ASHOK KUMAR Mobile: 09582532234 E-Mail: ashok.sharma1478@yahoo.com

DOB-1st April 1978

Supply Chain Management; Operation–Logistics, Transportation-Distribution, Vendor Management & Development, Warehouse - Inventory/Stock:

with academic status of MBA in Supply chain management & PGD in Materials management.

Performance-focused professional with over 15 years demonstrated experience in Supply Chain Operation & Management –Logistics, Transportation-Distribution, and Warehouse & Inventory Serving as Manager (Manager- Distribution & entire Supply chain operation with Hachette India Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon. Keen strategist with expertise in managing entire operations with focus on profitability and optimization of resources. Attained proficiency in activities:Developed strategy and lead the Supply Chain Planning, Scheduling and Logistics components of the Companies Business Understand, define development entire supply chain operation & P&L management for 3PL & contract logistics.

- Managing logistics and distribution -Transportation with warehouse planning - end to end supply chain operation.

- Managing C&F and CFA operation, synchronization with freight forwarder/CHA/Transporter/customs and concern authorities. Vendor development & Management on their SLA and performance analysis of billing & SLAs.

- Managing directly or through approved delegation all warehouse/C&F ensuring the best possible quality- Cost Control Management, Managing operational costing & budgeting.- Business management aspects of Operations Do reports required to Head-Finance & operations, copying in

Head of sales - Well versed in maintaining the physical appearance of the warehouse by employing logistics &

transportation- Attained reduction of 30% - 40% in distribution costs by consolidating shipments into loads in all previous &

existing organization- Ensured TAT of 99% through effective monitoring and management in all previous & current organizations- Organised with good analytical and inter-personal skills & Track record of maintaining and developing a

productive warehouse by coordinating efforts of the workers

CORE COMPETENCIES Strategic Planning & Implementation Supply Chain Management Warehouse Management Purchase Operations Sourcing & Procurement Distribution Management Costing & Budget Management & P&L Import & Export Operation

Management Inventory Management Vendor Management Logistics Operations MIS / Reporting Liaison & Coordination Manpower Management

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

HACHETTE INDIA PVT. LTD., GURGAON | MANAGER - WAREHOUSING & DISTRIBUTION | JUN’13-PRESENT

ARSHIYA INTERNATIONAL FTWZ LTD. | A.M - WAREHOUSE & LOGISTICS OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT | JAN’12-JUN’13

CEVA FREIGHT & LOGISTICS INDIA PVT. LTD. | MANAGER - WAREHOUSE & SUPPLY CHAIN, GURGAON | JUN’11-DEC’11

DHL LEMUR LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN INDIA PVT. LTD. | SHIFT MANAGER - WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS & SUPPLY CHAIN | MAR’10-JUN’11

AL-BORJ LOGISTICS & TRADING LLC, HAMRYAH FREE ZONE (FTWZ), SHARJAH, UAE | MANAGER - WAREHOUSE & RETAIL OPERATIONS | MAY’06-JUL’09

MOSERBAER INDIA LIMITED, NOIDA | EXECUTIVE - WAREHOUSE & RETAIL OPERATIONS | MAY’01-MAY’06Key Responsibilities

Managing warehousing, logistics and distribution planning & operation; end to end supply chain.Managing C&F and CFA operation & synchronization with freight forwarder/CHA/Transporter/customs and concern authorities.Managing directly or through approved delegation all warehouse/C&F ensuring the best possible qualityManaging the warehousing and distribution/Import workflow to effect timely and quality service to HI's customers.Cost Control Management, Managing costing & budgeting & Vendor management. Analysis, inventory & Distribution analysis and control management.

All legal compliances in Warhorse & Distributions.Managing the orders and stock delivery part of special initiatives like book fairs, events & exhibitions. Business management aspects of warehousing Do reports required to GM-Finance & operations, copying in Head of sales & MDManaging the purchase system that is routed through the CS Team; plus monitoring inventory and returnsHandling the trade customer’s quarries (and general customer) quarries and visit related to availability. Selections, claims, and dispatch status.- Managing logistics functions including: Liaison with third party solution providers for maximum sales and quality service - Management of reverse logistical functions for product life cycles (including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery,

recycling, reuse, or final disposal of resources)- Managing/Delivered SOP,SLA, & other require trainings for continuous improvementReceiving, shipping and distribution procedures by coordinating processes.Ensuring safeguarding of warehouse operations by monitoring procedures and protocols.Controlling inventory levels and issuing work orders.Ensuring quality and quantity of received and shipped goods.Producing periodical reports on work processes and warehouse workers.Working in coordination with HO Logistics for schedules to dispatch FG to respective depots for Retail/Inst. & Modern trade; purchaser/buyer & EXIM for upcoming arrival shipment & export shipment.Handling verification of various forms / permits available in different regions of India; running of WMS & client wise P&L management; timely dispatch of all the order received from various sales teams.Looking after the special storage for hazardous materials & as per MSDS; conducting regular review of material condition: material safety, control to damages in stock & improving the presentation & storage planning & conditions as per location master.Collaborating with warehouse for timely dispatch of all orders received from various sales teams.Playing active role in direct inbound or outbound logistics operations such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management.Performing analysis of the task of logistics specialists, planners & schedulers.Executing resource management, enabling MHE & fleet, manpower and transportation to customer.

HighlightsReduced the operational cost by 40% by lowering overall freight expense at Alborj Machinery LLC sharjah UAE.Successfully organised various events and exhibitions; received appreciation certificate with 50000 INR.Distinction of handling various key accounts like P&G India Pvt. Ltd., LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. and DLF Retailing Brands while working with DHL Lemur Logistics & Supply Chain India Pvt. Ltd.Streamlined the operations of supply chain department-improved the service provided to customers from 35% to 45% at Alborj LLC, Sharjah.Managed PIMW Project (Playing It My Way, by Sachin Tendulkar) distribution PAN India on the same day at same time; received bonus & appreciation certificate from CMD Group; 25-30 new releases, 20-25 3mbargoed etc. embargoed every month without error.Pivotal in reducing 40% operational cost through vendor development, productivity analysis, freight analysis & cost analysis.

ACADEMIA

M.B.A. (Logistics, SCM Operations Management) from 2011 013, SMU, Delhi in 2012 INDIAP.G.D. (Material Management) from Delhi, Anna Malai University, Tamil Nadu in 2003 INDIAB.A. from SLC, Delhi University, Delhi in 2001 INDIA

TRAININGS PROGRAMS CONDUCTED

Team BuildingMaterial Handling Techniques Inventory Control & Management ToolsCommunication ManagementCost Innovation ManagementLeadership ManagementOptimization of ResourcesD-MAIC Training & SIPOC (Systems Improving Tools) Operation Main Desk – Operation Processing Training

IT SKILLS

Windows 2000, 2003, 2007 and XP SAP (System Application Programming), ECC, R3-6.1 & R3, 3.0–MM & SD ERP-CANIAS & Ramco-Oracle and GERP-MM & SD ModuleWMS & eWMS (Warehouse Management System & Extended Warehouse Management Systems)MS Office and Internet applications

PERSONAL DOSSIER

Date of Birth : 1st April 1978Mailing Address : 4649/37-A, New Modern Shahdara, Delhi-110032Passport No : K6590185

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