KAUSHIK GHOSH

Streamlined and consolidated multiple distribution routes and storage points, achieving 15% savings in secondary distribution fixed cost per MT while maintaining consistent service levels.

Strengthened inventory controls and cross-functional alignment, resulting in a 50% year-over-year expiry reduction and obsolete inventory maintained below 5%.

Identified and converted high-volume sales orders to direct plant dispatch, achieving a 12% reduction in secondary freight cost through cross-functional coordination.

Converted 35% of primary dispatches from road to rail (rake) with direct customer billing, delivering major logistics cost savings.

Implemented rigorous warehouse audits and monitoring, maintaining a zero-non-compliance record and ensuring statutory compliance and high customer satisfaction.

Optimized the entire East Zone distribution network across 11 CFA locations, improving logistics cost efficiency and service levels.

Introduced a performance-backed benchmarking and evaluation framework for service providers, leading to significant improvements in service levels and statutory compliance.

Developed and managed transport vendors, conducting rate negotiations and implementing route optimization strategies to effectively control secondary freight costs.

Successfully led regional logistics network expansion, including new depot onboarding and initial ERP system integrations.

Achieved 99.3% inventory accuracy through stringent WMS discipline and a robust cycle count process.

Improved order fulfillment Turnaround Time (TAT) by 25-30% through process optimization and strategic warehouse layout design.

Reduced warehouse damage, pilferage, and shortfalls by 30-35% through enhanced operational oversight.

Successfully managed over 40% peak season volume surge with zero service failures, ensuring continuous operations.

Enhanced picker productivity by 20% by implementing incentive tracking and performance dashboards.

Led the transformation of East Zone distribution to a zonal warehouse model, streamlining the end-to-end logistics setup.

Managed the successful creation of new warehouse facilities and the efficient onboarding of new transporters.