Vamsi Ankenapally
Gregory Hills,Australia
Summary
I am an accomplished and enthusiastic Professional with proven track record in the field of Supply chain Management. As an individual committed to continuous self-improvement, I am seeking a challenging position where I can effectively utilize my previous work experience in DCs, 3PL & Supply planning to provide a positive contribution to the success of the organization. Resourceful Supply Planner known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Excel in inventory management, demand forecasting, and logistics coordination to ensure smooth supply chain operations. Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability contribute to overcoming complex challenges in dynamic environments. Committed to continuous improvement and strategic planning to meet organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Planner
Motion AUSTRALIA
Chullora
09.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the End-to-End process that relates to managing the purchasing process for all incoming materials
- Creation, Review & Execution of the Purchasing plan within budgets & inventory targets
- Participate in Sales & Operations (S&OP) meeting to identify issues/opportunities
- Maintain Supplier relationships, focusing on reliability and quality of both product and information
- Root cause analysis to eliminate or reduce the occurrence and impact or recurring events that negatively impact the purchasing process
- Create and maintain purchasing policies, procedures, and guidelines, including adherence to, that cover the purchasing process
- Act as a liaison between the Supplier and the Accounts payable department when payment issues arise
- Identify and implement the most Efficient cost to serve model using the existing supply chain footprint
- Measure supplier performance based on adherence to Lead times and fill rates
- Acted as the Primary contact for the suppliers for collaborative improvement initiatives which reduce the overall cost to serve whilst maintaining or improving customer service
- Reduced excess inventory and kept controls in place to prevent overstocking and understocking
- Generate weekly Demand & Supply reports to review short term and long-term supply issues
- Maintain Supply Plans and Data Cleansing to maintain accurate Forecast
Inventory Manager
Toll Chemicals (3PL DG Facility)
Arndell Park
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Lead Entire Operational Team, Inventory reconciliations, stocktakes and other processes in line with Customer requirements
- Managed over 30 Client’s Operations & Inventory ensuring maximum customer satisfaction
- Managed the Container receipting processes including planning, scheduling, unloading and de-hiring process
- Investigated & challenged any detention charges applied
- Drive Continuous Improvement through ongoing analysis of operating costs and improvement of existing systems and processes to satisfy customer expectations and the overall performance and profitability of the contract
- Customer Relationship management and collaboration regarding key new products storage, warehousing and logistics requirements
- Developed, implemented, and successfully managing Procurement Strategy for Packaging & Transporting Materials
- Liaise with current, new, and potential suppliers to formulate Positive benefit Purchasing arrangements
- Negotiating with Customer/Supplier Contracts (SLA) regarding storing, handling, Transporting and everything in between
- Managed Annual stocktake Audits in the presence of External auditors & Clients
- Managed Dangerous Goods (DG) disposal from site in timely manner
- Keeping clients informed about the compliance requirements and charges
- Report on KPI’S within the warehouse operations for Management meetings and include commentary and resolutions where possible
- Introduced Power Bi to help better decision making
- Managed critical Dangerous goods storage limits aligned to the submitted Safe Work Licence
- Oversee weekly Billing process to ensure all the revenue is captured and resolve any credit claims
- Managed Client onboarding / Exit process effectively
- Developed Powerful SOP on Storage to maximise DG Storage and in turn revenue
Inventory & Pallet Coordinator
CSR gyprock
Sydney
07.2017 - 09.2021
- Ordering and Replenishment of entire SKU portfolio to ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained as per Demand & Supply
- Performing ABC Analysis of Stock and amend MRP Master data as necessary
- Work with Manufacturing Team & External Suppliers to negotiate/review Lead Times, MOQ’s & SLA’s to optimise end to end supply chain
- Analyse and manage Stock movements in SAP to ensure stock integrity across all sites
- Investigating & conducting Root Causing Analysis for inaccuracies and suggesting process improvements
- Actively look for Ideas for improving processes in entire supply chain thereby ensuring customer satisfaction and overall performance
