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Vinayan Raghavan

Experienced in supply chain management and accounts payable processes.

Bengaluru

17+ years of work experience

Strides Consumer Private Limited
Mar 20232 yrs 4 mosJun 2025

Karnataka, India

Negotiated shipment costs and terms; managed relationships with freight forwarders to ensure on-time deliveries. Prepared and maintained all shipment-related documents including Goods Receipt Notes and invoices for domestic and international consignments. Coordinated with international warehouses and established rate contracts with international freight carriers. Oversaw disposal of expired/damaged goods at Geodis warehouse; approved returned goods based on condition assessment. Arranged QA approvals for materials received from manufacturers and managed proforma invoices for advance payments. Performed SAP analytics including stock reports, order fulfilment, expiry reports, and open PO tracking; prepared supply chain MIS. Issued purchase requisitions, maintained supply chain master data including vendor and customer code creation. Managed and coordinated distributor pricing updates and payment follow-ups across the network. Drove cost optimization initiatives; negotiated and finalized transporter contracts and POSM procurement. Coordinated with Sales teams for daily order execution to meet monthly targets. Handled finalization and appointment of CnF/CFA/Distributors; initiated Vendor and Customer Agreements and Renewals.
Mar 20232 yrs 4 mosJun 2025

Managed high-volume warehouse and logistics operations ensuring accuracy and on-time dispatch in a fast-paced FMCG environment. Negotiated shipment costs and terms; managed relationships with freight forwarders and 3PL partners (Geodis) to ensure on-time deliveries. Developed and implemented SOPs to standardize warehouse and logistics processes, improving operational discipline and compliance. Prepared and maintained all shipment-related documents including GRNs, invoices, and compliance records for domestic and international consignments. Coordinated with international warehouses and established rate contracts with international freight carriers. Managed contract labour deployment, scheduling, and productivity monitoring across warehouse operations. Oversaw disposal of expired/damaged goods at Geodis warehouse; approved returned goods based on condition assessment. Arranged QA approvals for materials received from manufacturers; managed proforma invoices for advance payments. Performed SAP MM/SD analytics — stock reports, order fulfilment, expiry reports, open PO tracking; prepared supply chain MIS. Monitored logistics budgets, tracked variances, and implemented cost-control measures to optimize expenditure. Effectively handled supply chain disruptions and logistics crises, ensuring minimal impact on order fulfilment and customer satisfaction. Maintained high customer service standards through timely order execution, proactive communication, and issue resolution. Issued purchase requisitions; maintained vendor and customer master data in SAP. Managed and coordinated distributor pricing updates and payment follow-ups; handled CnF/CFA/Distributor finalization and appointment. Initiated and managed Vendor and Customer Agreements, Addendums, and Renewals on a timely basis.
Jan 20184 yrs 3 mosMar 2022

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

May 20125 yrs 8 mosDec 2017

Managed full-cycle warehouse activities including inbound/outbound shipments, pick & pack, and inventory management. Maintained accurate MIS records for receipts, issues, and daily stock positions; ensured FIFO/FEFO compliance. Conducted daily stock reviews and cycle counts; reconciled physical inventory with system records. Handled customer service queries, escalated issues appropriately, and participated in continuous improvement initiatives.
Apr 20107 yrs 9 mosDec 2017

Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Ensuring all field logistics operational processes governing the ordering, stocking, disbursement, processing, and shipment are performed properly. Developing of Warehouse based on the changing business requirement of the organization. Manages inventory levels in order to: maximize targeted service level objectives; optimize asset utilization; and minimize inventory investment. Managing of Third-Party Logistics Service Providers. Develop & introduce cost effective working methods to minimize operational cost at distribution system. Directs field logistics personnel in techniques of inventory control and administration. Issues directions for improving operating methods and ensures that new procedures are communicated and adhered to. Planning and executing the dispatches from factory to warehouse pan India based on factory production status.
Mar 20102 yrs 3 mosMay 2012

Administered end-to-end field logistics including ordering, stocking, disbursement, processing, and PAN-India shipments. Coordinated with octroi agents for on-time dispatch from factory/warehouse to site. Maintained optimal inventory levels to achieve service level objectives, optimize asset utilization, and reduce inventory investment. Formulated cost-effective working methods to reduce distribution operational costs. Mentored field logistics personnel on inventory control techniques and operational compliance. Planned and executed factory-to-warehouse dispatches across India based on production schedules.
Indus League Clothing Ltd
Oct 20063 yrs 6 mosMar 2010

