Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Hobbies and Interests
Career Highlights
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Suman Pappula

Papakowhai

Summary

Manager with over 20 years of demonstrated history in HR and Logistics Operations. I worked with the best and biggest manufacturing industries which covers a variety of Pharmaceutical, Biologicals, and food manufacturing. I have good grips on organizational, analytical, business and IT management. Extensive knowledge of health and safety regulations. Biosecurity New Zealand/ MPI certified as transitional facility operator and Accredited Person (AP).

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Supervisor

Walter and Wild (FMCG)
03.2022 - Current
  • Lead, coach, and guide the Logistics teams.
  • Managing logistics operations. overseeing receiving, storage, inventory management, order processing, and shipping.
  • Overseeing daily operations, managing staff, ensuring compliance with warehouse regulations.
  • Make planning and distribution of warehouse goods.
  • Investigate, source, and finalize – Vendors & material. Financial management and budget utilization.
  • Ensuring all the export orders meet regulations (dangerous goods), compliance, legal requirements and meeting target lines.
  • Set, monitor & develop KPIs. Handle certification and customer audits.
  • Control over all Inward goods/ Imports, Inventory, dispatch & Exports for all RM’s & FG’s over more than 4K to 5K SKUs.
  • Managed inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts and implemented measures to prevent stock discrepancies.

Accomplishments:

  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows and received best performance team.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks, which includes shipping on an average of 550-600 export containers.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions, like zero errors in overall performance for the year 2024-2025.

Team Leader Warehouse

Simx Ltd.
04.2017 - 03.2022
  • Staff management, oversee hiring/ training.
  • Oversee Inward goods/ Imports, Inventory, dispatch & Exports logistics, warehouse administration & Supply chain operations, supplier and transporter management, outstanding Inventory control over 13000 bins and 4000 goods (RM’s & FG’s).
  • Ensure exports to meet timelines.
  • Developed processes and policies.
  • Manage expenditures against budget.
  • Developed ERP software for warehouse operations.

Accomplishments:

  • Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
  • Set performance expectations like KPI's for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
  • Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
  • Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
  • Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their leadership potential and advance in their careers.
  • Built and maintained strong client relationships, leading to repeat business and referrals.
  • Led by example, demonstrating commitment and professionalism that inspired team members to excel.

Inventory Controller

King Kang Ltd
11.2015 - 04.2017
  • Perform daily Inventory counts for all the products like food and electronics.
  • Perform stock and inventory audits.
  • Review all financial transactions of inventory.
  • Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records.
  • Completed physical inventory counts each month.

Data Quality Analyst

Barfoot & Thompson
09.2015 - 11.2015
  • Policies review and enhancement, Data Analysis, quality testing, Review and update test cases.
  • Researched and determined scope and complexity of issues.
  • Increased efficiency in data analysis by creating custom scripts and macros for automating repetitive tasks.
  • Optimize functionality of networks and systems, reallocating resources, Troubleshooting and recovering failed applications.

Manager- HR Recruitment

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd., India
02.2014 - 03.2015
  • HR lead. Specialist in Target based recruitment.
  • Policies review and enhancement, adhere to align with Employment laws.
  • Organizing HR Events and walk-in-interviews, Budgeting & budget allocation.
  • Project-based recruitment. Employee Performance Management.
  • Restructuring and optimizing staff. Analyze trends and metrics.
  • Salary revisions, Incentive data consolidation, Incentive pay-out calculation, and final sign-off.

Accomplishments:

  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing agile methodologies, leading to more efficient project completion.
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, fostering collaboration and innovation.

Assistant Manager- HR

Gland Pharma Ltd
02.2011 - 02.2014
  • Expertise in recruitment at all levels.
  • Specialist in processing Balance Scorecard.
  • BSC linked HRM activities with the organization’s strategy, measure HRM practices.
  • Productivity measures. Work with trade unions.
  • Salary processing.
  • Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency by optimizing workflows and introducing automated solutions.

