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Ankleshwar

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Set up the procurement and logistics department as a part of the green field project (Project cost: INR 1600 MN INR). Managing procurement of Raw material (Raw material (Resin, Masterbatch, Non-Ferrous material mostly brass includes stamping, fabrication, casting, forging components), Rubber and Plastic components, Packaging Material, Indirect Spend (MRO), Marketing Spend with a team of 5 for Green Field Project and reporting to the VP – Supply Chain. Handling logistics function with a team of 3 and 10 workers and managing inventory worth INR 180 MN INR with inventory accuracy of more than 99.5%.

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

 Defined and controlled logistics and carrier budgets and selected requisite equipments & supplies Ensuring a safe working environment, training employees and ensuring optimum resource utilization to meet logistics targets Coordinating national & international outbound shipments in coordination with external carriers; ensured proper documentation, timely deliveries to the customers and maintained good rapport with customs Analyzing customer shipments to detect & correct problems, negotiating and maintaining carrier contracts to ensure optimum transit, service & pricing and checking carrier performance and costs to verify contract compliance and accuracy of billing Creating, implementing and adhering to standard operating procedures for internal distribution centers (receiving, storage of finished goods, inventory control, picking, packing and shipping) and preparing and maintaining logistics reports- Implemented cost control programs and enabled logistics and manpower cost reduction- Coordinated between Sales, Customer Service, Production, Purchasing & Quality departments and achieved logistics targets

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Set up the procurement and logistics department as a part of the green field project (Project cost: INR 1600 MN INR). Managing procurement of Raw material (Raw material (Resin, Masterbatch, Non-Ferrous material mostly brass includes stamping, fabrication, casting, forging components), Rubber and Plastic components, Packaging Material, Indirect Spend (MRO), Marketing Spend with a team of 5 for Green Field Project and reporting to the VP – Supply Chain. Handling logistics function with a team of 3 and 10 workers and managing inventory worth INR 180 MN INR with inventory accuracy of more than 99.5%.Procurement  Managing quality procurement as per organizational strategic objectives; achieving cost savings Developing and implementing strategies for varied product groups and defining group specific objectives  Evaluating suppliers, controlling supplier development measures and increasing efficiency of the existing supplier portfolio Implementing process, conducting requirement analysis, selecting vendors, negotiating and finalizing contracts- Implemented sourcing initiatives like bulk buying discounts and alternate vendor development- Developed and implemented efficient processes and tools for seamless sourcing- Conducted make or buy analysis and ensured maintenance and updation of the associated master data- Planned and conducted supplier audits in cooperation with QM and supplier development

Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Manager – Procurement, Logistics & StoresReported to the Director, managed a team of 12, established the procurement, stores and logistics functions as a part of the green field project (Project cost: INR 4000 MN INR) and handled annual procurement budget worth 600 MN INR. Coordinated with 200 vendors across India, Europe & Japan, managed procurement of imported / indigenous raw materials, packing materials, engineering spares, fabrication items and drawing components including new equipment & spares Handled project procurement including domestic and international logistics (inbound and outbound) Selected, developed and evaluated vendor base, negotiated and finalized contracts  Ensured skills enhancement and optimum performance among the procurement team to meet target within the deadline- Successful implementation of SAP for effective procurement, logistics & stores

Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Leading a team of 10+ Buyers for Indirect (MRO) and Packaging Spend

Vadodara, Gujarat, India

 Reported to the DGM – Procurement and handled procurement of imported / indigenous engineering spares, fabrication items, drawing components, fuels, packaging materials and power plant equipment & spares for both the Kosamba and Jambusar plants Maintained effective utilization of e-Procurement methodology, negotiated and finalized contracts for all proprietary items Selected and evaluated vendors, handled procurement using VA/VE methodology and achieved significant cost savings Participated in Focus Improved Projects (FIPs) involving development of indigenous spares, contract negotiation with vendors & freight negotiation with transporters Analyzed Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) for high value spares, controlled stock inventory and prepared various MIS reports Implemented Six Sigma Business Excellence, enabled achievement and improvement of best practice  Ensured development, skills enhancement and optimum team performance and trained team on SAP MM Module- Received Certificate of Appreciation from the Chairman on successful completion of 105 TPD project at Jambusar plant- Ensured successful completion of major shut down of Hot repair at Jambusar plant within the deadline- Lead team to perform 200 reverse auctions for spend 167 MN INR and achieved saving @ 15%- Developed 15 customized reports in SAP – MM / BI module; controlled procurement function and improved productivity- Implemented PR release strategy across 4 locations and PO digital signature in SAP as a core SAP team member- Delivered leadership and enabled the team being qualified for Six Sigma Level III

Vadodara, Gujarat, India

 Handled procurement of engineering spares, stores consumables, power plant equipment & spares, tools and tackles, oil, gases & fuels and packaging materials including lab chemicals & glassware and electrical components and safety equipments Developed large vendor base, rationalized vendors as per QCDRI and followed up to ensure quality product delivery- Supported in creating material codes for MRO spares in SAP- Managed plant shut down activities

Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Part of Vendor development team for Gasket and Radiator division Handled procurement of engineering spares, tool room raw materials, electrical & electronic components, primary & secondary packing materials and industrial paint for gasket & radiators Coordinated with reputed vendors and ensured compliance with QS 9000 / TS 16949 activities Maintained and arranged renewal of AMC for EPABX system, Photo Copier, Weighing Scales, Fax, etc.- Awarded for Value Engineering for 2 consecutive years (2003 & 2004) for significant cost savings

Diploma, Finance Management

Post Graduate Diploma, Supply Chain Management

Bachelor Of Engineering (Be), Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Purchasing And Materias Management

B.A.(Additional), Sanskrit And Classical Indian Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Certificate, Public Procurement

Massive Open Online Course at Procurement Learning.org , certificate by The World Bank Group

Diploma, Mechanical Engineering

Master Of Arts - Ma, Sanskrut