- Overview Cycle count processes and conduct Stocktakes across various sites
- Develop, introduce, and manage all ongoing Training and Support of Warehouse processes
- Communicating with Sales, despatch and Production team regarding inventory, delivery times, shortfalls, and faulty products
- Oversee stock transfers to and from warehouse locations, to ensure all Pick locations are optimised and efficiently replenished
- Analyse Master Data for Min’s & Max’s of SKU’s to identify obsolete & Dead Stock and also arrange for safe disposal if required
- Liaise & helping Production and Planning departments to forecast demand & reduce turnaround time
- Pallet Control Responsibilities
- Daily Demand Planning & Forecasting of Timber requirements for Factory & Warehouse packaging
- Budgeting & Managing Timber cost of 2 Million AUD for each financial year
- Negotiating with suppliers on Timber cost and deliveries
- Maintaining strong relations with internal and external stakeholders including Vendor Management
- Coordinating and ordering as an when required including creating PO & STO’s
- Reporting Timber expenses on Monthly basis – making sure that operating cost is within budget
- Looking into Sustainable ways of avoiding using timber
- Pallet reconciliations & managing recovery of Pallets from Customers
- Resolving pallet rejections, discrepancies and ensuring accuracy
- Ensuring pallet systems are up to date and managed weekly
- Monitor pallet accuracy of outbound consignments
Inventory Manager
Woolworths Supermarkets
Sydney
12.2015 - 07.2017
- Delivering best Customer Service - Handling customer inquiries, complaints, billing questions and payment extension/service requests
- Device ways to optimize Inventory control procedures by regular investigation of stock and ordering
- Executing Planograms & Merchandising as required by company policies
- Inspect levels of Stock on Hand regularly to identify shortages due to various reasons like damage, shrinkage and theft
- Receive and record deliveries and shipments to reconcile inventory
- Place order to replenish stock avoiding insufficiency or excessive surplus
- Maintain safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat, complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
- Assist the Store Manager in improving the performance of the store to achieve Sales targets
- Assist with the Training and Development of the team members
Team Lead
Google India pvt ltd (Ranstad India)
India
04.2013 - 07.2014
- Trained and mentored new hires on Google Earth – CAD/GIS/GPS Systems and company policies and successfully helped on the onboarding process
- Evaluated, developed, and executed policies on Mapping System to counter difficulties of live Mapping on CAD system
- Written work instruction and policies for future guidance
- Researched and regularly monitored project information in Live Data Bases for maps quality and resolved customer disputes with great results
- Strategic Management of team to aligning Project objective & Employee satisfaction there by ensuring the deadlines are always met with provided resources
- Documentation of work and reporting for appraisals and incentives using SQL Servers
- Displayed judgment, initiative and client information confidentiality as part of my professional conduct within the work environment
- Played a key role in Mapping of Westfield, Australia
- Appointed as Team Lead, I carried forward the project successfully with a team of 20 members
Education
Master’s in business - International Management, Supply Chain Management
Federation University
Sydney, Australia04.2011
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
Jntu
Hyderabad, India04.2011
Skills
- SAP – MM
- SuccessFactors
- PWS – Paperless Warehousing System
- RF
- Power Bi
- SQL
- CAD-CAM
- Advanced MS Office Skills
- Operating System
- Warehouse management
- Demand forecasting
- Supplier relationship management
- Analyzing trends
- Inventory tracking
Professional Highlights
- Implemented Power Bi & Visualized Data for Continuous Improvement.
- Achieved highest Inventory Record Accuracy for a National DC.
- Successfully Implemented & Managed 5S Process in the Warehouse.
- Standardized Customer complaints process Nationally and reduced them by 10%.
- Tested & Trailed recyclable Foam Gluts to eliminate Timber usage in storing products.
- Played a key role in Indoor Mapping of Westfields throughout Australia.
Timeline
Supply Planner
Motion AUSTRALIA
09.2022 - Current
Inventory Manager
Toll Chemicals (3PL DG Facility)
09.2021 - 09.2022
Inventory & Pallet Coordinator
CSR gyprock
07.2017 - 09.2021
Inventory Manager
Woolworths Supermarkets
12.2015 - 07.2017
Team Lead
Google India pvt ltd (Ranstad India)
04.2013 - 07.2014
Master’s in business - International Management, Supply Chain Management
Federation University
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
Jntu
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