Bhaskar S.
Inventory Optimization Expert | Global Logistics lead | cost reduction
☆ Senior Supply Chain Architect | 20+ Years Excellence in Global Logistics, Procurement & Warehouse Transformation☆ Overview: Are you scaling operations or just scaling costs? With 20 years of experience leading end-to-end supply chain transformations, I help organizations turn fragmented logistics into resilient, high-performance engines. If your business is struggling with inventory bloat, rising procurement costs, or warehouse bottlenecks, I provide the strategic roadmap and hands-on execution to fix it. How I add value to your business: Strategic Procurement: I don't just buy; I architect sourcing strategies that have historically reduced spend by 15-25% while securing Tier-1 supplier partnerships. Warehouse & Distribution Excellence: Expertise in Lean methodology and WMS optimization to increase throughput and reduce "dock-to-stock" time by up to 30%. Logistics & Freight Optimization: Designing multi-modal transport networks that balance speed with cost-efficiency, ensuring 99%+ on-time delivery. Resilience & Risk Management: Building "shock-proof" supply chains through advanced scenario planning, near-shoring strategies, and ESG compliance. The Results (Proven Track Record): Scalability: Scaled a [Region/Industry] logistics network from $50M to $250M in annual throughput. Optimization: Redesigned a global inventory strategy that freed up $12M in working capital within 12 months. Digital Transformation: Led the successful migration of legacy systems to SAP S/4HANA across 5 international sites. Core Competencies: Strategic Sourcing | S&OP | Contract Negotiation | Fleet Management | Inventory Control (VMI/JIT) | Warehouse Automation | Change Management | Data Analytics (Power BI/Excel) Why hire me? I bridge the gap between "boardroom strategy" and "shop-floor reality." Whether you need a fractional COO or a project-based consultant to overhaul your procurement cycle, I deliver measurable ROI from day one. Let’s discuss your current bottlenecks. Click 'Invite to Job' for a brief discovery call.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 4.7 months active (since Jun 2026)
Last 6 months: $963
Billed in all: $1,000$1k
$963 in the last 6 months
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 23% in Network Design
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