Vamala Nagarjuna
Visakhapatnam
Summary
Results-driven Logistics Manager with over 10 years of proven experience in the automotive industry, including Tier 1 and 2-wheeler OEM. Demonstrated expertise in procurement, in-house warehouse operations, and end-to-end logistics management — covering both inbound and outbound flows. Adept at optimizing supply chain processes, driving cost savings, and ensuring on-time delivery performance in high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environments.
Skilled in budgeting, spend monitoring, and data-driven analysis to support strategic sourcing, and cost control initiatives. Strong track record in aligning logistics and procurement functions with overall business objectives, leveraging cross-functional collaboration, ERP systems (SAP), and lean practices to deliver operational excellence.
Known for strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and a deep understanding of automotive supply chain dynamics, including vendor management, logistics network design, and compliance with industry standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4027
4027
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manager - Logistics
Ather Energy Ltd
Hosur
10.2022 - Current
- Leading a team of 50 people, owning the responsibility of distributing the goods, such as scooters, accessories, and merchandise, and charging infrastructure across India
- Responsible for in-house FG warehouse management, such as receiving, storage, and loading/unloading, and document preparation.
- Handling 13+ transporters with monthly, weekly, and daily plans and scheduling
- KPI Monitoring for Logistics, Warehouse, and Transporters.
- Working collaboratively with Internal stakeholders such as the Field Sales team, Central Ops, Planning , Program management , Finance , Taxation , IT Etc.
- Developed strong rapport through effective stakeholder needs assessment and commitment to top satisfaction levels
- Established and maintained the three regional distribution centers with a capacity of 5,000 finished scooters
- Responsible for budgeting, provisions, and overall logistics spend.
- Responsible for the updation of Vaahan, subsidy updation, and validation from the manufacturing end
- Established and driving the 3PL warehouse operations of accessories, merchandise, and charging infrastructure parts end to end
- Responsible for logistics digitalization through freight operating systems to optimize manual intervention, real-time updates, and cost tracking
- Implemented logistics strategies to support supply chain improvements and cost reductions
- Responsible for internal and external audits
- Responsible for preparing weekly, monthly MIS, and sharing with management.
- Responsible for zero-based costing for logistics and warehouse
- Implemented cost-saving measures such as route optimization for shipments
- Assigned tasks and projects to team members based on their experience level and skillset
- Identified areas of improvement in existing logistics systems using data analytics tools
Assistant Manager
Mann-Hummel filter Pvt Ltd
Bawal, Haryana
12.2020 - 09.2022
- Acted as primary source for contacting customers; forecasting demand needs for all product groups
- Responsible for yearly budgeting , Provisions and Spend Analysis Logistics and packaging
- Spearheading Outbound Logistics Team in ensuring delivery order fulfillment
- Leading planning of material as well as supporting in production and supply of all product groups for all customers
- Maintaining records in SAP related to material management and purchase orders
- Supporting in roll-out of new product and developing packing standard for same
- Tracking key delivery performance and outbound logistics metrics to identify any bottleneck as well as facilitate in decision-making
- Managing all documentation of both domestic and export shipments
- Participating in new logistics setup until finalization
- Automation of customer scheduling through SAP
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
Engineer - Material Planning and Logistics
Modine Thermal systems
Chennal
09.2018 - 11.2020
- Customer Relationship Management
- SPOC for Customers like RENAULT NISSAN / DAIMLER / VW / TATA / SUZUKI / / VOLVO / ASHOK LEYLAND
- Transport Planning and execution
- GAP Analysis ( sales , Schedules Etc.)
- Customer scheduling through SAP (EDI and Non EDI Customers). Elimination of Manual scheduling and Planning.
- Optimized Packaging Solutions Implementation – Suppliers and Customers Returnable Management
- Bill passing, making contract & review of all transport contracts Supplier Relationship
- Responsible for Daily, weekly & monthly production planning and scheduling
- Material planning through MRP and sharing generated schedules to suppliers.
- Scheduling suppliers as per lead time and clearance of same
- Monitoring slow moving and obsolescence stock and making action plan to minimize same along with CFT
- Handling the RM Scheduling for Coils & Tubes & Getting it based on requirement
- Coordination with Program and Engineering team for new launches and engineering changes with minimal obsolescence and support them PV, PT, PSW builds
- Handling around 800 parts of different commodities
- Monitor and optimize inventory levels regularly, doing minimum inventory assessment and inventory reduction plan for meeting inventory turn targets
Engineer
Mahle Filter system Pvt Ltd
Chennai
07.2013 - 09.2018
- Performing weekly & daily Dispatch planning of finished goods for all destinations as per the customer schedule
- Physical stock cycle count on daily basis and reconciliation with system report
- Maintain material stacking norms, FIFO, LIFO, 5S
- Planning of Dispatch to Achieve Sales target
- Sale Orders creation and Fulfillment
- MIS reporting on delivery rating from customers along with actions if any
- External warehouse based on customer requirement
- Ensuring OTIF 100% for all customer base
- Packing material order & tracking as per customer schedule
- Periodic audit for all FG bin's condition & Planning of bin's cleaning & rework
- Handling Team of 18 Peoples
- Customer schedule adherence tracking
- Address customer queries and concerns in a timely fashion
- Production plan order's control & tracking
- Release the weekly & monthly MRP is SAP
- Work on Supply improvements and prevent excess when demand change
- Variation analysis and Report to Customer/Management for better understanding
- Ability to drive process improvement through systematic approach
- Monthly Sales plan release & Actual monitoring
- End to End Planning for Industrial customers
Education
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Suresh Gyan Vihar University
Jaipur 02.2022 - 02.2025
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Machilipatnam, Krishna District , India Sabari Vidya Niketan
VisakhapatnamSkills
- Supply chain management
- Inventory control
- Logistics planning
- Data analysis
- Warehouse operations
- Operational management
- Order fulfillment
- Process improvement
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Team leadership
- Cost reduction
- Problem solving
- Process optimization
- Performance metrics monitoring
- Transportation management
- Budget planning
- Logistics digitalization
Languages
Telugu
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
C1
Kannada
Beginner (A1)
A1
Timeline
Manager - Logistics
Ather Energy Ltd
10.2022 - Current
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Suresh Gyan Vihar University
02.2022 - 02.2025
Assistant Manager
Mann-Hummel filter Pvt Ltd
12.2020 - 09.2022
Engineer - Material Planning and Logistics
Modine Thermal systems
09.2018 - 11.2020
Engineer
Mahle Filter system Pvt Ltd
07.2013 - 09.2018
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Sabari Vidya Niketan