VIJAY RAWAT
New Delhi
Summary
Results-driven Supply Chain Professional with over 13 years of experience in end-to-end supply chain management, including procurement, logistics, inventory management, and demand planning. Proven expertise in optimizing processes to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels. Skilled in building and leading high-performing teams, negotiating with vendors, and implementing data-driven strategies to streamline supply chain operations. Adept at using ERP systems and supply chain analytics to achieve organizational goals and ensure customer satisfaction. Strong track record of driving business growth through strategic planning and innovative problem-solving.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Consultant (Supply Chain Operations)
Ernst and Young
05.2021 - Current
- Collaborate with the ONDC and GeM teams to establish supply chain system for tracking the performance of each stakeholder, including sellers, and integrated logistics partners, involved in the value stream.
- Selected and evaluated vendors and stakeholders (suppliers and integrated logistics partners) by conducting a comprehensive assessment of the client's existing supply chain, evaluating each stage from production to distribution, based on key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to optimize the supply chain, focusing on cost reduction, resource optimization, and sustainability. This involved redefining processes, identifying new technologies, and recommending best practices.
- Established effective communication channels and partnerships to ensure a seamless flow of goods and information in the Supply chain
- Identified and recommended the implementation of relevant technologies, such as data analytics and IoTs, to enhance transparency, traceability, and overall efficiency within the supply chain.
- Assessed and mitigated risks within the supply chain, addressing potential disruptions caused by natural disasters, market fluctuations, or other external factors. Develop contingency plans to ensure a resilient supply chain.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for stakeholders, including Warehouse, Manufacturing, and logistics to measure the effectiveness of the integrated supply chain.
- Regularly monitored and evaluated stakeholder performance against the KPIs, identified areas for process improvement, and implemented changes to enhance efficiency.
Manager - Supply Chain Operations
Jubilant Foodworks LTD
05.2015 - 05.2021
- Spearheaded operations for Warehouse, Logistics, Production, and Maintenance, managing planning and production activities, as well as inbound and outbound logistics, while directly leading a team of 150+ members.
- Led the entire factory operations, including manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics divisions.
- Played a key role in the setup, design, processes, and budgeting for warehouses and logistics operations, ensuring cost-effective project management and implementation.
- Oversaw regional supply chain operations for Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Rajasthan, managing logistics for 150 Domino’s stores and 10 Dunkin’ Donuts outlets.
- Consistently achieved over 99.3% OTIF (On-Time In-Full) by overseeing order processing and fulfillment to ensure timely and accurate deliveries to stores.
- Optimized transportation and distribution networks to enhance cost efficiency and ensure timely deliveries.
- Implemented strategies to improve overall logistics process efficiency.
- Managed relationships and collaboration with third-party warehouses, B2B and B2C partners, retail stores, transporters, and logistics providers.
- Accountable for manufacturing, plant maintenance, warehouse and transport capacity, inventory planning, and logistics plans, ensuring demand-supply alignment while meeting planned and unplanned customer service levels.
- Prepared and presented various MIS reports and dashboards, communicating forecast accuracy, average inventory, and actual sales data during monthly S&OP meetings.
- Ensured adherence to good manufacturing practices and strict compliance with quality standards established by Domino’s Pizza International.
- Managed an average daily shipment of 34 deliveries across the western region.
- Ensured compliance with production targets, focusing on quality, on-time delivery, and optimal resource utilization.
Deputy Manager, Manufacturing Operations
Jubilant Foodworks LTD
07.2017 - 06.2020
- Analyzing supply chain performance metrics and KPIs.
- Proposing and implementing process improvements to reduce costs and enhance productivity.
- Leveraging technology like ERP systems, TMS, SCM software, or automation for making reports.
- Identifying potential risks in the supply chain and developing contingency plans.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and vendors.
Assistant Manager, Manufacturing Operations
Jubilant Foodworks LTD
05.2015 - 07.2017
- Overall handling of four production lines: two dough lines, one bun line, and one thin-crust line. Responsible for managing all shifts, conducting total production checks, maintaining line productivity, and performing Production Planning and Control (PPC) based on indents received from stores.
- Utilizing SAP software for generating reports, including Daily Closing, Monthly Closing, and Raw Material (RM) reconciliation. Monitoring SAP PP module transactions daily to ensure accurate raw material consumption tracking.
- Resolving quality and food safety issues in finished products by employing quality tools, such as Fish Bone Analysis, to address raised concerns effectively.
- Supporting plant functions like Quality, Warehouse, and Dispatch in achieving plant KPIs. Ensuring SKU-wise and overall material efficiency (actual yield) of each unit operation to enhance productivity and reduce waste through kaizens and automation.
- Implementing and documenting standard checks to be performed regularly by production operators and technicians to ensure the efficient functioning of process equipment.
- Tracking and maintaining OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) through JH (Job Health) implementation on the shop floor, regular machine health check-ups, and coordination with the engineering department for preventive maintenance measures.
- Maintaining discipline on the shop floor, and addressing grievances proactively to prevent negative impacts on plant productivity.
- Sharing MIS reports of the manufacturing department with corporate teams regularly, and resolving any queries related to the reports. Supporting the plant manager in benchmarking the latest trends in production systems within the industry.
