Druva Kumar R

Operations Associate

Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India10 yrs 9 mos experience

Key Highlights

Over 11 years in logistics and supply chain management.
Expert in optimizing workflows and reducing lead times.
Proven track record in managing high-performing teams.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a logistics and supply chain management expert with extensive experience in e-commerce operations.

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Skills

Core Skills

Logistics ManagementSupply Chain ManagementWarehouse OperationsRecruitmentProduction Planning ControlProduction Management

Other Skills

Auction managementWeighing & gradingDocumentation handlingKYC & compliancePayment processingLogistics coordinationVendor & farmer communicationIssue resolutionTechnology usageTeam coordinationOrder Monitoring and FulfillmentStock AllocationOrder Creation and CoordinationSupply SchedulingDelivery Follow-Up

About

• Dynamic professional with over 11 years of extensive experience in dark store E2E operations, warehouse management, logistics, supply chain, and production planning control (PPC) across diverse industries. • Demonstrates a proven track record in driving operational excellence, implementing process improvements and optimizing workflows to achieve business goals. • Skilled in inventory management, demand forecasting, and vendor management, with expertise in ensuring on-time delivery and compliance with industry standards. • Spearheading the launch & efficient scaling of operations for high-performing dark stores, achieving significant growth in order processing density. • Successfully reducing lead times in inventory management using methodologies like VSM and TMS, contributing to business excellence. • Technically adept with expertise in ERP systems, supply chain analytics, and logistics optimization tools, & well-versed in safety protocols for both warehouse and machining environments.s

Experience

10 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 7 mos

Average Tenure

10 mos

Current Experience

Vegrow

Deputy Manager

Jul 2025 – Present · 10 mos · Himachal Pradesh, India · On-site

Auction management – Coordinating and overseeing bidding processes.
Weighing & grading – Ensuring accurate weight measurement and quality grading of produce.
Documentation handling – Managing slips, bills, and other transaction records.
KYC & compliance – Verifying farmer/vendor details and adhering to regulatory norms.
Payment processing – Coordinating PR requests, instant payments, or scheduled payments.
Logistics coordination – Managing loading, unloading, and transportation schedules.
Vendor & farmer communication – Maintaining clear, timely updates with all stakeholders.
Issue resolution – Handling disputes, short deliveries, or quality concerns.
Technology usage – Operating auction software, printers, and other digital tools.
Team coordination – Guiding labour, loaders, and KAMs for smooth workflow.

Auction managementWeighing & gradingDocumentation handlingKYC & compliancePayment processingLogistics coordination+6

Zeiss vision

DC Manager - Distribution planner

Feb 2025 – Jul 2025 · 5 mos · On-site

Order Monitoring and Fulfillment: Track orders and ensure timely fulfillment.
Stock Allocation: Confirm orders and allocate available stock.
Order Creation and Coordination: Generate orders and coordinate with Production, Warehouse, and DC Logistics.
Supply Scheduling: Coordinate with production and logistics for pending order schedules.
Delivery Follow-Up: Track incoming deliveries and support GRN if needed.
Forecast vs Actual Monitoring: Compare orders against forecasts and analyze variances.
Short Supply Management: Track and follow up on short supply products.
Forecast Alignment: Align ordering and inventory quantities with new requirements.
Inventory Monitoring: Manage slow and non-moving inventory liquidation.
Stock Check and Posting: Monitor physical stock checks and consumption posting in SAP.
Reporting: Publish monthly reports on orders, stock, inward, and consumption

Order Monitoring and FulfillmentStock AllocationOrder Creation and CoordinationSupply SchedulingDelivery Follow-UpForecast vs Actual Monitoring+7

Zepto

Manager I • City Ops

Aug 2024 – Feb 2025 · 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Managed warehouse operations, optimizing inventory, receiving, storing, and dispatching goods efficiently
Implementing SOPs to optimize costs and improve process efficiency while leveraging VSM/TMS methodologies to reduce lead times and enhance delivery timelines.
Led a team of warehouse staff and 3PL personnel, ensuring high productivity and adherence to quality standards.
Implemented data-driven approaches to forecast demand, optimizing stock levels and preventing stockouts or overstocking.
Collaborated with vendors and carriers to ensure timely deliveries and negotiated favorable terms to improve operational efficiency.
Supervised and mentored team members on safety procedures and performance standards, maintaining a productive, safe work environment.
Drove improvements in FMCG demand forecasting and planning, analyzing customer demand trends and production needs.
Managed logistics during peak periods like Big Billion Days (BBD), ensuring smooth operations and meeting high demand volumes.

Warehouse operationsSOP implementationData-driven forecastingVendor collaborationTeam supervisionFMCG demand forecasting+3

Flipkart

2 roles

Team Leader - Warehouse Inventory Operations

Promoted

Oct 2023 – Aug 2024 · 10 mos · On-site

Demonstrating extensive expertise in end-to-end warehouse management, specializing in pivotal roles within inventory management. Leading projects to optimize lead times in inventory management tasks, leveraging methodologies like VSM/TMS to provide timely insights for business excellence.

End-to-end warehouse managementInventory managementProject managementValue Stream MappingData analysisLogistics management+2

Senior Executive - Warehouse Inbound Operations

Nov 2020 – Sep 2023 · 2 yrs 10 mos · On-site

Effectively handling warehouse inbound operations involves managing tasks such as receiving, inspection, inventory management, following FIFO, problem-solving, time management, safety compliance, equipment operation, attention to detail, communication, and teamwork.

Warehouse inbound operationsInventory managementSafety complianceTime managementProblem-solvingWarehouse Operations+1

Alchemy techsol

Senior IT Recruiter

Jan 2020 – May 2020 · 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

Managed full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding for IT roles.
Collaborated with clients to understand staffing needs and place skilled candidates.
Utilized job boards, social media, and networking to attract top talent.
Conducted candidate screening to assess skills, experience, and cultural fit.
Coordinated interviews, gathered feedback, and ensured a smooth recruitment process.
Achievements:
Streamlined recruitment by implementing effective interviewing strategies, reducing time-tohire by 25%.
Successfully placed key IT talent, boosting team capabilities and client satisfaction.

Recruitment lifecycle managementSourcingInterviewingOnboardingClient collaborationRecruitment

Interplex

Senior PPC Engineer-Production planning control

Jun 2012 – Oct 2015 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Bangalore · On-site

On-time order confirmation to sales, monthly billing review, capacity planning and review, daily supply commitment and dispatch planning, operating in ERP planning module, production order release, monthly billing gap analysis and presentation, daily productivity and plan vs. actual review, weekly and daily planning for secondary operations, premium freight monitoring and control, daily interaction with procurement, quality and production liaison, project involvement, cross-functional team member, and new project planning.

Production planningCapacity planningERP operationMonthly billing reviewProduction Planning Control

Nash

Production Engineer

Sep 2010 – May 2012 · 1 yr 8 mos · Bangalore · On-site

Streamline shop floor operations by efficiently assigning schedules, monitoring daily production activities, coordinating dispatch concerns with customers, releasing raw materials to the shop floor through ERP (interaction with stores), and maintaining effective vendor coordination for material flow.

Shop floor operationsSchedule assignmentVendor coordinationProduction Management