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Venkatesh Kulkarni

Pune

Summary

An avid learner & energetic individual with a knack for simplified solutions to big problems. Dependable and detail-oriented professional adept at quickly identifying and resolving operational issues, implementing new processes and providing exemplary customer service. Possesses excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Associate SCM

Smartsters
11.2022 - Current
  • Part of the SnOP team, Handling Sourcing, Demand forecasting & fulfillment
  • Led supply chain improvement efforts through management of carrier relationships, customs activities.
  • Maintained optimal inventory levels to meet operational requirements.
  • Discovered most reliable and cost-effective shipping methods by analyzing previous shipment data.
  • Handling Operations,Logistics & Procurement for PAN India
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Assigned tasks, reviewed performance and devised improvement plans or corrections.
  • Promptly addressed concerns, complaints and inquiries to meet customer satisfaction.
  • Communicated with internal personnel to provide status updates for both shipping and receiving dates.
  • Maintained and prioritized to-do-list and followed up to complete tasks on-time.

Senior Executive - Supply Chain

Pepperfry
02.2021 - 11.2022

Sourcing & Procurement

  • Leading Procurement for Packaging Material PAN India, Managing Sourcing, Procurement & Distribution for 34 DCs. (75 Lacs- 1Cr/Month).
  • Targets Key suppliers/Vendors & evaluates performances.
  • Cost Control Mechanism – By considering AS-IS Analysis structure analysis has been done for Cost/Delivery, Delivery timelines able to reduce cost 16%.
  • Finding out cost out opportunities in existing products to improve upon profit margin.
  • Data Analysis, Validation & optimizing resources as per the plan, liaison with finance team.
  • Monitoring the provisional requirements with the actual demands & fulfilling the same within timelines, Follow up with suppliers for delivery schedule & coordinate with program management.
  • Coordinating with internal departments to fulfill requirements at each phase within the given cost targets.
  • Worked on buying, supply, and demand planning of sensitive and rate fluctuating category like plastic raw material, conversion charges etc.
  • Operations
  • Streamlined operations to maximize business efficiency and profits.
  • Aligned organizational objectives with company mission, increasing revenue, profit and business growth by collaboratively developing integrated strategies.
  • Enabled revenue generation by pursuing partnerships, sourcing funding and capitalizing on market opportunities.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and overall departmental productivity.
  • Established performance goals for department and provided methods for reaching milestones.
  • Drove short-term and advanced promotional planning processes.
  • Performed Time Study Analysis for Item Picking operations to identify gaps and optimize process
  • · Started new QC Department for marketplace merchants to reduce Incorrect & Incomplete orders.
  • Served as a coordinator between WH & delivery team, Increasing the flow of orders by 8%.
  • Distribution
  • Responsible for ROW (Rest of West) Distribution for last mile deliveries.
  • Handling last mile deliveries with in set KPI’s
  • Cost analysis & verification for west DC’s. (Ad hoc Cost, TADA Cost, On route cost)
  • Monitor delivery timelines & to reduce TAT (Transit time)
  • Ensuring to deliver orders within TTD, by expediting orders from source WH.
  • Ensuring to achieve GMV target within provided workforce
  • Vehicle Modification: Modification In vehicle to reduce in transit damages and easy access for material retrieval.

Education

High School Diploma -

Indian Institute of Packaging
Mumbai
02.2021

Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Graphic And Printing Equipment Operation

Pune Vidyarthi Griha's COET
Pune
06.2016

Skills

  • Growth Planning
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Procedure Implementation
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Public Relations

Accomplishments

    • ASIA & INDIA Star Award winner in Packaging. (Most highest recognized award in National & International level).

Hobbies


Swimming,Volleyball & Bike Travel


Timeline

Senior Associate SCM

Smartsters
11.2022 - Current

Senior Executive - Supply Chain

Pepperfry
02.2021 - 11.2022

High School Diploma -

Indian Institute of Packaging

Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Graphic And Printing Equipment Operation

Pune Vidyarthi Griha's COET
Venkatesh Kulkarni