Nishanth Rajesh

Sr. Operations Manager || Cost Reduction Projects || Warehouse Operations || Team Management || Project Implementations || Quality Assurance || SOP Implementations || Supply Chain Operations || Kaizen || Gemba

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

About

Results-driven operations professional with 8+ extensive experience in supply chain management, logistics, and process optimization across e-commerce, retail, and healthcare. Expertise in inventory control, WMS, vendor management, and lean methodologies, ensuring cost efficiency and seamless order fulfillment. I am skilled in team leadership and stakeholder collaboration to drive business growth.

Experience

  • VS Mani & Co. (Bengaluru, Karnataka, India)
    • Head of Operations
      May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

    • Operations Manager
      Apr 2023 - May 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

      • Developed and executed inventory management strategies, achieving a 15% reduction in holding costs. • Enhanced Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) through 3PL collaboration, improving order fulfillment efficiency by 20% • Conducted data driven inventory forecasting aligned with company strategies, supporting successful marketing campaigns • Implemented SOPs for order fulfillment and logistics, resulting in a 25% increase in operational efficiency and cost reduction. • Furthermore, Managed Pan India operations and served as key account manager for Quick Commerce Platforms, ensuring business growth and 100% PO fulfillment rates

  • Operations Manager at Zepto
    Sep 2022 - Apr 2023 · 8 mos

    • As the leader of dark store operations, I oversee all aspects including inbound, inventory, outbound, and manpower planning. • Managed rider operations, focusing on productivity, onboarding, and planning. I conduct infrastructure and personnel capacity planning for dark stores and contribute to SOP creation and execution • Advocated lean principles and continuous improvement tools like Gemba and Kaizen to promote an efficient culture. Ensuring process institutionalization guarantees and cross-functional performance. • Furthermore, supported other dark stores in achieving their objectives, showcasing my commitment to overall company development.

  • Project Manager Team Lead at Tata 1mg
    Jan 2022 - Sep 2022 · 9 mos

    • Supervised inbound planning operations for accuracy and efficiency, including physical verification, GRN, and put-away processes and ensuring secure transactions up to last-mile delivery • Overviewed purchase request procedures for stock planning and managed inaccurate product receipts and played a pivotal role in B2C and B2B order fulfillment. • Maintained compliance records and ensured correct product mapping as per SOPs. Conducting end-to-end operations audits and inventory cleanliness. • Furthermore, trained team members and implemented process changes, such as Kaizen initiatives, to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement

  • Process Co-Ordinator at IKEA
    Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Performed a vital role in managing contractual expenses within approved budgets, ensuring real-time updates through cost management techniques. • Assisted multiple project managers with cost monitoring and final project reviews to ensure financial accuracy and compliance. • Coordinating meetings, managing documents, and organizing schedules, including meeting logistics and visitor travel arrangements. • Oversaw systematic information management and collaboration with the Expansion Team on operational planning, including purchase order coordination and stocking readiness. • Serve as a government liaison, facilitating approvals for construction and expansion projects

  • Sr Process Analyst at Bounce (Wickedride Adventure Services)
    Jun 2019 - Apr 2020 · 11 mos

    • Headed supply chain optimization, implementing inventory control protocols and standard procedures to enhance efficiency and streamline operations. • By fostering collaboration among internal stakeholders and vendor interaction and negotiation I streamlined procurement operations, achieving an 80% cost reduction in select categories. • Managed projects to reduce manual tasks, tested ERP processes, ensured smooth operations, and showcased expertise in complex logistics management.