

Logistics/Supply Chain Professional
New Delhi

Summary

Seasoned professional with 18+ 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

Advanced Program in Supply Chain Management -

IIM, Calcutta
Kolkata
03.2017 - 2018.05

Master of Business Administration - Marketing

Osmania University
Hyderabad
06.2006 - 2008.05

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

Osmania University
Hyderabad
04.2003 - 2006.05

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification -

LinkedIn Learning
Online
05.2019 - 05.2019

Certified Internal Auditor - ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 -

DQS Inc.
Navi Mumbai
03.2021 - 2021.05

Skills

Logistics Management

Timeline

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 - 2021.05

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 - 2018.05

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 - 2008.05

Retail Sales Manager

Essar Telecom Retail Limited
04.2006 - 05.2008

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

Osmania University
04.2003 - 2006.05
TRINADH MUSUNURULogistics/Supply Chain Professional