Headline

Digital Deployment Leader - Program Management, Accomplished results-driven individual with 13 years of experience in Digital Transformation Projects, Supply Chain Management, Global Procurement, Planning, Leadership

About

With more than 13+ years of expertise in Global Leader in program management, procurement, materials planning, project management and supply chain management, I oversee Schneider Electric's Global e-Ordering Program Management and have a thorough understanding of Agile, LEAN & Kanban ideas. I have experience managing procurement portfolios, conducting commercial analyses, rationalizing vendors, negotiating materials prices, migrating SAP data, and organizing deliveries. I am excellent at sourcing and tendering tasks to ensure cost reductions and value for money. In addition to being skilled in data analysis, project management, vendor/client management, and ERP systems, I also have outstanding relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. My track record includes on-time delivery of projects, lowering procurement costs, process standardization, and Client/Supplier channel optimization.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

gemini

openai

Work experience

General Manager Digital Deployment Leader at Schneider Electric, Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos, On-site

Program Manager at Schneider Electric, Oct 2021 - Mar 2025 · 3 yrs 6 mos, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India, e-Ordering Project Management

Procurement Lead at Zawawi Powertech Engineering LLC, Jan 2019 - Jan 2022 · 3 yrs 1 mo, Muscat, Masqaţ, Oman

Senior Supply Chain Planner at ARRIS, Dec 2016 - Feb 2019 · 2 yrs 3 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Currently working as senior supply planner in Arris INDIA PVT LTD, Bangalore. • Core competencies are ERP purchase Management, Data Analysis,– working knowledge in Oracle, BAAN & SAP ERP’s. • Knowledge in end to end purchase activity - Material Planning, sourcing, buying, logistics, Inventory control. • Experience in coordinating and communicating with the top management globally, for Materials management /Analysis. • Responsible for procurement of raw materials from EU, US & APAC countries based on weekly demand from customer. • Handled over 30+ overseas suppliers and critical JIT A-class, super A-class and VMI Parts. • Analyze demand & supply data and highlight risk in material availability in a systematic way. • Manage inventory levels to achieve target in stock performance through effective use of inventory management systems, analytics and review processes following of LEAN & Kanban concepts. • Preparing reports, data analysis and presentation for Metrics, Performance Review with Customer & Top Management. • Basic Knowledge of Macro implementation in excel using Macro Recorder & also VB Script.

Senior Analyst - Materials Planning at Flextronics, Jun 2014 - Dec 2016 · 2 yrs 7 mos, • Handling VSM & automation of MRP, Order Processing & Report Analytics by maintaining 100% OTD of all activities. • Responsible for end to end New Order cycle performance, Supply / Demand Alignment, Material Replenishment. • Knowledge and experience in – Material Planning, Order Processing, sourcing, buying, Inventory control. • Experience in coordinating with the top management of the organization globally for Materials management analytics. • Involved in obsolete mitigation off excess, damaged and inventory stock Monitor Inventory levels vs. goals. • Collate the forecast from CFT, do first level of analysis and share visible data for production planning. • Shortage reports with detailed CTB comments & prepare the analysis for excess mitigation. • Monitor Inventory levels vs. goals, Shortage reports with detailed comments CTB; Excess Mitigation with Buyers. • Received numerous recognition & awards from Flex Management for consistent performance in achieving & improving Revenue targets & Inventory targets • Schedule and coordinate status of materials within & with the external suppliers to expedite materials in conjunction with the MRP, providing support and expertise to the Buyers as required. • Analyzing the E&O report & taking actions for inventory control, Aging Order/material analysis & Control. • Projecting stock levels & Monitoring delivery times to ensure they are on time • Continuously monitoring, evaluating and improving supplier performance. • Sourcing the most affordable materials for the company’s manufacturing process. • Analyze demand & supply data and highlight risk in material availability in a systematic way. • Projecting stock levels & Monitoring delivery times to ensure they are on time. • Ensuring the adequate supply of all required materials, components and equipment. • Developing sourcing strategies & regularly contacting suppliers to renegotiate prices. • Basic Knowledge of LEAN & Kanban concepts, have attended internal trainings in Flex.

Procurement and Project Engineer at BGR Energy Systems, Aug 2012 - Jun 2014 · 1 yr 11 mos, (BGR ENERGY SYSTEMS LIMITED) PROJECT MANAGEMENT - EPC BHAVINI NUCLEAR POWER PLANT KALPAKKAM Turnkey EPC project of Electrical Works for 500 MW Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor Distinction of completing turnkey EPC Project of 270 No MCC Panels Completed project before OTD Spearheaded the Procurement & Installation of Deficiency Panel spares to complete project on time. Procurement activities of Cables, Cable tray, Lighting & Lightning Protection for NICB & Power Island Single handed coordination of all the supply requirements of site. PROCUREMENT & ENGINEERING COORDINATION - POWER GRID CORPORATION LTD Optical Ground Wire Live Line Installation Project (EPC) Erection, testing and commissioning of OPGW Coordination of Supply & Engineering Approvals between client and vendor Live installation of OPGW spanning 7000 km across INDIA (Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Tamilnadu) MARKETING & TENDERING - GRADUATE ENGINEER TRAINEE Quoting for Switchyard, Sub-Stations and Electrical BOP (Balance of the plant) tenders Virtuous rapport with- NTPC, POWERGRID, TNEB, GETCO & Schneider, Alstom, L&T, Siemens Trainings and knowledge acquired on Planning/Scheduling, Safety, Procurement, and Contracts department Promoted as a Projects & Procurement Engineer after 4 months of training.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Anna University Chennai