• Gender: Male
• Age: 46
• Designation: Department Head
• Highest Education Level: Masters - Degree
• Current Gross Salary: INR  1500000 /Annum
• Expected Gross Salary: INR  1600000 /Annum
• Preferred Country: India, UAE
• Notice Period: 30  Days
• Preferred Location: Any Metro Cities In India
• Work Experience: 29.1 Year(s)

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Packaging From Indian Institute of Packaging in 2011

B.E. in Production Engineering From Anna University, Chennai in 2008

MBA in Specialization From Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad in 2007 with
65%

BBA in Specialization From Madras University, Chennai in 2001

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering From Vignesh Polytechnic, Tiruvannamalai 1998

Skill Sets

Sound knowledge of MS Office Suite & Internet Applications
ERP SAP R3, Orion 10.6

Decision Making
Analytical
Planning

Work Experience

Head – Purchase
Since Mar 2013
Company Profile: Leading manufacturer of wet condiment.
Job Profile:
Devising strategies for procurement activities including spend analysis, market studies, geographic consideration, policies, procedures, methods etc.; responsible for annual RM PM budgeting
Managing entire breadth of commercial operations; establishing longterm partnerships with suppliers
Supervising day-to-day supplies performance of vendors to ensure meeting of service, cost, delivery as well as quality norms
Reviewing Re-Order Level (ROQ) & Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) of raw material and packing materials; measuring On Time Delivery (OTD) and reviewing pending order statement
Evaluating vendors / supplier for rating their efficiency & effectiveness
Monitoring current commodity price, market demand, availability; ensuring adherence to and pro-active support of the Company's Quality Charter
Managing day-to-day supplier performance for achieving service, cost, delivery and quality norms
Documenting monthly variance, spent analysis & Savings Report of RM PM purchases
Performing cross functional overview of warehouse receipts, issues & dispatch procedures
Establishing highly effective logistics support, materials management, reliability & maintenance methodologies for performance-based logistics programs
Developing and maintaining international food ingredients contacts
Identifying and managing local as well as international vendors to ensure availability of material on-site as per required quality & quantity at reasonable prices
Analyzing supplier performance by filling Assessment Forms and generating performance reports
Documenting MIS reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends for the management’s perusal
Highlights:
Managed Annual Purchase Value of USD 63 Millions
Successfully implemented:
ERP – Orion 10.6 in Materials Module – KSA & India Location (Purchase & Inventory Management)
ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 14001 & HACCP Certification
Achieved savings of INR 1.05 million by implementing 13 initiatives during 2014
Developed 05 system to address 3rd party process and inventory management

Head – Purchase
Apr 2012 to Mar 2013
Company Profile: Leading beverage manufacturer. 
Job Profile:
Devised & implemented key purchase/procurement strategies and contingency plans as per the requirements
Conducted cross functional review of warehouse receipts, issues & dispatch procedures
Verified daily inventory statement, location wise with stock receipts with documents ensuring timely preparation of GRN’s;
ensuring all defectives is returned to vendors as per agreed schedule
Managed custom clearance related functions of all imported items
Conducted analysis of slow moving/ fast moving goods; overseeing stores management including day-to-day activities like receipts, storage, issues and disposition
Tracked vendor payments while coordinating with finance department for clearance of payment within due date
Planned strategies for indigenizing products thus saving cost and revenue for the company
Managed complete commercial documentation in compliance with statutory regulations
Verified stock to ensure that the physical count of inventory tallies with balance reflected in stores ledger and checking adequacy of internal control system
Highlights:
Streamlined MRP process in the organization using periodic review strategies which resulted in huge benefits to the company

Manager – Purchase
Sept 2008 to Apr 2012
Company Name: AB Mauri India Pvt. Ltd.
Job Profile:  
Managed forward trading of commodities in NCDEX; handled 3rd Party Processing Units – 3 units @Guntur for Chili & 4 units @Cochin for Pepper and other commodities
Established healthy relationship with Farmers and Brokers
Liaised with:
CSEZ’s Customs Officials & Sales Tax Authority for smooth cascading of both incoming and outgoing consignments
CHA for timely clearance of all consignments
Responsible for ingredients development for product quality improvement and cost reduction for spice mix & seasonings
Managed cost of logistics – surface, air & sea freight
Up-to-date with India & International Commodity price updates & market report on daily basis 
Highlight:
Reduced cost by 11% through identifying & developing new vendors for Spices like Turmeric, Ginger, Coriander, Cardamom, Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Clove, Cumin, Chili, Fenugreek, Fennel, herbs

Assistant Manager – Purchase 
Oct 2000 to Sept 2008
Company Name: Perfetti Van Melle Pvt. Ltd.
Job Profile: 
Ensuring on time availability of materials: Spares, Fuels, Consumable, Chemicals, Marketing support items, Capital items,
Stationery, etc. by efficient planning, scheduling and proper follow-up
Evaluated, tracked & forecasted key cost drivers and market factors for assigned commodities like Glucose, Sugar, Milk, PET, PP, CPP etc.
Implemented sourcing strategies to support corporate objectives and drove continuous improvement in all aspects of procurement process for both indigenous & import purchases
Created competitive purchase environment through constantly seeking alternative supply scenarios
Managed & optimized supplier performance market analysis of potential supply chains, supplier capability evaluations (supplier selections, and contract negotiations)
Identified & developed potential vendors for cost effective procurement and ensured the incoming material’s compliance
with laws, regulations and policies of both organization & government
Liaised with CHA for timely clearance of all import consignments
Highlights:
Achieved approximately INR 60 Lakhs in positive cash flow improvements through negotiation of more favorable vendor payment terms

Profile Snapshot
Experience in spearheading overall purchase & procurement operations from conception by tracking best practices in supply chain functions within quality and service parameters; Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 14001, HACCP & SQF.
Exposure of working on
Proficient in establishing & nurturing strong rapport with vendors/suppliers (Domestic & International Market) to meet capacity requirements, thereby facilitating purchase operations within the stipulated time frame
Proficient in acquiring potential vendors, transporters, suppliers & other external
agencies to achieve seamless & cost effective transport solutions across India in a fast paced,
dynamic and globally expanding MNC environment
Expertise in managing materials and implementing measures for curtailing down inventory holding expenses, thereby minimizing wastages
Formulating budgets and analyzing variances between projected & actual costs thereby implementing corrective actions to rectify the same
Proficient in managing EXIM operations and freight activities while supervising preparation of necessary documents, tracking arrivals, departures, etc.

Future Goals

Growth