Pradeep G A
Operations & Supply Chain Leader | Expertise in Fleet Management, Procurement, Vendor Strategy, and Scalable Transport Solutions | Last-Mile Delivery | Fleet & Logistics Operations
Bengaluru
7+ years of work experience
Oct 20251 yr 2 mosPresent
Greater Bengaluru Area
Nov 20221 yr 3 mosJan 2024
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Led end-to-end contract management and vendor operations, ensuring SLA adherence, timely payments, and performance optimization through structured audits, NPS evaluations, and scorecard-based consolidation.
Spearheaded supply-side implementation and played a key role in project launches as part of the core project team, ensuring smooth operational rollout and cross-functional coordination.
Conducted data-driven logistics and AVA-based analysis to enhance fleet routing, reduce delays, and implement cost-saving initiatives through route optimization and vendor consolidation.
Oversaw external client audits and led the Partner Success function, while implementing SOP-driven procurement policies, negotiating cost-effective vendor agreements, and ensuring compliance and service quality.
Dec 20211 yr 3 mosFeb 2023
Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India
Managed end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, inventory planning, warehousing, and last-mile distribution, ensuring smooth and cost-efficient fulfillment.
Designed and implemented procurement workflows, including PO lifecycle management, budget compliance, vendor payment processing, and contract negotiations to improve sourcing efficiency and cash flow.
Provided operational insights for the development of a custom ERP system and introduced automation tools to streamline procurement tracking and reduce manual effort.
Developed and executed supply chain risk mitigation strategies, implemented real-time tracking systems for inventory and fleet, and enhanced supplier reliability through structured performance and risk assessments.
Dec 20192 yrsNov 2021
Bangaon, West Bengal, India
Led sourcing and procurement strategies for large-scale fleet and transport operations, ensuring cost-effectiveness, service quality, and contractual compliance.
Managed end-to-end vendor relationships and implemented supplier evaluation frameworks to enhance service-level adherence and reduce operational risks.
Conducted demand forecasting and collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize vehicle allocation and implement cost-saving procurement policies.
Oct 20172 yrs 3 mosDec 2019
Bangalore
Led supply chain expansion initiatives, launching operations in Chennai and Gurgaon by setting up procurement, warehouse, and last-mile delivery teams.
Managed vendor contracts and procurement for hyperlocal deliveries, introduced SOPs for sourcing and payments, and ensured timely processing through structured workflows.
Developed logistics dashboards and SLA tracking systems to monitor performance metrics, streamline coordination, and reduce bottlenecks across the supply chain.
Automated onboarding and asset management processes, optimized bulk purchasing, and collaborated on fraud detection initiatives through data analysis and cross-functional engagement.
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Education
Mechanical Engineering
Vidya Vardhaka College of Engineering, MYSORE
20065 yrs2011
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