P Murali Krishna Kanth Email & Phone Number

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

• Managing procurement team at MRO division for procurement of Aircraft spares, consumables and tools.• Sourcing and identifying potential suppliers. Analysing market trends and pricing to make informed procurement decisions.• Responsible for evaluating supplier performance and maintaining vendor relationships, including the management of supplier agreements and conducting inventory analysis.• Negotiating and finalizing annual contracts with suppliers for recurring purchases through competitive bidding.• Identifying cost-saving opportunities and optimizing procurement processes.

New Delhi, Delhi, India

• Analyzed progress of procurement case files including hastening of cases prior to 2015 amounting to approx. INR 150 crores.• Provided valuable inputs viz. procurement data analysis and increased vendor base towards effective cost negotiations resulting in average approximate savings of INR 700 Crores per annum.• Contributed to weeding of multiple similar procurement through in-house review to achieve substantial savings of approx. INR 2000 crores.• Simplified average lead time for procurement through clubbing of requirements and implementation of online procurement process to reduce process time from 25 weeks to 19-20 weeks.• Tracked all ongoing contracts for supply of items within consented delivery period to ensure timely receipt of items for better fill rate.• Communicated closely with the head of operations regarding needs, concerns or issues in organization.

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

• Catalogued system wise spares requirement using 5 years consumption analysis in MS excel for approx. 1450 Aircraft spares leading to inventory transparency and availability of spares.• Empowered a team of 12 members to constantly provide spares support for increased no. of aircraft maintenance from 10 per annum to 15 with limited resources by implementing a flexible work schedule and increased employee engagement.• Confirmed usage of signboards and safety instructions in production area towards implementation of safe handling of equipment and quality at workplace.• As a certified instructor, conducted training on logistics procedures for all personal at production line.• Conducted audits at regular interval to check correctness of item as per label printed by original equipment manufacturer. Settled audit objections regularly in respect of stores. In addition, confirmed all mandatory items are replaced compulsorily during repair/ overhaul process.

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

• Pioneered defence procurement through GEM and central procurement portal towards purchase of flying clothing, fire safety equipment, mechanical transport spares, aircraft spares, fuel, oil and lubricants. • Worked directly with vendors and suppliers to streamline operations, distribute equipment, generate transportation movements and resolve discrepancies.• Ensured proper utilisation of Rs. 100 crores budget allocated annually by preparing annual requirement in liaison with stakeholders. Regular market surveys, reliable vendor base expansion and budget estimations resulted in timely availability of quality spares at competitive price range.• Executed surplus stores disposal by e-auction through Metal Scrap Trade Corporation Limited with a profit of Rs. 19 crores to exchequer.

Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India

• Supported security staff in development of security policies, procedures, and guidelines at a forward base.• Aided installation of electric fencing of 43+ kms around boundary of military base.• Monitored CCTV cameras placed in camp for unauthorized access, thefts, and security.• Helped in the conduct of physical security surveys/security vulnerability assessments and provided recommendations to enhance the security and protection of personnel and assets.

New Delhi, Delhi, India

• Instrumental in project execution of integrating 150,000 lines offline spares information to SAP based ERP.• Conducted regular trainings to all personnel on utilization of database management systems for demand, issue and account transfer of equipment during cyclic inventory periods.• Supported office staff by organizing meetings and seminars.• Catered dry and fresh ration supplies for troop in excess of 750 members on monthly basis.• Enhanced quality of storage conditions with use of disinfectants, new ramps, dunnage, refrigerating systems. • Followed FIFO procedures for rapid turnover of stores and monitored shelf life of items clearly mentioning estimated shelf life.• Maintain distribution centre facilities and material handling devices (like forklift trucks, fixed platform truck, elevating platform truck, dolly truck, material handling trolley, hydraulic pallet stacker) proposing improvements to optimize distribution.• Supported management to fix local establishment for cylinders and compressed gases like compressed air, breathing oxygen, nitrogen, industrial oxygen, hydrogen and carbon dioxide based on 3-year consumption data.• Reviewed operational procedures for storage and handling of compressed gases. Ensured awareness through display of guidelines, instructions and dos and don’ts.• Always adhered to fire safety regulations and serviceability of fire extinguishers.• Managed the analysis, planning and replenishment of supply chain operations for fuels, oil & lubricants.• Improved facilities with modernisation of oil pump with capacity of 15 KL petrol & 30 KL diesel in liaison with Indian Oil Corporation officials.• Involved in regularising stock taking schedules, snap checks, surprise checks and calibration of measuring equipment.• Regularly audited storage premises for compliance of fire safety and security regulations.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

• Endured training on general principles of equipment accounting, inventory management, packing, unpacking, marking of equipment, guidelines for special storage & handling, procedures of ration store, flying clothing, surplus & salvage, accounting of fuels, oils & lubricants, airframes, aero engines, compressed gases & mechanical transports, audit guidelines, provisioning(forecasting) and procurement.• Assisted logistic process for the inventory maintenance, shipment and delivery and returns on products. • Created and updated spreadsheets and presentations for monthly, quarterly, and annual updates to higher management.• Scheduled and coordinated meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for supervisors and higher dignitaries.• Recorded, transcribed, and distributed meeting minutes.

Certification In Supply Chain Analytics, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Executive Certification, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, It, A

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba

Professional Diploma In Public Procurement

Diploma In Stores Management, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Associate Degree In Arts, A

Diploma In Materials Management Programme & Security Management Of Strategic Installations