NANDAKUMAR MATHILAKATH
Muscat,Oman
Summary
Highly Achiever and exceptionally talented Warehouse and Distribution Manager with over 14 years of experience in Cold chain, FMCG, Retail, Pharma, Hazmat, & Spare parts logistics Industries. Possesses knowledge of warehouse equipment and the ability to adopt new technologies. At GWC Logistics, led a team of 62 warehouse associates to achieve the highest productivity in the region, increasing revenue by OMR 100K QoQ and boosting 25% growth in process capability by effectively using continuous improvement techniques, innovative methods, and principles. Expertise in the areas of operations, manpower, workforce management, purchasing, inventory management, and logistics.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager - Warehouse and Distribution
GWC Logistics
01.2015 - Current
- Company Overview: GWC Bahrain and Oman Operations
- Currently managing a 27.5K Distribution Center of 42K pallet position capacity for catering to retail, pharma and cold chain customers in Sultanate of Oman.
- Execute Distribution Center for US Military Subsistence Prime Vendor program for Bahrain and Saudi regions
- Execute Distribution Center for IKEA Oman in Muscat Replenishment store sales and E-commerce deliveries with over 12000 CBM and 9000 SKU range
- Establishing and execution of omnichannel warehouse operations for retail gaints like IKEA and other Ecom customers.
- Managing Ministry of Health's reserve stock operations for Directorate General Medical Supplies with over 8000 CBM and 700 SKU range
- Orchestrated warehouse and distribution operations in Bahrain & Oman
- Implemented advanced quality control procedures, resulting in a 100% decrease in product returns and complaints
- Implemented real time temperature monitoring in cold chain distribution using IVMS.
- Successfully executed project for Warehousing and Distribution for US Subsistence Prime Vendor program in Zone 2 region, Kingdom of Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia, including cross-border logistics
- Reorganized the warehouse inventory system, making the process 50% less cumbersome to handle than before
- Direct a team of 62 warehouse associates to achieve the highest productivity in the region, increasing revenue by QoQ
- Completed more than 50 US Navy Carrier bulk loadouts from 2015 till date 100% IFOT, average 400+ CBM per delivery
- Coached and trained 40 warehouse workers over a period of 15 months, deployed at 2 different warehouses within GCC
- Achieved 25% growth in process capability by effectively using continuous improvement techniques
- Improved delivery efficiency by 50%, by effectively planning and implementing vehicle/delivery routes
- Reduced operational expenses by up to 10% using an effective stock transfer and accelerated cost savings of over $100k P.A
- Reduced OSHA violations from 9 in 2 years to 0 in 8 months by conducting daily safety inspections and implementing changes every week
Warehouse Supervisor
GWC Logistics
11.2011 - 12.2014
- Company Overview: Qatar
- Outperformed 100% inventory accuracy in external audits conducted by Deloitte and Qatar Petroleum
- Spearheaded project for Dolphin Energy by regulating inventory over 12,000 line items and timely supply of materials for 10+ Third-party projects inside Ras Laffan, Qatar
- Assisted in developing 4 new warehouse management systems, which increased efficiency and productivity by 44%
- Separated, labeled, and verified the count of 8K incoming deliveries, decreasing counting errors by 100% MoM
- Identified and removed 35 non-functional pieces of equipment for repair by performing pre-shift equipment checks, reduced downtime by 71%
- Qatar
Senior Executive - Supply Chain Management
DHL Supply Chain
04.2010 - 10.2011
- Company Overview: India
- Achieved Total transportation cost/ Total Sales to below 1%, which was best in country for Bharti-Walmart
- Decreased storage costs by 4% through increased direct delivery and accurate lead times
- Increased profit margins by 5% by creating relationships with carriers and negotiating rates
- Maintained the fill rate of 99.98% for Walmart outlets in South and West India
- India
Education
MBA - International Business
Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala, India04-2010
B.Sc. - Chemistry
University of Calicut
Kerala, India04-2007
Skills
- Warehouse Management
- Logistics Management
- Supply Chain Management (SCM)
- Inventory Management
- Distribution and LMD
- Warehouse Design and Process Development
- Productivity Tracking & Continuous Improvement
- Fleet Management
- Costing and Budgeting
- Tender Response & Business Support
- Negotiation
- Project Management
- Stocks Level Management
- Storage Solution
- Staffing Tool & Resources Management
- WMS Infor 11 SCE
- SAP MM
- Legal Compliance
Certification
- International Diploma in Logistics and Transport from CILT(UK), Sep 2024
- Certification - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, 2021, TUV SUD SOUTH ASIA
- Business Analytics- IABAC (International Association of Business Analytics Certification), 2021
- Food Safety Management System ISO 22000: 2018, Internal Auditor training, 2017, TUV SUD Middle East
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Manager - Warehouse and Distribution
GWC Logistics
01.2015 - Current
Warehouse Supervisor
GWC Logistics
11.2011 - 12.2014
Senior Executive - Supply Chain Management
DHL Supply Chain
04.2010 - 10.2011
MBA - International Business
Mahatma Gandhi University
B.Sc. - Chemistry
University of Calicut