Gaurav Kumar Sinha

About Gaurav Kumar Sinha

Senior Manager with 14+ years of experience in B2B FMCG and E-commerce logistics, leading…

Experience

1. Building Distribution Bihar Jharkhand and Odisha Fmcg Rural

   ElasticRun

   Jul 2022 — Present · Ranchi, IN

   Directed end-to-end supply chain operations across Jharkhand, Bihar, and Odisha, covering CFA/CRC management, mid-mile warehouses, last-mile hubs, and first-mile vendor pickups.Launched and scaled FMCG & grocery warehouses in JH, BH, and OD, leading infrastructure setup, inventory stocking, readiness, and workforce onboarding.Owned P&L and operating budgets,enforcing strict cost control, and ensuring financial discipline.Strengthened first-mile operations by streamlining vendor pickups, reducing delays, and improving inbound planning for FMCG.Optimized last-mile delivery models by restructuring routes, implementing micro-hubs, and leveraging technology to ensure faster, on- time delivery.Implemented same-day and next-day delivery models, enhancing customer satisfaction and driving higher retention ratesEnhanced warehouse operations through space utilization strategies, demand forecasting, SKU-level optimization, and WMS adoption.Optimized grocery operations by minimizing shrinkage and reducing wastage through robust inventory controls, process improvements, and effective loss-prevention strategies.Ensured 100% compliance, audit readiness, and inventory accuracy by implementing SOPs, control checks, and governance mechanisms.Leveraged analytics, KPIs, and dashboards to improve demand planning, stock rotation, order fulfillment accuracy, and cycle time reduction.Built and mentored high-performance teams across first-mile, mid-mile, and last-mile operations, instilling accountability and continuous learning.Forged strategic vendor, 3PL, and last-mile delivery alliances, strengthening rural and urban distribution capacity and service reach.

Education

• Vinoba Bhave University

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

  2008 — 2012

• NIMS UNIVERSITY

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2016 — 2018

• Welingkar Institute of Management

  Ecommerce and logistics management

  2024 — 2024

Skills

• Third-Party Logistics (3pl)
• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Customer Service
• Performance Management
• Crm
• Start-Ups
• Microsoft Excel
• Management Consulting
• Management Information Systems (Mis)
• Logistics
• Personnel Management
• Leadership
• Management
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Analysis
• Team Management
• Negotiation
• Microsoft Office
• Inventory Management
• Vendor Management
• Warehouse Management Systems
• Supply Chain
• Business Development
• Sourcing
• Employee Engagement
• Transportation
• Business Strategy
• Warehousing