Managed warehouse operations including inbound/outbound shipping, pick & pack, storage organization, and inventory reconciliation. Supervised inventory control team; handled hiring, training, development, and performance appraisals. Conducted monthly physical counts; reconciled variances and updated ERP data; ensured FIFO/FEFO compliance. Coordinated driver dispatch and managed freight processing for daily delivery requirements. Maintained stock statement reports, MIS, and material issue notes on a daily basis.
Indus League Clothing Ltd
Sep 20063 yrs 7 mosMar 2010

Greater Bengaluru Area

To analyze the orders on daily basis and to ensure the easy movement of the materials throughout. Coordinating with the sales team for priority dispatches. Prepare Truck Programming. Develop strong Planning, Logistics and freight management processes and systems to substantially improve supply chain efficiencies. Manage day-to-day business activities including setting objectives, preparing/ executing operational practices/ work programs and identifying/ resolving operational problems. Payload Optimization & Continuous improvement in transportation, monitor & reduce in damages. Build sustainable business relationship with all transporters and ensure customer satisfaction. Control & monitor Transport payments for timely payment execution to transporters. Controlling Warehouse management related issues. Performing Stock-Audit and facilitate implementation of action plans. Assist team members to resolve problems and or escalate issues. Daily Reporting.

Vinayan’s AI Stack

claude code
claude code
gemini
gemini

Education

bangalore university

Bachelor of Science, Physics, Mathematics and Electronics

bangalore university

19924 yrs1996

RBANM'S First Grade College, Bangalore, BSc Electronics

Seventh Day Adventist High School, Bangalore

19881988

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Headline

Experienced in supply chain management and accounts payable processes.

About

With over a decade of professional experience, I have developed robust skills in supply chain management and logistics, most recently serving as Deputy Manager at Strides Consumer Private Limited until June 2025. My core competencies include freight coordination, cost negotiation, and inventory management, with a focus on leveraging analytics to optimize supply chain operations. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency, I excel in fostering strong partnerships with stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery and compliance, bringing a collaborative and detail-oriented approach to every challenge. At Strides Consumer Pvt Ltd, I contributed to efficient logistics operations by negotiating shipment terms, managing international freight contracts, and ensuring timely deliveries through strong relationships with freight forwarders. I facilitated quality control processes, oversaw goods disposal, and implemented SAP analytics to improve stock reporting and order management. By collaborating with warehouses and streamlining processes, I enabled the team to maintain high standards in supply chain operations while meeting business objectives efficiently.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude code

gemini

Work experience

Deputy Manager Supply Chain and Logistics at Strides Consumer Private Limited, Mar 2023 - Jun 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos, Karnataka, India, Negotiated shipment costs and terms; managed relationships with freight forwarders to ensure on-time deliveries. Prepared and maintained all shipment-related documents including Goods Receipt Notes and invoices for domestic and international consignments. Coordinated with international warehouses and established rate contracts with international freight carriers. Oversaw disposal of expired/damaged goods at Geodis warehouse; approved returned goods based on condition assessment. Arranged QA approvals for materials received from manufacturers and managed proforma invoices for advance payments. Performed SAP analytics including stock reports, order fulfilment, expiry reports, and open PO tracking; prepared supply chain MIS. Issued purchase requisitions, maintained supply chain master data including vendor and customer code creation. Managed and coordinated distributor pricing updates and payment follow-ups across the network. Drove cost optimization initiatives; negotiated and finalized transporter contracts and POSM procurement. Coordinated with Sales teams for daily order execution to meet monthly targets. Handled finalization and appointment of CnF/CFA/Distributors; initiated Vendor and Customer Agreements and Renewals.

Supply Chain Manager at Strides Consumer Pvt Ltd, Mar 2023 - Jun 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos, Managed high-volume warehouse and logistics operations ensuring accuracy and on-time dispatch in a fast-paced FMCG environment. Negotiated shipment costs and terms; managed relationships with freight forwarders and 3PL partners (Geodis) to ensure on-time deliveries. Developed and implemented SOPs to standardize warehouse and logistics processes, improving operational discipline and compliance. Prepared and maintained all shipment-related documents including GRNs, invoices, and compliance records for domestic and international consignments. Coordinated with international warehouses and established rate contracts with international freight carriers. Managed contract labour deployment, scheduling, and productivity monitoring across warehouse operations. Oversaw disposal of expired/damaged goods at Geodis warehouse; approved returned goods based on condition assessment. Arranged QA approvals for materials received from manufacturers; managed proforma invoices for advance payments. Performed SAP MM/SD analytics — stock reports, order fulfilment, expiry reports, open PO tracking; prepared supply chain MIS. Monitored logistics budgets, tracked variances, and implemented cost-control measures to optimize expenditure. Effectively handled supply chain disruptions and logistics crises, ensuring minimal impact on order fulfilment and customer satisfaction. Maintained high customer service standards through timely order execution, proactive communication, and issue resolution. Issued purchase requisitions; maintained vendor and customer master data in SAP. Managed and coordinated distributor pricing updates and payment follow-ups; handled CnF/CFA/Distributor finalization and appointment. Initiated and managed Vendor and Customer Agreements, Addendums, and Renewals on a timely basis.

