Pradeep Kumar Sahoo

Experience

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  KORRUN GROUP

  Sept 2017 - Nov 2021

  I have extensive experience in overseeing and managing supply chain operations, such as:- Order management: I ensure timely and accurate processing of customer orders, from order entry to delivery.- Planning and material control: I coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and internal departments to optimize material flow and inventory levels.- Supply planning: I forecast demand and supply, and develop supply plans to meet customer needs and business objectives.- Capacity planning: I analyze production capacity and resource availability, and implement strategies to improve efficiency and utilization.- Merchandising: I collaborate with marketing and sales teams to design and execute merchandising campaigns and promotions.- Inventory control: I monitor and control inventory levels, and implement policies and procedures to reduce inventory costs and wastage.- Cost and wastage control of department: I track and report on supply chain performance metrics, and identify and implement cost-saving and waste-reduction initiatives. Show less I have gained valuable knowledge and experience in various areas of business operations. Some of the areas that I have worked for are:- Management Skill: I have learned how to lead and motivate a team of employees, how to delegate tasks and responsibilities, how to communicate effectively and resolve conflicts, and how to monitor and evaluate performance and outcomes.- Production and Material Planning: I have learned how to plan and schedule the production process, how to estimate the required materials and resources, how to coordinate with suppliers and vendors, and how to ensure quality and efficiency.- Warehouse Management: I have learned how to manage the storage and distribution of goods, how to optimize the use of space and equipment, how to maintain inventory accuracy and security, and how to comply with safety and regulatory standards.- Inventory Management: I have learned how to track and control the inventory levels, how to forecast the demand and supply, how to minimize the costs and risks of overstocking or understocking, and how to implement inventory management systems and tools.- Supply Chain Planning: I have learned how to design and optimize the supply chain network, how to align the supply chain strategy with the business goals, how to analyze and improve the supply chain performance, and how to collaborate with internal and external partners.- Involved in the work of IE: I have learned how to apply industrial engineering principles and methods, such as lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc., to improve the productivity, quality, and profitability of the operations.- Work in HR and Admin department: I have learned how to handle the human resources and administrative functions, such as recruitment, training, payroll, benefits, policies, etc.,of the organization.- Continues Improvement: I have learned how to identify and implement opportunities for improvement, how to measure and monitor the results,how to foster a culture of innovation. Show less

  • Supply Chain Management Leader

    Sept 2020 - Nov 2021

  • Senior Assistant Supply Chain Management

    Sept 2019 - Sept 2020

  • Supply Chain Executive

    Sept 2018 - Sept 2019

  • Management Trainee

    Sept 2017 - Sept 2018
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  Kay Tent Industries

  Nov 2021 - Mar 2022

  Assistant Manager Supply Chain Management

  As a supply chain manager, I was responsible for overseeing the entire process of developing and delivering new products to our customers. My main duties included:- Working closely with the Merchandising team and the R & D team to ensure that the products met the quality standards and specifications. - The Merchandising team was in charge of selecting and designing the products, based on the market trends and customer preferences. They also determined the pricing and promotion strategies for the products. - The R & D team was responsible for developing and testing the products, ensuring that they met the technical and functional requirements.- Negotiating with new and existing vendors for material sourcing and delivery, aiming to improve the service level and reduce the costs.- Preparing Bill of Materials (BOM) and Costing sheets for each product. - BOM is a list of all the components and materials needed to make a product. - Costing is the process of estimating the total cost of production, including material, labor, overhead, and profit margins.- Offering competitive prices to our customers based on the BOM and Costing analysis.- Implementing effective planning strategies to align the supply chain with the demand forecast, and optimize the distribution network.- Conducting regular vendor monitoring and supply chain management activities, following the internal logistics standards and procedures.- Automating office operations, such as client correspondence, stock record tracking, scheduling, and data communications, to improve efficiency and accuracy. Show less

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  Reliance Retail

  May 2022 - now

  Planning and Replenishment Manager

  Ensure inventory distribution of women's and men's fashion stocks from 15 DCs to 2800+ shops in 7 distinct formats in compliance with assortment rules throughout season changeover, resets, advertisements, and events. The category consists of 15 brands and accounts for 45% of the total private brand business.• Plan, purchase, and refill women's and men's core items, producing 350+ core income each year from 95 styles across six brands.• In charge of planning and refilling women's, men's, children's, footwear, and fashion accessories in GAP and AZORTE formats.• Maintain optimal Ultimate stock availability in shops by weekly monitoring and processing assortments.• Leading a four-person action team from the front, demonstrating what needs to be done, and keeping my team structured to ensure we're all on the same page and contributing equally.• Collaborate with various teams such as Planning, Sourcing, Merchandising, Operations, and DCs to understand and assure targeted goal attainment through process optimisation or prioritisation.• We have 7500 alternatives, 45000 SKUs, and 450 assortments in a seasonally allocated product sector. (Approx.)• Weekly communications and reports to business leaders, such as shelf fill reports, availability reports, weeks of cover reports, option tracker reports, ASN GRN reports, ABC sales reports, and other exception reports.• Create, finalise, and optimise store inventory schedules based on sales prediction, route map, and transit duration.• Direction and instruction to DC teams on how to prioritise dispatches depending on current market priorities. Show less