1. VINAY CHATURVEDI
E-Mail: vinay.apollotyres@gmail.com / Contact: + 91 – 8454048768/ LinkedIn Profile:
SENIOR MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL – SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Logistics Transportation / Container Management Distribution Management
A Dynamic Professional with nearly 13 years of rich experience in managing the entire gamut of Supply Chain Functions while
working with reputed companies in the FMCG/ Consumer Durable/ Food Industry; skills in proposing innovative solutions with an
aim to enhance business value & achieve cost reduction
CORE COMPETENCIES
Supply Chain Management
In-bound & Outbound Logistics
Distribution Management
Transportation Operations
Container Management
Warehouse Management
In-Direct Procurement
Vendor Management
Contract Management/Tendering
Order Processing
MIS/ Documentation/Permits
Cost Saving Initiatives
Techno-Commercial Functions
Liaison / Coordination
Insurance Functions
Team Management/Trainings
PROFILE SUMMARY
• Presently associated with HJ Heinz India Ltd. as Deputy Manager – Transportation;
spearheading Transportation from 4 Manufacturing Plants & 3 C0 - Pack to 23 CFA locations
• Proficiency in planning efficient Logistics Management System to ensure delivery of the
goods/shipments as per committed timelines & cost
• Proficiency in arranging for vehicles from cost-effective Transporters for Primary Dispatch
with proven abilities in implementing cost saving measures to achieve reduction in terms of
storage, transportation and logistics costs
• Expertise in managing the Supply Chain functions including Warehouse, Logistics, Material &
Resource Planning, Distribution, Transportation, etc. and suggesting ways for improvement
• Skilled in developing long-term partnerships with Transporters & 3PLs, negotiating contracts
& managing day-to-day Transporter/3PL performance for ensuring the required quality
• Successfully implemented the Container Concept and Set-up a 100% Containerized
Transportation form Chennai to All India at all C&FAs and safe movement of goods
• A Multi-Dimensional Professional with skills in handling all technical & managerial aspects
and overseeing timely preparation of MIS reports to support in decision making
• Strategic ability in striking excellent coordination with all involved divisions within the
organisation and with External Agencies for Statutory Requirements/Permits
• An Effective Leader with strong analytical, team-building & problem solving skills; ability to
provide guidance & motivation to teams for ensuring optimum performance
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NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS ACROSS THE CAREER
• Demonstrated excellence in achieving key milestones in HJ Heinz India Ltd. like:
o Reducing the Transit Damage by 50 % through containersation & achieving freight savings of Rs. 10 MM
o Increasing the Vendor Credit Period from 45 days to 60 days
o Maintaining the Flat Cost/ MT in CY 14 despite regular increase in Fuel Prices
o Converting the Freight Negotiation Agreement Tenure from 1 Year to 6 Months Term
o Implementing the Vendor Score Card for monitoring Vendor Quality
• Successfully completed the Project - TMS which resulted in reducing the Plant Turn Around Time (TAT) by 4 Hours/Vehicle and
achieved a Cost Saving of about 10 MM / Annum while working with Apollo Tyres Ltd.
• Efficiently managed Distribution of Product through various mode of transportation like FTL, PTL, Refrigerated, Insulated & Open
Trucks for 11 Depots & 500 Distributors in Northern India while working with Cadbury India Ltd., Gurgaon
• Played a key role in successfully handling a gamut of functions at Mother Dairy India Limited like:
o Efficiently managed the Logistics Functions for 3 Plants in Gujarat at Palanpur, Rajkot & Ghandhidham
o Spearheaded the Primary Transportation for all 3 Edible Oil Packaging Locations
o Timely executed Daily Dispatches Plan as per the Head Office and achieved a target of 95% order fulfilment
o Completed the Multimodal Transportation Project and converted the Road Transport to Rail-Road Transport which led to a
reduction in the transportation costs by 14.5%
• Significantly contributed in timely arrangement of Trucks for the Daily Dispatches from the Transporters as per the Dispatches Plan
from Head Office and thus achieved the placement target of 85 % while working with Cargill India Ltd.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Formulating & implementing Logistics Solutions as per changing market conditions, new business opportunities & cost reduction
strategies that support business objectives

2. • Taking adequate measures to monitor and analyse the performance of transporters pertaining to cost, quality & delivery norms;
ensuring delivery of materials at the right time, price & terms
• Managing Transportation operations, appointing new Transporters & C&F Agents and negotiating with Shipping, , Railways and
Freight Forwarders to achieve seamless & cost-effective transport solutions
• Identifying & finalising Transporters on the basis of lowest cost & highest quality & service level; arranging Vehicles from the
Transporter for the Primary Dispatches
• Liaising with Government & other Regulatory Authorities for various clearances / approvals and for Road Permits & Sales Tax
Forms at different locations; liaising with insurance Agencies for covering loss during transit/dispatch, claims & settlements
• Evaluating internal control systems / procedures with a view to highlight the shortcomings and implementing necessary
recommendations; ensuring adherence to pre-defined SOPs, KPIs & Organisational Policies
• Creating and sustaining a dynamic environment that fosters development opportunities and motivates high performance amongst
team members; imparting continuous on-job training to the workforce for increasing their efficiency
ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Since Jun’12: HJ Heinz India Ltd., Mumbai as Deputy Manager - Transportation
Notable Highlights:
• Involved in managing entire Transportation from 4 Manufacturing Plants & 3 C0 - Pack to 23 CFA locations entailing:
o Selecting New Transporters, negotiating and signing agreement with Transporter for the In-Bound & Outbound Freights
o Monitoring Primary & Secondary and Warehousing Expenses & Monthly Cost Tracking
o Identifying/setting-up of new /additional warehouses as per the Company’s Standards
o Finalizing SOP /Policy for Warehouse & Transporter Service Providers, Freight Payment & Process, SOP for Freight Payment
o Handling Arrangement of Transportation through Railways like Concor& VPU
o Ensuring all Audit Compliances are followed like agreements, etc.