- Coordinating with the NPD (New Product Development) department for new product trials and involving Maintenance and Quality teams to validate new products or process lines.
- Supporting the planning team by regularly sharing updates on near stock-out, production-related ingredients to avoid non-fulfillment of any SKU at the store level.
- Coordinating with the engineering department for process modifications and line automation. Tracking equipment abnormalities and ensuring their resolution within the defined TAT in collaboration with Maintenance.
- Collaborating with HR and Engineering departments to improve operator machine competencies and enhance operator capabilities.
Online Executive, Quality Assurance
PepsiCo India Holding Pvt LTD
03.2013 - 05.2015
- Ensuring adherence to quality systems and maintaining requisite documentation to guarantee complete in-process quality and continuous improvement in process capabilities.
- Conducting online quality checks and finished product inspections in the packaging area to ensure compliance with Frito Lay's quality standards.
- Performing testing of raw materials (RM) and packaging materials (PM).
- Conducting GMP audits for third-party (3P) suppliers and distributor audits as per the audit schedule.
- Holding regular quality wall meetings with production and engineering personnel to discuss quality defects detected online and decide on corrective actions.
- Managing quality hold materials to ensure that only quality-compliant finished goods are dispatched.
- Formulating CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) for consumer complaints related to finished product quality.
- Conducting weekly housekeeping audits to ensure the implementation of safety and hygiene practices across the entire plant.
Quality Assurance Executive
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt LTD
07.2010 - 02.2013
- Online Checking of line quality parameters in finished beverages in RGB and PET bottles like Gas volume (GV), Brix, Titraable acidity (TA), Torque, Bottle Cleaning, Package Appearance and Date Coding in PET & Glass bottle.
- Conduct Water Testing parameters at regular frequency at different process step of raw water processing like pH, TDS, Hardness, Turbidity, Chlorine, Total alkalinity and etc.
- Operation of Para-mix (Mass Blender) of SIPA Line (600 BPM) in shift. Conduct testing like caustic carry over, Methylene blue test in washed glass empty bottles to check mold contamination.
- Monitor bottle washer parameter at regular frequency to ensure proper cleaning and sanitation of returnable glass bottles.
- Testing and monitoring of Effluent parameters of Effluent Treatment Plant : COD, BOD, MLSS, MLVSS, TSS , SVI and DO Testing of Parameters in incoming Sugar like Floc test, TOA, Colour, Turbidity, Ash, Foreign matter.
- Testing Parameters in incoming CO2 like Purity percentage, foreign matter, Taste, Oil, Moisture. • Testing Parameters in Crown & Closure like Height, OD, ID, Weight, Printing, and Physical Condition of Box. • Testing Parameters in Preform like Colour, Scratches, Hazes, Dust, Wall thickness, Neck OD, Polarometer structure. Testing parameters in corrugated boxes, such as height, width, length, GSM, flute profile, burst strength, and moisture.
- Testing Parameters in Label like Width, GSM, Repeat length, Flatness, blistering test, curling test, tape test. • Monitoring of Daily, Weekly and Fortnightly Sanitation of production process equipment’s.
- Conduct internal calibration of that lab equipment which is under Scope. Provide training to new trainees on BQT, GMP, light inspection, and machinery, i.e.Para mix, Filling Process, Water Treatment System, and Effluent Treatment Plant.
Education
MSc - Food Technology
G B Pant University of Agriculture and Technology
01.2010
Graduation - Bachelor of Science
HNBGU
Intermediate - C.B.S.E. Board
Kendriya Vidyalaya
SecundrabadHigh school - C.B.S.E. Board
Kendriya Vidyalaya
SecundrabadSkills
- Supply Chain Operations
- Supply Chain Excellence
- Manufacturing operation
- Material Requirements Planning
- Production Planning Control
- Warehouse Management
- Logistics Management
- Network Optimization
- Vendor assessment
- Resource Planning
- Supply Chain Consulting
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/17/86
- Marital Status: Married
Achievements
- Received Kudos from EY for excellence in project Management
- Awarded a Special Recognition from EY.
- Selected as one of the top 10 best-performing Supply Chain Operations Managers at Jubilant Food Works Ltd.
- Received Employee of the Year award (2016-2017)
Timeline
Senior Consultant (Supply Chain Operations)
Ernst and Young
05.2021 - Current
Deputy Manager, Manufacturing Operations
Jubilant Foodworks LTD
07.2017 - 06.2020
Manager - Supply Chain Operations
Jubilant Foodworks LTD
05.2015 - 05.2021
Assistant Manager, Manufacturing Operations
Jubilant Foodworks LTD
05.2015 - 07.2017
Online Executive, Quality Assurance
PepsiCo India Holding Pvt LTD
03.2013 - 05.2015
Quality Assurance Executive
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt LTD
07.2010 - 02.2013
MSc - Food Technology
G B Pant University of Agriculture and Technology
Graduation - Bachelor of Science
HNBGU
Intermediate - C.B.S.E. Board
Kendriya Vidyalaya
High school - C.B.S.E. Board
Kendriya Vidyalaya
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