Abhilash Surkunti
Homebush,NSW
Summary
Dynamic Supply and Distribution Manager with proven success at Marley Spoon in optimizing supply chain operations. Expert in inventory planning and procurement negotiations, driving cost reductions while enhancing product availability. Strong leader skilled in team performance monitoring and process improvement, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Supply and Distribution Manager
Marley Spoon
12.2024 - Current
- Plan, organize, and manage supply, storage, and distribution activities to ensure efficient flow of goods across the production and delivery network.
- Develop and implement supply chain strategies and distribution policies to maintain product availability while minimizing costs.
- Coordinate inventory planning and forecasting, ensuring optimal stock levels to meet daily production and delivery demands.
- Oversee procurement operations, negotiating with suppliers for quality, cost, and timely delivery compliance.
- Monitor and review warehouse operations, ensuring accuracy in stock control systems and efficient movement of raw materials and finished goods.
- Liaise with production, operations, and delivery teams to align outbound logistics with customer requirements.
- Manage and analyze supply chain KPIs, identifying performance gaps and implementing process improvements to boost efficiency.
- Direct and supervise warehouse, logistics, and supply staff, providing training and monitoring performance to achieve organizational goals.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and reduce operational costs.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards across supply and distribution functions.
Education
MBA - Marketing Management
Central Queensland University
Sydney, NSW11-2024
Bachelors of Hotel Management -
Westin College of Hotel Management
Telangana, India03-2021
MPC -
NRI Junior College
Telangana, India03-2017
State Board -
Pragna High School
Telangana, India03-2015
Skills
- Supply Chain & Logistics Management
- Inventory Planning & Stock Control
- Procurement & Supplier Negotiation
- Warehouse & Distribution Operations
- Demand Forecasting & Replenishment
- Process Improvement & Cost Optimization
- ERP & Inventory Management Systems (eg, SAP, NetSuite)
- Team Leadership & Performance Monitoring
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Compliance, Safety & Quality Control
Accomplishments
- Improved on-time delivery performance by 15% through optimization of routing and dispatch coordination.
- Reduced inventory holding costs by 10% through better demand forecasting and supplier collaboration.
- Implemented a new warehouse tracking system, increasing inventory accuracy to 99%.
Timeline
Supply and Distribution Manager
Marley Spoon
12.2024 - Current
MBA - Marketing Management
Central Queensland University
Bachelors of Hotel Management -
Westin College of Hotel Management
MPC -
NRI Junior College
State Board -
Pragna High School