Oct 2025 – Mar 2026 · 5 mos · Perth, Western Australia, Australia

• Develop and document standardized Supply Chain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and the digital tools that support them. The aim is to enhance structure, consistency, and efficiency across purchasing, logistics, inventory control, and warehouse operations as we expand nationally.

Jul 2025 – Sep 2025 · 2 mos · Philadelphia, New York, United States

Jun 2025 – Sep 2025 · 3 mos · Wyoming, United States

• Process transformation and building bulletproof SOPs and workflows for order fulfillment, picking, packing, and shipping process.

May 2025 – Sep 2025 · 4 mos · South Korea

• 1. Overall Logistics Re-structuring
• 2. Logistics and Supply Chain Auditing and Reporting (Process and Cost)
• 3. Gap Analysis and Debottlenecking action plan, solutioning and implementation

Feb 2025 – Oct 2025 · 8 mos · Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

• Cold Chain Lead Consultant specializing in end-to-end temperature-controlled logistics. I help businesses design and optimize cold chain systems that ensure product integrity, compliance, and cost-efficiency. With deep expertise across pharmaceuticals, food, and high-value perishables, I provide strategic guidance and operational solutions. My goal is to make cold chain performance a competitive advantage for my clients.

Feb 2025 – May 2025 · 3 mos · United States

• Key Results:
• > ~4% Overall Supply Chain Cost Reduction through Network Simulation and Optimization
• > Simulated 18 To-Be Network scenarios and recommended Top 2 To-Network Options. A detailed PUGH matrix finally selected the Top Optimized Network which is heading towards Implementation
• > Optimized Network considering: Customer Experience, Service, Lead Time, Cost and Inventory.
• Optimizing warehouse and transportation operations:
• >Model scenarios to identify the most efficient warehouse footprint.
• >Re-design transportation strategy.
• > On warehousing footprint and transportation, achieve efficiency gains and cost reductions, while maintaining predictable fulfillment performance.

Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 · 11 mos · Hawaii, United States

• OMNI Channel Transformation - Barcode Implementation, Layout optimization, Facility Design, Location Management system, Tech Architecture, Process & KPIs.
• Tools: CIN7, WMS, SHOPIFY

Sep 2024 – Apr 2025 · 7 mos · Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Drive a comprehensive supply chain audit and optimization plan for Atlas Bar, a $5 million US based nutrition bar company. Implementation of recommendations, with ongoing supply chain management consulting and optimization.

Jun 2024 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos · Saudi Arabia

• Lean and Six Sigma Workshop and Transformation
• DMEDI Workshop
• 3PL Warehousing Setup Consultation
• BCP Program for the Organization
• Odoo Implementation

Jun 2024 – Jun 2025 · 1 yr · Uttar Pradesh, India

• Spearheading the DTO Supply Chain Optimization at DesignCo, India.

May 2023 – Aug 2023 · 3 mos · Canada

• Playing the role as LEAN SHERPA to build a custom designed 'Lean transformation framework' to shape up the lean journey of Traffix. Get the Lean framework to reality to enable Traffix achieve operational excellence.

Mar 2023 – Dec 2023 · 9 mos

• Y-Not Design & Manufacturing is based in Miami, Florida, that designs, manufactures and delivers high-quality promotional products. Founded in 2007, Y-Not proudly serve clients across the world with a record-breaking excellency in customer satisfaction.
• PORTFOLIO:
• 1. Market Research
• 2. Customer Service
• 3. Global Sourcing
• 4. Compliance and Quality
• 5. Logistics
• 6. Design

Feb 2021 – Mar 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo

• Role of supply chain advisor and coach to streamline order to delivery, performance management, supply chain and customer experience in the organization part of the 4 Themes:
• Theme #1 - CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE FRAMEWORK
• Theme #2 - WORKFLOW AUTOMATION
• Theme #3 - PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT (Accountability)
• Theme #4 - SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION (On Time Delivery + Cost)

