Yogesh Rakate

About Yogesh Rakate

Experienced with Finance, Exports Logistics, Supply & Production Planning, with a demonstrated history of working in the consumer goods industry. Strong operations, professional skills in Negotiations, Business Planning, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Procurement, and Business Development.

Experience

1. Assistant Logistics Manager - Dc Logistics & Customer Operations

   Unilever

   May 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Accountable for Logistics & Distribution Operations includes Warehousing, Transportation, Reverse Logistics, Inventory Management, Safety, Quality & Cost Excellence, Customer operations. Leading a team of 130+ skilled people of the LSP, engaged for daily operational activities for one of the largest DC (Distribution Centre) in Western region of Maharashtra at Bhiwandi. Bhiwandi DC caters to 400+ GT, MT, E-Com, Q-Com, CSD, OOH etc. customers across in the area of Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Raigad, Nashik etc. having appx. Tons of throughput daily despite a conventional – block stack storage & movement operations.Driving efficiency at workplace with optimum utilisation of resources. Working closely with the logistics service provider & Internal teams like Sales, Availability, Replenishment, factories other DCs etc. to ensure timely and accurate processing of orders, handle customer inquiries and complaints, and provide effective solutions to customers & manage DC operations seamlessly.• Deliver annual and monthly WH & Secondary Freight cost targets• Driving Safety behaviour at all levels • Ensuring Quality is followed, reviewing Quality pillars and ensure that the Quality is a culture in warehouse and is inbuilt into the system & conduct Quality audits. • Driving customer service and ensure depot CCF, Delivery On-Time & Invoice accuracy• Driving Space & Labour productivity at depot• Reviewing DC controls regularly, check functioning of commercial controls and train/guide depots on compliance with commercial controls.• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, finance, and procurement, to drive business growth and cost effectiveness.• Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory and legal requirements, including safety, health, and environmental standards.• Anchoring Safety & E-POD project for West Region.

Education

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  DBM-Diploma in Business Management, Finance as a special, including other management features like HR, Material, Marketting etc

  1997 — 1999

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  MMS-Master in Management Science, Management Science

  1999 — 2000

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  B.Com, Commerce

  1992 — 1995

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  DCM-Diploma In Computer Management, Diploma covering Software & hardware components of IT

  1996 — 1997

Skills

• Supply Chain Management
• Forecasting
• Team Management
• Negotiation
• Logistics
• Business Development
• Procurement
• Fmcg
• Business Planning
• Inventory Management
• Key Account Management
• Logistics Management
• Export
• Shipping
• Supply Chain
• Strategic Planning