Ankit Grover

Experience

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  Deloitte Consulting

  Jul 2008 - Jun 2011

  Consultant

  ERP Consultant responsible for implementation of SAP solutions as per client's business requirements.Hands-on experience with Sales and Distribution module and involved in end to end cycle implementation of SD module for various clients.Involved in the audit preparedness team for the entire project.Designing the technical solution, based on, gathering and analysis of business processes of the client.Preparing architecture for data flow.Designing best possible approach to minimize efforts and maximize quality.Performing root cause analysis(CAR) on technical design for deciding on the best solution.Communicated effectively with client team as a part of fit-gap analysis between business need and technical feasibility of client requirements.Currently working on application development for the logistics and streamlining of the supply chain process for a notable consumer gas client.Involved extensively in real time problem solving and support to live implementation. Show less

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  Providing Manufacturing solutions to Diageo.

  Jul 2011 - Apr 2013

  Senior Manager, Supply Planning & Manufacturing

  In a strategic role as a manufacturing service provider, I delivered top-quality manufacturing solutions to global clients, achieving a production utilization rate of 88%.•Optimised cycle time, maintaining 95% machine and labour utilization during peak seasons.•Experience creating an E2E supply chain network for new product development (NPD) from design stage to production to distribution. Achieved 90% customer reach in 1st quarter.•Mitigated stakeholders' risks by negotiating supplier contracts, and optimising raw material inventory and accounts receivables, increasing operating profit by 20%.•Conducted monthly S&OP meetings with increased SKU forecasting accuracy, leading to a 20% reduction in Finished Goods Inventory and freeing CAPEX worth £2.6 million. Show less

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  3PL and Distribution Service Provider for Heineken, Diageo India, Pernod Ricard and Wines

  Apr 2013 - Sept 2022

  Business Lead, Logistics & Supply Chain

  As a strategic channel partner to multinational beverages brands (FMCG), I managed distribution and logistics services by leading internal S&OP practice, managing cross functional teams, achieving P&L objectives, and managing stakeholders across regions.• Established a £80 million ‘last-mile’ logistics, warehousing and distribution service to global brands, with 25% CAGR over 5 years across multiple regions.• Led analytics-driven lean logistics projects and ‘Go-To-Market’ strategy for new brand launches (NPD), achieving 95% on-shelf fill rate in 1st month.• Spearheaded inventory optimisation projects by SKU rationalisation improving ROI by 25% and reducing obsolescence by 90%.• Strengthened forecasting techniques, with seasonality and customer feedback, improving inventory turnover ratio by 33% across 3 DCs.• Developed a business continuity plan with strategic sourcing of resources, strong stakeholder relations, brokering union issues and liaising with regulatory authorities.• Optimised product portfolio by adding high-margin products and added 10% to the gross revenue.• Improved Operational efficiency by 30% by creating a new time-based customer fill rate KPI based oncustomer segmentation based on historical transaction data. Show less

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  SeaFocus International

  May 2023 - now

  Senior Consultant, Supply Chain & Logistics

  As a supply chain project consultant, I collaborate with data analysts to drive solutions by transforming data into business intelligence using my supply chain operations expertise.• Devising a strategic framework for evaluating shipping carriers’ performance for better negotiations.• Advising the client, on procurement of commercial live maritime tracking services based on the comparative performance of the two systems.• Coordinated with the data analyst team to identify the determinants of performance evaluation based on data integrity and accuracy from the shipping carriers. Show less