Jun 2022 – Nov 2022 · 5 mos

• NEW MERGERS AND ACQUISITION - DAY 1 INTEGRATION
• The goal of this project is to document the E2E process for new product & services setup during day-1 integration of new mergers and acquisitions, identifying gaps and recommendations for improvement. Additionally, clarity on deadlines, best practices to avoid negative downstream impact is needed.
• Results:
• > Delivered the final process map in VISIO and SIGNAVIO
• > Current state lead times are captured
• > Overall - 30 Opportunities are approved to take it up further for workshop and implementation
• > The value prop - ~60% reduction in overall lead time reduction of day-1 integration in new mergers and acquisitions
• Feedback from client:
• "Alvis has worked on several projects with our organization, always delivering with quality, and on time. The most recent project was a "cross functional challenge" related to our mergers and acquisitions space, with high visibility from senior leadership. He managed the day-to-day activities of the project, guided other team members and delivered stellar results, with many compliments from the project sponsors. Awesome job, and awesome consultant! We look forward to continued engagements with Alvis."

Mar 2022 – Jul 2022 · 4 mos

• Global Catalogue Operations (B2B Ecommerce)
• Document the detailed process steps and identify improvements, efficiency gains and opportunities for process automation. Use Lean & Sigma / Agile methodology to arrive at the gaps / bottlenecks and arrive at automation opportunities. Define operational improvements and develop the future state processes.

Nov 2021 – Feb 2022 · 3 mos

• Objective:
• Obtain data to make a recommendation on what is the most streamlined Demo Unit process to ensure customer satisfaction, timely execution, and cost effectiveness.
• Deliverables:
• Recommendation on dashboard metrics
• One-time Dashboard - current state metrics by market
• Current state process maps
• Final recommendations

Oct 2021 – Aug 2022 · 10 mos

• HP Global Project - Catalog Automation and Process Improvement
• Mission of the Project: Analyze the end-to-end flow of the customer setup process and supporting IT architecture, providing transformative process and technology recommendations, while aligning multiple business/IT teams and ongoing projects to the single goal of creating a superior digital experience for HP’s Corporate Enterprise and Public Sector customers. As a team we are working towards designing the future of HP customer’s digital experience.
• Scope:
• Help drive quick win projects for scoping, creating BRDs/other process documents as needed and synchronizing between automation team and business contacts for Customer master data or any other project
• Create detailed process maps of the current state customer setup processes – spanning master contract, sales contract, and master data management. Processes vary by 3 geographic regions. Metrics and roles/responsibilities need to be included.
• Use customer centric design to create a breakthrough future state process that significantly reduces turnaround time, improves the customer experience, and positions us as a leader in customer setup. The solution is a common WW process with metrics & clearly defined roles & responsibilities by function.
• ERP has recently been implemented with some features under deployed. The future state needs to utilize ERP as part of the solution
• Agile - Quick, meaningful deliverables throughout the project are a requirement.

Mar 2021 – Oct 2021 · 7 mos

• Objective: World wide program to 'Drive major improvements to WW Customer Setup processes'
• My role as an expert Business Process Analyst & Designer is to …
• 1 - Document our current state end-to end processes while simultaneously identifying opportunities to eliminate waste (quick wins)
• 2 - Design a breakthrough customer centric future state process which has the potential to position us a leader in customer setup
• 3 - Create a plan to move from our current state to the breakthrough future state
• SOW:
• Help drive quick win projects for scoping, creating BRDs/other process documents as needed and synchronizing between automation team and business contacts for Customer master data or any other project
• Create detailed process maps of the current state customer setup processes – spanning master contract, sales contract, and master data management. Processes vary by 3 geographic regions. Metrics and roles/responsibilities need to be included.
• Use customer centric design to create a breakthrough future state process that significantly reduces turnaround time, improves the customer experience, and positions us as a leader in customer setup. The solution is a common WW process with metrics & clearly defined roles & responsibilities by function.
• ERP has recently been implemented with some features under deployed. The future state needs to utilize ERP as part of the solution
• Quick, meaningful deliverables throughout the project are a requirement. The approach needs to be Agile - delivering quick wins every 2-3 weeks.

