Vijay Krishnan A
Chennai
Summary
General Manager with an extensive 10.5 years of experience in the Supply Chain domain, specializing in Last Mile Delivery and Business Strategy. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams to successfully launch products for major automotive and FMCG brands, utilizing data-driven decision-making. Adept at prioritizing assignments to meet deadlines while driving operational excellence and efficiency. Career goals include leveraging expertise to further enhance organizational performance in a dynamic business environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
City CEO – Bharat TN2
Zomato Ltd
Chennai
12.2018 - Current
- From Dec 2023, started City CEO – Bharat TN2 handling the entire P&L for a list of 47 cities
- Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
- Currently handle a team of 30 KAMs, 15 FOMs along with a Sales lead and Operations lead
- Handled last-mile delivery across multiple geographies: RoTN except Chennai from 2019 to 2021, South zone except top cities from 2021 to 2022 (KA, KL, TN), West zone except top cities from 2022 to 2023 (MH, GJ, RJ).
- Handled a team of 50 + FOLs for last mile delivery through a team of 6 Area Leads and 2 Nodal Leads
- Managed end to end implementation of 3 last mile delivery rate card changes (Touch point Rate card -> Distance rate card -> Gigs based rate card)
- Empowered Area leads and Nodal Heads to create flexible payout methods for high demand days without compromising profitability
- Ensured we maintained high SLAs during festive days, high demand days for all major festivals to clock all time high orders successively
- Additionally handled special event for delivery partners in which delivery partners were felicitated for their top-notch performance
- Annually ensured that special blood donation drives, and free health checkups are organized at city level by collaborating with local blood banks / hospitals to ensure delivery partner morale is maintained
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Assistant Manager
Jindal Films India Ltd
New Delhi
07.2016 - 11.2018
- Supply Chain Management for Europe Region
- Coordinate with Europe team and implement Supply Chain Improvement Activities such as Evaluating and Negotiating Warehouse Contracts, competitive bids for Pine Wood Pallets
- Conducting reverse auctions for Transport contracts
- China / Southeast Asia Business Division Coordination
- Interact with China/SEA Team and increase share of outsourced products business
- Track New product developments in China/SEA Market and lead commercialization process
- Have undertaken a professional tour to China in late 2016 to meet with prospects
- Product Outsourcing
- Receive orders from Europe & US region, transfer to production plant and coordinate execution
- Arrange for dispatch; coordinate with freight forwarders and provide relevant documentation
- Optimize dispatches – Effective utilization of containers through packaging initiatives
Management Trainee
Mahle Engine Components India
Chennai
06.2014 - 06.2016
- PPC/ SCM responsibilities include: Developing the monthly production plan for the plant after getting inputs from marketing
- Toyota Production System implementation (TPS) in Scheduling
- Identification and Implementation of Improvements is Packaging, Logistics and Warehouses (Kaizen)
- Identifying Transporters and finalizing transporter agreements
- Program Management responsibilities include: Project Management for Renault- Nissan 800 cc Engine & Volkswagen 1.6 L Engine product launch
- Handled New product launch for Pistons for respective engines
- Ensured launch timelines were met and ensured line supply to customers from Day 0
Education
PGDM -
Great Lakes Institute of Management
01.2014
B.Tech. - Aerospace
Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
01.2011
XII -
Sri Sankara Vidyalaya Matric Hr Secondary School
01.2007
X -
Sri Sankara Vidyalaya Matric Hr Secondary School
01.2005
Skills
- Qlikview
- Tableau
- MS Excel
- SAP
- MS Project
- SQL Queries
Locations
- Chennai, TN
- New Delhi
- Hyderabad
Skills - Business Tools
- Qlikview
- Tableau
- MS Excel
- SAP
- MS Project
- SQL
Volunteering Activities
- Tamil Translator, Toastmasters Pathways Education program, 07/01/18 - 09/30/20
- President, Turning Point Toastmasters, 01/01/18 - 06/30/18
- Vice President Education, Turning Point Toastmasters, 07/01/17 - 12/31/17
- Member, Rotaract Club, Great Lakes, Organized a blood donation camp on 10/31/13.
- Core Committee Member, Karma Yoga Convention, 02/09/13
Languages
- English
- Tamil
- Hindi
Awards
- Competent Communicator, Competent Leader, Advanced Communicator Bronze & Advanced Leader Bronze awards by Toastmasters International.
- Dean’s List during PGDM at Great Lakes.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt by Juran Institute.
- Completed MOOCs in Social Psychology, Global Business of Sports, and Scaling Operations.
Projects
Best Sourcing Practices, Enhancing Supplier Performance in Aerospace Industry by Balanced Supplier Scorecard.
Internship
Tata Advanced Systems Ltd., Hyderabad, 04/01/13 - 06/30/13, Studied the production process flow and developed an incentive framework for Associates.
Personal Information
- Passport Number: Z3177136
- Date of Birth: 09/07/89
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
City CEO – Bharat TN2
Zomato Ltd
12.2018 - Current
Assistant Manager
Jindal Films India Ltd
07.2016 - 11.2018
Management Trainee
Mahle Engine Components India
06.2014 - 06.2016
PGDM -
Great Lakes Institute of Management
B.Tech. - Aerospace
Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
XII -
Sri Sankara Vidyalaya Matric Hr Secondary School
X -
Sri Sankara Vidyalaya Matric Hr Secondary School
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