YATISH VATSARAJ.

• Responsible for e2e supply chain management i.e. Procurement, Forecasting, Logistics, Co-packer management & Engineering.
• Preparing Supply chain AOP for F21 through F23 to deliver growth.
• Managed 6 co-packers for complete life cycle.
• Forecasting with average 90% accuracy & inventory control to ensure wastages below 1%.
• Built manufacturing capacity to ensure healthy CD ratio, based on organization growth strategy.
• 10% savings on logistics cost through dynamic fleet plan, optimizing load ability, redefining network and last mile deliveries.
• Direct & indirect procurement .
• Built & coached Supply team .
• Partner R&D for 8 successful NPD launches
• Supply Digitization - AI / ML forecasting engine implementation – Real time inventory replenishment – reduction in wastages by 1%
• Strategic procurement, resulting in 2% COGS savings
• 2 years road map for warehousing & Logistics through scientific study
• Built reverse logistics to counter inflation. Gains equivalent to 10% of total logistics cost.

• Responsibility for unit P&L.
• Manage white & Blue collar employee pool of 600.
• Manage the most complex, 4 trade unions atmosphere by partnering with HR, establishing culture of discipline, VRS Process, long term settlement process, productivity linked performance.
• Step change performance in quality rating of site to catapult from rank 12 to rank 1.
• 14% Conversion cost reduction for unit.
• Responsible for site manufacturing excellence drive.
• 25% improvement in site NPS score through various initiatives like BHADAS NIKAL, Thanksgiving, Open House and R&R program drive.
• Guided team, to built site vision & mission for upcoming 2 year.
• Constructive relationship building with surrounding eco system.
• Built strong reputation as responsible Corporate Citizen for Diageo through INR 7 Mn CSR initiatives in 2.5 years, ensuring benefits reach the root level.

• Fostered and promoted cooperative and harmonious working climate conducive to maximum employee morale resulting 12% productivity improvement.
• Applied structured reasoning and logic to resolve complex issues and develop sound solutions impacting wastage reduction by 1.5%.
• Led Manex Journey from initiation to best maturity in country which helped in turn around site performance.
• Built favorable image of company in local eco system to promote objectives and enhance public recognition.
• Capex Saving of INR 20 Mn through out of box negotiations.
• Implementation of best practices across western region.

• Planned and scheduled phases for execution in coordination with OEMs ( Krones, Schaefer, LTES )
• Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
• Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
• Groomed up diverse site team to take up operations.

Growth Path

• Executive - 2005
• Senior Executive - 2007
• Assistant Manufacturing Manager - 2008
• Senior Assistant Manufacturing Manager - 2010
• Manufacturing Manager - 2012

• Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
• Handled white & blue collar employee pool of 350.
• Streamlined challenging union atmosphere.
• Implemented standards like HACCP, OHSAS, ISO 14000 and AIB.
• Revitalized operational structures and procedures to successfully control waste, enhanced output, and boost overall quality along with efficiency.