May 2022 – Jun 2022 · 1 mo · United States

• Business Process Flow diagrams for Community Environmental Sustainability programs. SME discussions and Functional deployment maps involving people, roles, partners, process flow & decisions for Onboarding Community pillars menu, program selection, execution, customer engagement and reporting. Documentation is aligned with BPMN standards.

Feb 2022 – Sep 2022 · 7 mos · Asia Pacific

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Master to tailor and deliver Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training to Walmart employees.
• Responsibilities (areas of focus):
• ● Create a plan custom fit to train the employees and certify/provide them with the Lean Six Sigma GREEN Belt certificates.
• ● Must guide and assess every employee to provide accurate feedback about their progress and learnings.
• ● After the classroom training, coach the learners to complete the six sigma green belt project from projects ideation, selection, setup, and implementation to the end.
• Results:
• Overall, mentored and coached the progress of 12 Lean Six Sigma projects from charter till solution readiness. The overall estimated value prop is 1.8 million USD
• Feedback from Walmart:
• "It's a great learning journey with Alvis. He is very experienced, knowledgeable and patient. Every tool concept backed by examples are helpful. Great patience from Alvis taking our questions and helping on this, quick in response on our query."

Oct 2021 – Dec 2021 · 2 mos · Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

• Accountability:
• As-Is state review, identify gaps and develop action plan
• Develop To-be state map (Sourcing, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Fulfilment, Returns for B2B, B2C,
• and Exports)
• ODOO touchpoints and finalization of ODOO To-be state
• Supply chain KPIs, Benchmarking and set up instructions for ODOO

Dec 2020 – Mar 2021 · 3 mos

• Accountable to Consult and Advise on Supply Chain Strategies, OMNI Channel and Costing Strategies

Aug 2020 – Dec 2020 · 4 mos

• Accountable to lead the Supply Chain (Go-To Market Strategy) for the New Product Launch!
• Mezhukkattil Mills has almost 4 decades of expertise in furnishing quality coconut products. The company has always believed in delivering the wholesome goodness of nature in its purest form. Zest for excellence and quality has consistently helped them lead the market and build an enviable client list. Keeping pace with time, Mezhukattil Mills has adopted state-of-the-art technology and equipments to uphold the benchmark.

Jul 2020 – Mar 2021 · 8 mos · Göppingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

• About Motion Logistics Network | Connecting the World of Logistics
• We create powerful events and connections for logistic service providers so that they can grow their business in an enjoyable way.
• Role as a Logistics Advisor for Motion Logistics Network:
• Responsible for Designing the 12-Weeks Logistics Business Transformation Framework for Freight Forwarding Organizations
• Customer Research and Industry Analysis to build the Next Gen Digital Transformation and Automation Tool kit for Supply chain with a special focus on the Logistics Business
• Develop the End to end of Transformation manual, Detailed Steps, Know-How and Templates
• Be the SME to document and present the Key Tools of Logistics Business Consulting which are not limited to - Network Strategy, Value Stream map, Dipstick analysis, Benchmarking, Gap Analysis, De-bottlenecking, and Business Process Reengineering.
• Develop the Engagement Model and Drive the Logistics Transformation for Freight Forwarding Organizations
• Responsible for building the Success stories and case studies of Logistics Business Transformation

Jul 2020 – Jan 2021 · 6 mos · Shillong, Meghalaya, India

• Reviving Family Farms of Meghalaya! Zizira leads the way towards a healthy future for your family and our farmers.
• 》Responsible for building a reliable and scalable supply chain for Zizira Supply Chain.
• 》Lead the Supply Chain Transformation of Zizira
• 》Complete Gap / Bottleneck analysis to arrive at the Supply Chain Focus Areas
• 》Solution Design and Fix the issues on Logistics, Inventory and overall Supply Chain in terms of System, Process and People
• 》Design Supply Chain upgraded workflows and Implement - RM Planning, Storage, Fulfilment and Customer Experience.

May 2020 – Dec 2020 · 7 mos · United States

• Crafting the Supply Chain Strategy and Operations Plan for GearBubble, LLC and leading the Supply Chain Transformation.