• Successfully implemented the :
o Container Transportation concept which resulted in freight saving by 5 % & Zero Damages
o Milk Run, Dedicated Vehicle PDP & Security System in Secondary Transportation - 3 % Freight Saving & Service leval reached
up to 98 %.
• Efficiently handled Freight Procurement worth Rs. 700 Million of Primary Freight & of Warehousing / Secondary Transportation
• Pivotal in regularly reviewing the performance of CFAs /3 PLs for ensuring adherence to Service Agreements and evaluating Assess
& Rates of CFAs/ 3PLs for service quality and space utilization
• Played a key role in preparing and monitoring Primary /Secondary Transportation Warehouse Budget & Expenses as well as
developing and recommending Warehouse Expansion Strategy
• Participated in the Appraisal Process of all Direct Reports and organised training programs for development of team members
Jun’08 to Jun’12: Apollo Tyres Ltd., Gurgaon as Associate Manager - SCM
Notable Highlights:
• Played a key role in efficiently managing the daily vehicle requirement of 6 plants to ensure the daily replenishment of Stock and
ensuring Monthly & Weekly Advanced indenting to Transporters
• Oversaw a gamut of functions like:
o Handling Warehouse Management for the OEMs and ensured the delivery as the requirements
o Providing MIS to Head Logistics on a daily/weekly/ monthly basis related to Vendors Performance, Insurance, Cost Vehicle
Optimization, etc.; handling RFQ Management, Cost Comparison for New Vendors & New Lane
o Identifying problematic lanes for the service level correction as well as arranging Train VPU for bulk movement
o Negotiating with Transporter for Project Movement
o Dealing with Insurance Agency for marine & burglary claims settlement.
Oct’07 to Jun’08: Cadbury India Ltd., Gurgaon as Asst .Branch Logistics/Supply Chain Officer
Notable Highlights:
• Efficiently coordinated with Branch Sales Managers for the Rolling Forecast & Monthly Estimate to ensure meeting of the Monthly
Branch Sales Targets; proactively monitored the Stock Freshness Report so that there is 0% write-off
• Spearheaded CFA Management of 11 CFAs in Northern region and RDC Management for the arrangement of Cold Chain
Warehousing &Transportation during season time; regularly followed-up with back-end supply chain for Stock Dispatches
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Jan’05 to Oct’07: Mother Dairy India Limited, Delhi Plant / Corporate Office as Jr. Executive - Logistics

3. Carried out Market Survey for the Freight Rates and ensured Updation of daily MIS like Transit Report & Transportation Report on a
Weekly / Monthly Basis
Aug’02 to Jan’05: Cargill India Ltd., Varanasi / Ghandhidham as Commercial Assistant (Plant)
Involved in management of Daily Goods Receipt Statements & Purchase Order with 0% error, ensuring correct dispatches related
Papers - Invoice & Way Bills. Handled uploading of the daily production & dispatches in ERP and Monthly Reconciliation with 3P for Raw
& Packing Material
EDUCATION
Pursuing Post-Graduate Diploma in Logistics Management from Indian Institute of Material Management
Bachelors in Economics (BA) from Kanpur University, India in 1999-2000
Training Attended: 3 Days Training on Logistic by CII at Pune
IT Skills: Well versed with MS Office, ERP Systems & Internet Applications
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 1st
July 1979
Languages Known: English, Hindi & please provide
Address: Flat No. 301, Kandivlai, Mumbai - 400101
Location Preference: Mumbai / Delhi/ Open