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Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, India

• Served as Project Management Lead for the Mechanical unit of Best Engineering Service Support (BESS), handling client interactions, managing workflow processes, and overseeing KPI and metrics monitoring• Executed projects involving 2D to 3D conversions, 3D to 2D conversions, reverse engineering, sheet metal design, weld parts, and mechanical assembly utilizing CREO and Solidworks- Analyzed customer supply chain data (Kanban, EDI, on-hand inventory, open sales orders, shipped orders… Show more • Served as Project Management Lead for the Mechanical unit of Best Engineering Service Support (BESS), handling client interactions, managing workflow processes, and overseeing KPI and metrics monitoring• Executed projects involving 2D to 3D conversions, 3D to 2D conversions, reverse engineering, sheet metal design, weld parts, and mechanical assembly utilizing CREO and Solidworks- Analyzed customer supply chain data (Kanban, EDI, on-hand inventory, open sales orders, shipped orders, and in-transit inventory), creating detailed reports that include:- TLC-wise consumption in a waterfall approach, illustrating overall and month-wise consumption, actual demand versus forecast, and variance analysis- Customer-specific reports highlighting demand forecasting, inventory management, re-order levels, and prioritization Show less

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

• Managed technical purchases across departments (Engineering, Admin, Operations, Sales & Marketing) including computer peripherals, electrical/electronic equipment, leather products, niche plastic/rubber materials, and more, utilizing Tally-9 for all purchase orders, goods receipt notes, and invoices• Oversaw the complete procurement process from requirement identification to record maintenance and reporting, involving vendor sourcing, negotiation, quality control checks, and invoice… Show more • Managed technical purchases across departments (Engineering, Admin, Operations, Sales & Marketing) including computer peripherals, electrical/electronic equipment, leather products, niche plastic/rubber materials, and more, utilizing Tally-9 for all purchase orders, goods receipt notes, and invoices• Oversaw the complete procurement process from requirement identification to record maintenance and reporting, involving vendor sourcing, negotiation, quality control checks, and invoice processing• Led team management efforts, supervising the Admin & operations team in purchase documentation, turnaround time follow-ups, and daily report monitoring, alongside guiding warehouse, dispatch, and stores teams on stock management and delivery processes• Enhanced warehousing operations by supervising online (VAYA.IN), retail, and marketplace order execution, implementing effective packaging methods to reduce freight costs, and ensuring timely procurement of fast-moving SKUs to prevent stockouts• Coordinated with multiple departments to ensure timely new product launches, and played a key role in API integration between courier partners and the company web portal, as well as in the design and development of the company’s Warehouse Management System (WMS), sourced from FITSYS India • Facilitated logistics operations by working directly with third-party logistics (3PL) teams and partnering with FedEx, Bluedart, Gati, Delhivery, and BlowHorn to fulfill retail orders across India• Regularly conducted sales analysis to manage inventory efficiently, led monthly and quarterly business reviews focusing on sales, returns, delivery timelines, customer complaints, and expenses, and formulated strategic actions based on these insights Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Conducted comprehensive requirement analysis and managed requisitions from stores and warehouses• Oversaw the Purchase Order (PO) process for both regular and non-regular vendors, including Goods Receipt Note (GRN), Initial Quality Control (IQC), invoicing, and payment procedures• Procured a wide range of materials, including cable lugs, glands, solar water heaters, solar panels, lightning systems, and tunnel fans• Implemented inventory management strategies, optimized warehouse… Show more • Conducted comprehensive requirement analysis and managed requisitions from stores and warehouses• Oversaw the Purchase Order (PO) process for both regular and non-regular vendors, including Goods Receipt Note (GRN), Initial Quality Control (IQC), invoicing, and payment procedures• Procured a wide range of materials, including cable lugs, glands, solar water heaters, solar panels, lightning systems, and tunnel fans• Implemented inventory management strategies, optimized warehouse structuring, and storage management• Led a warehouse team comprising 15 staff members and 4 supervisors, enhancing operational efficiency and employee welfare• Utilized QuickBooks for effective warehouse management and applied Lean Diagnosis and Kaizen Blitz methods to ensure compliance with 5S safety standards• Collaborated directly with 3PL logistics teams to handle complete import and export documentation, storage, customs clearance, and road transit• Directed up to 100 personnel, including 20 site supervisors, covering all project phases from human resources to project handover• Supervised the installation, maintenance, monitoring, and sourcing for the "Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park" in Dubai, marking Dubai's first solar plant project• Managed the Abu Dhabi Airport Tunnel ventilation project from inception to handover, ensuring project success and compliance Show less

Postgraduate, Digital Supply Chain Management

Bachelor Of Engineering (Honors), Electricals And Electronics