Jan 2020 – Sep 2020 · 8 mos · Madhubani Area, India

• Responsible for Supply chain Optimization from Source to Shelf of Makhana!
• About Makhana.com | Madhubani Makhana
• Leading manufacturers and wholesale suppliers of raw and roasted Madhubani Makhana worldwide. Our reputation, knowledge, and understanding of the Makhana marketplace are second to none. We pioneered the commercial development of Makhana as an organic food source in Madhubani, Bihar in India, nearly 90 years ago.
• With the discovery of Makhana as the new superfood for a healthy life, world demand is increasing rapidly. At Madhubani Makhana, we guarantee the supply of top quality raw or roasted Makhana to order, in bulk.

Aug 2019 – Dec 2019 · 4 mos · India

• Y-Not Design & Manufacturing is based in Miami, Florida, that designs, manufactures and delivers high-quality promotional products. Founded in 2007, Y-Not proudly serve clients across the world with a record-breaking excellency in customer satisfaction.
• Accountable for -
• 1. On Time Delivery
• 2. Product Quality
• 3. Supply Chain Automation
• 4. ERP Implementation
• Directly Managed the following teams:
• 1. Market Research
• 2. Customer Service
• 3. Global Sourcing
• 4. Compliance and Quality
• 5. Logistics
• 6. Design

Apr 2019 – Oct 2019 · 6 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• Brenntag is the global market leader in chemical distribution. The German based international company manages complex supply chains for both chemical manufacturers and consumers by simplifying market access to thousands of products and services. It combines a global network with outstanding local execution.
• Supply Chain Consultant at Brenntag - It is an External consultant role in the project driven by Hesol Consulting. Following is the scope of work part of this Supply Chain Transformation.
• 1. Detailed Evaluation and Gap Analysis of Brenntag Supply Chain (with a focus on order to delivery)
• A Bird's eye view of the end of end of Supply Chain with all performance data.
• Detailed data analysis - Inventory, Through put, Cycle Time, Resources etc
• List Gaps backed up with data in Brenntag Supply Chain
• 2. Supply Chain Solution Design
• Organization Structure
• Management Information Systems
• Planning Methodology
• Inventory Management
• Warehouse Management
• Logistics (Transportation)
• 3. Implementation
• Upgraded Supply Chain process and work flow
• Process SOP Roll out
• MIS Implementation
• Quick Win Implementation

Apr 2018 – Dec 2018 · 8 mos · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

• Worked as an external 'Manufacturing Logistics Consultant' developing following solutions for Mahindra Commercial Trucks assembly plant:
• (1) Manufacturing Logistics Optimization for Commercial Trucks line
• (2) Warehouse Optimization for Tyre Storage
• Scope of Work: Space Optimization, Material Flow, Storage Design, Material Replenishment Techniques and Line Feeding
• Results:
• (1) 2X Space Utilization Improvement through effective space planning, right sizing and new replenishment strategies (2-Bin, Let-down and Supermarket)
• (2) Improved material flow and handling
• (3) 69% Improvement in Space Utilization at Tyre Storage

Mar 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 2 mos · Melbourne, Australia

• About Liner Supply | Leading Suppliers in the Composite Materials Industry
• Founded in 2003, Liner started with manufacturing composite sandwich panels for commercial vehicles and recreational vehicles. In 2014, Liner ceased manufacturing composite sandwich panels to focus solely on the importation and distribution side of the business. Liner’s strong foundations and deep industry know-how help to ensure that the company is a market-leader in terms of its expertise and competence. By matching this high level of capability with the best products and quality customer care, Liner stays ahead of the game.
• Role as a Supply Chain Manager:
• Accountable for Supply chain transformation and optimization of Liner Supply. The portfolio includes supply chain design and optimization, warehouse design and optimization, supplier management, imports, inventory modelling, process standardization, automation, ERP optimization, Standard operating procedures, claims and Management information systems.
• Key Results:
• Completed Value Stream Map for Liner Supply Supply Chain
• Developed and Implemented Inventory Planning & Replenishment Model
• Completed New Facility layout design and optimization for the new warehouse
• Implemented Supplier Performance Management system
• Standardized work flow for end to end of Supply chain
• Implemented Invoice audit process
• Implemented claims process and COPQ model
• Developed the KPI for Operations and Implemented the MIS

