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Vaishakh M S

Senior Logistics Manager
Chennai

Summary

Results-driven Logistics Manager with expertise in supply chain, inventory, and distribution operations. Proven ability to boost efficiency and cut costs through strategic planning, software-driven solutions, and compliance management.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager, Logistics

UltraTech Cements Ltd.
Chennai
06.2022 - Current
  • Regional logistics manager for Tamil Nadu region with an overall sales volume of 3.5 Mn Tonnes per year. Managing outbound logistics of finished goods through multi modal transportation ensuring service standards and optimum costs.
  • Network cost analysis & Improving network reach by planning and operating new service locations, preparing network proposals and vendor development. Achieved overall savings of 7 Mn per year through new network initiatives.
  • Distribution and dispatch planning to meet demand fluctuations on a day to day basis which improved overall order execution scores to more than 95% across the region from 80%
  • Implemented initiatives to improve serviceability for key customers by Truck transit diversion points which reduced lead time by 24 hours at zero cost.
  • Managing more than 50 vendors across 42 service locations ensuring process compliance, negotiating operating rates, contract management and coordinate for freight payments and claims. Good relationship management helped in keeping handling rates below budgeted for 3 consecutive years.
  • Liaison with railways for movement, placement and release of wagons, minimizing the demurrage incidence through collaboration with sales team and fleet operators. 3 % improvement in Direct dispatches has lead to savings of 70 Lakhs in FY'24.

Manager, Logistics

UltraTech Cement
Hubli
09.2020 - 06.2022
  • Oversaw distribution of 2 Mn tonnes per year through road mode by managing dispatches from 3 plants across North Karnataka markets
  • Developed MIS system for inventory management and supply planning which reduced report preparation time by 1 hour daily
  • Managed 14 warehouses and 4 railway goodsheds with effective vendor management, process compliance and resource planning
  • Contributed in digital initiatives for Logistics Control Tower by formulating KPIs, Online rake tracking system by designing dashboard layouts and system integration

Assistant Manager, Logistics

Ultratech Cement
Kotputli
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Managed distribution of special products to Uttarakhand and Delhi markets by managing vendors, sourcing fleets and packer planning
  • Developed asset utilization tracker to monitor and improve performance of dedicated fleets which helped to reduce freights by Rs. 30 per tonne.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams during periods of high demand or unexpected challenges to ensure seamless operations.

Senior Systems Engineer

Infosys Limited
Mysore
06.2014 - 08.2016
  • Managed multiple server farms and provided applications support to 100+ applications for BP plc.
  • Implemented automated reports & scheduler for monitoring application deployment
  • Awarded “Insta Award” for excellence in work and “Best Team” award for exceptional performance in application deployment and integration from BP.

Education

PGDM - Supply Chain Management

Indian Institute of Management
Tiruchirapalli
04.2001 -

B. Tech - Electronics & Communication

Mar Athanasius College of Engineering
Kothamangalam
05.2014

Skills

Logistics management

Vendor relationship management

Transportation management systems

Warehouse operations

Skilled in advanced Excel, SAP, R Programming, Tableau & Power BI

Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt by KPMG, License No CH102017405

Extra-Curricular

  • Core member - Organized various cultural events and festivals as part of the cultural committee in IIM Trichy
  • Event coordinator - Managed infra support team for inter college fest with footfall of 2000+ students coordinating a team of 20 members
  • Sports Secretary of MA College – managed procurement of sports goods, organizing events
  • Represented IIM Trichy in Table Tennis as Captain of the team for Sangram’19


Timeline

Senior Manager, Logistics

UltraTech Cements Ltd.
06.2022 - Current

Manager, Logistics

UltraTech Cement
09.2020 - 06.2022

Assistant Manager, Logistics

Ultratech Cement
08.2019 - 08.2020

Senior Systems Engineer

Infosys Limited
06.2014 - 08.2016

PGDM - Supply Chain Management

Indian Institute of Management
04.2001 -

B. Tech - Electronics & Communication

Mar Athanasius College of Engineering
Vaishakh M SSenior Logistics Manager