SAP HANA
VISWANATHAN HARIHARAN
Strategic Logistics Manager
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic manager recognized for strong leadership capabilities, strategic planning expertise, and exceptional problem-solving skills. Proven track record in supporting senior management to achieve ambitious targets by fostering team motivation and effectively coordinating resources. A highly organized and methodical approach to optimizing operational coverage ensures alignment with business objectives and enhances overall productivity. Committed to driving results through collaboration and innovative solutions in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Deputy Manager
Tractors And Farm Equipment
03.2023 - Current
- Improved team efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative management strategies.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, leading to improved pricing and service levels.
- Improved on-time delivery rates by optimizing transportation routes and scheduling.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Negotiated favorable terms with carriers, resulting in significant cost savings for the organization without compromising service quality.
- Reduced warehouse storage costs with effective space utilization strategies.
- Oversaw the procurement process, establishing strategic partnerships with suppliers to reduce lead times and minimize stockouts.
- Identified areas for improvement within the department, implementing strategic initiatives to address gaps in performance or resources.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive business growth and achieve corporate objectives.
- Introduced a benchmarking warehouse storage concept first time in organization and reduced number of warehouses along with inventory and cost.
- Established contingency plans for potential disruptions in the supply chain, ensuring business continuity during unforeseen circumstances.
- Collaborated with IT department to upgrade logistics software, enhancing functionality and user experience for logistics team.
- Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
Operations Manager
OLA Electric Technologies Pvt. Limited
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Establishing best logistics operation in OLA Electric Greenfield project
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Designed layout for Warehouse by utilizing maximum capacity for storage of Finished Goods(FG)
- Controlling and monitoring of 3PL Transportation and warehouse management is core operations
- Allocation of Monthly Truck requirement to 3PL vendors based on monthly dispatch plan
- Evaluate and monitor 3PL performance and feedback to top management for further improvement
- Monthly review initiated for 3PL to identify gaps with respect to W/H Operations TAT and OTD
- Planning SOB to 3PL based on monthly performance of transporters
- Monitor FIFO daily basis for better inventory control
- Initiated PST on daily basis to identify FIFO vehicle locations made easy for retrieval
- Conducting comparison analysis and presenting monthly reports to management on data performance to plan
- Driving warehouse and logistics operations, ensured that audit and compliance requirements were met
- Managing standardized receiving, inventory stock & checks
- Building strategic relationships with key stakeholders, achieving aggressive targets in terms of cost, quality, and delivery
- ACHIEVEMENTS:
- Achieved 100% Dispatch ratio till date as per Sales Target
- Reduced 18% of manpower by implementing FSN analysis based on average dispatch volume
- Achieved Rs.8 Lakh/month savings by reducing packing material cost
- Implemented automated location wise storage and developed software “Mendix” with support of process excellence team
- Implemented new storage concept for improved 5S in Shop Floor
- Designed new structure of SOP for end to end operations
- Given inputs for developing new reports & Easy invoicing in SAP Hana Module
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Supervised labor costs and departmental expenses to remain in line with budget.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
Assistant Manager
TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited
08.2014 - 04.2022
- Recognized for operational excellence and received appreciation from Chairman (IYM) for Ensuring Zero COVID cases reported in Logistics Operations for year 2020 -2021
- Administered the optimization of Manpower, Employee Commutation for the year 2020 & 2021
- Different vertical business associated with India Yamaha Customer (OEM) with spanning of around 2.5 Lakh Sq ft implant warehousing, Domestic Distribution (PAN India) 80 employees working along with different verticals
- Domestic Supply chain for entire South & 50% East for Domestic Distribution
- Developing and implementing global logistics plans, budgets, and procedures to maximize compliance with customer needs within budget
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs
- Maintaining physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts
- Building strategic relationships with key stakeholders, achieving aggressive targets in terms of cost, quality, and delivery
- Evaluating data to improve supply chain operations, driving improvement initiatives, monitoring implementation
- Formulating Standard Operating Procedures within warehouse and maintaining compliance with these procedures
- Preparing TAT time for calculating monthly truck requirement
- Inducting new vendors based on dispatch volume considering TAT
- Planning SOB to vendors based on monthly performance
- ACHIEVEMENTS:
- Achieved Rs.5 Lakh/month savings for customer by Loading combination process & loading methodology during milk run
- Reduced Damage ratio from 6% to 2% by implementing new loading procedure
- Reduced man hours in reworks for customer end damages and re-inspection time
- Reduction of Packing materials cost by 1
- Lakh/Month based on operation feasibility
- Best employee award in TVS Toyota Tsusho SCS to achieve customer targets in FY’18
- Best Employee award in TVS SCS among TVS groups for establishment of green field project in FY’16
- Achieved month end sales volume from April’15 to till now by effective truck management and Load planning improvising TAT based on Unloading time to avoid halting
- Achieved Nil variance in PST external audit from Dec’15 till now effectively
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
Executive
M/s. Motherson Automotive Technologies and Engineering
09.2012 - 08.2014
- Handling entire activities pertaining to Logistics Management (Milk Run) for Automotive OEM industry (FORD – Customer)
- Identify all areas of improvement and maximize productivity
- Forecast analysis for monthly & daily dispatch plan
- Control and monitoring truck lead time to identify transporter efficiency
- Frequent audit of truck and trail to ensure all safety measures should be followed
- Co-Ordinate with PPC team to confirm production & packing plan by executing Plan Vs Actual on daily basis
- Increased productivity by 10% Monthly volume
- Acting as cross function team coordinator with production and transport team for daily dispatch
- Prepare and maintain MIS documents for customer reference as well as annual audit
- Maintaining and close monitoring of all SOP and improve all compound in process
- Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, and training and safety records.
- Organized due diligence in preparation for sale of business unit
- Identified opportunities to expand or shift course to take advantage of changes in market
- Located bottlenecks to streamline existing processes
- Conducted regular meetings with team to discuss issues, concerns and updates
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time
Education
Bachelors - Mechanical Engineering
PRIST UNIVERSITY
THANJAVUR04.2012
High School Diploma -
A.R.R Matric Higher Secondary School
Kumbakonam05.2008
Skills
Collaborator
Performance improvements
Cost analysis and savings
Task delegation
Process and procedure development
Accomplishments
- Proper Planning. ...
- Adopt Automation. ...
- Warehouse Management.
- Efficient Transportation.
- Measure and Improvise.
Software
Microsoft Dynamics
MS Office
Certification
Address: No.: , Metha Nagar Main Road
Timeline
Deputy Manager
Tractors And Farm Equipment
03.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
OLA Electric Technologies Pvt. Limited
04.2022 - 02.2023
Assistant Manager
TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited
08.2014 - 04.2022
Executive
M/s. Motherson Automotive Technologies and Engineering
09.2012 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
A.R.R Matric Higher Secondary School
Bachelors - Mechanical Engineering
PRIST UNIVERSITY