Karthick Mani

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SCM Process Excellence and Analytics Lead @ Varroc
Bengaluru, KA, IN
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, India
About Karthick Mani

๐ŸŒ ๐Œ๐š๐ง๐š๐ ๐ž๐ซ โ€“ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐œ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ, ๐€๐ง๐š๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ญ๐ข๐œ๐ฌ & ๐‘๐ž๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐Œ๐ƒ๐Œ @ ๐“๐„ ๐‚๐Ž๐๐๐„๐‚๐“๐ˆ๐•๐ˆ๐“๐˜๐Ÿ”— Sourcing & Procurement | Supply Chain Management | Product Development | Data Analytics | Global TransformationWith over 19 years of experience in Procurement Analytics, Supply Chain Management, and Master Data Management (MDM), I specialize in driving global sourcing strategies, optimizing procurement operations, and delivering data-driven insights to support decision-making. Throughout my career, I have worked extensively across a range of industries, including Oil & Gas, Aviation, Engineering, FMCG, Pharma, and Automotive, leading multinational procurement and supply chain initiatives.๐Ÿš€ ๐Š๐ž๐ฒ ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ž & ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐›๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ:๐Ÿ” Procurement Analytics & Data Insights:Expert in turning data into actionable strategies using tools like Power BI and Excel. Strong SAP data migration experience to optimize procurement processes, cut costs, and boost supplier performance.๐ŸŒ Strategic Sourcing & Procurement:Led multinational sourcing across direct/indirect categories. Skilled in supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and category management, delivering value and cost savings for clients in industries like Oil & Gas, Aviation, and FMCG.๐Ÿ”— Supply Chain & Vendor Management:Managed end-to-end supply chain operations, focusing on vendor evaluation and performance. Built agile supply chains through strong global supplier partnerships and strategic procurement.๐Ÿ’ผ Product Development & Innovation:Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive product development, speeding up cycles while maintaining quality and cost efficiency through analytics and supplier collaboration.๐Ÿ“Š Global Transformation & MDM:Led global procurement transformation projects and streamlined processes using Master Data Management (MDM), ERP solutions like SAP and Ariba, improving operational efficiency and data accuracy. ๐Ÿ”ง Process Optimization & Lean Six Sigma:Implemented Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement, reduce cycle times, and enhance supplier performance, leading to significant cost savings and operational efficiency.๐Ÿ’ฌ I am passionate about driving procurement transformation, leveraging data analytics, and leading high-performing teams to achieve operational excellence. Let's connect if you are looking for someone who can lead procurement and supply chain initiatives with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth. ๐ŸŒ

