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VARUN SHARMA

VARUN SHARMA

Supply Chain Management| Logistics| Distribution| Warehousing| Procurement| B2B| B2C
C-255, Delta-1, Greater Noida

Summary

Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by 21 years of experience in leading organizational business units.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

AVP and Head- Logistics, Distribution

Reliance Retail Ventures Limited
Mumbai
05.2017 - Current
  • Smart, Digital, Fresh, Smart Points, Smart Bazaar, Trends, Footprint
  • Looking after Primary and Secondary movement of more than 4000 stores with fleet size of more than 3000 Vehicles operating from 100+ warehouses across India.
  • Implemented strategic plans as well as contributed to evaluation and analysis of business objectives.
  • Organized financial reporting, scheduling and inventory systems to enhance productivity.
  • Implemented new costing systems, resolved performance issues and expanded processes to meet diverse needs.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers and customers to provide best cost and delivery terms.

DGM and Head - Supply Chain, North/Central India

Jubilant Food works Ltd, (Formerly known as Domino’s Pizza India Limited)
Noida
11.2006 - 05.2017
  • Headed Supply chain operations of all 9 Plants serving 230 stores of Domino's India spread across various locations in India including Production plants, Warehousing, Distribution and Logistics
  • Lead Operation of ISO 14000, OHSAS 18000 certified facility as Certified 6 Sigma Green Belt Practitioner.
  • Defined or refined KPIs signaling success for partners across quality, performance and cost-efficiency dimensions and drove improvements in target metrics.
  • Oversaw purchasing process and linked demand planning to manufacturing and fulfillment needs.
  • Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
  • Developed and maintained strong cross-functional relationships within overall organization.

Unit Manager

Pulse food India Pvt. Ltd.
New Delhi
05.2005 - 11.2006
  • Assisted in development and implementation of policies, procedures, and regulations for unit operations.
  • Handled complaints from customers and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
  • Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence

Cafe Manager

Café Coffee Day
New Delhi
04.2004 - 05.2005
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Responsible for overall efficient Operations, Sales building, Profitability.

Operations Executive

Baskin Robbins International
New Delhi
08.2003 - 04.2004
  • Responsible for Auditing Franchisee Restaurants of entire North India, for Standards laid down by
  • Built and strengthened relationships across functional leadership areas to keep revenue development and operational plans interconnected and effective.
  • Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.

Restaurant Manager

Baker's Circle India Pvt. Ltd.
New Delhi
05.2002 - 08.2003
  • Started Career as Restaurant Manager and Lead team of 12 People with overall Operations to ensure profitability of Restaurant
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.

Education

Post Graduation - Material And Supply Chain Management

IMT
Ghaziabad
04.2011 - 03.2012

Graduation (BHM) - Hotel Management

JP Institute of Hotel Management
Meerut
04.1998 - 03.2002

Skills

Supply chain distribution

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Accomplishments

  • Won the National Award for Supply Chain Excellence in Reliance Industries Ltd.
  • Won the Highest Performance Award of Jubilant Food Works Ltd, CEO Champion’s Club for outstanding Contribution in Managing Operations
  • Won NATIONAL BHISMA AWARD consecutively for 4 Years for Innovative Ideas and Continuous Improvements from FY 11-12 till FY 14-15 at JFL
  • Represented Jubilant Food Works in Supply Chain Leadership Summit, MUMBAI as Youngest Speaker in 2011
  • Certified 6-Sigma Green Belt practitioner

Certification

Certification in Strategy Leaders Program, 3 days residential workshop by IMT, Ghaziabad

Timeline

AVP and Head- Logistics, Distribution

Reliance Retail Ventures Limited
05.2017 - Current

Post Graduation - Material And Supply Chain Management

IMT
04.2011 - 03.2012

DGM and Head - Supply Chain, North/Central India

Jubilant Food works Ltd, (Formerly known as Domino’s Pizza India Limited)
11.2006 - 05.2017

Unit Manager

Pulse food India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2005 - 11.2006

Cafe Manager

Café Coffee Day
04.2004 - 05.2005

Operations Executive

Baskin Robbins International
08.2003 - 04.2004

Restaurant Manager

Baker's Circle India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2002 - 08.2003

Graduation (BHM) - Hotel Management

JP Institute of Hotel Management
04.1998 - 03.2002

Certification in Strategy Leaders Program, 3 days residential workshop by IMT, Ghaziabad

Certification in Project Management from Institute of Project Management Certification in collaboration with AIMA (All India Management Association)

Dough Certification from Domino’s Pizza International Inc.

Certification in Disaster Management from Pioneer Disaster Management Training Institute

Certification in Team Building and Executive Development

Certification in Low Cost Intelligent Automation and Presentation skills from Dale Carnegie

Successfully Completed a Green Belt Project on Optimization of Logistics Cost

VARUN SHARMASupply Chain Management| Logistics| Distribution| Warehousing| Procurement| B2B| B2C