Uday Kumar Yellagundula

Results-driven Supply Chain Leader with nearly 18 years of expertise in demand planning, procurement, logistics, inventory management, and ERP implementation, seeking a senior leadership role in supply chain operations, consulting, or manufacturing. Aiming to leverage strategic planning, process automation, global supply chain & distribution expertise to drive efficiency, cost optimization, and business growth. Open to opportunities in Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Delhi, with a preference for global or multi-site supply chain management roles.

Seasoned Supply Chain Leader with nearly 18 years of experience in end-to-end supply chain management, demand planning, procurement, logistics, warehouse operations, and inventory optimization across pharmaceutical, glass manufacturing, and industrial sectors. Adept at aligning supply chain strategies with business objectives, ensuring seamless demand-supply balancing, cost efficiency, and operational excellence. Expert in manufacturing layout optimization using 3P (Production Preparation Process) methodology, ensuring optimized space utilization and single-piece flow. Successfully managed distribution operations for a company with a ₹450+ crore turnover in India, working closely with global reporting teams in Paris. Proven track record in vendor development & procurement strategies, managing 2000+ finished goods, international & domestic logistics, and production planning. Ensures compliance with ISO 9000 and OHSAS standards, integrating regulatory best practices into supply chain operations. Strong expertise in S&OP, warehouse & distribution management, and global logistics, ensuring seamless multi-site supply chain operations across India & globally. Tech-savvy supply chain strategist, skilled in data-driven decision-making, ERP systems, and business intelligence tools (SAP S4 HANA, SAP ECC 6.0, Focus ERP, OMP Scheduling, Tally ERP), leveraging analytics for forecasting accuracy, inventory turnover, and process optimization. End-to-end supply chain operations leader, managing inventory records, stock control, shipments, expenditures, and fleet tracking, ensuring on-time reporting and seamless supply chain execution. Experienced in warehouse rationalization strategies, optimizing distribution networks, reducing complexities, and lowering costs while enhancing service efficiency. Adept at logistics cost control and supply chain efficiency, ensuring optimal material flow and inventory levels across sales outlets, improving supply chain visibility and performance. Proficient in process automation and operational transformation, with a strong focus on innovative supply chain processes and business efficiency improvements. Optimized Warehouse Efficiency & Reduced Lead Times by 20%, Developed and executed space utilization strategies, automation tools, and workforce productivity enhancements, ensuring faster and more efficient warehouse operations.

• Advanced Management Program in Operations & Supply Chain, Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad
• Power BI Certification, Udemy, In Progress
• Microsoft Excel - Advanced Excel Certification, Udemy
• CII SCM Pro Certification, 2024-12-31