Naveen Prasad
Assistant Manager- SCM
Chennai
Summary
Experienced Supply Chain Management (SCM) Leader with a strong history of driving operational excellence across Inventory Management, demand planning, and document management processes. A skilled team leader, communicator, and problem-solver with a focus on process optimization. Proficient in developing detailed standard operating procedures, conducting audits, and generating actionable reports. Adept at ensuring inventory accuracy, optimizing stock levels, and streamlining workflows to improve overall efficiency and meet organizational goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Assistant Manager- SCM
GM MODULAR PRIVATE LIMITED
01.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded end-to-end warehouse operations, overseeing receiving, inventory management, picking, packing, and shipping, ensuring smooth and efficient workflows.
- Managed and mentored warehouse staff, driving productivity and operational excellence while maintaining a positive and collaborative team culture.
- Streamlined workflows, enhancing order fulfillment accuracy and reducing operational costs, resulting in improved operational efficiency.
- Led demand planning initiatives, including forecasting, inventory optimization, and ensuring a balanced alignment between supply and demand.
- Analyzed sales data and market trends to adjust inventory levels and ensure optimal product availability across the supply chain.
- Coordinated closely with procurement and logistics teams to meet customer requirements, ensuring efficient and timely fulfillment.
- Partnered with customers to understand and align their objectives, successfully implementing promotional schemes and initiatives.
- Managed customer expectations, proactively communicating to ensure the timely completion of targets and achievement of business goals.
- Monitored and provided actionable insights to customers to optimize their promotional schemes, contributing to improved business outcomes.
- Maintained 99.9% product availability by conducting regular inventory audits and proactively addressing stock shortages and discrepancies.
- Conducted daily order reviews, coordinating with the manufacturing team to ensure material availability and timely order processing.
- Performed inventory audits with 100% accuracy, adhering strictly to company procedures and ensuring compliance.
- Led cycle counting and inventory control initiatives, providing clear instructions for managing defective or unusable goods.
- Managed vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with agreed SLAs and timely invoice processing in SAP.
- Prepared daily MIS reports and monthly SLA performance sheets to track order-to-dispatch and order-to-delivery metrics.
- Developed and implemented strategic logistics and warehouse plans, optimizing transportation and operational efficiency.
- Utilized SAP for order punching, PO creation, invoicing, and stock updates, ensuring seamless operations.
- Planned and managed reverse logistics processes, efficiently clearing stock from depots in alignment with company policies.
- Supervised a large team, overseeing several supervisors to maintain high operational standards and team productivity.
- Ensured high standards in product picking and stacking processes, contributing to improved warehouse performance.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Fostered a positive, proactive, and team-oriented culture within the warehouse, encouraging collaboration and continuous improvement.
Assistant Manager- SCM
Polycab India Limited
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Overseeing day-to-day Warehouse operations with a strong emphasis on accountability, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.
- Managing inventory accuracy levels, ensuring optimal stock levels are maintained to meet business needs.
- Extensive proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) processes, including Inbound, Outbound, and Warehousing Excellence, ensuring smooth operations.
- Acting as the Deputy South Region Logistics Lead, accountable for overseeing all reporting and operational duties.
- Increased product availability to 99.9% by maintaining accurate stock counts, reducing errors, and proactively notifying management of potential shortages.
- Conducted daily reviews of pending orders, coordinating with the manufacturing team to ensure timely material availability.
- Executed precise inventory audits, ensuring 100% accuracy in line with company procedures and standards.
- Responsible for cycle counting, inventory control, and providing clear instructions for handling defective or unusable goods.
- Managed vendor relationships according to agreed SLAs, ensuring all invoices are uploaded to the DMS portal for seamless payment processing.
- Prepared daily MIS reports and monthly SLA sheets to track order-to-dispatch and order-to-delivery performance.
- Organized and managed strategic logistics plans, covering warehousing, transportation, and supply chain coordination.
- Utilized Oracle tools for creating PRQ, PO, IR, Invoicing, and stock updates to streamline operations.
- Planned reverse logistics for sales returns and ensured RTV & scrapping processes followed company norms.
- Created indent numbers and Trip IDs for Freight Management System (FMS) to ensure efficient freight handling.
- Led and managed a large team through multiple supervisors, ensuring team performance and productivity.
- Ensured all products were picked, stacked, and stored according to the highest safety and quality standards.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, ensuring prompt resolution and maintaining customer satisfaction.
- Fostered a positive, proactive, and collaborative team culture to enhance overall team performance and morale.
Assistant Warehouse Incharge
Reach Logistics Pvt Ltd
04.2018 - 02.2021
- Overall Warehouse Operations:
- Achieved “0” Net Variance in Hand Over Take Over process
- Achieved Nil Outstanding from Client also payment to Vendor with stipulated time
- Coordinated with zonal team in absence of Regional Manager and preparing and posting reports
- (SLA, Inventory, Transport costing, etc.,)
- Guided other zonal team in understanding new warehouse operation methods implemented by the Management
- Driving continuous improvement plans to meet productivity targets through team
- Resolving customer complaints in professional manner & managed day to day operation of the depot
- Initiating required check and controls (RST, Periodic Stock audit) to maintain the Inventory accuracy
- Transport and Vendor management on timely basis on financial transactions
- Raising claim bills and follow ups with commercial for submission on time
- Ensure, Effective and timely implement of Logistics operations daily distribution goals
Education
Master of Business Administration - Shipping Logistics & Marketing
Gojan School Of Business and Technology
Chennai, Tamil Nādu 01.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor Of Engineering - Mechanical Department
Gojan School Of Business and Technology
Chennai, Tamil Nādu 01.2012 - 01.2016
Skills
Inventory Management
Demand Planning
Operations management
Team leadership
Employee performance evaluations
Cost reduction
Problem-solving
Time management
Customer relations
Strategic planning
Applications
- MS-Office
- SAP (B1 & S4 HANA)
- Oracle ERP
- Oracle WMS
- FMS
- DMS
- SQL
Personal Information
- Total Experience: 6+ years
- Father's Name: Baskar M
- Mother's Name: Chitra B
- Date of Birth: 11/21/94
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Hindu
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Assistant Manager- SCM
GM MODULAR PRIVATE LIMITED
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager- SCM
Polycab India Limited
02.2021 - 07.2023
Assistant Warehouse Incharge
Reach Logistics Pvt Ltd
04.2018 - 02.2021
Master of Business Administration - Shipping Logistics & Marketing
Gojan School Of Business and Technology
01.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor Of Engineering - Mechanical Department
Gojan School Of Business and Technology
01.2012 - 01.2016
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