Praveen Kumar

About Praveen Kumar

At Xiaomi India, my leadership in inventory and warehouse management has been instrumental in maintaining a robust supply chain. Our team has managed a Pan India service inventory valued at over INR 600 crore, showcasing a commitment to efficiency and accuracy. By coordinating with local and international partners, we\'ve achieved a near-perfect inventory accuracy rate, thanks to our strategic demand planning and meticulous oversight across service centres and distributors.With a strong command of Lean Six Sigma principles, our efforts have streamlined operations and generated significant cost savings. This expertise is bolstered by my adept use of data analytics tools like Microsoft Power BI, which enables informed decision-making and continuous improvements. The culmination of these strategies has delivered substantial value to Xiaomi India, reinforcing our position as a leader in the industry.

Experience

1. Lead

   Xiaomi India

   Jan 2018 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Spare Parts Inventory Planning and Finished Goods• Managed Pan India Service Centre Inventory worth approximately INR 600+ crore.• Responsible for PAN India Inventory demand and planning.• Coordinated with Local Manufacturers/China for forthcoming Demand Planning and Inventory Management.• Oversaw inventory handling for Service centres and Distributors.Warehouse Management E2E• Supervised a team of Employees, responsible for controlling Warehouse Operations.• Managed Inbound, Shelving, and maintained inventory accuracy of approximately 99.99%.• Planned and allocated storage space to optimize utilization and ensure easy access.• Developed Inventory Management strategies to control costs and generate savings.• Organized and maintained efficient material storage and handling systems, including labeling.• Coordinated with cross-functional teams for product life cycle management, including EOL and phasing out of productsFTL /Logistics Distribution Planning and Transport Management• Oversaw Logistics planning for Service centers and executed changes to reduce Turnaround Time (TAT)• Achieved reduction in Forward TAT from 7 Days to 3 Days.• Achieving MOM target of forward run rate 4 days Pan India and reverse of 7 days.• Achieved reduction in Reverse Logistics TAT from 15 Days to 7 Days

Education

• GGPS

  HSC

  1998 — 1999

• Modern college, pune

  BCOM

  1999 — 2002

• Pune university

  MCOM

  2005 — 2007

• Chinmaya Vidyalaya

  Secondary School

  1983 — 1999

• EMPI BUSINESS SCHOOL

  MBA

  2003 — 2005