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Supply Chain Manager @ SWTPL | Inventory management, Procurement, Operations optimization | Manufacturing, Auto parts, Retail, Consumer electronics, Food & Beverage, Smart manufacturing, E-commerce.

About

As a Supply Chain Manager at Synthesis Winding Technologies, I specialize in strategic procurement, inventory management, and logistics coordination. With over 14 years of experience, I focus on optimizing manufacturing processes, enhancing supplier relationships, and addressing challenges such as delays and shortages to ensure seamless supply chain operations. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, I contribute to the introduction of new products and the development of supply chain partners through upskilling and vendor management. My commitment to fostering operational excellence and streamlining processes underpins my approach to delivering effective and reliable supply chain solutions.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

gemini

perplexity

ChatGPT

Work experience

Supply Chain Manager at Synthesis Winding Technologies Pvt Ltd, Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Strategic planning procurement, inventory management, logistics coordination and managing relationship with suppliers. • Plan, organise, monitor and control manufacturing activity with optimum machine utilization. • Upskill team members and supply chain partners in QCD. • Vendor management: developing new vendor and improving and upgrading current vendors. • Prepare monthly plan and progress and discuss with management. • Interaction with related departments and production, design, quality, application when new products are added. • Addressing the issues that may arise such as delay or shortages, to keep the supply chain moving smoothly.

Lead Category Buyer at LKQ India Private Limited, Apr 2022 - Jul 2024 · 2 yrs 4 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Execution of the category strategy through total ownership of the inventory. Management of the purchasing and administrative support functions related to the product/market categories. • Optimize opportunity buys: Plan, justify, make recommendations, obtain approvals and track. • Maximize return on inventory investments through management of PO, stock adjustments, inventory quality enhancements and service levels management. • Accurate and timely pricing updates and Purchasing activities related to special orders. • Partner with operations to manage material movement and with sales to ensure that they have product as needed. • Ensure sales forecast is in synch with pending orders in the system. • Maintain service levels at established targets.

Assistant Procurement Manager at Chai Point, Aug 2021 - Apr 2022 · 9 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Ensure to have a reliable supply and coordinate with planning, vendor, warehouse, sales and finance teams. • The focus is on meeting customer demand and minimizing purchase costs. • Cost optimization along with on-time deliveries. • Keeping track of Ontime deliveries, fill rate and inventory control. • Resolve any arising problems or complaints. • Manage budgets and on time payment to vendors. • Sourcing new vendors / products and driving down cost of goods.

Senior Procurement Specialist at Xiaomi India, Jan 2019 - Nov 2020 · 1 yr 11 mos, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India, • Weekly planning, forecasting, allocation to Partners, Billing & Delivery along with PO management • Price updation and confirmation. Periodic vendor performance & rating. • Cost optimization along with On-time deliveries. • Co-ordination with Production, Quality, Logistic, Finance & Product team for better availability of products. • Quality delivery & damage/ short shipment handling & closing the case with partners & internal logistics & finance team. • Maintaining the KPI, KRA & KBD. Keeping the SCM service level as agreed with all stakeholders. • Monitor supplier’s trend for performance / issues and determine risk & opportunities.

Senior Supply Chain Analyst at Tesco Bengaluru, Oct 2013 - Jan 2019 · 5 yrs 4 mos, Bengaluru Area, India, Merchandiser role • Assortment planning, forecasting and merchandising • Planning product ranges and preparing sales and stock plans in conjunction with buyers. • Liaising with buyers, analysts, stores, suppliers and distributors. • Planning budgets and controlling stock levels based on forecasts for the season. • Analyzing every aspect of bestsellers and ensuring that they reach their full potential. • Monitoring slow sellers and taking action, analyzing the previous season's sales and reporting on the current season's lines. • Plan upcoming promotions, Season and product availability and raising, controlling of orders to suppliers • Planning sales and inventory in order to increase profitability Reporting Role • FG Storage plan to maximize space availability in the warehouse. • Ensuring that the targeted dispatch volumes are achieved. Plan upcoming promotions, Season and product availability • Ensuring minimum order quantities, logistics data, lead-time and delivery schedule before passing orders to suppliers. • Creating order for PBS/PBL line of item and ensuring the optimal availability in DC. • Monitor the Order fulfilment for all stores of DTS. Manage all weekly and monthly Promotions. • Ensuring replenishment and to maintain optimal stock level of above 95% in all Stores.