Major Rajinder Kaur Virk

Operations Associate

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India14 yrs 5 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Over 16 years of procurement experience across diverse sectors.
  • Proven track record in cost savings and operational efficiencies.
  • Expert in managing complex procurement projects and vendor relationships.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned procurement and logistics leader with expertise in supply chain optimization.

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Skills

Core Skills

Supply Chain ManagementProcurementE-commerceHuman ResourcesProcess ImprovementOperations Management

Other Skills

Sustainable Supply Chain ManagementAnalytical SkillsProcess OptimizationData AnalyticsBusiness AnalysisVendor ManagementTeamworkMaterials ManagementBusiness GrowthStrategic SourcingPurchasingContract ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipCost-Benefit AnalysisBusiness Continuity Planning

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๐Ÿ”ทSeasoned procurement professional with ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ ๐Ÿ6 ๐ฒ๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ž๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž in ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ข๐œ ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐œ๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐œ๐ญ ๐ฆ๐š๐ง๐š๐ ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐œ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ข๐ณ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, driving transformative results across manufacturing, e-commerce, and defense sectors. I have a proven track record of ๐๐ž๐ฅ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐›๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐œ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ฌ๐š๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ, ๐จ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ, and robust vendor partnerships through effective RFQ issuance, strategic negotiations, and comprehensive contract management. ๐Ÿ”ทWith deep expertise in ๐ฆ๐š๐ง๐š๐ ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž๐ฑ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐œ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฃ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ฌ and overseeing international logistics for multimillion-dollar budgets, I excel at fostering cross-functional collaboration and maintaining compliance with industry standards. My experience in ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐œ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐š๐ฎ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง has enabled me to streamline processes, ensuring scalability and alignment with organizational goals. ๐Ÿ”ท๐‹๐ž๐š๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฅ๐š๐ซ๐ ๐ž ๐ญ๐ž๐š๐ฆ๐ฌ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฆ๐š๐ง๐š๐ ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ž ๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ค๐ž๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ is my forte, and I am committed to driving continuous improvement, fostering high-performance cultures, and building enduring ๐ซ๐ž๐ฅ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ, ๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ, ๐ ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ง๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ค๐ž๐ฒ ๐œ๐ฅ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ. By combining strategic insight with hands-on leadership, I consistently deliver value and inspire teams to achieve excellence. ๐Ÿ”ท๐Ÿ…บ๐Ÿ…ด๐Ÿ†ˆ ๐Ÿ†‚๐Ÿ…บ๐Ÿ…ธ๐Ÿ…ป๐Ÿ…ป๐Ÿ†‚ Strategic Sourcing | Procurement Management | CAPEX & OPEX Planning | Demand & Supply Planning | Supplier Selection | Vendor Development | Cost & Commercial Negotiations | Strategy Development | Contract Management | Sourcing Strategies | Supplier Relationship Management | Cost Reduction Strategies | Procurement Cost Optimization | Purchase Order Management | Supplier Performance Evaluation | Supply Chain Coordination | Risk Management | Market Analysis | Compliance Management | Inventory Control | Procurement Data Analysis | Process Improvements | Budgeting | MS Excel, MiniTab, Programming Languages C, C++, MATLAB, Power BI, Tableau, Python

Experience

14 yrs 5 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 2 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 8 mos
Current Experience

Apple

Logistics Program Manager

Sep 2024 โ€“ Present ยท 1 yr 8 mos ยท Bengaluru, Karnataka, India ยท On-site

Esl steel limited

SBU-Head Logistics

Jun 2023 โ€“ Feb 2024 ยท 8 mos ยท Bokaro, Jharkhand, India ยท On-site

  • Reduced transit loss from 13% to 2.4%.
  • Boosted rake utilization from 30% to 70% through government collaboration.
  • Cut freight costs by 15% via Long-Term Contracts (LTC) with transporters.
  • Led the Smart Logistics Project for Integrated Transport Management (ITMS).
  • Managed procurement of materials/services (7000-7500 Cr) from 400 vendors.
  • Negotiated contracts for freight forwarders and critical commodities like coal, coke, iron ore, and fluxes.
  • Ensured KPI compliance (OTIF, Rejections, Audits).
  • Handled 12-15 KT of imports and 5-6 KT of exports.
  • Managed international logistics in 6+ countries and key Indian ports.
  • Led a team of 35+ direct and 270+ indirect reportees.
  • Onboarded new vendors, ensured quality, and coordinated payments with finance.
  • Maintained records and ERP data for procurement and audits.
Sustainable Supply Chain ManagementAnalytical SkillsSupply Chain ManagementProcess OptimizationData AnalyticsBusiness Analysis+26