Accomplishments:

  • Served as a point-of-contact for employees regarding policy inquiries or concerns, providing prompt resolutions when needed.
  • Recruited more than 1500 employees in 3 years time for different projects.
  • Managed recruitment efforts to attract top talent, utilizing targeted job postings and thorough candidate screening processes.

Assistant Manager- HR & Administration

Biological E Ltd., India
09.2008 - 02.2011
  • Implemented Bell curve appraisal.
  • Create and implement KRAs.
  • Analyse trends and metrics. Review HR policies and procedures.
  • Manage employee training Matrix.
  • Gather data for employee satisfaction.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Implemented staff training programs to elevate service standards and knowledge.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies, significantly reducing shrinkage.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.

Senior HR Officer

Glochem Industries Ltd
09.2005 - 09.2008
  • Recruitment, Joining formalities.
  • Employees welfare, Payroll, Pay reviews.
  • General Administration.


Accomplishments:

  • Drafted and documented employee handbook and company policies to reduce compliance risks.
  • Processed paperwork and hiring details for promotions and lateral position changes.
  • Coordinated new hire onboarding, completing background checks and reference checks to complete screenings.
  • Facilitated employee relations, benefits administration and performance management initiatives to support workforce needs.
  • Coordinated employee placements and administrative details.

Education

MBA -

Osmania University
India
05-2005

Bachelor of Computer Applications - undefined

Diploma in Business Management - undefined

Health and Safety Compliance - undefined

First Aider - undefined

Bachelor of Arts - Computers

Osmania University
India
05-2003

BBA - Diploma in Business Management

New Zealand School of Education
Auckland
07-2016

Skills

  • HR & Warehouse Operations
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Inventory Management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Analytical thinking
  • Staff management
  • Customer service
  • Strategic planning

Accomplishments

Logistics:

  • Achieved best employee by introducing 2IC process, allocated various jobs and trained all the 2IC's on given roles.
  • Achieved 98% accuracy on 9 major audits by completing daily cycle count process over 1400 bins.
  • Introduced new picking process and implemented to reduce picking hours and accuracy improvement.
  • Received best team performance for team in current company for the year 2024-2025.

HR

  • Managed digital transformation of HR function to Learning Management and self-service portals.
  • Developed a comprehensive HRIS/HRMS including all the critical employee data and leave details.
  • Implemented Bell curve & Balance score card methods for two different companies.


Certification

Transitional Facility operator -MPI- Biosecurity

Accredited Person- MPIBiosecurity

Health and Safety- Accident and Event investigation.

Certified First Aider

Languages

English
Hindi
Telugu

Timeline

Supervisor

Walter and Wild (FMCG)
03.2022 - Current

Team Leader Warehouse

Simx Ltd.
04.2017 - 03.2022

Inventory Controller

King Kang Ltd
11.2015 - 04.2017

Data Quality Analyst

Barfoot & Thompson
09.2015 - 11.2015

Manager- HR Recruitment

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd., India
02.2014 - 03.2015

Assistant Manager- HR

Gland Pharma Ltd
02.2011 - 02.2014

Assistant Manager- HR & Administration

Biological E Ltd., India
09.2008 - 02.2011

Senior HR Officer

Glochem Industries Ltd
09.2005 - 09.2008

Bachelor of Computer Applications - undefined

Diploma in Business Management - undefined

Health and Safety Compliance - undefined

First Aider - undefined

MBA -

Osmania University

Bachelor of Arts - Computers

Osmania University

BBA - Diploma in Business Management

New Zealand School of Education

Hobbies and Interests

National Championship in Body Building, Playing Chess, Trekking, Long drives

Career Highlights

  • International standards
  • WHO, USFDA, EDQM, CGMP, I.S.O
  • Outstanding performer awardee
  • Best team performance award
  • Handle large teams
  • Budget forecasting

Leadership

  • Led 25+ team of warehouse staff
  • Led 20+ team of HR and recruitment
Suman Pappula