ANAND K
Sr Manager Logistics
Bangkok
Summary
Results-driven supply chain and logistics leader with over 22 years of experience in the automotive and industrial sectors. A certified PMP (PMI) and CLTD (ASCM) professional with a strong track record in project management, logistics operations, and strategic supply chain execution. Skilled in managing cross-functional teams, spearheading technical projects, and collaborating with regional stakeholders to drive business growth. Expertise in project execution, market localization, and working with third-party manufacturers to ensure product quality, operational efficiency, and business continuity.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Manager – Distribution Planning, UDIS
UD Trucks Corporation
01.2019 - Current
- Led a high-performing international team, collaborating closely with regional markets to identify logistics trends and evolving customer needs, achieving on-time delivery performance consistently above 95% YoY. Recognized with the UDIS Sales Hero Award (2022).
- Championed a strategic logistics cost-reduction initiative for transporting high roof cabins to the KD manufacturing plant in Thailand, achieving USD 2 million in annual savings. Awarded the UD Trucks Extra Mile Award (2025).
- Directed complex logistics projects, delivering over 400+ trucks to the MEENA (AWM) market within three months, optimizing resource utilization and freight strategy, and earning the UD Trucks Special Award (2023).
- Project manager for the global launch of UD Medium Duty platforms, leading cross-functional coordination across Australia, New Zealand, Peru, and South Africa (KD) markets.
- Driving operational excellence in demand planning, sales forecasting, and finished goods inventory management, supporting wholesale growth and market share expansion in Asia, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America.
- Led regional S&OP processes for South Africa markets, ensuring alignment across demand, supply, and financial planning to meet business objectives.
- Developed and implemented scenario planning models (covering 9-month to 5-year horizons) to support strategic decisions on demand shaping, capacity planning, and capital investment optimization.
- Optimized planning system parameters, resulting in enhanced forecast accuracy and significant reductions in inventory holding costs.
- Reduced order-to-delivery lead times by streamlining cross-functional workflows and implementing lean process improvements.
- Led the implementation of a new demand planning system, significantly improving forecast granularity and responsiveness across the supply chain.
Sr. Manager – Product Management
Volvo Buses India
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Spearheaded as Project Manager (Market) to understand regulations, customer needs, and market demands, successfully launching buses in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
- Played a pivotal role in introducing new Volvo buses by collaborating with key stakeholders to align with new market regulations.
- Directed end-to-end planning for prototype development to production, overseeing manufacturing engineering, production planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and materials management.
- Led the development and implementation of unique customer offerings and new bus variants tailored for the Indian market, based on market surveys, industry trends, future needs, and competitive analysis.
Manager – Projects, Business Development
Volvo Trucks International
12.2013 - 12.2016
Manager-Industrial Engineering and Process Management
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.
01.2012 - 11.2013
- Established and managed proactive ergonomic processes, driving improvements in work areas, tools, and fixture designs to enhance efficiency and safety.
- Led Continuous Improvement Programs, developing work standards, optimizing labor utilization, and implementing standard work instructions to boost plant productivity and performance.
Sr. Manager – Sales and Logistics development
L&T – Scania Trucks /Komatsu
08.2002 - 12.2011
- Led the project for introduction of Scania trucks in India, achieving sales targets and successfully launching new products and grow market share up to 14 %
- Built and managed key accounts, identified new business partners, and fostered successful partnerships to drive business growth.
Education
MBA - Logistics and operations
TA PAI Management Institute
BE - Mechanical Eng.
NIE College
Skills
- Leadership
Interests
Reading books
Spending time with kids
Badminton
Running Long distance
Timeline
Manager – Distribution Planning, UDIS
UD Trucks Corporation
01.2019 - Current
Sr. Manager – Product Management
Volvo Buses India
01.2017 - 12.2018
Manager – Projects, Business Development
Volvo Trucks International
12.2013 - 12.2016
Manager-Industrial Engineering and Process Management
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.
01.2012 - 11.2013
Sr. Manager – Sales and Logistics development
L&T – Scania Trucks /Komatsu
08.2002 - 12.2011
BE - Mechanical Eng.
NIE College
MBA - Logistics and operations
TA PAI Management Institute
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