Saurabh Sharma

I am a Certified Supply Chain Professional (APICS CSCP) having more than 13+ years of progressive work experience in Supply Chain & Logistics with prestigious companies in India and West Africa.

I am an MBA (full time) and a Science (Chemistry) Graduate.

I have worked with Apollo Tyres Ltd., ITC Limited, Transport Corporation of India (TCI) – Supply Chain Solutions, Binatone – Nigeria and Somotex Nigeria Ltd. I am presently working with Fareast Mercantile Ltd. (Ghana) as Head – Supply Chain.

I have worked in Manufacturing as well as distribution environment where I have handled supplier, dealer and retailer network including modern trade customers. My experience covers end to end Supply Chain exposure where I have been directly involved in key stages starting from purchase planning to last mile delivery including handling of direct to retail operations.

Warehousing, Inventory Management, Distribution Planning, Purchase Planning, Transportation, Internal Auditing, Team Management, Project Management, Freight Negotiation, Logistics Cost Budgeting & Controlling, Direct to Retail Operations, Continuous Improvement Projects, Warehouse Layout Design, 3PL Supervision, setting SLA for them and their performance review have been my key area of expertise.

I have working experience of SAP (MM & SD), WMS (Warehouse Management System) and TMS (Transportation Management System). I was instrumental in Oracle implementation in my current company.

I am also a Certified Internal Auditor and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB).

I have been instrumental in various improvement project i.e. Customer Value Management (CVM), OTIF improvement, reduction of Truck Turn Around Time (TTAT) and implementation of Behavioral Based Safety (BBS).

My continuous professional growth is guided by my dedication, hard work, result oriented approach and man management skills. I have been rated as “Outstanding” performer twice by Apollo Tyres.