Rahul Raithatha
London
Summary
Commercially focused Procurement and Supply Chain Analyst with over four years of cross-sector experience in marine logistics, bulk metals, and FMCG operations. Holds an MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from the University of Sheffield. Skilled in cost optimisation, vendor negotiations, process improvement, and data-led forecasting. Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset and a proven ability to support transformation projects, making me a strong fit for both internal operations and client-facing consulting roles.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Supply Chain & Logistics Executive
Shivani Clearing & Forwarding Ltd.
02.2024 - Current
- Managed end-to-end rail freight for polymer shipments under FMCG contracts, ensuring timeliness and compliance.
- Created a monthly delay log that increased visibility and led to a 12% reduction in minor supply chain disruptions.
- Boosted rake utilisation by 17% by coordinating vendor loading windows and aligning contractor dispatch schedules.
- Standardised documentation templates across vendors to reduce reporting inconsistencies and save processing time.
Marine Logistics & Procurement Associate
Kathiawar Shipping
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Oversaw 80+ international shipments annually across marine routes supporting construction logistics.
- Negotiated vendor service terms and achieved over 20% cost savings on recurring supply contracts.
- Developed procurement dashboards that reduced manual reporting by 50% and supported faster decision-making.
- Worked with company leadership on port-side planning and sourcing strategy for offshore logistics.
Supply Chain & Operations Analyst
PNS Metals Ltd.
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Sourced scrap metals from 12+ suppliers across international markets, managing timelines and quality standards.
- Built predictive inventory models that cut cycle time by 15% and improved material availability.
- Reduced material waste by 10% by aligning procurement batch sizes to production demand more accurately.
- Introduced a supplier scorecard system that improved selection and strengthened quality assurance practices.
Import Logistics Coordinator
Lords Offshore Service
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Oversaw material dispatches and port coordination for marine and offshore clients, ensuring timely delivery.
- Coordinated 150+ deliveries, maintaining real-time tracking updates and daily logistics briefs for vessel teams.
- Liaised with freight agents and customs to speed up clearance and reduce documentation errors for deliveries.
- Shared weekly performance reports to support planning accuracy for site and vessel managers.
- Set KPIs for cost tracking across marine deliveries and supported the rollout of vessel logistics benchmarks.
Education
Master of Science - Logistics & Supply Chain Management
University of Sheffield
Sheffield 09.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Business Administration - Commerce & Business
Mithibai College (Mumbai University)
Mumbai 07.2019 - 03.2022
Skills
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
- KPI Tracking
- Forecasting
- Planning
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Clear Communication
- Supplier Relationship
Accomplishments
· L'Oreal Brandstorm – Team Lead (2025)
· CIPS Affiliated Member (2023 – Present)
· Digital Marketing (2021)
· McKinsey Forward Programme (2025)
· Strategic Planning for Nissan (2022)
· Best New-Comer Award – Business Competition (2020)
Timeline
Supply Chain & Logistics Executive
Shivani Clearing & Forwarding Ltd.
02.2024 - Current
Master of Science - Logistics & Supply Chain Management
University of Sheffield
09.2022 - 01.2024
Marine Logistics & Procurement Associate
Kathiawar Shipping
06.2021 - 07.2022
Supply Chain & Operations Analyst
PNS Metals Ltd.
06.2020 - 05.2021
Import Logistics Coordinator
Lords Offshore Service
08.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Business Administration - Commerce & Business
Mithibai College (Mumbai University)
07.2019 - 03.2022
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