Anil Kumar Praharaj

About Anil Kumar Praharaj

With over 15 years of deep expertise in Logistics, Warehouse, Inventory, and Supply Chain Management, I’ve successfully delivered across operational leadership, project management, and consulting roles in both India and the Middle East. My journey spans top-tier organizations like Ernst & Young, Alfanar, ITC, Vedanta, Jaipur Rugs, MJ Infralogg, and Miraj Multicolour, and I\'ve also served global clients across Europe, USA, UK, Australia, and Asia-Pacific. In operational roles, I’ve led multi-location warehouse operations, last-mile distribution, inventory control, and logistics strategy, consistently achieving improvements in cost, turnaround time, and service performance. In project management and consulting roles, I’ve driven greenfield warehouse setups, global solution design, process digitization, and large-scale ERP/WMS/TMS implementations. I specialize in SAP ERP, cloud-based WMS/TMS, and have successfully deployed automation and digital solutions including ASRS, AGVs, Robotic Arms, IoT, Barcode, RFID, and Telematics. My strength lies in translating business strategy into operational execution—whether it\'s optimizing an existing warehouse network, managing a supply chain transformation project, or leading cross-functional teams to success. I bring a hands-on, data-driven approach to problem solving and a deep understanding of ground realities. My leadership style is collaborative, performance-oriented, and rooted in continuous improvement. What differentiates me is my ability to bridge technical knowledge with functional execution. I’ve led greenfield setups, executed solution design for global logistics networks, and optimized last-mile operations—all while mentoring cross-functional teams and delivering measurable improvements in cost, efficiency, and service levels. I thrive in dynamic environments where strategy meets execution. Whether it’s a digitization initiative, warehouse network redesign, or end-to-end supply chain transformation, I bring a sharp problem-solving mindset, strong operational grounding, and a collaborative leadership approach. Today, I’m focused on enabling future-ready logistics ecosystems—where technology, efficiency, and agility converge. I’m equally passionate about daily operations excellence and long-term transformation initiatives, and I take pride in mentoring teams, building systems, and driving execution at scale. If you’re looking to connect around warehouse excellence, logistics transformation, automation, or supply chain leadership, I’d be happy to collaborate, contribute, or simply exchange insights.

Experience

1. Senior Project Consultant- Logistics & Supply Chain (Tech Consulting)

   EY

   Mar 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   At EY, I led consulting engagements for India Post focused on warehouse optimization, logistics network design, and end-to-end digital transformation. I spearheaded the implementation of India Post’s in-house IT 2.0 system—integrating WMS/TMS functionalities—and drove automation initiatives including ASRS, RFID, and IoT. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, I translated operational needs into scalable, tech-enabled logistics solutions across India’s vast postal network- Led end-to-end warehouse and logistics transformation for India Post, covering 100+ hubs and transit centers under the IT 2.0 initiative- Designed optimized logistics network models using data-driven simulations, improving delivery lead times and reducing national transportation costs- Implemented WMS, TMS & Telematics functionalities via India Post’s in-house IT 2.0 system, boosting real-time visibility, inventory control, and operational efficiency- Drove automation initiatives including ASRS, RFID tagging, and IoT-based asset tracking to digitize and modernize legacy postal operations- Enriched Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS) and authored 30+ Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to strengthen digital workflows and ensure operational excellence across India Post’s network.

Education

• Sambalpur University

  Bachelor of Science - BS

Skills

• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Logistics Management
• Teamwork
• Analytical Skills
• Management