Regional Sales Administrator at IPM India Wholesale Trading Pvt Ltd ( Phillip Morris International), Jan 2018 - Mar 2022 · 4 yrs 3 mos, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Customer Service Executive at IPM India Wholesale Trading Pvt Ltd, May 2012 - Dec 2017 · 5 yrs 8 mos, Managed full-cycle warehouse activities including inbound/outbound shipments, pick & pack, and inventory management. Maintained accurate MIS records for receipts, issues, and daily stock positions; ensured FIFO/FEFO compliance. Conducted daily stock reviews and cycle counts; reconciled physical inventory with system records. Handled customer service queries, escalated issues appropriately, and participated in continuous improvement initiatives.

Customer Service and Warehouse Executive at IPM India Wholesale Trading Pvt Ltd, Apr 2010 - Dec 2017 · 7 yrs 9 mos, Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Ensuring all field logistics operational processes governing the ordering, stocking, disbursement, processing, and shipment are performed properly. Developing of Warehouse based on the changing business requirement of the organization. Manages inventory levels in order to: maximize targeted service level objectives; optimize asset utilization; and minimize inventory investment. Managing of Third-Party Logistics Service Providers. Develop & introduce cost effective working methods to minimize operational cost at distribution system. Directs field logistics personnel in techniques of inventory control and administration. Issues directions for improving operating methods and ensures that new procedures are communicated and adhered to. Planning and executing the dispatches from factory to warehouse pan India based on factory production status.

CFA Coordinator South at IPM India Wholesale Trading Pvt Ltd, Mar 2010 - May 2012 · 2 yrs 3 mos, Administered end-to-end field logistics including ordering, stocking, disbursement, processing, and PAN-India shipments. Coordinated with octroi agents for on-time dispatch from factory/warehouse to site. Maintained optimal inventory levels to achieve service level objectives, optimize asset utilization, and reduce inventory investment. Formulated cost-effective working methods to reduce distribution operational costs. Mentored field logistics personnel on inventory control techniques and operational compliance. Planned and executed factory-to-warehouse dispatches across India based on production schedules.

Warehouse Executive at Indus League Clothing Ltd, Oct 2006 - Mar 2010 · 3 yrs 6 mos, Managed warehouse operations including inbound/outbound shipping, pick & pack, storage organization, and inventory reconciliation. Supervised inventory control team; handled hiring, training, development, and performance appraisals. Conducted monthly physical counts; reconciled variances and updated ERP data; ensured FIFO/FEFO compliance. Coordinated driver dispatch and managed freight processing for daily delivery requirements. Maintained stock statement reports, MIS, and material issue notes on a daily basis.

Executive Warehouse at Indus League Clothing Ltd, Sep 2006 - Mar 2010 · 3 yrs 7 mos, Greater Bengaluru Area, To analyze the orders on daily basis and to ensure the easy movement of the materials throughout. Coordinating with the sales team for priority dispatches. Prepare Truck Programming. Develop strong Planning, Logistics and freight management processes and systems to substantially improve supply chain efficiencies. Manage day-to-day business activities including setting objectives, preparing/ executing operational practices/ work programs and identifying/ resolving operational problems. Payload Optimization & Continuous improvement in transportation, monitor & reduce in damages. Build sustainable business relationship with all transporters and ensure customer satisfaction. Control & monitor Transport payments for timely payment execution to transporters. Controlling Warehouse management related issues. Performing Stock-Audit and facilitate implementation of action plans. Assist team members to resolve problems and or escalate issues. Daily Reporting.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Physics, Mathematics and Electronics, bangalore university

RBANM'S First Grade College, Bangalore, BSc Electronics, Seventh Day Adventist High School, Bangalore