Abhishek Krishnan Email & Phone Number

Milton Keynes, Gb

Milton Keynes, Gb

Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

• Collaborated on the digital transformation of Bosch's Supplier Performance Measurement System (SPMS) by integrating comprehensive academic literature, business case reviews, and extensive qualitative interviews• Proposed streamlined data governance protocols and a simplified user interface for the supplier performance dashboard to improve data accuracy and user experience, facilitating quicker, more accurate supplier assessments• Developed a theoretical framework for actionable feedback and two-way communication within the performance dashboard, aimed at boosting supplier performance transparency and operational responsiveness• Innovated customisable dashboard features for the supplier performance dashboard to allow suppliers to tailor data presentation to their operational needs, significantly enhancing data relevance and strategic decision-making

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Co-chaired supplier negotiations on price and payment terms to achieve estimated cost savings of 8% for multiple product ranges• Analysed existing product assortment of 170+ SKUs and vendor merchandise based on sales data, customer needs, and competitor activity, introducing new product ranges and ensuring continuity of core product lines• Partnered with supply and demand planning departments to maintain optimal stock-on-hand (SOH) levels for two assigned product categories, to consistently meet 90% On-Shelf-Availability (OSA)• Collaborated with the quality control team in periodic supplier analysis to assess component rejection rates, and participated in Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) initiatives, resulting in a 65% reduction in rejection rates, enhancing supplier performance• Coordinated with logistics and import teams to expedite container bookings, streamline documentation, and facilitate customs clearance on more than 350 purchase orders (PO’s), ensuring timely product delivery• Worked with RPA development and provided expertise to the Development Operations team resulting in automation of “Made-to-Order” purchases and reorders, as a Subject Matter Expert (SME)• Managed supplier onboarding in collaboration with Finance and Development Operations departments for 45 suppliers

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Ensured effective liaison with agents and coordinated arrangements as well as tracking of over 300 shipments as part of a team• Negotiated with Freight Forwarders for the lowest freight charges with comprehensive payment terms, before approving shipment bookings• Reviewed and signed off shipping documents while ensuring completeness and accuracy • Assisted to prepare the authorisation letter, bill of lading, commercial invoice, certificate of origin, and many more shipping documents for clearance of the goods from the port• Maintained compliance with import/export regulations for all equipment and materials• Managed the archive of completed shipment files and supported maintaining accurate records for over 300 shipments

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Udupi, Karnataka, India

Master Of Science - Ms, Procurement And Supply Chain Management, Distinction - 1:1

Bachelor Of Technology - Btech, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, 2:1