Kedar Pitre

Background

About Kedar Pitre

-Provide inputs and co-ordinate with global transportation & logistics team to finalize on import lanes and shortlist freight forwarders for India. Regular co-ordination with global teams for reporting of activities. -Leading & managing the entire import activity for all raw and packaging materials. -Co-ordination with Customs FSSAI & ADC offices to clear material as per rules and procedures. -Finalize and appoint Custom Brokers/Custom House Agents (CHA) for the company and perform regular co-ordination with them. -Handling export of certain materials. Performing USFDA system activity for ingredients and flavours. -Finalization of tanker transporters for bulk ingredient transportation. Leading the bulk management transportation. -Responsible for Transport & Logistics Matrix of the plant and air freight optimization activity. -Ensure to keep the detention and demurrage charges in imports to the minimum possible. -Managing of the CAPEX/ OPEX/ Services Procurement of the plant. -Hands on experience in setting up an 'Greenfield Project' in the Indirect Procurement field. -Develop & roll out eRFQ tools in direct & indirect material commodities. Specialties: -Distinction of receiving the “Honeywell President Global Award” for leading a project in finished goods packaging area; acquired savings of approx. 315 KUSD for the company. -Implemented 6 Sigma Tools (i.e. DMAIC Principles) in the project.