RAHUL NAIR
Ajax
Summary
Results-oriented logistics and operations leader with 7+ years of experience in warehouse management, team leadership, and retail operations. Proven expertise in optimizing inventory processes, reducing stockouts by 25%, and increasing turnover by 20%. Skilled in WMS, ERP systems, and managing automated warehouse technologies. Adept at driving quality initiatives, ensuring safety compliance, and enhancing operational efficiency. Ready to contribute as an Operations Team Lead by leveraging extensive warehousing and logistics expertise.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Team Lead
H&M Hennes & Mauritz
04.2022 - Current
- Directed warehouse operations, ensuring 100% compliance with health, safety regulations, and industry standards. Conducted root cause analyses to improve safety protocols.
- Achieved a 13% increase in throughput and reduced downtime by 8% through optimized workflows and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Managed inventory accuracy and procurement, minimizing costs using ERP systems like SAP.
- Supervised hiring, training, and performance reviews for production teams, fostering accountability, growth, and adherence to safety practices.
- Improved productivity and engagement by counseling and coaching teams, achieving a 95% compliance rate with operational standards.
- Utilized ERP systems for daily operations, including safety checklists, customer feedback, and escalations. Coordinated minor tasks with Accounts Payable and Payroll.
- Maintained product quality standards through audits, e-learning coordination, and proactive resolution of issues.
Department Manager
Decathlon Sports
08.2016 - 10.2020
- Recruited, trained, and led a team of 30+ Sports Advisors, fostering collaboration, setting performance goals, and boosting team productivity.
- Implemented customer-focused strategies, enhancing sales and customer satisfaction; increased store basket size by 20%.
- Optimized merchandising and inventory management, improving restocking efficiency and driving sales growth.
- Analyzed sales reports and KPIs, achieving a 20% improvement in inventory turnover with data-driven strategy adjustments.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols, reducing workplace accidents by 15% through training and adherence to regulations.
- Acted as Duty Store Manager, streamlining store operations and ensuring policy compliance for enhanced efficiency.
- Led human and commercial projects, optimizing resources and managing operating accounts to achieve departmental goals.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Lambton College
North York, Ontario04.2023
Bachelor's - Commerce, Logistics
Sacred Heart College
Thevara, Kerala04.2017
Skills
- SAP Business Warehouse
- Inventory Management
- Microsoft Office
- Inventory Management
- ERP Systems
- Forecasting & Data Analysis
- Operational Efficiency
- Process Improvement
- Vendor Management
- Lean Management
Languages
Timeline
Warehouse Team Lead
H&M Hennes & Mauritz
04.2022 - Current
Department Manager
Decathlon Sports
08.2016 - 10.2020
Bachelor's - Commerce, Logistics
Sacred Heart College
Postgraduate Diploma - Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Lambton College
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