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• Develop, maintain, and implement expediting procedures, policies, plans, and manage all personnel activities in support of these activities.• Direct and coordinate all expediting activities from release of purchase orders to final payment of vendors invoices. Manage payment of vendors invoices to ensure their continuity.• Coordinate and maintain the effectiveness of status reporting for all assigned projects and promptly resolve any contractual disputes with vendors, either on company premises or at the vendor's location.• Coordinate and supervise the evaluation of vendors' performance in collaboration with relevant procurement managers, and participate in the formalities for inclusion, retention, upgrade, or deletion of vendors from the master vendor list.• Manage, coordinate, and monitor the expediting services and develop the resourcing plan in anticipation of projected workload within allocated budgets.• Direct and control the selection, performance, training, and development of all Expediting personnel.• Develop team goals, manage achievement of goals on a regular basis, administer the system of team performance measures, track all measurement data, and provide feedback to team members and management on overall performance.• Assist in the development of project procurement plan and other associated documentation required as part of project execution plan.• Liaise with Project Expediting Managers, Project Managers, and other departmental managers to resolve any technical or administrative challenges and improve the performance of the expediting department.• Represent the expediting department in management meetings.• Implement health and safety procedures.• Work with SAP & IBM team for developing new systems and portals.• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by Procurement Director

• Creative Program Manager experienced in managing the functions of the Project Life Cycle, including planning, scope management, scheduling, execution, and achieving on-time delivery within budget while maintaining safety and quality.• Skilled in formulating complete project plans, coordinating engineering, design, and shop drawing efforts, tracking all hours and expenses to keep projects on task, developing project documentation, and chairing project progress meetings.• Ensured compliance with the company safety plan, maintained project schedules, oversaw productivity streams for ongoing projects, developed executive presentations to facilitate project evaluation and process improvement.• Demonstrated professional credibility in vendor/subcontractor management, client management, team management, stakeholder management, and customer/client satisfaction.• Expertise in coordinating with operations and project teams for project development communication, working in tandem with surveyors and inspectors to keep projects on schedule, and collaborating with project owners, leaders, and team members to achieve project milestones.• Adeptly coordinated presentations for customers and project members, detailing project scope, progress, and results, keeping all entities well-informed of milestones and goals.• Tenacious in building strong, lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders, devising strategies, initiatives, and events to promote products and services.

Developing Schedules, expediting deliverable and setting Priorities, successfully supported major projects in construction and Engineering, By implementing expediting/procurement processesSenior Expediter/procurement specialist Analyzed and prioritized material needs, maintained accurate material forecasts, confirmed delivery dates for Indian & overseas suppliers as well, . Also Travels towards vendor locations to review & approve work in progress, Worked closely with sole supplier, projects at Reliance in running behind schedule due to 100 plus purchase orders that deliveries are running late. Worked with suppliers on daily basis, guiding them to ensure timely deliveries and helping them additional resources, visiting on workplaces to explain for implicate other process for improvement. Delivered material within time frame objectives.Projects:(Reliance-J3- Refinery Expansion) Bulk Procurement * Closely worked with sole supplier across projects and guided them to ensure timely deliveries, visited on workplaces to explain for implicate other process for improvement at Reliance which were running behind schedule due to 100 plus purchase orders that deliveries are running late* Efficiently expedited the processing of 150+ purchase orders each week to meet demand* Effectively communicated with multiple suppliers to maintain internalMaterial data base and to promote consistent delivery within strict time constraints* Played a pivotal role in reducing delivery time from 120 days to 30 days as well as brought cost reduction by 2 - 3% at supplier’s end * Recognized suppliers with extreme delay in delivery, closely monitoring suppliers performance on Daily/weekly/Monthly basis & weekly basis visits to suppliers place to evaluate Delivery schedule closely working for 90 to 120 Days & results improved with most promising Delivery made by suppliers* Involved in third party inspection agencies to evaluate whole process & quality improvising after closely monitoring

As a skilled project coordinator with a focus on expediting and procurement processes, I have successfully supported major construction and engineering projects by developing schedules, prioritizing deliverables, and implementing efficient workflows. My expertise includes:• Developing expediting criteria and schedules for purchase orders, participating in vendor meetings, and reviewing vendor documentation to ensure timely delivery of equipment and materials.• Providing regular expediting reports to the Project Procurement Manager, including delivery data and any potential delays or issues.• Making on-site visits to suppliers and sub-suppliers to assess progress, identify issues, and facilitate improvements as needed.• Resolving problems that may cause delays in delivery and keeping Procurement Management informed of any significant changes or concerns.• Successfully delivering a range of projects, including the delivery of 28+ filtration, process, and storage equipment for M/S Shakti Sugar P Ltd, 100 M3 water filtration equipment and G.I piping for M/S Renault Ltd, and reducing direct material purchase through the use of ex stock equipment, old inventory structural materials, pipes, flanges, and other items.• Coordinating the construction of a new fabrication set up near Sanand, Gujarat, including establishing new contractors for equipment fabrication and setting up new stores for M.S, C.S structural, pipe, and S.S items.I pride myself on my ability to prioritize tasks, think critically, and proactively identify and resolve issues in high-pressure environments. I am dedicated to improving operational efficiency, profitability, and revenue growth through continuous improvement initiatives and a team-oriented approach.

As a skilled Production Planner, I expertly managed vendor progress on a daily basis, taking corrective actions and precautions to ensure adherence to the production plan. My responsibilities included overseeing the proper implementation of planning and ensuring quality product in process, while achieving production targets with acceptable quality and safety standards to guarantee customer satisfaction.Notable Projects:• Successfully reduced manufacturing and delivery time for various capacities of Induction Furnace structures (10 KG to 25 Ton) by introducing new contractors for in-house fabrication and developing new suppliers for outsourcing.•Facilitated the manufacturing and delivery of over 10,000 Induction Furnace Non-Ferrous Parts and accessories within 90 days for M/S Inductotherm (USA).

• Managed production planning and monitored vendor progress on a daily basis, proactively taking corrective actions to prevent any delays.• Ensured proper implementation of planning and quality control processes to guarantee that production targets were met with acceptable quality and safety standards, leading to high customer satisfaction rates.• Proficient in interpreting manufacturing schematics and delivering project deliverables on time.• Skilled in managing shop floor activities to meet delivery plans and troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize downtime.•Coordinated with inbound and outbound contractors to ensure timely delivery of project equipment and manufacturing accessories.Projects:•Led the production team as a supervisor for the successful completion of a 500 M3 storage and supplying unit project for ONGC in Mansa, Gujarat.•Executed the 500 M3 project at the ONGC site, leading a team of 25 skilled and unskilled workers and contractors.•Oversaw the fabrication of high-pressure gas pipelines ranging from 2" to 3" for M/s ONGC.