Gaurav Verma

Agm @Kokuyo India

Nagpur, IN

I lead supply chain and logistics operations spanning raw material planning, dispatches, and OEM shipments. I manage PAN India inventory through perpetual systems and have been instrumental in setting up warehouses, driving 5S implementation, and enhancing process efficiencies. I collaborate cross-functionally to manage risk and freight cost planning while ensuring timely and cost-effective deliveries across all branches and stock points.My role involves aligning SCM strategies with OEM partners, validating purchase orders for commercial soundness, and improving margins. I support New Product Development (NPD) and Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives, using data-driven reporting to enable smooth operations and informed decision-making.Achievements:• Reduced freight costs by 20% through strategic planning and rate benchmarking via newspaper-based vehicle rate finalizations.• Successfully managed logistics across 7 branches and 9 stock points nationwide without disruptions.• Proactively resolved logistics issues including supplier delays and freight rate inflation.• Optimized warehouse layout and inventory workflows, boosting efficiency.• Implemented Just-in-Time (JIT), resulting in reduced inventory holding costs and higher productivity.• Achieved the lowest inventory variance in 8 years (₹0.04 lakhs).• Cut down inventory days by 10% by streamlining ERP (SAP) and S & OP processes.• Saved ₹62 lakhs by optimizing chair packaging.• Delivered 25% cost savings through lean practices, cross-docking, and milk-run logistics.• Shortened RFQ-to-order cycle time by 10%, unlocking 1–3% discounts via strategic negotiation.• Strengthened supplier base by onboarding 7 new vendors and mitigating sourcing risks.• Delivered best PSV (Product Service Value) result in 9 years at 0.03%.• Attained 100% compliance in OEM–CRM chair shipping.• Honored with the Employee of the Year Award for outstanding leadership and execution.

Kurukshetra University

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician