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Naveen Kumar T

Operations Associate

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India12 yrs 4 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 12+ years of experience in warehouse and supply chain management.
  • Expert in Lean methodologies and data-driven strategies.
  • Proven track record of cost reduction and operational efficiency.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Logistics and Supply Chain Management expert with extensive experience in operational efficiency and process optimization.

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Skills

Core Skills

Operations ManagementDemand ForecastingWarehouse Operations & Logistics OperationsLean ManagementSap Supply ChainOperationsLast Mile Operation

Other Skills

Management Information Systems (MIS)Invoice VerificationBilling ProcessStock ControlStore ManagementLean Process ImprovementProblem SolvingNew Store OpeningsInbound & outbound operationQuality ControlExtended warehouse management s4 HanaE-CommerceWarehouse Management SystemsManufacturing OperationsSupply Chain Management

About

Results-driven Warehouse & Supply Chain Manager with 12+ years of experience leading end-to-end logistics, inventory management, and multi-warehouse operations across fast-paced environments. Proven expertise in optimizing supply chain processes, improving operational efficiency, and delivering measurable cost savings while maintaining high service levels. Currently leading multi-location warehouse operations as Warehouse Manager (South Head), driving seamless coordination across procurement, inventory, and last-mile delivery. Known for implementing data-driven strategies and Lean methodologies (Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S) to streamline workflows, enhance productivity, and ensure inventory accuracy. Strong hands-on experience in SAP (MM) and Extended Warehouse Management (EWM S4HANA), with a deep Inbound & Outbound (wave management/picking/packing/bin creation/Storage section/type/warehouse order/warehouse task) Key strengths include: • Multi-warehouse operations & inventory optimization • Cost reduction & logistics efficiency improvement • SAP & WMS-driven process excellence • Demand forecasting & supply planning • Vendor & transportation management • KPI tracking, MIS reporting & data-driven decisions Recognized for consistently improving order fulfillment speed, reducing logistics costs, and enhancing customer satisfaction through operational excellence. Open to opportunities in warehouse management, supply chain leadership, and logistics operations where I can drive efficiency, scalability, and business growth.

Experience

12 yrs 4 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 8 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 3 mos
Current Experience

Eleganz interiors ltd

Warehouse Manager

Mar 2025Present · 1 yr 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Operations ManagementManagement Information Systems (MIS)Invoice VerificationBilling ProcessStock ControlStore Management+4

Ventura interiors pvt. ltd.

Deputy Manager

Sep 2023Nov 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • Directed work processes and all daily warehouse operations. Managed order processing and inventory control strategies, implementing improvements to environment
Warehouse operations & logistics operationsInbound & outbound operationLast mile operationOperationsQuality ControlProblem Solving+1

Hafele india pvt ltd

Senior Executive

Jun 2017Oct 2023 · 6 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  •  Perform Time & Motion Study, Process Analysis reduce cycle time , Manpower cost and other cost involved in the process.
  •  Monitor the Operation KPI’s : Effective skilled manpower Utilization, Reduce operating cost & bench mark best practices
  •  Consistent Planning & effective utilization of Equipment : Reduce maintenance cost
  •  Data analysis, business case development of key warehouse and logistic projects
  •  Lead Kaizen Improvement process, 5S, Safety & Hygiene Audits, Internal Quality Audits, Perform Safety Mock Drills
  •  Prepare Monthly MIS(Tier-1 Tier-2 Tier-3 Metrics) & Produce to the management review
  •  Manage Outbound Operation KPI 96% Onetime Order Processing from Wave - Pigeon hole - Packing station - Dispatch
  •  Perform Value Stream Mapping for the Process : Eliminate Waste & Identify non value added activities) Improve Process Efficiency & reduce cost
  •  Lead SAP EWM Implementation project for Bangalore warehouse and Logistic operation
  •  Lead Kaizen Improvement process, 5S, Safety & Hygiene Audits, Internal Quality Audits, Perform Safety Mock Drills
  •  Lead Internal Project, Prepare Monthly MIS(Tier-1 Tier-2 Tier-3 Metrics) & Produce to the management review
  •  Plan & project Cross Function training schedule's for the stake holders
  •  Manage Outbound Operation KPI 96%
  •  Perform Value Stream Mapping for the Process : Eliminate Waste & Identify non value added activities) Improve Process Efficiency & reduce cost
  • Skills: Lean Operations · Cross-functional Team Leadership · Change Management · Lean Six Sigma · Project Management · Warehouse Management Systems
SAP Supply ChainWarehouse operations & logistics operationsInbound & outbound operationLast mile operationExtended warehouse management s4 HanaE-Commerce+4

