Yuvraj Darekar
Nashik
Summary
Results-driven Senior Officer experienced in procurement and logistics operations management. Achieved on-time deliveries and maintained zero production downtime through effective buyer activity management and KPI oversight. Committed to continuous improvement and fostering productive relationships while demonstrating strong ownership and initiative.
Overview
3
3
Languages
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Supply chain and business development
Lepera Industries Pvt Ltd
Nashik
02.2026 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to achieve company objectives.
- Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors and suppliers to reduce costs.
- Managed inventory levels to align with demand, minimizing overstock and reducing waste.
- Coordinated production schedules with purchasing and quality teams.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to maintain quality standards while ensuring cost-effectiveness.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
- Communicated process updates with vendors and internal departments.
- Resolved operational issues affecting delivery, quality, and output.
- Trained team members on procedures, standards, and reporting.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Monitored safety practices and compliance across work areas.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Coordinated cross-departmental projects to ensure timely and successful completion.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly, maintaining a positive brand image.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
Assistant Supply Chain Manager
Uppercase
Nashik
06.2025 - 02.2026
- Coordinated Uppercase inventory planning across procurement, logistics, and fulfillment teams.
- Managed supplier communication for Uppercase sourcing, orders, and delivery schedules.
- Monitored shipment tracking and resolved supply chain delays, ensuring timely delivery.
- Reviewed vendor performance, maintaining compliance with Uppercase standards to enhance quality.
- Managed end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring timely delivery of products.
- Developed and implemented supply chain strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Implemented clear and effective planning strategies to meet supply chain needs, meet demand and optimize distribution.
- Improved cross-functional workflows between finance, operations, and distribution partners.
- Coordinated with internal departments to ensure efficient flow of goods from supplier to customer.
- Analyzed inventory levels, product demand, and customer orders to determine appropriate stock levels.
- Created reports detailing supply chain performance against set goals and objectives.
- Trained staff on supply chain procedures, documentation, and escalation steps.
- Provided training for personnel on new or updated procedures related to supply chain operations.
- Conducted research into emerging trends in the supply chain industry and evaluated potential impacts on current processes.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve supply chain operations.
- Participated in cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process optimization.
- Identified process improvement areas and developed implementation plans to optimize operations.
- Advised senior management on best practices for optimizing the supply chain network.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure cost-effective procurement of materials.
- Assisted in budgeting activities by providing data analysis related to costs associated with supply chain operations.
- Managed logistics operations including shipping, receiving, warehousing, inventory management, and transportation services.
- Implemented new software systems for tracking materials throughout the entire supply chain process.
- Resolved issues related to delays in shipments or discrepancies in order fulfillment.
- Collaborated with other departments such as finance or sales to develop strategies that optimize resources while meeting customer demands.
- Performed root cause analyses when issues arose within the supply chain system.
- Monitored performance metrics such as on-time delivery, quality assurance, and inventory accuracy.
- Enhanced supply chain processes, strengthening planning procedures, organizing schedules and maintaining records.
- Determining inventory goals, product stock, and risk management objectives and oversaw techniques to maximize inventory.
- Identified and rolled out both short- and long-term supply chain plans while optimizing procedures to decrease annual expenses.
- Led supplier relationship management efforts, fostering partnerships that enhanced supply chain resilience.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure raw materials met quality standards and delivery schedules.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards across all supply chain processes.
- Facilitated risk management within the supply chain, developing contingency plans to mitigate potential disruptions.
Senior Officer Materials
SAMSONITE SOUTH ASIA PVT LTD
Nashik
10.2022 - 06.2025
- Maintained buyer KPI metrics and resolved operational challenges, including aging unconfirmed orders and Accounts Payable issues.
- SPOC for maintaining buyer KPI metrics, providing comprehensive assistance in resolving various operational challenges such as long aging unconfirmed orders, past due(s), Accounts Payable issues, and material receiving discrepancies, among others.
- Generated crucial KPI metric reports including push-out and cancellation reports, PR to PO execution reports, ECN reports, continuous improvement reports, and inventory strength reports.
- Achieved or surpassed desired service levels and inventory targets for assigned products, validated through procurement metrics.