Feb 2017 – Sep 2017 · 7 mos · Bangladesh

• Reporting to CEO | Chairman
• Responsibilities (To provide strategic and operational oversight and ensure corporate milestones are achieved consistent with the functions outlined below as a Chief Operating Officer)
• 1. Business Strategy
• 2. Marketing
• 3. Sales Growth & Management
• 4. Revenue Management
• 5. Product Development & Management
• 6. Sales & Marketing
• 7. Customer Relationship Management
• 8. Business Analytics
• 9. Data Analytics
• 10. Business Performance
• 11. Human Resource Development

Oct 2016 – Feb 2017 · 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Rentomojo is a marketplace that offers furniture, furnishings, appliances and other home verticals that house hunters can book at affordable rentals.
• SCM partner for RentoMojo to strategize, plan and implement supply chain solutions. The scope of work includes end to end of supply chain - Strategy, Inventory Planning, Warehousing, Start-Up, Process Excellence and Logistics.

Jul 2016 – Jul 2017 · 1 yr · Mumbai Area, India

• Responsible for Operations Strategy and Execution.
• Business Result: Brought in 10 Fold increase in Top Line within a Span of 6 Months.

Jun 2016 – Present · 9 yrs 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

• Hesol Consulting is a Award Winning 'Supply Chain & Logistics Consulting firm', delivered more than 650+ Projects and USD 690M+ as Value Proposition to our Clients. We offer end to end supply chain consulting and implementation which comprises of more than 50+ services in the field of Supply Chain and Logistics. Our portfolio showcases multiple diverse & complex Logistics and Supply chain programs and across 25+ countries and 15+ Sectors.
• Hesol Consulting has 4 Verticals – Logistics & Supply Chain, Warehouse design and Optimization, Manufacturing Logistics and Design, Simulation & Modelling and Process Excellence.
• For Careers, please get connected at www.linkedin.com/company/HesolConsulting
• Visit www.hesol.co.in for more information.

Oct 2015 – Dec 2016 · 1 yr 2 mos · United States

• Supply Chain Consultant at ECom Engine for Product ReStock Pro; Provided Supply chain advisory, Modelling and IM Simulation to improve ROI for Amazon FBA Sellers, US.

Oct 2014 – May 2016 · 1 yr 7 mos · Bangalore

• Portfolio Managed: Real Estate Operations, Tele Operations, Field Operations, Virtual Tours, Agent Management, Agent Care and P&L.
• Direct Reports - 4 Zonal Managers, Training Managers & Process Managers
• Work group size – 550+
• JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Strategize, Operationalize and Manage Pan India Operations & managed all India expansion plans.
• Manage Total Operations Cost and Service performance for all the business verticals – Tele operations, Field operations, Training, Process Excellence and Agent Care.
• Manage end to end real estate data management on the portal – pitch, conversion, data collection, validation, quality check and maintenance.
• Plan and Execute all the new initiatives.
• Submit and manage Pan India operations Budget.
• KEY VALUE ADDITIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS
•  Planned and Lead the Operations expansion to 18 Indian Cities; Entire start up (Location, Contract, Budget, Hiring, Process, Training, Tech and Systems).
•  Spear headed the ‘VIRTUAL TOURS & Commonfloor Verification’ program to 18 Cities and successfully completed 0.1 Million Property Shoots within a record time of 4 Months (Productivity of 8-15 Properties per person per shift). The program is called LVT – Listing Virtual Tours which includes the real estate data, Property Pics and the Virtual tour of the property. LVT Program is planned, executed and managed from Concept till Go Live successfully.
•  Implemented the SUPER AGENT PROGRAM at Commonfloor.com in 3 Cities – Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi and on-boarded 100+ Super Agents. Super Agent is the cream of all agents in the portal in terms of Revenue, Listings and Quality. Part of this program implementation, managed the Sales Pitch, Agent Conversion, On-Boarding, Intro Video, App Training and Account Management.
•  Piloted LOCALITY Shoots at Commonfloor.com and on-boarded around 100+ Localities at Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi. Took care of RICO THETA usage and completed around 10K+ Panaromic Images.

