Irfan Khan

Associate Consultant

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India13 yrs 3 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 13 years of experience in global supply chain management.
  • Expertise in digital transformation and product management.
  • Led multi-national teams with zero deficiencies.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned professional in Logistics and Maritime Operations with a strong focus on Supply Chain Management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Digital TransformationProduct ManagementSupply Chain ManagementProcess ImprovementBusiness DevelopmentStrategyMaritime OperationsRisk Management

Other Skills

Business AnalysisBusiness EconomicsBusiness StrategyBusiness-to-Business (B2B)CommunicationCorporate FinanceCrisis ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipData AnalysisEmergency ManagementEngineering DesignEnvironmental Management SystemsExternal AuditGMDSSHealth, Safety, and Environment (QHSE)

About

A leader with ~13.0 years of experience in global supply chain majorly in inter-continental ocean freight and warehousing. As a Marine Officer, I gained expertise in strategic planning, operations excellence, project management, lean implementation, change management, and customer engagement while leading large multi-national teams and collaborating with multiple stakeholders with zero deficiencies. Proficient in brainstorming to provide solutions to different perspectives of problems while collaborating with various departments. Currently working as Senior Business Consultant with Infosys Consulting and is in-charge of the digital transformation including product management in the business processes majorly in the domain of consumer goods, retail, and logistics. With Delhivery Limited, led the process improvement and infrastructure design solutions for pan India fulfillment centers. In Invest Punjab, an organization under the Government of Punjab, built strategy for investment promotion in the state and was in-charge of business development in the sectors of Agri & Food Processing, Textiles, and Logistics while collaborating with 23 departments.

Experience

Infosys consulting

Senior Business Consultant - CPG, Retail & Logistics

Oct 2022Present · 3 yrs 5 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · Hybrid

Digital TransformationProduct Management

Delhivery

Senior Program Manager - Supply Chain Engineering

Jan 2022Oct 2022 · 9 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

  • Lead a team in engineering vertical for B2B business to conceptualize a supply chain network design (SNDC), planning the capacity of warehouses, designing the processes & infrastructure solutions from end to end in supply chain operations. Also, collaborate with vendors while planning an automation solution within the warehouses to improve the efficiency in inventory management, throughput, and turnaround time, saving cost in manpower of absenteeism. Exposed to collaboration with cross-functional teams to complete a project from inception to completion while involving activities such as placement of facilities, modification in infrastructure, and asset procurement for the seamless first mile, middle mile, and last-mile operations.
Supply Chain ManagementProcess Improvement

Invest punjab

Management Consultant - Strategy & Business Development

Jul 2021Jan 2022 · 6 mos · Chandigarh, India · On-site

  • Worked directly under the CEO in the vertical of strategy & business development to work on framing a strategy with a focus on improving the ecosystem and ease of doing business in the State of Punjab while increasing the ratings in key metrics and attracting investments and FDI in the state with continuous improvement in the process. Also, collaborated with 23 departments while leading a team of 8 members in framing public policies in thrust sectors such as Food & Agro, Textiles, and Logistics to improve the quality of services, on-time grants & approvals, and hassle-free one-stop solution to all queries and documentation. Managed a dashboard of MIS based on key metrics of investment, performance evaluation of different departments, and timebound grants & clearances.
Business DevelopmentStrategy

Iim bangalore epgp (one year full time mba programme)

MBA Student

Feb 2020Jun 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Mol lng transport (europe) ltd

Senior Operations Manager - Ocean Freight

Oct 2018Jan 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos · London Area, United Kingdom · On-site

  • Managed loading, storage and unloading of high value LNG cargo, stored at temperature of -162 deg.
  • Planned the route of the ship across the world as per voyage instructions received from cargo owners and charterers.
  • Managed and maintained medical aids and medicines stock on board as per regulation to provide first aid.
  • Oversaw the ship to ensure maintenance of health and safety is maintained.
  • Managed ship communication systems such as distress, urgency and safety calls, routine tests and calls and seek radio medical advice.
  • Led a team for critical mooring operations to make fast ship alongside port jetty, operation considered dangerous and risky.
  • Spearheaded squad during emergencies and drills.
  • Supervised the operation and maintenance of deck machinery.
  • Managed administration tasks, including budgeting, accounting and recording of stock and cargo.
Maritime OperationsRisk Management

Career break

Career transition

Nov 2017Oct 2018 · 11 mos · Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

  • GMAT exam preparation and applications in Indian B-Schools

Anglo-eastern

3 roles

Senior Operations Manager - Ocean Freight

Aug 2015Oct 2017 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Managed on-board shipping operations such as loading, storage and unloading of cargo, route planning and navigation as per the voyage instructions, maintained and tested on-board machinery and liaised with cargo owners and charterers to ensure transparency.
  • Planned and procured spares and components for installed machinery, designated and procured provisions and bonds for crew members and monitored on-board medical aids to ensure trouble free operations during the voyages.
  • Designated and conducted situational emergency response operations to ensure that the readiness and response times of the crew members are well within the stipulated guidelines.
  • Routinely audited the Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Maintenance Procedures of personnel during on-shore and off shore operations to ensure compliance with the industrial standards.
  • Periodically assessed the on-deck work environment to ensure that regulatory health standards are consistently upheld.
Maritime OperationsRisk Management

Operations Manager - Ocean Freight

Promoted

Nov 2012Jul 2015 · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • Navigated vessels, which cost between $ 100 –200 Million, using a range of satellite and radar systems and equipments.
  • Prepared vessels for Safety and Navigation Audits and Oil Major Inspections such as Port State control, Vetting, USCG inspections etc.
  • Provided training and support for trainee officers and ratings to deal with various emergencies at sea.
  • Monitored and maintained safety, fire-fighting and life-saving appliances.
  • Dealt with port customs, immigration and authorities to complete all relevant documentation for clearance of vessel and planned operations in port.
  • Managed and planned annual drills and training program schedule.
  • Managed operation of lifeboat lowering and manoeuvring at sea.
  • Managed and maintained regulatory amendments and changes in maritime legal, political and commercial matters.
  • Managed and maintained welfare programs, accounts and activities for ship’s staff.
Maritime OperationsRisk Management

Assistant Operations Manager - Ocean Freight

Nov 2009Oct 2012 · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • In addition to the degree program semesters, worked under the mentorship and guidance of the Head of Operations and the Captain of the Ship. Carried out independent operations, led the teams, and managed International stakeholders in 20+ countries.
Maritime OperationsRisk Management

Education

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Master of Business Administration - MBA

May 2020Jun 2021

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Bachelor of Science - BS — Nautical Science

Jul 2009Aug 2012

Tolani Maritime Institute

Diploma in Nautical Science

Aug 2008Jun 2009

Engineering Entrance Exams Coaching

Physics

May 2007Mar 2008

Army Public School, Nehru Road, Lucknow

Physics

Jan 2003Jan 2007

Army Public School Kolkata

Jan 1999Jan 2003

Army Public School (APS)

Jan 1995Jan 1999

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