Karthick Mani's Current Company Details
Varroc

Varroc

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SCM Process Excellence and Analytics Lead
Bengaluru, KA, IN
Website:
varrocgroup.com
Employees:
7983
Karthick Mani Work Experience Details
  • Varroc
    Scm Process Excellence And Analytics Lead
    Varroc
    Bengaluru, Ka, In
  • Te Connectivity
    Manager - Data Analytics Procurement
    Te Connectivity Mar 2020 - Present
    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
    ๐‘ฒ๐’†๐’š ๐‘น๐’†๐’”๐’‘๐’๐’๐’”๐’Š๐’ƒ๐’Š๐’๐’Š๐’•๐’Š๐’†๐’” โ€“โ– Led Centralized Procurement Team: Reformed and managed a centralized department of procurement professionals focused on process, technology, data, and analytics to support both Direct and Indirect Procurement functions in a matrixed global environment.โ– Technology & Data-Driven Capabilities: Successfully designed, configured, and deployed advanced technology and data-driven solutions to enhance procurement e๏ฌƒciency and reporting capabilities.โ– Procurement Data Governance & Quality: Directed data governance and data quality initiatives to ensure accurate procurement data management and compliance with organizational standards.โ– Developed Procurement Analytics Roadmap: Created and executed a strategic roadmap for procurement analytics, establishing a dedicated Procurement Analytics Center of Excellence to support global operations.โ– Analytics Solutions Deployment: Developed and implemented analytics solutions for spend analytics, supplier quality, delivery performance, and supplier master data management to drive procurement e๏ฌƒciency.โ– Vendor Master Clean-Up Initiative: Spearheaded a comprehensive Vendor Master data clean-up project to support the successful implementation of the SAP S4 MDG platform, ensuring accuracy and consistency in supplier data.โ– Scope 3 GHG Emissions Reporting: Designed and developed an innovative solution for Scope 3 GHG emissions reporting, covering six of fifteen Scope 3 emissions categories, contributing to sustainability e๏ฌ€orts.โ– KPIs and Continuous Improvement: Defined and monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess procurement performance, driving opportunities for process simplification, automation, and standardization across business units.โ– Supplier Rationalization & Optimization Strategy: Led strategic projects to develop and implement supplier rationalization and optimization strategies, tailored to improve procurement processes and enhance supplier performance.
  • Accenture
    Assistant Manager - Procurement Reporting & Analytics
    Accenture Apr 2016 - Feb 2020
    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
    ๐‘ฒ๐’†๐’š ๐‘น๐’†๐’”๐’‘๐’๐’๐’”๐’Š๐’ƒ๐’Š๐’๐’Š๐’•๐’Š๐’†๐’” โ€“โ– Established Procurement Analytics Department: Built and led a team of procurement, data, and analytics professionals to support a large-scale transformation for a leading Oil & Gas industry client, focusing on reporting, analytics, and master data management.โ– Conducted Spend Analytics & Savings Assessments: Performed spend analytics and savings opportunity assessments, identifying key areas for cost savings and conducting benchmarking studies to enhance procurement strategies.โ– Deployed Power BI for Data Visualization: Successfully deployed Power BI for data visualization and insights, integrating legacy systems and SAP ERP into a scalable data lake, enabling e๏ฌƒcient management of key P2P (Procure-to-Pay) metrics.โ– Developed Category Scorecards: Created category scorecards using spend data to provide category managers with high-level overviews of spending patterns, facilitating better decision-making and procurement planning.โ– Implemented Auto-PO Process Optimization: Led an initiative to streamline the Auto-PO process, reducing PO cycle time by 15% and increasing auto-PO generation by 20%, resulting in enhanced operational e๏ฌƒciency and reduced manual intervention.โ– Completed Analytics Maturity Assessment: Conducted a comprehensive data and functional analytics maturity assessment to define and implement an analytics roadmap, improving the procurement function's analytical capabilities.โ– Automated Reporting & Insights: Generation Defined key performance indicators (KPIs) and automated the reporting and insights generation process, ensuring timely and accurate data-driven decision-making for the oil and gas client.โ– Integrated Legacy Systems with ERP: Successfully integrated legacy systems with SAP ERP to create a centralized data platform, enabling seamless analytics application development and reporting across procurement operations.
  • Genpact
    Assistant Manager โ€“ Supply Chain Analytics
    Genpact Jan 2013 - Apr 2016
    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
