Sushil Prasad
DHL Supply Chain, North America
Columbus,OH
2
Languages
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience
Results-driven supply chain professional with 11 years of experience in optimizing global supply networks and transportation operations. Expertise in network optimization and advanced analytics, aligning infrastructure with demand growth and cost objectives. Translates complex models into actionable strategies for senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
Work History
Manager, Solutions Design
4 Years 9 Months- Lead a complex network design program for a global Alcohol & Beverage client, identifying ~20% logistics cost reduction through multi-BU consolidation, optimized end-to-end flows, and improved warehouse capacity planning.
- Developed capacity and throughput models to assess warehouse, transportation, and inventory constraints under varying demand and seasonal scenarios, enhancing decision-making processes.
- Developed capacity and throughput models to evaluate warehouse, transportation, and inventory constraints under varying demand and seasonal scenarios.
- Perform scenario planning and what-if analysis using Llamasoft SCGX, simulation, and Power BI to evaluate trade-offs between service, cost, and operational feasibility.
- Partnered with data science, engineering, finance, and operations teams to translate complex analytical models into actionable supply chain strategies, enabling effective implementation.
- Presented executive-level recommendations on network expansion, capacity investments, and operational risks for large-scale supply chain programs, facilitating strategic planning and resource allocation.
Senior Consultant, Network and Transport Solutions
4 Years 4 Months- Led global network optimization and transportation strategy projects across multiple regions and industries, enhancing operational efficiency in auto, retail, technology, and healthcare sectors.
- Concluded a large-scale network design study for a retail conglomerate in APAC using Llamasoft SCGX, recommending an optimized distribution network delivering ~9% transportation cost savings and supporting a strategic JV with DHL.
- Delivered transportation optimization study for multi-country European retail network, identifying routing and network improvements that contributed to ~7% reduction in transportation spend.
- Designed optimized distribution networks and transportation flows, establishing inventory positioning strategies that reduced logistics costs while achieving service targets.
- Developed analytics-based decision tools for routing optimization, driver scheduling, carbon emissions tracking, and inventory health monitoring.
- Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative supply chain solutions.
- Streamlined operational processes, resulting in enhanced service delivery and efficiency.
Senior Manager, Ops & Engineering
2 Years 4 Months- Designed distribution network architecture supporting 6x growth in e-commerce volumes while maintaining service levels and operational efficiency.
- Built and scaled logistics operations in Northeast India, establishing regional network presence and enabling market expansion.
- Modeled optimal warehouse locations, transportation routes, and sortation capacity to improve service coverage and reduce logistics cost.
- Modeled warehouse locations and transportation routes to enhance service coverage and lower logistics costs.
- Collaborated with operations, product, and commercial teams to create tailored logistics solutions for key enterprise customers.
Education
Post Graduation Program In Management - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Bachelors of Science - Information Technology
Skills
Supply chain management
Network Optimization
Capacity planning
Scenario Modeling
Data Analytics
Transportation
Warehouse Management
Process Optimization
3PL
LLP
Operational Consulting
Process improvement
Carrier Management
Client Relationship Management
Stakeholder management
Supply Chain Innovation
Complex Problem-solving
Strategic planning
Operations management
Project management
Positive attitude
Excellent communication
Team development
Managing operations and efficiency
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – Benchmark Six Sigma
- Employee of the Month(6) / Quarter(3) – DHL
- Global Solutions Design Excellence Award – DHL
- Kaizen Award – Delhivery
- Strategic Partner Award - Delhivery
Languages
English
Professional Working
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Sports
Travelling and Trekking
Timeline
Manager, Solutions Design
DHL Supply Chain, North America
11.2021 - CurrentRead More
Senior Consultant, Network and Transport Solutions
Global Solutions Design CoE, DHL Supply Chain
07.2017 - 11.2021Read More
Senior Manager, Ops & Engineering
Delhivery India
03.2015 - 07.2017Read More
ICFAI Business School (IBS)
Post Graduation Program In Management from Logistics And Supply Chain Management
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Mumbai University
Bachelors of Science from Information Technology
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TOOLS
- Llamasoft (SCGX), Paragon Routing, OptiLogic, Workwave, Appian, Autocad and PTV
- Power BI, Tableau, Anylogic Simulation, SQL, MS Excel & Office Suite