SUSANTA MAHAPATRA
Contact No.: 096********/ 033******** ~ E-Mail: ********************@*****.***
Contact Address: C/o- Mr. K.K. Mahapatra, 49/5/H/55-Karl Marx Sarani, Khiddir Pur, Babu Bazar, Kolkata-700023
Performance -driven Professional in pursuit of challenging and enriching assignments in Purchase/
Commercial Operations with an organization of high repute preferably in Hospitality industry
PROFILE SUMMARY
Over 11 years of experience in Procurement, Commercial Operations, Cost Control, Vendor Management, Material
Management, Logistics, Policies & Procedures and Team Management
Holds the distinction of suggesting cost cutting measures Through Pan-India Contracts at The Pride Hotel Kolkata as well as Park
Plaza Kolkata Ballygunge
A keen planner, strategist and implementer with deftness in designing strategies for distribution, stock, transportation &
customer services entailing process optimization and location planning
Multi-disciplinary Executive renowned for planning, and controlling all requisite activities to perform such as sourcing, techno –
commercial evaluation, negotiation, recommendation, ordering, inspection, expediting & tracking, reporting, logistics and
delivery, payment processing, etc.
Skilled in monitoring incoming materials supplied by vendors and ensuring they are as per quality & quantity specifications
Proven leader with strong communication skills and exceptional emotional intelligence that excels in matrix and
h ierarchical structures
CORE COMPETENCIES
Collaborating with suppliers, shipping partners, excise, contractors, etc. as
for negotiation o f rates contracts & obtaining clearances / licenses for
seamless purchase project operations
Ensuring availability and delivery of right quality materials at the right time,
price and terms; devising efficient logistics management system to ensure
delivery of the goods / shipments as per committed timelines and cost
Managing effective & efficient costing system resulting in cost reduction,
business process and procedures for improving performances
Handling incoming & outgoing material activities to ensure accuracy,
completeness as well as the quality of materials from supplier’s / vendor’s
end as well as in house production
Assessing the performance of the vendors based on various criterions, such
as, percentage for rejections, quality improvement rate, timely delivery,
credit terms, etc.
Directing productive cross-functional teams using interactive and motivational
leadership that spurs people to willingly give 110% effort and loyalty
WORK EXPERIENCE
Since Jun’12 with Park Plaza, Kolkata Ballygunge
Presently designated as Material Manager
Growth Path:
Jun’12 to Dec’12 Purchase Manager (Pre-opening)
Jan’13 to till date Material Manager
Key Result Areas:
Monitoring annual and periodic tender process and constant review of the pricing of the various purchased items
Ensuring effective quality checks to carry out the periodic survey
Administering all the activities pertaining to defining & developing service standards regarding stores & purchase in all areas of
the hotel and ensures adherence to these
Supervising budgeting process for all capital expenditure in order that the properties are maintained to the best industry standard
Handling all contracts and orders for fulfilment and satisfactory performance
Managing a team of 6 members
Significant Contributions:
Played a stellar role in discussing about purchase orders required for production materials
Collaborated with clients, other employees, and vendors
Holds the distinction of suggesting cost cutting mea su res through PAN-India Contracts
Efficiently measured with two step Re-Ordering Level & Danger Level
Attained Bravo Letter for outstanding Performance for event coordination in 2013-14
Key Products: Raw Materials like Grocery, Vegetables, Provision, Room Amenities, Engineering Parts, Electrical Items, etc.
Dec’11 to May’12 with The Pride Hotel, Kolkata
Purchase Manager (Pre-opening)
Key Result Areas:
Involved in:
o Directing various perishables purchasing functions
o Supervising and appraising various subordinates in purchasing department
Assigned the “DOF” (Daily Operational Function) to keep the cost under control
Monitored Annual and periodic tender process and constant review of the pricing of the various purchased items
Carried out quality checks to carry out the periodic survey
Assisted in arranging p roduct group wise inventory planning meetings
Checked all contracts and orders for fulfilment and satisfactory performance
Significant Contributions:
Deftly took independent decisions and organized all day -to-day office functions
Successfully d iscussed about purchase orders required for production materials
Ensured excellent business relationships with clients, other employees, and vendors
Efficiently suggested cost cutting measures Through Pan-India Contracts
Measured with two step Re-Ordering Level & Danger Level
Key Products: Raw materials like Grocery, Vegetables, Provision, Room Amenities, Engineering Parts, Electrical Items, etc.
Sep’08 to Dec’11 with Ambuja Realty (Formerly known as The Radisson Ffort), Kolkata
Assistant Manager - Procurement & Store
Key Result Areas:
Monitored Purchase & Stores Operations
Involved in assigning the “DOF” (Daily Operational Function) to keep the inventory at the lowest level possible by reducing the
procured time & in the mean time, coordinated with the internal auditors
Handled the stores receiving & issuing function
Facilitated annual and periodic tender process and constant review of the pricing of the various purchased items
Significant Contributions:
Acknowledged for facilitating cost reduction in the procurement of the F&B items and thus enhance overall F&B contribution
Showed distinctive ability by developing systems and procedures, which ensured minimize the manpower as well as cost for the
company
Essayed a key role in ensuring smooth functioning of the various departments identified vendors where to acquire the quality
materials with a competitive rate and minimized expenses with the co-op eration of concern HOD
Collaborated with various Govt. departments like Excise & Metrology Department, etc.
PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE
Jul’06 to Aug’08 with Sriyash Retail (India) Pvt. Ltd., Bihar
Deputy Manager
Significant Contributions:
Efficiently handled cash and payment systems in accordance with company procedures and policies, at all times with staff and
customer safety as the uppermost priority
Pivotally collaborated with other departments as necessary to forecast, plan to meet, and to supply demand to relevant quality
Jul’03 to Jun’06 with Ambuja Realty (Choicest Enterprises Limited), Kolkata
Supervisor- Retail Outlets
Significant Contributions:
Significantly facilitated cost control, production procurement, food cost monitoring, indenting & receiving goods from central
store, making food cost report comparison sales statement, etc.
Key Clients: Kokonut, The Clay Pot, Chilla & Cheese, Coke, The Tea Junction & Café.Com)
Apr’02 to Mar’03 with Bright Future Computer Academy, Bhadrak, Odisa
Course Coordinator
Significant Contributions:
Demonstrated excellence by finalizing accounts, preparation of final balance sheet & profit & loss accounts in computerized system
Pivotally facilitated accounting, auditing, computer concept and Package of Accounting (6.3) & checking of both manual &
computerized documents
Played a stellar role in verification of transaction relating to bank, cash, journal, sales, purchase, ledger security, physical
verification of inventories, fixed assets and all identical matters too
ACADEMIC DETAILS
Pursuing MBA (Distance Learning Program) from National Institute of Business Management, Chennai (NIBM)
1999 B.Com. from Biranchi Narayan Madhava Arjuna College, Utkal University of Odisa
Additional Qualification:
2002 Diploma Course with Accounting Package (Tally-6.3) from “Bright Future Computer Institute, Bhadrak-
Orissa
EXTRAMURAL ENGAGEMENT & ACCOLADE
Holds the distinction of being an active player in District Cricket Team as Batsman -Cum-Wicket-Keeper (Under-19) at District of
Bhadrak on period of (2000-2001)
PERSONAL DETAILS
26 th October, 1977.
Date of Birth:
Permanent Address: At -Uttar Bahine, Po-Garad Pur, Vi/Di-Bhadrak, PIN-756100, Orissa.
Languages Known: English, Bengali, Hindi and Oriya.
Location Preference: Eastern India