Manager Supply Chain

Deminder Kohli

**** ****** ***** ****** ( SAN JOSE, CA 95120 ( **************@*****.*** (

C: 408-***-**** ( H: 408-***-****

Management Profile

Purchasing ( Supply Chain ( Inventory

Versatile and accomplished senior purchasing manager with domestic and

international experience across the full scope of procurement activities,

from requirements analysis through sourcing, bid negotiations, delivery,

vendor management, and payment. Strong analytical skills, with demonstrated

success creating process improvements that reduce costs and enhance the

bottom line. Excellent communication and collaboration skills used

effectively in ensuring a timely and adequate supply of quality materials

for production needs. Relevant technical strengths include MS Excel and

Word, MAN-MAN (purchasing and AR modules), Oracle ERP, SAP, BRIO, and

QuickBooks.

CORE COMPETENCIES

INVENTORY PLANNING/CONTROL International Budget/Resource

Sourcing Management

Financial/P&L Analysis Vendor Alliances ERP/MRP/JIT Systems

Competitive Analysis Bidding & Negotiating Teambuilding & Training

Communication & Cross-functional

Presentation Contract Collaboration

Administration

Professional Experience

SENIOR BUYER & SOURCING (CONTRACT), MEDIMMUNE, A DIVISION OF ASTRA ZENECA -

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 2008 - CURRENT

Manufacturers of Flumist and H1N1 Vaccines and related delivery method. In

charge of purchasing for chemicals, consumables and capital equipment for

scientists' and also on behalf of Government projects. Work directly with

the Associate Director of Procurement. Instrumental in strategic Sourcing

decisions and Process Improvement for Supply Chain.

SMART MODULAR TECHNOLOGIES - Fremont, CA

2008 - 2008

Purchasing Manager

Lead the purchasing function for this independent manufacturer of memory

modules, solid state drives, embedded computing subsystems, and display

products whose major customers include Cisco, HP & Juniper and their

contract manufacturers such as Celestica, Solectron, Flextronics & Jabil.

Lead a team of 4 buyers who annually purchase more than $30 million in

materials. Oversee day to day operations to ensure timely placement of POs

and procurement from vendors in order to meet sales commitments. Analyze

forecasts from contract manufacturers for their impact on stock-on-hand and

incoming shipments, taking action to mitigate any potentially negative

impacts to the bottom line.

. Key Contributions:

> Support operations at fabless plants through innovative inventory

management techniques that reduce the

cost of holding inventory while simultaneously protecting against

supply shortages.

> Analyzed proposed global distribution centers, presenting management

with the pros and cons such as the potential to create stock

imbalances among centers; recommended options to minimize any negative

effects.

Senior Buyer (contract), EXELIXIS, INC. - South San Francisco, CA 2007 -

2008

Integrated drug discovery company working in partnership with leading drug

manufacturers such as Bayer, GlaxoSmithKline, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Daiichi

Sankyo, Genentech and Merck.

In charge of purchasing for chemicals and capital equipment. Additionally

assist the scientific community across the organization with vendor

financial qualifications and operational issues. Drive cost cutting

initiatives through vendor sourcing, development and comparisons,

aggressive negotiating, and process revisions within Exelixis. Manage

purchasing activities with the SAP Purchasing module. Work directly with

the Director of Purchasing.

Key Contributions:

> Implemented cost-saving projects projected to deliver $900K. in annual

savings for the next four years.

> Examined printing usage and habits and recommended changes which have

increased capacity to support as much as 50% growth over four years

with no additional equipment.

> Reviewed existing purchasing practices and recommended changes to

improve efficiency and reduce costs.

JDS UNIPHASE / SCION PHOTONICS - Milpitas, CA 2001 - 2007

Buyer Manager

Oversaw purchasing / procurement operations for this $700M+ manufacturer of

optical networking components, modules, and equipment for the

communications, commercial, consumer and defense markets. (JDSU acquired

Scion Photonics in 2002).

Oversaw purchasing and inventory control activities for the Milpitas

facility. Created and implemented comprehensive guidelines, procedures and

policies for the purchasing and shipping department. Managed a cross-

functional team engaged in accounts payable, shipping and receiving, and

production. Managed annual purchasing cycle for services, inventory,

miscellaneous items and capital expenditures exceeding $3 million.

Scheduled production based on timelines for purchasing and new product

introduction. Assisted manufacturing management with vendor qualification;

evaluate vendor financials, operations, and controls. Key Contributions:

> Gathered information, analyzed expenditures and developed cost cutting

and budgeting proposals with a direct impact on profits of the

Milpitas division. Delivered a series of purchasing and inventory

improvements that saved more than $800K in the aggregate over the past

four years without compromising operations.

> Coordinated purchasing schedules involving international suppliers

with manufacturing requirements to ensure timely delivery of critical

materials. Improved cash flow position and inventory levels.

> Introduced third-party parts consignment to reduce processing and

shipping time and costs.

> Led the Oracle 11i implementation and associated training at the

Milpitas division.

RPG MUSIC - San Jose, CA 1999 - 2001

Operations Manager

Served in key strategic planning and operations role for $4 million

California branch of a UK-based international music enterprise with more

than 3,000 titles on cassette, CD and DVD.

Performed comprehensive management services to ensure profitable branch

operations. Administered and evaluated purchasing, budgeting, warehousing,

import/export, and shipping activities. Evaluated options and alternatives,

using a cost-benefit approach to production and marketing proposals.

Actively engaged in the accumulation and analysis of sales data. Assisted

in the preparation of corporate income tax, payroll tax, and sales tax

returns. Key Contributions:

> Developed and implemented improvements to warehousing and freight

service, greatly enhancing the delivery of time-sensitive new

releases. Slashed customer complaints by 80%.

Educational Background

Master of Business Administration, Global Management ( University of

Phoenix - San Jose, CA

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration ( Menlo School of Business -

Menlo Park, CA

Professional Development:

Customs & Duty Classification ~ Oracle 11i Implementation ~ MAN-MAN

Purchasing & Accounts Payable

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