Prasanth Kumar Reddy Malireddy
Aberdeen,United Kingdom
Summary
Detail-oriented Supply Chain and Logistics Manager with expertise in cost optimisation and operational efficiency. Drives compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards while managing supplier negotiations and high-level decisions. Delivers comprehensive reports for senior management and fosters effective communication across the organisation. Introduces innovative solutions to enhance business operations and support continuous improvement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work history
Co-Owner
The Castaway
Inverness, Highland
2025.08 - Current
- Operational Leadership: Directed end-to-end business activities, ensuring seamless daily workflows and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Cost Control & Budgeting: Implemented cost-containment measures across inventory, labour, and operational overheads to maintain profit margins.
- Vendor Management: Sourced, evaluated, and partnered with diverse suppliers and third-party vendors, negotiating favourable terms and service-level agreements.
- Financial Administration & Invoicing: Oversaw end-to-end accounts payable, rigorously validating purchase orders, clearing supplier invoices on schedule, and maintaining precise financial records.
- Supply Chain & Stock Control: Monitored stock levels and supply turnover to prevent stockouts and waste, leveraging predictive planning to match commercial demand.
Manager
Costa Coffee
Aberdeen
2017.11 - 2026.09
- Operational Leadership: Spearhead daily store operations, ensuring seamless service delivery, top-tier product quality, and optimal customer experience.
- Customer Experience: Develop and implement customer-focused initiatives, anticipating consumer needs and enhancing satisfaction levels.
- Performance Management: Consistently achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) related to customer satisfaction, stock efficiency, and promotional campaigns.
- Team Development: Foster a high-performance team culture by leading through example, training, and motivating employees to reach their full potential.
- Managed controllable costs through effective stock control, labour allocation, training, and employee recognition, contributing to overall financial health.
- Planned labour and inventory levels based on seasonal trends, weather conditions, school holidays, and local events to optimise resource allocation and enhance service delivery.
- Compliance & Safety: Ensure strict adherence to health and safety regulations, maintaining a hygienic and compliant workplace.
- Executed fundraising initiatives for Costa Foundation by coordinating engaging in-store activities, fostering community involvement and support.
Manager
McDonald's
Aberdeen
2010.08 - 2014.01
- Workforce Management: Coordinated staff schedules, ensuring effective deployment of personnel to enhance productivity and service levels.
- Staff training: Trained and supervised production line staff to uphold quality standards and drive performance.
- Shift supervision: Oversaw product quality and workflow efficiency during shifts, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Sales Optimization: Maximized sales potential by optimizing promotional campaigns and efficiently allocating labor resources.
- Cost Efficiency: Controlled operational costs by minimizing labor waste, managing inventory losses, and improving cash handling procedures.
- Communication: Facilitated strong interdepartmental communication to enhance teamwork and streamline operations.
- Administrative Duties: Conducted daily administrative tasks, including inventory management, HR data entry, cash sheet balancing, and deposit reconciliation.
Manager
Simhapuri Soceity Storage
Nellore
2006.05 - 2008.01
- Logistics Oversight: Led logistical and supply chain activities, ensuring timely and efficient delivery operations.
- Warehouse Management: Supervised warehouse personnel, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and operational best practices.
- Inventory Control: Monitored cost, quality, and efficiency of stock movement and storage processes to optimise inventory management.
- Vendor Negotiation: Negotiated with suppliers, couriers, and third-party vendors to drive cost efficiency and ensure timely deliveries.
- Loss Prevention: Conducted in-depth investigations into stock discrepancies, implementing corrective actions to mitigate loss.
- Customer Relations: Managed customer accounts, addressing inquiries, resolving complaints, and ensuring service excellence.
- Operational Documentation: Maintained and updated critical operational documentation, including vehicle logs, fuel consumption records, and servicing schedules.
Education
Marketing And Innovation - Marketing Management And Research
Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge, CambridgeshirePG - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Robert Gordon UniversityPurchasing Principles & La
AberdeenBachelors - Information Technology
Anna University
ChennaiSkills
- Professional Skills:
- Analytical skills
- Cost optimisation
- Regulatory compliance
- Supply chain management
- Negotiation and supplier management
- Decision-making skills
- Report writing
- Personal Attributes:
- Results-driven mindset
- Innovative thinking
- Works under pressure
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Co-Owner
The Castaway
2025.08 - Current
Manager
Costa Coffee
2017.11 - 2026.09
Manager
McDonald's
2010.08 - 2014.01
Manager
Simhapuri Soceity Storage
2006.05 - 2008.01
Bachelors - Information Technology
Anna University
PG - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Robert Gordon UniversityPurchasing Principles & La
Marketing And Innovation - Marketing Management And Research
Anglia Ruskin University