    ๐‘ฒ๐’†๐’š ๐‘น๐’†๐’”๐’‘๐’๐’๐’”๐’Š๐’ƒ๐’Š๐’๐’Š๐’•๐’Š๐’†๐’” โ€“โ– Led Supply Chain Analytics Team: Led a team of supply chain, procurement, and analytics professionals to develop and deploy analytical solutions for the digitization of supply chain functions, streamlining global processes such as demand forecasting, inventory planning, and supplier performance management.โ– Developed Analytical Solutions: Designed and developed comprehensive reports, dashboards, and data models across business functions, providing actionable insights and supporting data-driven decision-making for optimized supply chain operations.โ– Standardized Data Across Systems: Designed a digital solution to harmonize and standardize material data across multiple systems, improving data consistency and enabling more e๏ฌƒcient procurement processes for clients in oil & gas and aviation industries.โ– Improved Operational E๏ฌƒciency: Monitored existing metrics and conducted data analysis to identify process ine๏ฌƒciencies. Led process improvement initiatives and collaborated with internal teams to close system improvement gaps, driving operational e๏ฌƒciency across supply chain operations.โ– Documented Client Requirements: Analyzed and documented client requirements and business processes, ensuring alignment with project objectives and enabling the creation of customized, impactful solutions that addressed client-specific challenges.
  • Genpact
    Data Steward โ€“ Sap Data Migration, Mdm
    Genpact Nov 2011 - Dec 2012
    ๐‘ฒ๐’†๐’š ๐‘น๐’†๐’”๐’‘๐’๐’๐’”๐’Š๐’ƒ๐’Š๐’๐’Š๐’•๐’Š๐’†๐’” โ€“โ– Data Mapping Leadership: Led the data mapping process to ensure accurate transformation and loading of source system data into SAP, aligning closely with business requirements and system configurations.โ– Data Cleansing Initiatives: Initiated and executed data cleansing e๏ฌ€orts to eliminate duplicates and standardize formats, significantly enhancing the quality and integrity of the migrated data.โ– User Acceptance Testing: Conducted comprehensive user acceptance testing (UAT) and data validation to ensure successful data transfer and precise reconciliation between legacy systems and SAP.โ– Global Project Management: Managed global data migration projects, coordinating on-site engagements in Japan and Hungary to ensure successful execution across multiple regions.โ– Data Quality Monitoring: Established and monitored data quality metrics and KPIs, proactively identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions to enhance overall data integrity.
  • Accenture
    Subject Matter Expert
    Accenture Jan 2008 - Nov 2011
    Bangalore
    ๐‘ฒ๐’†๐’š ๐‘น๐’†๐’”๐’‘๐’๐’๐’”๐’Š๐’ƒ๐’Š๐’๐’Š๐’•๐’Š๐’†๐’” โ€“โ– Managed Supplier Selection and Contracts: Evaluated and selected suppliers, analyzed quotations, negotiated terms, and managed contracts for services and materials in Ariba, ensuring optimal procurement outcomes for the Pharma and FMCG industries.โ– Led Indirect Sourcing and Spend Analysis: Handled indirect sourcing activities, including spend analysis, RFx processes, market research, and vendor management, supporting procurement strategies and cost-e๏ฌ€ective sourcing decisions.โ– Supported Category Managers and Supplier Relations: Provided strategic support to onshore category managers and DSM leads in sourcing initiatives, supplier relationship management, and the development of procurement strategies to enhance supplier partnerships.โ– Identified Cost Reduction Opportunities: Managed a training category by assessing $27M in spend, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and implementing strategies to optimize spending across the organization.โ– Developed Performance Metrics: Created metrics and scorecards to measure the success of procurement initiatives, portfolios, and overall transformation, ensuring alignment with business goals and continuous improvement in procurement processes.
  • Tms India Pvt Ltd
    Lead Engineer
    Tms India Pvt Ltd Dec 2004 - Dec 2007
    Bangalore
    ๐‘ฒ๐’†๐’š ๐‘น๐’†๐’”๐’‘๐’๐’๐’”๐’Š๐’ƒ๐’Š๐’๐’Š๐’•๐’Š๐’†๐’” โ€“โ– Managed Procurement and Vendor Development: Led procurement activities for consumables, raw materials, gauges, instruments, and testing machine accessories. Identified and developed primary and alternate vendor sources to ensure cost-e๏ฌ€ective purchasing and reduced delivery times.โ– Analyzed Spending and Inventory: Monitored and analyzed spending and inventory trends, providing recommendations for cost-saving opportunities and future improvements, optimizing procurement e๏ฌƒciency.โ– Prepared and Evaluated RFQs: Prepared and analyzed RFQs based on drawings, BOQs, and specifications, ensuring timely and accurate receipt of quotations from subcontractors and suppliers for e๏ฌ€ective decision-making

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Karthick Mani attended Government College Of Technology, Coimbatore, Holy Flower Matric Hss.

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