- Managed shortage situations, reviewing and mitigating risks to ensure uninterrupted production line operations.
- Tracked global shipments to mitigate critical shortages and prevent production line downtime.
- Conducted proactive checks for sourcing and identified alternative sources to address various constraints such as supplier quality and delivery failures, supplier price increases, and localization requirements.
- Demonstrated proficiency in hands-on Invoice management and adeptly resolved associated problems.
- Presented key findings to stakeholders to communicate project updates. to top management regarding KPI activities.
- Established supplier relationships through Master Data Management and collaboration with SCM team, enhancing sourcing capabilities.
- Established new supplier relationships leveraging Master Data Management and collaboration with SCM Team.
- Contributed to Process Improvement Projects, notably the implementation of Just-in-Time (JIT) methodologies.
Senior Analyst
ECLERX SERVICES LTD
Pune
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Defined duties and tasks to clarify role expectations.
- Focused on the Vendor Onboarding process to streamline compliance.
- Guided risk advisory initiatives to enhance compliance and risk management.
- Executed onboarding for UK entities post-risk assessments to ensure regulatory compliance.
Supply Chain Analyst
PRGX INDIA PVT LTD
Pune
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Functioned as a Supply Chain Analyst, focusing on optimized operations.
- Analyzed supply chain processes to identify optimization opportunities.
- Collaborated on a project with Coles Supermarket chain to support their operational excellence initiatives.
- Collaborated on a project with the Coles Supermarket chain to support their operational excellence initiatives.
- Contributed to project with Coles Supermarket chain, enhancing operational efficiency.
Purchase Engineer Buyer
SAMSONITE SOUTH ASIA PVT LTD
Nashik
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Defined key tasks and duties for role, ensuring clarity in responsibilities and expectations.
- Collaborated with vendors to strategize and forecast category, brand, and SKU assortment plans, both in the short and long term, enhancing the company's market positioning and financial outlook.
- Collaborated with vendors to develop and implement category, brand, and SKU assortment plans, strengthening market positioning and supporting financial goals.
- Tracked samples and paperwork, resolving vendor discrepancies to maintain accurate documentation for new products and suppliers.
- Prepared contract agreements and essential documentation, aligning expectations and clarifying roles among stakeholders.
Education
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
NBN Sinhgad College of Engineering
Pune, IndiaSkills
- Supply chain management
- Procurement management
- Logistics management
- Inventory management
- Demand forecasting
- Forecasting demand
- Strategic sourcing
- Sourcing strategy
- Vendor management
- Vendor negotiation
- Supplier assessment
- Supplier risk analysis
- Supply chain risk management
- Cost control
- Cost analysis techniques
- Process optimization
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Excel
- Product Life Cycle Management
- Cross-departmental collaboration
- Cross-departmental leadership
- Interdepartmental leadership
- Data-driven decision making
- Collaborative teamwork
- Teamwork
Languages
Marathi
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
REWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Awarded as BEST PERFORMER OF THE YEAR 2023 in Material Sourcing., Certified as WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production) Internal Auditor and facilitated 20 plus Vendor base with WRAP Certification for lawful, humane and ethical manufacturing globally., Recognized for leading a crucial cost-saving project amidst COVID-19, resulting in 1 crore INR savings., Represented NBNSSOE, Pune as Cost & Sponsorship Head in Formula Bharat 2019. Participated in National Level technical Symposium and State Level paper presentation competition., Received awards including "PAT on the BACK" and Best Performer for outstanding contributions to team and project.
Timeline
Manager Supply chain and business development
Lepera Industries Pvt Ltd
02.2026 - Current
Assistant Supply Chain Manager
Uppercase
06.2025 - 02.2026
Senior Officer Materials
SAMSONITE SOUTH ASIA PVT LTD
10.2022 - 06.2025
Senior Analyst
ECLERX SERVICES LTD
05.2022 - 10.2022
Supply Chain Analyst
PRGX INDIA PVT LTD
05.2021 - 05.2022
Purchase Engineer Buyer
SAMSONITE SOUTH ASIA PVT LTD
07.2019 - 05.2021
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
NBN Sinhgad College of Engineering