Sep 2014 – Apr 2018 · 3 yrs 7 mos · India

• Role as a Global Patron & Supply Chain Mentor is about spreading awareness about the Supply Chain Management across different industries by actively participating and contributing in multiple Logistics and Supply Chain related forums and events.

Aug 2014 – Present · 11 yrs 9 mos · Hybrid

• As an Expert-Vetted Freelancer on Upwork (Top 1%), I’ve partnered with startups, SMEs, MNCs, and Fortune 500 companies to deliver $150M+ in measurable business value through transformation of their supply chain, warehousing, logistics, and inventory management operations.
• 🔹 Key Achievements:
• Successfully delivered 150+ global projects with a consistent 100% client satisfaction rate.
• Designed and implemented digital transformation initiatives resulting in efficiency gains up to 40% and cost savings over $50M annually.
• Trusted by global clients for strategy-to-execution consulting across FMCG, retail, manufacturing, and eCommerce sectors.
• 🔹 Core Expertise:
• Supply Chain Strategy, Network Modelling & Process Optimization
• Warehouse Design, Slotting, and Automation (WMS/WCS)
• Inventory Planning, & Demand Forecasting
• AI/ML-based Process Automation and Decision Intelligence
• ERP/WMS Implementation (CIN7, Odoo, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.)

Oct 2013 – Nov 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo · India

• Reporting to: Senior Director, Supply Chain
• Portfolio Managed: Pan India E-Commerce Logistics Operations, Startup, S&OP, Warehousing, Distribution, Returns, Vendor Management, Contracts & Licenses, Budget (OPEX & CAPEX), Financial Reporting, Compliance and GFS.
• JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead and Manage Pan India Logistics & Supply chain (DC) Operations for Flipkart Large Products. Accountable for Pan India KPIs – Safety, People, Productivity, Quality and Cost.
• Responsible to drive Operational & Service excellence and provide transformational leadership to support Flipkart India business growth through deployment of appropriate Strategies, Infrastructure, Processes, Systems and Human capital.
• Launch Pan India E-Commerce Logistics set up for Flipkart Large Business at 4 Cities. Develop ‘Networking & Supply Chain Model’ for Large Appliances. Accountable for creating a Pan India DC Footprint of around 1 Million Square Feet. Responsible for Facility Start up at 12 Cities for Flipkart Large appliances.
• Develop Pan India Organization Structure for Large DC Operations; Hire & Build DC Operations team with around 12 Font Line Managers & group size of around 250 people planned at 12 Cities across India.
• Develop comprehensive cost model for Large Appliances supply chain cost and set up the P&L structure for the Distribution centre operations
• Set up the DC Operational processes and standardize them across facilities in India. Manage the DC Ops team across Large footprint to deliver at the set targets on Safety, Quality, Productivity and Customer Service.
• Accountable for Pan India CAPEX and OPEX Budget for Large DC Operations.

Oct 2011 – Oct 2013 · 2 yrs · Bengaluru Area, India

• Reporting to: Vice President, Supply Chain
• Portfolio Managed: Logistics & Distribution Operations, Transportation Ops, Warehousing Ops, Supply chain, Lean & SixSigma, 3PL Management, Contracts, Licenses, Budget (OPEX & CAPEX), Financial Reporting, SOX & GFS.
• Direct Reports - 4 National Managers
• Work group size - 200 (Including 3PL)
• JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manage Total Distribution Cost and Service performance for all the business groups having varied business divisions.
• Set the strategies and oversee execution to optimize Distribution cost, efficiency & productivity by identifying cost saving and operational excellence projects, infrastructural Upgrade projects, & key operating issues through appropriate Six Sigma methodology
• Plan, Design and Implement the Distribution centers infrastructural & automation requirement through Annual CAPEX investment planning
• Responsible for detailed annual budgeting at expense level, monitoring and ensuring spent is contained within budgets
• Responsible for driving and achieving targets for key distribution KPI’s such as Cost reduction, Inventory Accuracy, Enhancing Warehouse efficiency & productivity, Transporters On-Time Delivery performance and Project Hopper savings.
• Responsible for ensuring regulatory & statutory compliance and fulfill requirement of internal & external audits at all distribution centers
• Responsible for analyzing and presenting Distribution Cost & Service performance trends to business heads. Draw division (SBU) specific solutions to meet the varied needs of the various businesses.
• Formulate and drive implementation of Standard operating procedures and policies (SOP&P) for distribution domain – Distribution Centers & Transportation
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures through period audit and be the single point contact for all internal and external audit requirements

