Smita Kumari

About Smita Kumari

As Regional Logistics Manager at Pernod Ricard, our team has focused on optimizing supply chain operations for Orissa and Jharkhand wholesale markets. By implementing strategic initiatives such as TMS adoption, container vehicle introduction, and WH-DG standardization, we have enhanced operational efficiency, scalability, and cost savings. Core competencies include freight optimization, loadability improvement, and breakage reduction, ensuring seamless stock reconciliation and OTIF delivery. Drawing on over all 9+ years of experience across leading organizations of FMCG & Pharma in primary transportation and regional operations at Abbott, the focus remains on driving transformative supply chain strategies. Through collaboration and innovation, we aim to align logistics excellence with the dynamic demands of the consumer goods sector, ensuring superior service and operational agility.

Experience

1. Regional Logistics Manager

   Pernod Ricard

   Jan 2025 — Present

   Managed supply chain operations for Orissa and Jharkhand wholesale markets, ensuring OTIF delivery and stock reconciliation at factories.• Implemented cost-saving measures such as freight savings, loadability improvement, and breakage reduction.• Lead projects like TMS implementation, introduction of container vehicles, and WH-DG standardization for improved efficiency and scalability.

Education

• Kendriya Vidyalaya

  10, Science

  1999 — 2007

• Indian Institute of Management, Indore

  Executive Programme in Operations & Supply Chain Management

• Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, Patna

  Bachelor’s Degree, Electronics and Communications Engineering

  2009 — 2013

• St. Joseph Public School

  +2, Science

  2007 — 2009

• Jaipuria Institute of Management

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Business Marketing

  2014 — 2016