GORAKSHA MAKWANE

Results-driven Supply Chain and Logistics professional with 19+ years of progressive experience in end-to-end operations management across steel, automotive, defense and manufacturing sectors. Expertise in procurement optimization, vendor management, inventory control and quality assurance with proven success in developing integrated supply chain strategies that drive cost efficiency and operational excellence. Adept at coordinating cross-functional teams, managing large-scale logistics networks and implementing process improvements that enhance delivery reliability, reduce costs and ensure compliance with international quality standards including SCOMET, DAE, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001.

Graphite India Limited, Nashik, India | Assistant Manager – Marketing & Supply Chain | April 2024 – Present

Product Turnover: ₹800 CR | Forecast Accuracy: 87–90%

• Spearheaded end-to-end supply chain operations for steel manufacturing, coordinating procurement, production planning and distribution across multiple facilities while ensuring alignment with customer demand and production capacity.
• Orchestrated integrated supply chain strategies that optimized material flow, reduced inventory carrying costs by implementing ABC and Min-Max control systems and improved warehouse efficiency through 5S methodology.
• Managed import/export logistics operations handling 150-300 containers monthly, negotiated annual contracts with shipping lines (MSC, ZIM), and improved container utilization rates through strategic planning.
• Collaborated with finance and senior leadership to manage budgets, reduce per-unit costs and optimize inventory holding expenses while maintaining compliance with DAE, SCOMET and Customs regulations.
• Ensured zero demurrage, detention and audit non-conformities by implementing robust quality management systems aligned with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.

Magna Automotive India Pvt. Ltd., Pune, India | Assistant Manager – Supply Chain & Logistics | April 2023 – March 2024

Product Turnover: ₹1200 CR | Forecast Accuracy: 92–95%

• Directed dispatch and logistics planning for major vehicle launches including TATA Punch, Altroz, Mahindra Scorpio-N, Harrier and Safari, achieving zero production line stoppages and supporting ramp-up from 16,000 to 21,000 units monthly.
• Oversaw daily vehicle dispatches of 200-250 units PAN India while maintaining 1 Day on Hand (DOH) stock levels at both manufacturing facilities and customer locations.
• Implemented milk-run logistics systems that streamlined supply chains, reduced inventory carrying costs and ensured consistent material flow for uninterrupted production.
• Partnered with Supplier Quality (SQ) and Quality Engineering (QE) teams to resolve non-conformities, improve supplier performance metrics and meet stringent customer quality targets.
• Trained team members on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process standardization and quality compliance, fostering a continuous improvement culture across operations.

Graphite India Limited, Nashik, India | Supply Chain & Logistics Specialist | October 2006 – March 2023

Product Turnover: ₹800 CR | Forecast Accuracy: 87–90%

• Developed and executed supply chain strategies across automotive, steel, energy and defense sectors, ensuring cost-effective procurement and timely delivery of materials while maintaining strict quality control.
• Administered inventory management for defense projects including CCD brakes for Tejas Mark-III aircraft (3,000+ parts) and automotive operations (2,500+ BOP and 300+ press shop components), ensuring complete traceability.
• Established finished goods inventory management systems, warehouse operations protocols and service standards while tracking KPIs against defined targets through comprehensive MIS reporting.
• Conducted supplier evaluations, development programs, and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) processes to ensure consistent quality and delivery reliability across the vendor base.
• Leveraged Incoterms, Duty Drawback and RoDTEP schemes to optimize landed costs, improve margin control and enhance overall supply chain profitability.

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering | Shri Sai College of Engineering, Aurangabad | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University 

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | Shri Mahavir College of Engineering, Nashik | Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MS-BTE)