Vaishnav Gaikwad
London,Greater London
Summary
Accomplished professional with a robust background in supply chain management, spanning warehouse operations, purchasing, and inventory control. Recognized for driving operational efficiency, evidenced by a 40% increase in productivity through strategic supply chain and procurement initiatives. Proficient in data-driven decision-making, resulting in optimized pricing strategies and improved customer service scores by 25%. Skilled at fostering collaborative relationships and leveraging methodical skills to enhance organizational performance. Holds an MSc in Supply Chain Management and is equipped with certifications in Excel. Proven track record of achieving concrete outcomes in diverse settings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Warehouse handler
FedEx
Stansted, Essex
2023.09 - 2023.11
- Managed daily warehouse operations, enhancing the smooth flow of inventory by 8%
- Successfully loaded and unloaded an average of 600 packages per hour
- Enhanced package tracking accuracy by 15%, leading to reduced shipping errors
- Collaborated with inbound and outbound teams to enhance efficiency in ball mat operations
Store Manager / Purchasing Assistant
0007 Express Convenience Store
Chelmsford, Essex
2022.12 - 2023.09
- Managed relationships with wholesalers and suppliers, leading to a 15% reduction in lead time.
- Trained and coached employees, improving customer service scores by 25%.
- Led initiatives such as buying, planning, and receiving that increased operational efficiency by 40%
- Optimized product pricing strategies, increasing average order value by 20%.
Stock Controller
Express Convenience Store
Chelmsford
2022.03 - 2022.12
- Increased turnover by 30% through inventory strategies such as ABC analytics.
- Minimized processing time for incoming shipments by 35% by establishing clear communication.
- Achieved 98% accuracy rate in inventory counts with methods like Cycle Counting
Education
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
Anglia Ruskin University
Chelmsford, Essex 2021.09 - 2023.01
Bachelor of Business Administration - Computer Applications
Neville Wadia Institute of Management Studies and Research
Pune, India 2017.06 - 2020.12
Skills
- Warehouse Management System (WMS) software
- Purchasing Management & Market Trends
- Inventory Management & Delivery Tracking
- Warehousing and Logistics
- Supply Chain System & Sales Analysis
- Quality assurance standards
- Analytical, Communication & Diagnostic skills
- Supplier, Stakeholder & Data management
- Safety Compliance & DFT trained
- Demand Forecast & Planning
- Shipping Coordination
- Organizational and Administrative
- IT Operations & Software Expertise
- MS Excel & Invoicing, Report generating
- Decision-making & Collaboration
Projects
Role of E-commerce in Supply Chain Management Sep 2022 – Jan 2023
• Elevated supply chain visibility through data analytics, reducing excess inventory by 20%
• Incorporated demand forecasting models that lowered overstock by 18% and contributed to a 10% increase in on-time deliveries, enhancing customer experience and loyalty
Leave Management System Nov 2019 – Mar 2020
• Designed a leave management application, resulting in a streamlined and paperless process for leave appeals and approvals
• Designed the user-friendly Front End using HTML and PHP, providing an intuitive interface that reduced user training time by 30%
• Automated leave balance calculations, reducing calculation errors by 25% for employees
Water Supply Management Jun 2019 – Oct 2019
• Developed the Front End of the system using Visual Basic, enhancing user experience, and reducing data input errors by 25%
• Implemented a user-friendly interface that allowed department staff to generate reports and access critical information with ease, leading to a 40% reduction in report generation time
• Utilized MS-Access as the Back End database, ensuring data integrity and scalability, enabling the system to handle a 50% increase in data volume without performance degradation
Accomplishments
- Python Pro 2023 by Udemy
- The Fundamentals of End-to-End Supply Chain Management by Udemy
- Advanced Excel by Proteck Institute
- Professional Skill Development by Neville Wadia Institute of Management and Research
Interests
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Retail sales assistant: , 0007-Express, Chelmsford, UK (part-time) Oct 2021 - Mar 2022 Volunteer: ARU Temps, Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford, UK Oct 2021 - Jan 2022 Volunteer: Oktober Fest, Mint people, (Chelmsford, Southend-On-Sea, Colchester) Oct 2021
Timeline
Warehouse handler
FedEx
2023.09 - 2023.11
Store Manager / Purchasing Assistant
0007 Express Convenience Store
2022.12 - 2023.09
Stock Controller
Express Convenience Store
2022.03 - 2022.12
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
Anglia Ruskin University
2021.09 - 2023.01
Bachelor of Business Administration - Computer Applications
Neville Wadia Institute of Management Studies and Research
2017.06 - 2020.12