Suresh Babu

Senior Manager Supply Chain Management @kitchens@ - Loyal Hospitality Pvt. Ltd

Bengaluru, IN

Leading the complete Supply Chain Management and Central Kitchen Operations at Kitchens@, ensuring seamless coordination between procurement, production, inventory, logistics, and compliance. Focused on building scalable systems, reducing operational costs, improving service delivery, and enhancing food safety standards across the supply chain.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:Central Kitchen & Production Management: Strategically planned and managed the production schedule to meet fluctuating demand, ensuring quality and timely delivery across all client locations.New Facility Development: Successfully led the project to design and build a state-of-the-art central kitchen from scratch, considering key factors like location, accessibility, equipment planning, and manpower.Procurement and Vendor Management: Developed procurement strategies that improved supplier relationships, secured competitive pricing, and ensured consistent quality of materials.Technology Deployment: Built an in-house Inventory Management System (IMS) with real-time tracking and developed a B2B e-shop platform for external vendor supply, enhancing operational transparency and expanding revenue streams.Inventory Optimization: Implemented live online inventory management systems that minimized wastage, improved product rotation (FIFO/LIFO), and ensured stock availability.Cost Control & Efficiency: Introduced process improvements that streamlined operations, reduced food costs, and optimized distribution logistics, directly impacting profitability.Compliance & Food Safety: Ensured 100% compliance with FSSAI regulations, implemented food safety standards across the supply chain, and led regular audits to maintain high operational hygiene.Team Leadership: Directed cross-functional teams (procurement, warehouse, logistics, and production), mentoring and training staff to improve operational excellence and accountability.