Krushna Chalwad
Supply Chain Management
Berlin
Summary
Skilled supply chain end to end optimization Specialist focused on maximizing success through effective use of data analysis, cross functional collaboration and coordination abilities. Top-notch communicator with excellent time management, administrative and customer service skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Footprint Specialist: Supply Chain Planning
Vestas Deutschland GmbH
08.2023 - 12.2025
- Supported critical footprint decision-making processes, including material flow design, 3PL outsourcing, and warehouse consolidation, to balance global/regional warehouse locations.
- Identified and eliminated supply chain inefficiencies to reduce overall supply chain costs while maintaining high service levels and finding the most cost-effective methods for inventory movement.
- Lead relationship management with global and regional counterparts (Planning, Logistics, Procurement) to ensure consensus-based decisions and secure buy-in through effective change management.
- Establish governance models and hearing processes for new warehouse location requests across 5 regions, ensuring all new facilities align with global strategy through rigorous ‘go/no-go’ coordination.
Senior Controller Operations
Berlin Brands Group
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Responsible for monthly group reporting, budgeting and forecasting activities with focus on warehouse operations, freight & carrier and customer service.
- Monitoring operational projects and processes and assess their financial impact.
Supply Chain Specialist: Performance Analysis
Delivery Hero HF Kitchens
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Managed end-to-end inventory planning across central hubs, national hubs, 3PLs, and partner locations by delivering accurate volume forecasts for production and procurement.
- Optimized and fully automated forecasting methodologies and supply chain processes, improving efficiency, transparency, and decision-making quality.
- Controlled and optimized total supply chain costs (procurement, production, logistics) including cost management support for proprietary production facilities.
- Defined & continuously improved SOPs, KPIs, and performance dashboards for in-house logistics teams and third-party providers, delivering data-driven insights to senior management.
SCM Operations and Quality Coordinator
Samsung Electronics
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Managed inbound parts quality control, customer claim investigations, root cause analysis, and return processes to ensure compliance and service quality.
- Monitored and managed 3PL partners covering warehousing and inbound/outbound transportation, ensuring adherence to cost targets, compliance standards, and customer satisfaction.
- Tracked carrier performance against contractual operational and quality SLAs, analyzing delivery reliability and service quality to drive corrective actions.
- Managed order processing data collection, reporting, and feedback using SAP and MS Office tools to support operational transparency and performance tracking.
Process Analyst: Logistics & Warehousing
Hyundai MOBIS
02.2018 - 10.2019
- Defined and deployed optimized warehousing processes aligned with local distribution and operational requirements.
- Executed quality and operational audits to ensure compliance, identify improvement opportunities, and deliver measurable performance gains.
- Provided regular project status updates and structured reporting to management, focusing on key process-oriented objectives and outcomes.
- Led annual investment and expense planning, including budget tracking and controlling, supplier evaluation, tendering, and cost analysis.
Production Engineer
Reddy and Ashwini Engineering
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Planned and executed production schedules aligned with demand forecasts, including process flow definition and production quality control.
- Managed procurement of plant materials, including RFQ handling and material requirements planning, ensuring adequate inventory levels and supply continuity.
Education
Engineering Management
University of Applied Sciences (HTW) Berlin
Berlin, Germany 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Production Engineering
Shivaji University
Kolhapur, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Data analysis
End to end supply chain optimization
Process optimization
Setting process governance & guidelines
Inventory optimization
Team collaboration
Analytical thinking
Root-cause analysis
Expert problem solving
Continuous improvement
Process improvement
Interests
Hobbies: Driving, Cycling, Go-karting, Interests: Cricket, Football, Formula 1
Computer skills
- MS Office: Proficient user
- MS Visio: Proficient user
- SAP: Proficient user
- Power BI: Proficient user
- G Suite: Proficient user
- Python: Basic user
- SQL: Basic user
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Footprint Specialist: Supply Chain Planning
Vestas Deutschland GmbH
08.2023 - 12.2025
Senior Controller Operations
Berlin Brands Group
12.2022 - 08.2023
Supply Chain Specialist: Performance Analysis
Delivery Hero HF Kitchens
09.2021 - 11.2022
SCM Operations and Quality Coordinator
Samsung Electronics
11.2019 - 08.2021
Process Analyst: Logistics & Warehousing
Hyundai MOBIS
02.2018 - 10.2019
Production Engineer
Reddy and Ashwini Engineering
06.2013 - 07.2014
Engineering Management
University of Applied Sciences (HTW) Berlin
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Production Engineering
Shivaji University
04.2001 -