Subhash Waje

About Subhash Waje

Logistics and Supply Chain professional with over 17 years of experience in driving centralized logistics and trade compliance operations within large manufacturing and distribution environments. Currently serving as Senior Manager Logistics at Greaves Cotton Limited, leading logistics functions across four manufacturing locations with a focus on inbound, outbound, inter-plant, and EXIM logistics under a centralized governance framework. With a proven track record in cost savings strategies, process improvement projects, and people management, contributes to operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making and Lean methodologies. Certified AI-Enabled Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, dedicated to optimizing freight operations, enhancing vendor performance, and ensuring regulatory compliance to drive sustainable business outcomes.

Experience

1. Senior Manager Logistics

   Greaves Cotton Limited

   Jun 2023 — Present · Pune, IN

   Lead centralized logistics and trade compliance operations across 4 manufacturing locations, managing inbound, outbound, inter-plant, and EXIM logistics under a centralized governance framework. • Lead and mentor a cross-functional logistics team of ~25–30 members, including plant logistics, EXIM, documentation, and freight operations, ensuring capability building and performance excellence. • Manage an annual logistics spend of ₹80+ Cr, delivering 8–12% year-on-year cost savings through freight optimization, lane rationalization, and strategic transporter and vendor negotiations. • Achieved ~10% reduction in overall freight cost by implementing centralized transporter management, standardized contracts, and performance-based scorecards. • Improved OTIF performance from ~92% to ~98%, strengthening customer service levels and production adherence. • Applied Lean Six Sigma Green Belt tools (DMAIC, SIPOC, RCA) to reduce logistics turnaround time by ~15% and eliminate recurring operational inefficiencies. • Head EXIM operations and trade compliance, ensuring 100% adherence to DGFT & CBIC regulations, accurate HS code classification, and optimized duty structures. • Successfully managed RoDTEP, Duty Drawback, EPCG, and Advance Authorization benefits, generating ₹5–6 Cr annual duty and incentive savings. • Strengthened compliance governance through standardized export documentation, BRC reconciliation, customs clearance coordination, and internal audits. • Drive vendor and transporter performance management, achieving 7–10% rate reductions while improving service quality, safety, and compliance discipline. • Implemented SAP-based logistics controls (GRN, inventory movements, freight MIS), improving visibility, cost control, and audit readiness across all locations. • Collaborate closely with manufacturing, finance, procurement, sales, and external agencies, aligning logistics and trade compliance strategy with business and production goals.

Education

• INDIAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

  PGDBM, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management