Arun Khedwal

About Arun Khedwal

A dynamic professional with more than 20 years of total experience in Supply Chain Management encompassing Production Planning, Key Accounts Management, Material Management, Import - Export Operations and Procurement.• Significant contributions made in leading a team to strive to achieve operational excellence through executing seamless production planning and inventory control methodology.• Lead a team by example in negotiating with vendors for procurement of numerous components / raw materials/services; supervising overall processes of Supply Chain Management & providing valuable insights for efficiency enhancement.• Proficient in handling Imports, Exports, Logistics, Planning, Ordering and Customer Service functions.• Resourceful in driving (inbound and outbound) Logistics operations which encompass new route identification, fleet management and negotiating with freight forwarders for timely delivery of the material required. • Thorough understanding of Export and Import regulations, EXIM Licensing, DGFT & Customs.

Experience

1. Senior General Manager Planning, Logistics, Third Party and Key Account Management

   Fermenta Biotech Limited

   Apr 2024 — Present · Thane, IN

   Lead a cross-functional team of 7 professionals responsible for planning, logistics and third-party management activities- Developed and implemented a new strategic plan that resulted in increasing efficiency- Optimized the company\'s logistics network, leading to a reduction in transportation costs- Built and managed strong relationships with key vendors, ensuring timely delivery and cost savings- Grew revenue of key accounts through strategic account management initiatives.

Education

• Nagpur University

  M.Sc, Organic & Medicinal Chemistry

  2003 — 2005

• St. John Convent Pulgaon

  SSC, Genral

  1984 — 1998

• Institute For Technology and Management

  Master of Business Administration (MBA) :: Completed,, Marketing

  2012 — 2014

Skills

• Effective Communication
• Team Leadership
• Team Building
• Supply Chain
• Inventory Management
• Sap
• Purchasing
• Communication
• Project Management
• Product Development
• Packaging
• Pricing
• Supply Chain Management
• Materials Management
• Global Sourcing
• Negotiation
• Supply Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Sap R/3
• Procurement
• Forecasting
• Production Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Project Planning
• Gmp
• Manufacturing
• Management
• Sop
• Business Development
• Six Sigma
• Demand Planning
• Erp
• Quality System
• Operational Excellence
• Continuous Improvement
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Process Engineering
• Contract Manufacturing
• Lean Manufacturing
• Pharmaceutical Industry