Santosh Bastola

SANTOSH BASTOLA

Procurement, Import & Inventory Operations Lead

10+ Years Corporate Experience

10+

Years Experience

Manufacturing & Trading Industry

100+

Local Vendors Managed

Turnover: NPR 80–90 Lakhs/Yr

50+

Foreign Suppliers Handled

Turnover: $40K–$50K/Yr

100%

Inventory Accuracy

Physical vs ERP Reconciliation

Executive Professional Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Supply Chain and Operations Lead with over a decade of progressive leadership experience across heavy manufacturing and corporate trading sectors. Demonstrated core expertise in orchestrating end-to-end local and international procurement, Letter of Credit (LC) operations, custom clearances, and comprehensive store/inventory control management.

Adept at leveraging advanced Enterprise Resource Planning architectures including SAP MM, SAP PP, Tally Prime, and Power Brain ERP alongside Microsoft 365 cloud analytics. Recognized for bridging gaps between physical stock and digital records to drive absolute operational efficiency, financial transparency, and seamless cross-functional coordination with executive leadership.

Career Progression & Leadership Journey
Current Leadership Role (Dec 2023 – Present)

Procurement, Import & Inventory Operations Lead

Golyan Group - Shivam Plastic Industry Limited

Dec 2023 – Present | Biratnagar, Nepal

  • Physical & Software Inventory Synchronization: Successfully aligned physical inventory with ERP databases, achieving 100% accuracy and eliminating variances through stringent auditing protocols.
  • Unit Store & Spares Management: Overseeing Tarpaulin production unit inventory flow, raw material stock, and store spare parts consumption schedules.
  • ERP Posting & Verification: Managing daily production outputs, raw material allocations, and stock consumption verifications in SAP MM/PP & Tally Prime.
  • Executive Reporting & Analytics: Spearheading Microsoft 365 cloud data sheets, creating automated visualization reports for CFOs, and streamlining workflows with corporate procurement and sales divisions.
Prior Leadership Positions
Step 3 (2022 - 2023)

Materials & Supply Chain Head

Maa Jagadamba Plasto Udyog

  • Directed comprehensive inventory control frameworks, material movement pipelines, and production entries using Power Brain ERP.
  • Supervised vendor contract negotiations, international shipping documents, and trade finance/LC processes.
  • Formulated analytical supply chain reports and strategic updates directly for board directors.
Step 2 (2015 - 2022)

Supply Chain & Procurement Lead

Shivam Footwears Pvt. Ltd.

  • Managed end-to-end procurement operations partnering with 100+ local vendors and 50+ foreign suppliers.
  • Handled complex import logistics, LC/RTGS processing, customs clearance, and freight forwarding channels.
  • Oversaw warehouse facilities, raw material safety buffers, and finished goods inventory deployment.
Step 1 (2012 - 2015)

Operations & Accounts Assistant

New GS Mobile Palace

  • Executed day-to-day point-of-sale store operations, financial bookkeeping, and VAT documentation.
  • Maintained vendor ledgers, transaction postings, and financial reporting logs in Tally accounting software.
Academic Foundations & Qualifications
Secondary Level

School Leaving Certificate (SLC)

Saraswati Higher Sec. School

Nepal Board
Higher Secondary

10+2 in Management

City Higher Sec. School

HSEB Board
University Graduation Path
Highest Academic Degree

Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS)

Tribhuvan University (TU)

Birat Campus, Biratnagar, Nepal

Enterprise Systems & Tools

ERP Platforms & Financial Systems

SAP MM SAP PP Tally Prime Tally ERP Power Brain ERP

Cloud Collaboration & Analytics

Microsoft 365 Cloud Google Sheets Analytics Data Visualization Stock Audit & Control
Domain Expertise & Certifications
Strategic Procurement Import & LC Documentation Customs Clearance Vendor Relationship Cross-Department Leadership

Professional Certifications

  • AI for Professionals (98 Hours Intensive)
  • Diploma in Accounting (6 Months Professional Course)
  • Basic Computer Application & Office Automation
Professional Inquiries & Connections

Open to leadership opportunities in supply chain management, procurement operations, and enterprise logistics. Download my official CV or get in touch directly.