MANISH SHARMA
About Candidate
A results-driven Supply Chain and Operations Leader with a proven track record of optimizing high-volume distribution center workflows, maximizing facility throughput capacity, and leading large cross-functional teams. Expert in End-to-End Warehouse Management and cold chain operations for global industry giants. Recognized for consistently exceeding KPIs, ensuring strict regulatory compliance, and executing strategic resource management to maximize profitability and operational efficiency.
Location
Education
Work & Experience
Facility & Cold Chain Leadership: Directed end-to-end Distribution center operations for Nestle India, managing a 1.86 lakh sq. ft. facility with a 25,000 sq. ft. cold storage zone.
Inventory Control & Accuracy: Managed daily stock counts and wall-to-wall audits to maintain high inventory precision and streamline operational systems.
Throughput & KPI Management: Monitored daily productivity and aligned resources through strategic planning to consistently hit throughput targets.
Compliance & Food Safety: Enforced strict food-grade safety standards, pest control, temperature monitoring, and 5S hygiene methodologies to maintain full compliance.
Workforce Development: Trained, developed, and cross-trained warehouse personnel across Inbound, Outbound, and Inventory functions to build a flexible, multi-skilled workforce.
Asset & Infrastructure Care: Oversaw the maintenance and security protocols for warehouse infrastructure, racking systems, fire safety equipment, dock levelers, and Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination: Managed real-time communication with clients, transport vendors, and distributors to rapidly resolve grievances and optimize daily dock utilization.
High-Volume Scale-Up: Managed Fulfilment Center operations for a 20,000 sq. ft. B2B and B2C facility, scaling up temporary staffing to smoothly handle massive order surges during peak festive sales.
Inventory & Reverse Logistics: Conducted daily cycle counts and monthly wall-to-wall reconciliations while driving quick inspection and restocking of returned (RTO) goods to preserve maximum value.
SLA & Last-Mile Delivery: Oversaw all inbound and outbound operations according to strict SLAs, partnering closely with last-mile courier services to minimize transit delays.
Managed overall warehouse operations (SPL & FG) for Vertiv Energy Pvt. Ltd.
Maintained effective client-company relationships.
Handled customer escalations effectively and provided timely resolutions.
Managed all inbound/outbound activities as per SLA.
Managed inventory of more than 1,000 SKUs.
Conducted cycle counts on a weekly and monthly basis.
Executed wall to wall inventory reconciliation on a quarterly basis.
Demonstrated hands on experience working on the Oracle application.
Awards
Employee of the Year (2023): Awarded top corporate recognition at DHL Supply Chain for outstanding operational leadership.
Employee of the Quarter: Recognized multiple times (Q2 2019 & Q4 2022) for driving high performance and operational excellence.
