Utsav Mittal Email & Phone Number

Kitchener, ON, CA

New Dundee, Ontario, Canada

New Dundee, Ontario, Canada

• Responsible for quality procurement and inventory optimization for 3 distribution centers while facilitating business process improvement and cost reduction.
• Managed P2P process including planning, development of purchasing plans, PO formation and issuance, invoice management, and closeout in support of projects or other operating requirements.
• Conducted bi-weekly replenishment analysis of over 25,000 SKUs, identifying trends and sourcing materials to maintain safety stock levels for fast-moving inventory.
• Led monthly PO negotiations, securing over $250,000 in savings while elevating supplier performance and service standards.
• Saved over $150k by processing pending claims for damaged and out-of-warranty parts and assemblies.
• Negotiated and developed vendor contracts, Purchase Requisitions/Purchase Orders, and RFx documents which facilitated cost savings for the organization.

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

• Responsible for continuous procurement of products and services based on projects and operations requirements in a fast-paced high-volume environment.
• Generated RFQs and Purchase Orders in high volumes utilizing Cost Benefit Analysis and market research.
• Developed and executed sourcing strategies for a range of categories, including raw materials, finished goods, and services, delivering significant cost savings and process efficiency.
• Negotiated product prices, discounts, and shipping incentives with existing and new potential vendors.
• Conducted research and analysis to support procurement activities, including new market research, supplier evaluations, and spend analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to balance short-term needs with long-term strategic goals, developing purchasing strategies that support organizational objectives while minimizing risk and cost.

Kitchener, Canada Area

Kitchener, Canada Area

Kitchener, Canada Area

New Delhi Area, India

• Responsible for restructuring the company's Purchasing and Supply Chain functions to make them as effective and efficient as possible.
• Directed supplier management process including selection, onboarding, negotiation, and performance analysis while accurately maintaining contactual data in vendor management software.
• Conducted in depth market research and analysis to identify new potential suppliers and alternative sourcing options, resulting in diversification of the supply chain and reduced dependence on a single vendor.
• Implemented the Triage process in scrap identification and hence aided the product development team in the introduction of new products to the market and maximizing profitability.
• Developed and monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) such as inventory turnover, stock accuracy, and on-time delivery, generating reports and actionable insights to support data-driven decision-making.
• Led continuous improvement initiatives, conducting regular process audits, and identifying areas for optimization, resulting in streamlined procurement processes, and increased operational efficiency.

New Delhi Area, India

• Responsible for coordinating the storage, transportation, and delivery of goods. To liaise with the Production and Sales Dept. to ensure stock is maintained and moved efficiently.
• Designed supply chains to support business strategies adapted to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, and cost reduction.
• Determined inventory goals, product stock, and risk management objectives and oversaw techniques to optimize inventory.
• Implemented clear and effective planning strategies to meet supply chain needs, meet demand, and optimize distribution.
• Identified and rolled out both short- and long-term supply chain plans while optimizing procedures to decrease annual expenses.
• Maintain master material data in the ERP system (lead times, MOQ, safety stocks, vendor data, client details)

New Delhi Area, India

Post Graduate Certificate, Project Management, 3.75/4

Post Graduate Certificate, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management, 3.3/4

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemistry, First Class