Flipkart

Fulfillment Center Head

Dec 2021 โ€“ May 2023 ยท 1 yr 5 mos ยท Guwahati, Assam, India

  • Drove 2X business growth within 3 months, increasing daily orders from 2.5K to 75K in 6 months.
  • Led the 1st "Pink Facility" in NE with 800+ women employees and 24/7 operations.
  • Achieved 163 IPP, 97% compliance, 80% productivity boost, and optimized cost to INR 14 per shipment.
  • Contributed 35% of East Zone and 18% of national business.
  • Aligned procurement strategies to ensure timely materials delivery and cost efficiency.
  • Managed a team of 900+, established strong vendor relationships, and enhanced employee retention through recognition programs.
  • Implemented process optimizations, achieving operational excellence and cost reductions.
  • Ensured compliance with Health, Safety & Environment norms, maintaining high safety standards.
  • Managed INR 500 Cr inventory across 1.50L sq ft, overseeing audits and facility maintenance. Conducted TAPA audit for asset security
Sustainable Supply Chain ManagementAnalytical SkillsTeamworkPurchasingNegotiationCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)+6

Hindustan coca-cola beverages pvt ltd

Factory HR Head

Aug 2021 โ€“ Dec 2021 ยท 4 mos ยท Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

  • Reduced CPC costs from INR 1.80L to INR 1.05L by streamlining processes.
  • Achieved 96% Employee Engagement Score.
  • Awarded โ€œGreat Place to Workโ€ for the Goblej Factory.
  • Cut absenteeism to 4% through effective management.
  • Boosted production line efficiency (SLE) from 70% to 89%.
  • Introduced Spot Awards for employee recognition.
  • Implemented Volunteer Release Scheme, driving multi-skilling and boosting productivity by 89%.
  • Conducted training for 150 staff and 350 operators, enhancing team productivity.
  • Led engagement programs like Kaizen Competitions and Employee Insight Surveys for a healthier workplace.
Analytical SkillsTeamworkPurchasingCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Process AlignmentSupply Chain Optimization+2

Indian army.

4 roles

Senior Operations & Supply Chain Manager

May 2019 โ€“ Mar 2021 ยท 1 yr 10 mos ยท Tezpur, Assam, India

  • Managed annual procurement worth 100+ Cr for Technical Stores, IT, Communication, Local Repair Contracts, and AMC for a fighting formation.
  • Oversaw 8K+ range of items including mobilization stores, spares, warlike stores, clothing, and control stores.
  • Reduced lead time, implemented an Automated Inventory Management System, and ensured OTIF and QoS.
  • Implemented GeM e-portal for streamlined procurement.
  • Reduced procurement lead time by 25% through process optimization and improved internal coordination.
  • Automated supply chain and inventory management by integrating Workshop Automation Software with Technical Stores.
  • Managed smooth operations for equipment repair and maintenance, handling assets worth INR 250 Cr.
Attention to DetailSustainable Supply Chain ManagementAnalytical SkillsTeamworkPurchasingNegotiation+6

Project Manager

Apr 2016 โ€“ Dec 2018 ยท 2 yrs 8 mos

  • Managed fleet maintenance, including vehicles, generators, and communication equipment, with minimal technicians.
  • Conducted internal and external audits for assets worth INR 450 Cr.
  • Led end-to-end overhauling of Indian Army Tank Transporters, including movement to Base Repair Workshops.
  • Successfully integrated a sub-unit into the main unit, overseeing the transfer of resources worth INR 60 Cr, including war-like stores, arms, and vehicles.
Attention to DetailAnalytical SkillsTeamworkPurchasingNegotiationE-Commerce+5

Technical Operations Manager

Apr 2013 โ€“ Mar 2016 ยท 2 yrs 11 mos

  • Initiated on-site calibration for the Indian Armyโ€™s Heavy Vehicle Fleet by collaborating with key stakeholders.
  • Upgraded workshop procedures, enhancing Repair Bay efficiency and maintenance services.
  • Managed logistics operations for 1500+ troops, including warlike stores, arms, and ammunition.
  • Increased availability of spares and services from 70% to 85% during critical operations.
Attention to DetailAnalytical SkillsTeamworkPurchasingNegotiationInventory Control+4

Operations & Facility Manager

Apr 2010 โ€“ Mar 2013 ยท 2 yrs 11 mos

  • Established a Kaizen workshop for maintaining a fleet of 400+ stallion vehicles and other sophisticated equipment.
  • Led a cross-functional, cross-cultural team of 600 in a mission-oriented, tech-driven environment.
  • Facilitated training, skill development sessions, and career progression counseling for team members.
Attention to DetailAnalytical SkillsTeamworkPurchasingNegotiationE-Commerce+5

Education

XLRI Jamshedpur

PG certification in Business Analytics โ€” Business

Jan 2021 โ€“ Jan 2022

Savitribai Phule Pune University

B.E electronics โ€” electronics and communication

Jan 2004 โ€“ Jan 2008

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