Gurjot Singh Dua

Experience

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  Escorts Kubota Limited

  May 2013 - Jul 2013

  Project Intern

  Quality Control in Gear and Transmission Line

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  Aditya Birla Group

  Jun 2014 - Dec 2014

  Industrial Trainee

  Capacity Analysis of Plant and live study on Filter Presses to reduce their cycle time

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  Tata Motors

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  Engineer R&D Supplier Management

  Developed 15+ transformative digitalization solutions as a part of GET innovation team, including a real-time supply chain mobile app for inventory/logistics oversight, change management tool, task monitoring module, and auto price amendment system. Worked with BCG consulting team to develop Risk management software and comprehensive vendor assessment tools for the complete supplier base of Tata Motors Dharwad Plant. Devised Tata Motors-Supplier Recall Pact, zero defects quality policy, performance linked Supplier incentives document. Show less

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  Independent Supply Chain Consultant

  Feb 2016 - Mar 2020

  Project Associate, Supply Chain Analyst, Solution Consulting

  Launched pilot operations for a client, overseeing cross-docking, drop shipping, and milk run processes across the North division, managing inventory worth ₹300 crores.Analysed data across the entire value chain to identify bottlenecks and enhance KPIs, employing strategies like Lean and Agile Supply Chain, Virtual Supply Chain, and Custom Configured Supply Chain.Reorganized Warehouse Layout and storage systems and increased storage capacity utilization by 30%, allowing the client to handle higher volumes without additional space costs.Sustainability Initiatives and CSR Management: Pioneered eco-friendly practices in cold storage and warehousing, while leading workshops for farmers and merchants to enhance their understanding of supply chain dynamics, cold storage advantages, and market price awareness. Show less

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  Giriraj Warehousing & Cold Storage Private Limited

  May 2020 - Dec 2023

  Associate Supply Chain and Warehouse Head

  Led Cross-functional teams (staff of 30+) to formulate the Supply Chain strategy and Value stream mapping for Vaccines, Pharmaceutical and FMCG products in the warehouse with an inventory value worth ₹500 crores.Oversaw budgeting and cost control measures, directly contributing to a ₹50 crore reduction in operational costs by streamlining resource utilization and vendor managementLed a comprehensive overhaul of the Value Chain by implementing end-to-end digitization, including RFID, IoT sensors, digital Kanban, and AS/RS systems, transforming inventory management from Procurement to final Consumer delivery.Facilitated Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings alongside demand planners, ensuring alignment between demand forecasts and inventory commitments, slashing forecast bias of inventory to less than 5%Oversaw the planning and forecasting of SKUs using APO, achieving a 30% increase in inventory turnover and minimizing stockouts to less than 5%Spearheaded end-to-end hybrid Procurement for FMCG, Vaccine and Pharmaceutical products, managing a ₹250 crore budget and delivering ₹20 crore in annual cost savings by eliminating Maverick spending.Optimized logistics by strategically evaluating service providers and issuing RFQs, significantly reducing freight costs per unit while sustaining a DIFOT(Delivery in full, on time) rate exceeding 97%. Implemented product specific inventory models (FIFO, FEFO, EOQ, Q-r, JIT, Batch Tracking) to achieve 98% inventory accuracy and a 99.5% order fulfilment rate while minimizing logistics cost. Show less