Rounak Siriyah

Experience

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  ARS Engineering

  Jul 2007 - Mar 2008

  Service Engineer

  • Installing new compressors and conducting analyses for compressor failures at customer sites, as well as making presentations regarding the efficient use of different types of compressors and their maintenance• Developing customer relationships and providing a high standard of service whilst commissioning compressors as well as learning about the way re-engineering works in the manufacturing field

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  RGIS

  Sept 2009 - Feb 2011

  ATL (ASST. TEAM LEADER)

  • Conducting stock takes for UK’s biggest retail and FMCG organisations, including Argos, Matalan, Sainsbury, Poundland, Gap and Mothercare, with a team of 35 staff• Managing the team, including devising work schedules and implementing training programmes to improve abilities, whilst overseeing stock worth up to £2m and maintaining office equipment• Recruiting candidates, using Taleo software to assess company requirements and candidate suitability, as well as mentoring and coaching new staff members in order to ensure they are fully equipped for the role• Developing training programmes, including presentations outlining company policies and procedures, as well as offering demonstrations of company equipment Show less

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  Future Group India

  Jun 2011 - Jun 2013

  Sr. Executive Inventory Operations

  • Coordinates with Warehouse / Business Operations Center / Sales to track and expedite orders as required and to ensure integrated business decisions are executed• Closely monitor inventory reports including excess and idle stock, controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system• Maintains physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.• Completes warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; Measure actual performance against goals, customer service rate, suppliers’ performance and provide updated reporting to senior managers when needed• Efficiently handled stock movement between different stores, reduced goods in-transit amount by coordinating with central warehouse team, strengthened stock inward process for stores and supervised debit booking for lost products, Used SAP Sales and distribution front end module Show less

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  General Mills

  Jul 2013 - Jan 2015

  Analyst - Supply Chain Operations, PFEP

  • Develops optimal safety stock / safety days of supply recommendations for raw materials and packaging materials with the help of ‘Inventory Optimization’ tool by incorporating supply chain strategies, product characteristics, price tiers, service goals, lead-time and supply chain cost• Identifies inventory reduction opportunities, develops strategies for group of Materials thus enabling improved decision making• Active participant in process sustainability measures / tools, works collaboratively with stakeholders & plants located in the US• Identifies opportunities for inventory reduction analysis, maintains process documentation and strive for continuous improvement of processes and efficiency Show less

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  Pepperfry

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2020

  • Responsible for Last Mile delivery operations of the west and central region (Maharashtra, MP, Gujarat, Goa, Andhra Pradesh) with maximum flexibility and minimised cost• Manage FC operations (2.8L Sq. ft) for Furniture and Home category, Define, track and improve on KPI’s• Responsible to Scope, Analyse, Plan, Configure and Test system modules for Purchase, Inventory, Warehouse Management, Vehicle management and Order processing• Understands business requirements and needs and put them into effective functional solutions, bearing in mind cross-functional domain interactions, policies and procedures Show less • Works closely with the CEO and respective business heads particularly member experience across all the centres, responsible for enhanced Customer Experience and to ensure high quality of service delivery and Operations, using a combination of data analysis, innovation, processes, and strategies.• Execute business-wide initiatives - Define project plans, assemble resources, manage implementation activities, and develop hybrid (standardised/customised) processes associated with customer experience program rollout and ongoing support.• Starting with the Customer and working backwards, to build innovative tools, designs, processes, and programs to support the rapidly changing business environment while maintaining an exceptional customer experience. Show less • Provide support on training material creation and Knowledge transfer to develop site subject matter experts• Accurate and up-to-date documentation relevant to the functional areas, including, but not limited to: requirements analysis, process definition, design specifications and configuration settings • Accountable for Last Mile delivery & Fulfilment Centre operations for South region; tracks and improves KPI’s, delivers process improvement recommendations and maintain strict control on supply chain cost Show less

  • Head of West - Supply Chain

    Jul 2019 - Jan 2020

  • Head of Customer Support

    Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

  • Regional Manager South - Supply Chain

    Jan 2015 - Jun 2018
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  Reliance Brands Limited

  Feb 2020 - now

  • Managing end-to-end logistics operations across all regions, ensuring efficient and cost-effectivemovement of goods.• Creating and implementing logistics strategies aligned with company goals, preparing and managing thelogistics budget, and ensuring adherence to financial targets.• Developing and optimizing transportation networks to enhance delivery efficiency, reduce costs, andimprove service levels while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining a safelogistics environment.• Establishing and monitoring KPIs for logistics operations, analyzing performance data for improvement,and collaborating with warehousing, planning, buying and sales to streamline operations.• Implementing logistics technology solutions (e.g., TMS, WMS) to enhance operational visibility,efficiency, and data accuracy.• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and the adoption of bestpractices to enhance logistics operations Show less • Managing warehouse operations (5.0 Lac Sq. Ft. – Combined) for all RBL brands in India and “Hamley’s UK” Supply Chain Operations.• Responsible for timely and accurate delivery of stocks to stores across India and UK, Tracking Good in transit and restricting GIT >15days to less than 5% of overall transit value • Monitoring courier partner performance for B2C and Store dispatches, identifying issues and taking relevant steps to fill the gaps• Defining Last mile and mid mile distribution strategy for furniture category across different cities in India, analyzing customer complaints and transit damages, taking initiatives to improve customer experience • Handling SCM P&L – India & Hamley’s UK Operations.• Collaborating with business team to prepare annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.• Driving Y-o-Y Business Growth, Strategic Vision & Long-range Planning. Provides thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.• Reducing process bottlenecks by defining procedures and performance strategies, introducing new methods, practices and systems resulting in better turnaround time.• Identifying trends in ECOM customer marketplaces to develop valuable solutions.• Monitoring product storage, handling & distribution and improvising process timeline on on-going basis.• Handling categories like Toys, Apparel, Footwear, Stationery, Luggage, Beauty Products, Home Furnishing & Furniture, etc.Key Achievements:• 35% reduction in ECOM operations cost in Hamley’s, UK.• Saved 26% logistics cost for India Toy business by optimizing last mile delivery packaging processes.• Handling total of ~45 brands spread across different market segments (Luxury, Bridge-to-Luxury, Premium & Mass).• Successfully implemented D365 WMS at Clarks India & Hamley’s UK Show less

  • Head - Logistics Operations and Process Excellence

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Head - Warehouse Operations (India and UK)

    Feb 2020 - Dec 2023