VIKRAM VISHWASE
Pune
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Goal oriented Management offering more than 19 years of end-to-end Supply Chain & Operations Management experience that directly results in Improvement and Value addition.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Operations
Sika India Pvt Ltd
04.2020 - Current
- Established full fledge "Green Field" Plant operating at high level of efficiency and performance.
- Rolled out a complete & efficient end to end Supply Chain for the Business vertical.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
Supply Chain & Operations Manager
Valspar India Coatings Corporation Pvt Ltd
06.2012 - 04.2020
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
- Reviewed historical sales trends and researched demand drivers to prepare forecast data and develop statistical forecast models.
- Oversaw demand planning, Import & Export, and logistics.
- Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Coordinated supply orders to meet consumer demand and minimize costs of storing and transporting goods.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce supply chain costs and improve efficiency.
- Teamed with sales and marketing teams to confirm that product availability meets customer demand.
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Built exceptional rapport with suppliers and transportation companies to create seamless operations.
- Developed and implemented actionable improvements to increase inventory replenishment efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Devised and maintained an up-to-date database of supplier and vendor performance metrics.
- Improved demand forecast for multiple distribution channels based on previous sales and consumption.
Supply Chain Executive
Eftec India Pvt Ltd
06.2011 - 06.2012
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Planned and implemented logistical strategies to meet targets.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.
- Developed solutions to address problems in distribution and transportation of products.
- Coordinated and scheduled physical inventories of assigned areas to adjust inventory levels as appropriate.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and customers.
- Tracked KPIs to generate reports for supply chain performance.
- Organized and maintained correct inventory levels to drive highest turns possible on inventory.
- Developed customer service policies and procedures to meet and exceed industry service standards.
- Generated weekly and monthly reports on sales performance to provide recommendations to meet sales goals.
- Created documents recommended courses of actions to assist upper management in complex decision-making issues.
Supply Chain Coordinator
Scandic Food India Pvt Ltd
09.2009 - 06.2011
- Collaborated with cross functional departments to facilitate smooth accomplishment of deadlines.
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Kept stock areas clean, tidy and organized according to facility requirements.
- Formulated demand planning and generated supply chain management metrics.
- Completed frequent inventory counts and resolved discrepancies.
- Scheduled production plans according to customer needs and supply availability.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements at multiple location in India.
Supply Chain Associate
PepsiCo India Holdings Pvt Ltd
07.2004 - 09.2009
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
- Oversaw logistics and inventory management for storeroom.
- Recorded and tracked daily production data for management reporting.
Education
MBA - Operations Management
ICFAI University
Bachelor of Commerce - Cost & Work Accounting
Pune University
Skills
- People Management
- Strategic Planning
- Demand Planning & Forecast Analysis
- Inventory Management
- Warehouse and Logistics Management
- Production & Capacity Planning
- Project Management
- TPM, IATF, ISO, VDA & Quality Management System
- 3PL & Toll Manufacturing
- Export & Import Management
- Customer Service & Order Management
- Cost Analysis & Contract Management
- Negotiation and Procedure Development
- Safety & Statutory Compliance
- Decision Making
Accomplishments
- Led "Green Field" Project for Sika with successful right first time start up.
- “Extra Mile Award” for Support in Industrial Business growth.
- Smooth Transition of Business location from Mumbai to Pune without any Supply and Service disruption to Customer.
- Reduction of Warehousing & Distribution Cost by 30% with good Supply Chain Management Initiatives.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Additional Information
Training Participated
Operational Excellence - Sika Operation Academy , Zurich Switzerland
Advanced Supply Chain - Sherwin Williams Internal, Bologna , Italy
Advance Forecasting & Planning Process – Valspar Shared Centre, Witney UK.
Leadership Development Program – Bodhih, Bangalore
Result Oriented Management – Terragni, Pune
Outbound Training Program – Inhouse Program by Emphasis Business Solutions
Management by Result Certification Program
SPC (Statistical Process Control)- conducted by QCFI, Pune
HACCP, TPM & AIB
5 S Workshop - conducted by QCFI, Pune
Six Sigma Green Belt
Timeline
Head of Operations
Sika India Pvt Ltd
04.2020 - Current
Supply Chain & Operations Manager
Valspar India Coatings Corporation Pvt Ltd
06.2012 - 04.2020
Supply Chain Executive
Eftec India Pvt Ltd
06.2011 - 06.2012
Supply Chain Coordinator
Scandic Food India Pvt Ltd
09.2009 - 06.2011
Supply Chain Associate
PepsiCo India Holdings Pvt Ltd
07.2004 - 09.2009
MBA - Operations Management
ICFAI University
Bachelor of Commerce - Cost & Work Accounting
Pune University
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