Divakar N
Senior Logistics Manager @ Caterpillar Inc
- Role
- Senior Logistics Manager at Caterpillar Inc.
- Location
- Chennai, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Divakar N
Strategic and transformational leader with 16+ years of global expertise in logistics, supply chain, warehousing/DC design, large scale warehouse operations, quality management and operational excellence. Proven ability to drive agility, efficiency through process excellence and digital transformation. Recognized for deploying Lean, Six Sigma, Caterpillar Production Systems, and ISO frameworks across divisions, with functional expertise in SAP EWM/WM and business analytics. Demonstrated ability to develop and lead high-performing teams while driving enterprise growth strategies.
Experience
Senior Logistics Manager
Jan 2024 — Present · Chennai, IN
Delivered $5M+ in annual savings through strategic logistics initiatives and process optimizationsDeployed change management programmes elevating people performance and achieving best in class KPI performanceImplemented enhancement programs for inventory accuracy, achieving 99% accuracy across SKU’s of $150M USD, enabling seamless flow of materials and gained confidence from customers Directed and developed high-performing teams, leading 25 managers and 200+ workforce (including multiple 3PL partners) across planning, execution, and governance functionsEfficiently managed $2M annual operations budget, optimized and sustained cost efficiency Deployed digital transformation vision, automating 1M+ SAP and TMS transactions annually
Education
Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode
Programme in Advanced Business Management , Business Administration and Management, General
The University of Western Australia
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Visvesvaraya Technological University
BE, Industrial Engineering and Management
2005 — 2009
Skills
- Manufacturing
- Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- Engineering
- Value Stream Mapping
- Operations Management
- Kaizen
- Project Management
- 5s
- Industrial Engineering
- Project Planning
- Supply Chain
- Six Sigma
- Supply Chain Management
- Supply Chain Optimization
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