Vilin Topakar
A seasoned professional with over 24 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Budgeting & P&L Management, and Cost Optimization.
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Profile Summary
Business Strategist
Accomplished leader with vast experience in strategic program delivery aligned with organizational goals and P&L management in Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Expertise
Strong experience in Business Planning, Vendor Development, Inventory, Procurement, Warehouse, Logistics, and Supplier Management.
Financial Acumen
Proven track record in financial planning, budgeting, and P&L management for branches, regions, and country-level operations.
Cost Optimization
Skilled in monitoring, analyzing, and controlling expenses, developing strategies for cost reduction across departments.
Industry Experience
Successfully worked across diverse industries including FMCG & Retail, Express Industry, E-Commerce, Home Appliances, Secured Logistics, Bottling, Telecom, Automotive, Steel & Construction, and Pharma.
Key Achievements
1
Brinks India
Selected for Complete Operation and Process study at Dubai.
2
Future Group
Received Certificate for Competing "Value Based Assessment" and participated in MD/CEO strategy meetings.
3
Leeway Logistics
Awarded Best Performer with MD's Award, Certificate, and International Grand Slam.
4
Mahindra Logistics
Recognized as Best Performer with MD's Award, Certificate, and International Grand Slam.
Work Experience: Brinks India Pvt. Ltd.
Head Operations & Sales – India (Since Feb'22)
  • Delivering India Budget and building infrastructure for future projects.
  • Managing customer audits for major banks (JP Morgan, Standard Chartered, Citi, ICICI, HDFC, SBI, etc.).
  • Maintaining Operating Profit (OP) between 30-35% and achieving cost savings targets.
  • Spearheading new vendor development and ensuring invoicing accuracy.
  • Converting loss-making branches into profitable ones with double-digit OP.
  • Improving productivity, optimizing resources, and maintaining relations with bank officials and bullion dealers.
Work Experience: Future Supply Chains Ltd.
Zonal Head Operations – South (Apr'18 – Feb'22)
  • Achieved planned revenue and formulated annual budgeting plans.
  • Managed express & warehouse business, controlling costs to maintain Gross Margin (GM).
  • Managed 42 Express Branches and 6 Hubs, including Line Haul Network Management.
  • Spearheaded manpower cost control, cost optimization, service quality, and vendor development.
  • Introduced new vendors and conducted regular customer reviews to meet requirements.
  • Managed key clients like Puma, TTK, FLFL, Shahi Exports, and Future Group businesses.
Work Experience: TVS Supply Chain Solutions Ltd.
Zonal Business Head – South (Feb'16 – Apr'18)
  • Formulated annual budgeting plans and sustained existing business operations.
  • Traced WMS implementation in warehouses and managed 33 major warehousing customers.
  • Managed 1.6 million sq/ft of warehouse space in South India.
  • Handled transportation for all warehousing customers to enhance revenue.
  • Controlled debits through negotiation for reversals and managed complete P&L for the South zone.
  • Managed a total manpower of 80 on-roll, 250 FTC, and 1250 outsourced personnel.
  • Managed clients including Voltas, Sony, Bosch Siemens, ATC, GSK, Colgate, and others.
Previous Experience & Personal Details
Previous Roles
  • Apr'10 – Aug'15: General Manager – Sales & Operations at Leeway Logistics Ltd.
  • Dec'06 – Apr'10: Regional Operation Manager & Solution Design – South at Mahindra Logistics Ltd.
  • Apr'06 – Dec'06: Hub & Branch In charge – South Distribution Centre at TNT India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Feb'99 – Mar'06: Operation Executive at AFL Logistics.
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 23rd June 1973
Languages Known: English, Hindi, Kannada & Marathi
Address: Mumbai, Maharashtra
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