Vijay Sharma

Logistics Strategy & Planning:

• Develop and implement national logistics strategies for the movement of Goods from manufacturing to custmor.
• Collaborate with internal teams (sales, supply chain, quality, regulatory) to align logistics with business objectives, product demand, and regulatory requirements.

Key Metrics Management:

• On-Time In-Full (OTIF): Monitor and optimize the OTIF metric, ensuring that products are delivered to customers on time and in full as per agreed service levels.
• Line Item Fill Rate (LIFR): Track and optimize LIFR by identifying risks, implementing mitigation strategies, and investigating incidents to ensure the safe delivery of medical devices.
• Oversee the timely resolution of any discrepancies or delays in product delivery, ensuring that corrective actions are taken to prevent future issues.

Warehouse Identification & Management:

• Oversee the selection, management, and performance of warehouses for storage, inventory management, and order fulfillment of medical devices.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, ISO) and maintain optimal conditions for product storage, including temperature-sensitive items.
• Optimize warehouse space, processes, and workforce management to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

Transportation Management (Primary & Secondary):

• Manage both primary (manufacturer to warehouse) and secondary (warehouse to customers or distributors) transportation networks.
• Select and manage carriers and transportation partners, ensuring efficient routes, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with all regulations.
• Negotiate contracts with transportation providers and drive cost-saving initiatives while maintaining service levels.
• Continuously monitor and improve transportation efficiency, ensuring that shipments are delivered within defined timelines and without damage.

Last-Mile Delivery:

• Oversee last-mile delivery operations, ensuring the final delivery of medical devices to customers or healthcare facilities is executed efficiently, accurately, and within customer expectations.
• Collaborate with third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to enhance delivery speed and customer satisfaction.
• Implement solutions to optimize last-mile delivery, considering factors such as route planning, delivery time windows, and tracking visibility.

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure logistics operations comply with regulatory requirements, including medical device regulations, health and safety standards, and environmental laws.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address potential disruptions, product recalls, or other logistical challenges in the medical device industry.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of logistics operations for audit and compliance purposes.

Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement:

• Analyze logistics performance data, identify trends, and create reports on key metrics (OTIF, LIFR, etc.) for senior management review.
• Identify areas for process improvement, cost reduction, and efficiency gains across the supply chain.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, incorporating Lean or Six Sigma principles to optimize logistics operations.

Team Management & Collaboration:

• Lead and manage the logistics team, providing direction, coaching, and performance management.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and accountability, ensuring alignment with company goals and performance expectations.

• Oversaw supplier efficiency ensuring timely deliveries while adhering to quality standards.
  Managed both immediate and future purchasing department activities.
  Secured supplier contracts ensuring optimal terms.
  Created detailed cost analysis reports.
  Conducted regular inventory audits to prevent stock shortages or excess.
  Managed supplier relationships to guarantee on-time delivery of materials.
  Engaged in joint discussions with suppliers and the SDE team for material-related issues during equipment failures.
• Designed and carried out comprehensive purchasing initiatives to support business objectives.
  Formulated and rolled out procurement policies.
  Negotiated contracts with various clients.
  Predicted and allocated financial resources.
  Completed error-free contractual agreements.
  Extensive experience in import and local procurement.
  Supervised shipment processes and secured clearances from customs.
  Generated documentation including invoices, bills of lading, and letters of credit for smooth import-export processes.
  Organized necessary paperwork for customs invoices, certificates of origin, and cargo control.
  Joined discussions with both customers and suppliers regarding current business opportunities.
  Facilitated customs clearance for goods.
  Assessed tariff payments owed for shipments in line with legal guidelines.
  Addressed questions from vendors on specifications, pricing, and payment conditions efficiently.
  Sourced materials and products from various locations.

· Supervised team of 11 employees and 82 contractual workers overseeing inward issues.

· Coordinated timely inward movement of raw materials, packaging materials, and miscellaneous materials within defined turnaround times.

· Monitored timely issuance of RM and PM to production department as per requirements.

· Managed raw material storage areas based on inventory sign-off levels for optimal organization.

· Worked collaboratively with central purchasing and local planning teams to secure raw materials for facilities with limited storage space.

· Ensured compliance with all systemic requirements in partnership with the purchasing team prior to unloading materials.

· Maintain SAP Warehouse Management System to track physical material movement and identify variances.

· Conduct weekly cycle counts of all raw materials and share analyses for materials with variances greater than ±0.5%.

· Address safety and 5S-related inquiries within the department.

· Ensure that no expired raw materials are used in production by timely sharing reassessment reports for all raw materials. Oversaw global distribution processes for materials to vendors in diverse regions including USA, Germany, South Korea, Czech Republic, China.

· Expertise in handling import/export documentation. Managed comprehensive primary transportation operations, ensuring effective route planning.

· Created transportation strategies to enhance efficiency and cut costs. Manage and monitor the performance of transportation providers, ensuring compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Coordinate import and export logistics, including project cargo shipments.

· Oversee merchant exports with overseas warehouse management. Implemented backhanding strategies to cut costs effectively. Analyzed and reported on transportation costs to identify potential savings. Established and nurtured connections with transportation suppliers for dependable, top-notch service execution.

· Focused on negotiating pricing to reduce delivery lead times. Ensure compliance with all relevant transportation regulations, safety standards, and quality norms.

· Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to transportation, including delays, damages, and compliance issues.

· Coordinated with various teams for efficient end-to-end supply chain management. Collaborated with customer service teams to ensure expectations are met.

· Established and tracked KPIs for transportation efficiency, on-time delivery, safety, and service quality. Created presentations to inform senior management of cost metrics.

· Organized regular cycle counts to identify any potential issues early .

· Played a key role in formulating SOPs for warehouse goods reception.

· Checked incoming as well as outgoing orders for number of items, condition, and timestamps. Scrutinized sales trends to foresee upcoming needs and regulate inventory.

· Maintained communication with vendors and customers to trace delayed shipments. Supervised database operations to fulfill customer orders promptly.

• Utilized measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Conducted regular audits of production processes to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards.
• Performed visual and mechanical inspections of parts using precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gauges and other inspection tools.
• Maintained detailed records on all incoming materials inspected, including lot numbers, serial numbers, part numbers.