Jun 2007 – Sep 2011 · 4 yrs 3 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• Reporting to: General Manager, Supply Chain
• Portfolio Managed: Supply chain, Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing, Budget, SOX, GFS, Lean & Six Sigma Black Belt, Process excellence, Program Management.
• JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manage Caterpillar Yellow parts business - Distribution Ops, Warehousing, Transportation and supply chain. Manage the Caterpillar service parts logistics and manufacturing logistics for APAC, US and EMEA regions
• Set the distribution strategies, Transportation network and oversee execution to optimize Supply chain cost, efficiency & productivity by identifying cost saving and operational excellence projects
• Execute warehouse startups and expansion. Responsible for Program budget, allocation and costing for all the Facility start ups and expansion programs
• Responsible for driving and achieving targets for key Logistics & Supply chain KPI’s such as Safety, Defects, SC Cost, Inventory Accuracy, Enhancing Warehouse efficiency & productivity, On-Time Delivery performance and Customer satisfaction index.
• Set logistics strategy well aligned with company strategy and build logistics systems & infrastructure for next 5 years. Execute plans as per plan for the Cat Manufacturing plants at Chennai & Hosur - India, Japan and US.
• Be part of Demand & S&OP meetings, set the logistics & supply chain plan and execution well in alignment with the same. Responsible for In-plant logistics KPIs/Targets – Safety, SW, POU Misses, Quality, TAKT and Productivity.
• Lead critical programs related to Company’s strategy as Program Manager and lead projects on key focus areas as Lean and Six Sigma Black Belt. Deliver on program targets related Safety, People, Quality, Velocity and Cost.

Jun 2006 – Jun 2007 · 1 yr · Bengaluru Area, India

• Reporting to: Manager, Supply Chain
• Portfolio Managed: Manufacturing, PPC, Supply chain, Budget, Lean & Six Sigma, Process excellence, Transition Manager and Program Management.
• Direct Reports - 8
• Work group size - 8
• JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manage transition of Key outsourced activities of Hewlett Packard back to the company. Efficiently handle the transition and build a team to manage the same.
• Report KPIs and stabilize the operations on all the transitioned processes. Responsible for Quality of deliverables, OTD, Training documentation, SW, SOPs and Contracts.
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma projects to deliver on Cost reduction and Productivity improvement targets.
• Drive Process Excellence initiatives and deliver cost savings of 0.5 Million USD.
• SME for Mfg, PPC, Material Management, and Inventory Management processes. Deliver on training manual, white papers, employee training and presentations.
• Effectively manage programs and deliver on Budget, Quality and delivery.

Jun 2002 – Jun 2006 · 4 yrs · Coimbatore Area, India

• Reporting to: Manager, Manufacturing
• Portfolio Managed: Lean Manufacturing, PPC, SFC, Supply chain, Materials Management, Inventory Mgt, Six Sigma, Process excellence and Program Management.
• Direct Reports - 35
• Work group size - 35
• JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Capacity Planning, Scheduling and Work Allocation for the Reciprocating Compressor Division.
• Production planning and shop floor control to deliver the output as per the business plan.
• S&OP, Demand Management and manage frozen schedule for the RCD division.
• Responsible for Forecast, MRP and Planning cycle. Manage Inventory in RM, WIP and FG.
• Deliver on Six Sigma cost savings.
• Drive cost reduction and productivity improvement projects.
• Coordinate with Sourcing, Quality, Design and Sales teams to deliver output as per customer requirements.