Hafele india private limited

Warehouse Executive

Jun 2017Apr 2022 · 4 yrs 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  •  Operational planning: Check the capacity of Load for upcoming months & Plan Workforce
  •  Apply the Lean Management System & control the WIP to minimum level.
  •  Data Analytics & top countermeasures for process deviation & customer complaints
  •  Validate the process parameters on the specified interval & Train equipment operators to achieve zero defects.
  •  Responsible for improving customer satisfaction indexing level from 2/5 to 4/5.
  •  Conducted process improvement project which improved outbound Picking Efficiency by 20%.
  •  Introduce Quality initiatives to reduce Customer claims in Inward & Outward Operations
  •  identifying operational requirements, creating action plans, and effectively coordinating with cross-functional teams to achieve objectives
  •  Maintaining excellent KPI delivery like : Average monthly shipping 310000 lines with 98% on time dispatch, Maintaining high safety standards with weekly patrol, employee’s safety
  •  Operational planning: Check the capacity of Load for upcoming months & Plan Workforce
  •  Apply the Lean Management System & control the WIP to minimum level.
  •  Data Analytics & top countermeasures for process deviation & customer complaints
  •  Validate the process parameters on the specified interval & Train equipment operators to achieve zero defects.
  •  Conducted process improvement project which improved outbound Picking Efficiency by 20%.
  •  Introduce Quality initiatives to reduce Customer claims in Inward & Outward Operations from 40 ppm to 8 ppm. Within span of 3 Months.
  •  identifying operational requirements, creating action plans, and effectively coordinating with cross-functional teams to achieve objectives
  •  Maintaining excellent KPI delivery like : Average monthly shipping 310000 lines with 98% on time dispatch, Maintaining high safety standards with weekly patrol, employee’s safety
  • Skills: Lean Thinking · SAP ERP · Warehouse Operations · Lean Six Sigma · Project Planning · 5S · Gemba Kaizen
SAP Supply ChainWarehouse operations & logistics operationsInbound & outbound operationLast mile operationExtended warehouse management s4 HanaE-Commerce+3

Carl zeiss india (bangalore) pvt. ltd.

warehouse logistics executive

Jun 2016Jun 2017 · 1 yr · bangalore

  •  Inbound Delivery Follow-up
  •  Receiving Goods & sorting
  •  Making GRN , MIGO & MIRO process
  •  Freight charges Forwarding charges adding to SAP
  •  Duty free & Duty pay posting while doing Stock in
  •  Putaway and Deconsolidation based on product
  •  Consumable stock maintenance & planning and forecasting
  •  Consumption Posting Weekly once
  •  Making Stock Transfer Note
  •  Following FIFO & LIFO
  •  Idoc removing in SAP
  •  Cycle counting monthly basis
  •  Preparing Stock issue Dashboard
  •  Preparing MIS Data And discussing with Management Team
  •  Responsible for continual improvement activities to enhance the quality system, such as 5S, Kaizen lean methods.
  •  Manpower Handling
  •  Conducting Process Refreshment Training monthly basis
  •  Preparing Daily Productivity report and publishing
  •  Preparing (E_sugam /waybills/Delivery note/invoice) clearance
SAP Supply ChainWarehouse operations & logistics operationsLast mile operationOperationsQuality Control

Ensure support services (india) limited

Logistics Executive

Aug 2014Jun 2016 · 1 yr 10 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

  •  Responsible for maintaining all Materials related master data including Item, Vendor Item
  •  Monitoring daily workloads and activities, Preparation of Record of Defective
  •  Manage the activities of workers engaged in performing, keeping records of shipments
  •  Attends regular weekly meetings with superiors, owner and sub-contractors
  •  Could work in team work and generate good team spirit to deliver good result.
  •  Responsible for planning & Forecasting and scheduling the material
  •  Daily receiving the shipment and reconsolidation as per schedule and format
  •  Receiving the Indents from other branches and dispatching the stock as per FIFO process
  •  Coordinate with document assistant for maintaining the inward register & outward register
  •  Vendor price negotiation
  •  Material inwarding & outwarding
  •  Masking Delivery challan
  •  Ensure correct allocation of resource to meet delivery schedule
  •  Vendor & Courier management
  •  Conducting monthly cycle count
  •  Making Road permit & E-sugam
OperationsQuality Control

Delhi punjab roadlines

Loading & Account Executive ( Transport Handling)

Aug 2012Jun 2013 · 10 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  •  Monitoring primary vehicle movement from variant plant
  •  Ensuring material are planned and scheduled aligning to the delivery schedule
  •  Arranging transport vehicle and following until reach at customer
  •  Handling local & upcountry dispatches
  •  Booking the vehicle
  •  Making DC from customer place
  •  Monitoring loading & unloading
  •  Billing & Daily track Report
  •  Monitoring daily workloads and activities, Preparation of Record of Repairs.
Last mile operation

Education

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Mar 2021Sep 2021

E.R.k Hr sec school

Jan 2006Jan 2008

Sri Ganesh College of Arts & Science

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom

Jul 2008Jun 2011

HKBK Group of Institutions

Master of Business Administration - MBA — Marketing

Aug 2011Nov 2014

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