Saravanan A E Email & Phone Number

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Led and mentored a team of material analysts, providing clear direction, coaching, and fosteringa collaborative work environment• Conducted regular performance evaluations, set goals and facilitated development trainings toenhance team members skills and contributions• Promoted effective communication within the team, ensuring seamless coordination,knowledge sharing and fostered a culture of accountability• Implemented process improvements to drive and improve efficiency with the standard work• Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis by publishing and enhancing PO, supply and inventoryreports, providing valuable insights for strategic decision-making by using Power BI and internalERP systems• Oversaw material analysis activities, including the generation and calculation of MaterialRequirement Planning (MRP) based on demand reports to ensure optimal inventory levels andefficient material availability• Managed the issuance of purchase orders (POs), handling amendments, cancellations andresolving complex PO-related issues• Proactively expedited ordered parts, optimizing on-time material availability by effectivelymanaging priorities• Utilized data-driven insights to prioritize tasks based on shortages, expediting requirements andminimizing past due schedules• Collaborated seamlessly with Logistics, Customer Service, and Demand Planners to ensuretimely on-site material arrival, promoting a synchronized supply chain• Successfully managed the implementation of price changes within the ERP system, maintainingprecise and up-to-date pricing information• Proactively resolved requests for invoice issue resolution, liaising with internal teams to addressqueries and facilitate prompt outgoing payments• Leveraged excellent communication and leadership skills to facilitate cross-functionalcollaboration, resulting in streamlined processes and improved outcomes

Bengaluru Area, India

Responsible for ordering parts for vehicle productions as per the MRP (Material RequirementPlanning) to support the Lead Unit Builds and Regular builds across all platforms & programs• Placing Purchase Requisitions to the vendors globally by cross references with PPAP status andGPS Contracts (Global Purchasing System), monitor processing of purchase requisitions toensure PO releases, alter/cancel PO’s as per demands and overages• SOG ordering for New Products and Prototype car launches & achieved on time materialdeliverables to make the event successful• Responsible for follow up/deliverables to ensure on time material availability for the MRD(Material Requirement Date) of each vehicle and expedite parts per availability and monitoringthe goods receipts for supplied materials to avoid credit holds• Responsible for supporting special MMO (Miscellaneous material orders)/ material availabilityrequested by GM DRE’s / Test lab requirements for executing HVF / EVC, Pin to Pin Checks,Validation & electrical bench tests• Signing off BMB – BCR / BSD (BOM change request / Build site direction) for production andprototype parts with break points & create EWO’s based upon the requirement from the DRE• Touch base & involve all key Purchase department, Design engineers, Program Launch teams &leadership executives to escalate critical issues under unique instances• Direct Inbound / Outbound logistics operations such as transportation, arranging shipments,issuing pickup sheets for remote shipments, PTA (Premium Transport Authorization) follow-up• Reviewing the team performance in every segment periodically/ regularly by driving ingeniousmeetings to achieve the SLA targets as ONE TEAMExpertise in driving short-term material availability during the occurrence of urgent requests,part shortages, inventory loss by coordination with cross functional teams by analysing themultiple stages of material cycle, managing priorities and Buy-off’s according to requirements