Vipin Pv, Mba Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

ERP implementation project: Oracle Cloud modules: Inventory Management, Product Hub, Cost Management, Supply Planning, Procurement, Self service, Expenses, Security and others.- Lead SCM solutioning and workshops- Lead cross functional solutioning and workshops- Work with SI to complete configurations in Oracle Cloud- FD owner for RICEW objects- Defect resolution in testing cycles including SIT and UAT- Lead conversion activities for SCM data conversion objects (item master, supplier master, supplier banks, on-hand balances, purchase orders, safety stock)- Lead Oracle security design and implementation- Reviewed test scripts and managed defect resolution- Solution enhancement requests with SCM and Cross functional teams

Calgary, Canada Area

Sample list of projects, roles and responsibilities- Security Lead, SCM Lead- Full platform Oracle Cloud ERP Project that included implementation of SCM, FIN and HCM modules. Duties included running design validation workshops, identifying and prioritizing gaps, ecommending a Target Operating Model during the design phase, configuration, testing, deployment, and post go-live support during the (future) implementation phase of the project - ERP Systems Options Analysis (system selection) that included drafting questionnaires and running workshops with the client to understand their current functional processes in Purchasing and Inventory Management; organizing detailed workshops to introduce leading practices in SCM and identifying gaps; identifying and analyzing key pain points and challenges; drafting recommendations for system solutions among 4 different options; and finalizing a roadmap for implementing the highest NPV option.- P2P Lead - Oracle EBS ERP Implementation that included end-to-end P2P solution implementation. Duties included gathering business requirements; analyzing gaps against leading processes; facilitating design validation workshops; designing future state processes; coordinating testing and delivering training- Category Management, involving planning and implementing sourcing strategies for several high spend categories such as Pipes, Valves and Fittings (PVF), Electrical and Instrumentation, Rentals, Hauling Services etc.; analyzing spend and identifying viable sourcing opportunities; formalizing category definitions for each category and drafting RFP and material/ service requirements documents; building tools and recommending methodologies to evaluate proposals. - Strategic Sourcing, that included procurement business case, identifying sourcing initiatives and cost savings, and driving the sourcing implementation for key spend categories to realize identified savings.

Qingdao, Shandong, China

• Managed a team of 5 Purchasing Coordinators and provided leadership for the Local Market Purchasing team in China. • Wrote departmental work procedures and developed KPIs to monitor and control supply efficiency and effectiveness• Negotiated prices, and other delivery terms with vendors to meet individual project budgets and delivery requirements. • Sourced mechanical, hydraulic, electrical components and steel structures from Chinese and International vendors. • Maintained vendor performance records and launched performance review, control and improvement plans. • Participated in weekly review meetings with Project Management, Logistics, Quality Assurance and Control, and Engineering functions. • Supported the sales proposal process by preparing cost estimations for the proposed scope and terms of supply. • Identified and developed local vendors to supply imported components as part of cost reduction strategy. • Achieved cost reduction targets and improved on time delivery performance of project deliverables. • Liaised with vendors and company functions, and resolved warranty claims associated with manufacturing, quality and/or performance issues of the supplied equipment. • Worked with global purchasing and category managers to identify synergies. • Provided coordination for the company’s insourcing initiatives.

China

• Supervised 7 full time expeditors, and provided leadership for the Expediting team in China. • Authored Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for expediting and status reporting. • Closely tracked status of purchase orders on Chinese vendors and updated status to global purchasing entities. • Provided coordination during in-process and final inspection by clients. • Monitored workload on vendors in China and provided capacity information to purchasing entities. • Visited major vendors and participated in status review meetings. • Coordinated with Engineering, QA/ QC and other functions to quickly resolve manufacturing issues. • Served as resident expeditor at the company’s largest Chinese vendor.

Chennai, India

• Issued purchase orders to local and international vendors for project needs. • Collaborated with Engineering, Quality control, and Project Management for timely procurement- project execution. • Monitored vendor performance to ensure timely delivery of ordered parts.• Coordinated shipping and invoicing with relevant departments.• Maintained ordering and expediting status log for each project.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

Advanced Diploma Purchasing And Supply, Purchasing And Supply

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