Kalis Venugopal, Scmp., Email & Phone Number

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

• Manage capital purchases, overseeing budget allocation and procurement processes to support company growth.
• Building and managing a high-performing procurement team, providing mentorship and driving continuous improvement.
• Integrate inventory control programs with ERP systems for streamlined inventory management and enhanced efficiency in supply chain.
• Conduct comprehensive inventory usage analysis and forecasting to optimize stock levels and ensure timely replenishments across all entities (Canada, USA, Middle East, India, Australia, Germany)
• Collaborate with engineering teams to establish and meet vendor technical requirements.
• Lead vendor selection processes, evaluating potential suppliers and making strategic decisions to support business needs.

• Collaborate with the Program Director to create and update course syllabi, ensuring alignment with approved guidelines.
• Craft and deliver course materials and assessments in an engaging and informative manner.
• Utilize the Moodle Learning Management System as a powerful online course support platform.
• Clearly communicate teaching objectives, specific learning outcomes, and course grading policies to students.
• Assess students' progress, evaluate achievement of learning objectives, and assign grades accordingly.
• Maintain academic integrity by promptly posting final student grades to the transcript system.

Alberta, Canada

• Achieving cost savings through negotiations with suppliers for site spend, conducting competitive bids for capital and commodity projects.
• Providing support to internal stakeholders in implementing productive improvement and manufacturing operations by escalating and resolving supply and service issues.
• Optimizing requisition to payment processes, qualifying alternative suppliers, and managing supply risks.
• Maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers and negotiating with suppliers.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to arrive at the best total value solution for the company.
• Collaborating with Procurement Operations Managers and Category Managers to understand and implement key strategic purchasing processes, saving initiatives and critical projects.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

• Spearheaded strategic supply chain realignment & operational improvements, leading to enhanced efficiency and increased profitability for the organization and its international divisions.
• Demonstrated proficiency in global vendor management, contract manufacturing, supplier development in different low cost/low risk countries, and the effective leadership of international teams.
• Successfully recruited, onboarded, and trained high-performing talent on an international scale, aligning teams with sales, profitability, market share, and business plan objectives.
• Crafted and executed strategic plans to optimize productivity, risk reduction, establishing key performance goals for functional areas and direct reports.
• Implemented the company's Quality Management System (QMS) and upheld Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) policies and procedures.
• Expertly managed global freight forwarder contracts and cultivated valuable relationships.

Halifax, Canada Area

• Responsible for seamless supply of incoming resins (Poly Propylene, High Density Poly Ethelene, Low Density Poly Ethelene, Linear Low Density Poly Ethelene), concentrates, additives (including Calcium-CaCo3).
• Responsible for overseeing the transportation of sea containers into both Canada and the United States of America, including customs management, third-party logistics providers, and steam line ship contracts.
• Visited numerous newly acquired manufacturing facilities in the USA and India, serving as a subject matter expert (SME) to provide training and oversee the implementation of ERP modules related to procurement, supply.
• Procured materials and established strategic partnerships for contract manufacturing across a global network, including China, India, Korea, Vietnam, the Middle East, Mexico, France, and Germany.
• Successfully reduced purchase variances to align with profit objectives.
• Directed and managed daily activities of the purchasing department, ensuring efficient operations.

Halifax, Canada Area

• Irving Shipbuilding Contract – AOPS (Artic Offshore Patrol Ships)
• Oversaw procurement and logistics for all equipment and materials within the AOPS contract.
• Acquired power user and analysis tool training and have practical experience in utilizing the ERP System (Prophet 21).
• Received training in Process Mapping, enhancing process efficiency within the project.
• Managed all operations within the contracted warehouse for the AOPS project.
• Demonstrated a strong understanding of Quality Assurance practices, including ISO 9001:2008 compliance.

Halifax, Canada Area

• Executed the organization's purchasing strategy, negotiated contracts, and ensured diligent progress monitoring while maintaining service quality standards.
• Identified potential suppliers, visited existing ones, and fostered enduring relationships to optimize supplier performance and collaboration.
• Actively participated in meetings, trade conferences, and industry events, showcasing leadership skills, while also providing training and supervision to team members for growth and excellence.
• Leveraged data-driven insights for demand forecasting and maintained constant stock level oversight, ensuring seamless operations.
• Conducted comprehensive inventory audits for stores at the end of each season, proficiently executing ERP System adjustments and meticulously maintaining audit reports.
• Built and implemented inventory monitoring methodology for the organization's liquor inventory, optimizing control and forecast accuracy.

Coimbatore Area, India

• Directed and trained staff, providing accurate guidance on stock management and material handling, ensuring efficient "in/out" procedures.
• Led payroll processes and served as a key panel member for employee recruitment, contributing to an effective workforce.
• Ensured the integrity of incoming materials by adhering to contractual procedures, swiftly updating stock lists with new items, and conducting weekly physical stock verifications, with detailed variance reporting.
• Safeguarded on-site goods from damage and supervised loading/unloading operations. Proficiently operated forklift equipment and demonstrated basic proficiency in the use of the company's ERP system, JD Edwards.

Master'S Degree, Logistics And Supply Chain Management

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.Engg.), Computer Science And Electrical Engineering