Vijay Shankar Bhamidipati

Representative- India operations · Argos Inspection & Technologies SA

June'2023- till date · Visakhapatnam (Urban)

• Led volumetric and inventory management operations for bulk commodity stockpiles at manufacturing plants and seaports in Visakhapatnam and other regions, serving major steel, aluminium, and bulk import clients.
• Executed 3D LiDAR SLAM scanning and drone-based aerial surveys for high-precision stockpile volume measurement, exceeding traditional Total Station accuracy.
• Conducted client-requested thermal imaging and drone-based thermal scanning of coal stockpiles to detect and track hotspots, supporting fire-risk mitigation and safety compliance.
• Managed the complete scan-to-report workflow — data capture, 3D model generation, stockpile reconciliation, discrepancy analysis, and final reporting — for weekly and on-demand inventory audits.
• Performed physical stock verification alongside 3D LiDAR and drone scans to cross-validate recorded inventory against actual stock levels, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Configured and operated 3D SLAM scanners and drones for precise volumetric modeling and survey-area mapping, optimizing data-capture settings across multiple sites.

Executive- Operations & Admin · Quality Services & Solutions (Gujarat)

Dec'2010- May'2023 · Visakhapatnam (Urban)

• Administered end-to-end branch operations as Branch-in-Charge, ensuring full compliance with industry and quality standards while managing high-pressure, time-sensitive situations.
• Supervised vessel loading and discharge operations at major seaports, overseeing draft surveys, tally operations, and cargo handling for multiple bulk commodities.
• Directed third-party inspection (TPI) services including sampling, sample preparation, and analysis of multiple commodities — coal, iron ore, limestone, and other bulk cargo — at seaports, manufacturing plants, and client warehouses, in line with ISO/ASTM sampling protocols.
• Monitored daily dispatches and receipts of bulk cargo across multiple ports and project sites, ensuring accurate quantity and quality reconciliation.
• Managed operations across multiple port locations, including GPL, Vizag Port, VSPL, and VGCB, coordinating inspection and logistics activities with port authorities and terminal operators.
• Oversaw inbound and outbound cargo operations, ensuring strict adherence to operational guidelines, safety standards, and client specifications.

Assistant Manager- Spare parts SCM · Automotives Manufacturers pvt ltd,

May'2010- Dec'2010 · Kurnool

• Managed end-to-end supply chain operations for automotive spare parts (Mahindra & Mahindra), encompassing procurement, inventory management, and distribution across retail counters and workshops.
• Executed inward and outward stock transactions in SAP ERP, ensuring real-time inventory accuracy and seamless inter-branch stock transfers for non-available parts.
• Conducted periodic inventory audits and cycle counts, initiating timely replenishment orders to maintain optimal stock availability and minimize stockouts.
• Implemented inventory control measures and stock optimization techniques to maintain ideal inventory levels while reducing carrying costs.
• Applied ABC inventory classification (ABC analysis) for demand planning and stock prioritization, improving inventory turnover and control efficiency.
• Managed procurement and order processing, including goods receipt verification, quality checks, and claims processing for short or damaged deliveries.