Arul Devarajan Email & Phone Number

Chennai, Tn, In

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

As the leader of the power business at Sakthi Group, I am dedicated to transitioning our entire in-house energy consumption to renewable sources. Sakthi Renewable Energy Private Limited is an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company specialising in sustainable energy solutions. We provide innovative solar power projects to meet the energy needs of our group companies and industrial clients. Our mission is to harness solar energy to deliver reliable, efficient, and eco-friendly power, contributing to a sustainable and greener future for all.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Sakthi Renewable Energy Private Limited is an EPC company that addresses the renewable energy requirements of its group (Sakthi Group), as well as those of industrial and residential clients. The company is dedicated to fostering energy independence and promoting a sustainable future.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

1. Implemented Ramco ERP (Procure to Pay Module) system for Electric Vehicle three-wheeler and Cellestial E-Mobility and IPL Tech at TI Clean Mobility.2. Spearheaded the successful implementation of account payable automationprocesses, driving a 40% improvement in efficiency by eliminating redundant activitiesand streamlining workflows.3. Led cross-functional teams to develop and deploy a robust accounts payablesystem, resulting in faster invoice processing and timely vendor payments.4. Conducted data analysis to identify process bottlenecks and optimized operationand improved team productivity.5. Implemented the Advanced Shipping Note (ASN) process across TII and seamlesslyintegrated the supplier portal with the Oracle ERP system.6. Achieved an impressive 90% adherence to ASN MRC, a significant improvementcompared to the previous year's 40% adherence.7. Increased vendor's ASN adherence from 16% to an impressive 91% of vendors.8. Implemented material codification system, resulting improved spend analytics andsourcing strategies.9. Successfully implemented the MRP planning process for the Electric Vehicle business,seamlessly integrating the planning engine with the Ramco ERP system for autocreation of purchase order.10. Led the benchmarking of procurement processes (P2P process) and finalized optmizedprocess, resulting in improved efficiency.

Chennai Area, India

1. Started the new business for TI in infrastructure space by manufacturing and selling of TI branded TMT bars in southern India through asset light model.2. 12000 MT of TMT bars sold in the market. 3. 50 Cr Revenue generated in the FY 19-20.4. Handled Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibility to the business.

Chennai Area, India

1. 350 Cr per annum spend handled across TI and Common Procurement in Murugappa Group.2. 22 Cr Cumulative cost reduction over 4 years through following strategic initiatives. a) Consolidation (Bundling) of common spend across Murugappa Group. b) Alternate supplier for Fuel and Oils procurement and alternate material for packing. c) E-enablement and procurement transformation through digitalization. d) E-Procurement tool explored: Ariba/ Metal Junction/ Xtenza / Procure Tiger/IBM3. Lead common sourcing for group companies includes CUMI, EID Parry and Coromandel International.

Bangalore

1. 1500 Cr plus contract finalized which includes ATF fuel contract for Male Airport, energy sector packages, solar, operations and commercial excellence for energy and Airport sector.2. Lead GMR way of delivering project along with Mckinsey & Company and developed 110 Core process.3. Lead commercial excellence strategy finalization along with BCG to increase the non-aero revenue in Airport Sector4. Supply chain transformation through digitalization across GMR group a) 30% process time reduction in PR to Pay Process b) 5~10% average cost reduction for many operational procurement categories. c) E-Procurement tool explored: Ariba/ Metal Junction/ Xtenza

Tamil Nadu, India

1. Commissioned Pipe Conveyor and acid storage tanks as part of 4 LTPA project.2. Lead spares procurement team and handled spend base of 120 Cr per annum.3. Implemented SAP SRM 7.0 module for process optimization and excellence.