PRAMOD KUMAR PRADHAN

Contact: - +91-767*******/ 973*******

E-Mail: adcqgx@r.postjobfree.com

Address: F-03, Brothers Nivas, 9th Cross, Yemlur, Bangalore-560037

MID LEVEL ASSIGNMENTS

Supply chain Distribution Logistics Purchase Commercial Production & Operation

An effective leader with expertise in setting-up objectives, designing & streamlining business processes and executing work to improve productivity & reduce cost

Industry Preference: Manufacturing / Logistics/Supply Chain/

Location Preference: Bengaluru/Odisha

SKILL SET

Supply Chain Management

Purchase Management

Vendor Management

Commercial Operation

Distribution Management

Logistics Operations

Freight Transportation

Warehouse Management

Inventory Management

PROFILE SUMMARY

Offering nearly 15 years of rich experience in Supply Chain, Logistics Operations, Procurement & Vendor Management, Distribution and commercial operation.

Expertise in evaluating and reviewing company’s topline objectives and bottom line goals, logistics operations business practices, updating and developing process documentation, streamlining opportunities, and eliminating non-value-added activities

Unique expertise in developing and implementing demand / supply management and Procurement solutions that drive improvement in top-line & bottom-line performance and overall business result

Drove (inbound & outbound) logistics operations encompassing new route identification, fleet management and negotiation with freight forwarders for timely delivery of the materials required

An enterprising leader with proven strategic thinking, decision making/problem solving, negotiation, consultative and collaboration skills

ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

Since July’19 with Remidio Innovative solutions Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru as a Senior Manager- Supply Chain

Jan’19 -July’19 with Secutron fire & security Systems India Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru as a Product Manager

July’11 – Jan’19 with Autocop India Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru as a Senior Manager Logistics & purchase

June’07 – Nov’10 with AFL Pvt Ltd., Mumbai as Assistant Manager- Logistics

Dec’02 - Feb’05 with Sheetal Automobile. Bhubaneswar as Executive-Logistics & Marketing

Key Result Area: Remidio Innovative Solutions Pvt Ltd.

Serve as Supply Chain lead in information systems developments, upgrades, and

Implementations. This includes, but is not limited to planning, designing, testing, implementing,

and managing the Materials Management Information Systems.

Ensure availability of material and services by approving contracts; maintaining inventories and

Secure merchandise by implementing security systems and measures

Maintain inventory by implementing purchasing plans and staying in contact with vendors and

shippers. Analyze and interpret trends to facilitate planning.

Establishing and validating all contractual agreements done with Vendors and Service Providers

and to ensure commercial and legal compliance.

Oversee Logistics team for import and export of all Raw Materials & Finished Goods from and to

Global and domestic suppliers/Customers.

Facilitate Planning and strategies bonding of imported consignments, customs clearances

Keeping abreast of EXIM policy amendments, export documentation, export pricing, finance,

Shipments & other statutory requirements.

Accountable for the Inward & Outward Freight with continuous mechanism for Cost optimization.

Coordinate with Global Supply Chain on the Procurement, on time delivery and Service level

improvements.

Manage relationship through procurement staff and build an effective supply chain. And initiate

periodic updates to the management on the Material cost trend and appraise/advise on Buy

Strategy.

Resolve any Commercial, Quality issue arising out of Procurement within stipulated period, to

minimize the Damages.

Responsible to closely work with Production team for efficient Material receipt on time for

proactive steps to mitigate risk.

Responsible for process improvements, Implementation, Training and book keeping as per QMS.

Respond to internal and external requests for statistical and financial information and analysis.

Develop, implement and maintain inventory controls and RNI processes.

Effectively implements the CQO model (Cost/Quality/Outcomes). Integrates the supply chain as an

interdisciplinary partner with all internal functionalities/Departments

Track and report key performance indicators to reduce expenses and improve, enhance efficiency

and improve quality.

Build strong working relationships internally and with key suppliers/vendors.

Employ leading practices for internal requisitioning, returning goods and following up on purchase

Orders to improve internal customer service.

Source products through the designated Group Purchasing Organization and affiliated

Procurement networks.

Drive vendor compliance in accordance with vendor management policies.

Demonstrates knowledge of and supports vision, mission, value statements, standards, policies

and procedures, operating instructions, Confidentiality statements, Corporate compliance plan, customer Service.

Key Result Area: Secutron Fire & Security Systems Pvt ltd.

Leading from concept phase to product realization.

Short-term and long-term product sales forecasts and market review analysis.

Responsible for sales support & technical support for the product line.

Implement/support marketing campaigns.

Research competitors' products and prepare market segmentation & analysis, collecting the user

needs & requirements from the customers

Communicate job expectation and provide direction, support and motivation to sales team to meet agreed targets and KPIs

Enforce policies and procedures to ensure that my sales team achieves the SLA set by the organization, resulting in an annual increase of customer stratification by 5% per year.

Improve and maintain operational and profit objectives set by organization monthly/quarterly/ yearly.

Analyze sales pipe lines and trends with senior management in order to forecast quarterly sales goals and quotes with 95% accuracy.

Implement company business plan and provide information for future improvement to the business manager.

Analyzed the specific needs of customer by careful surveys to develop data driven pitches

Fostered Strong relationships with customers and strategic associates to elevate brand awareness through EDM, sponsorship and road show.

Devise social media strategies that align with corporate B2C initiatives and objectives

Analyze the channel sales through optimization and penetration of OEM

Grew existing customer base by an average of 30new accounts monthly through fundamental sales practices (telemarketing, prospecting, and networking).

Planning product strategies and developing an effective marketing strategy to drive growth in assigned geographical territories.

Working as a liaison between supply chain, finance and customers, guaranteeing commercial polices satisfy both parties.

Conducting customer sales force training and sales team contests planned and executed guaranteed their motivation.

Managed field supervisor of customer service division ensuring high standards of support and service delivery.

Worked with Service manager regarding technical training requirements, staffing and help desk support.

Expanded professional service offering (staffing, support network installations and maintenance) to increase profit margin.

Negotiated multiple strategic partnerships to support global go to market strategy.

Provided expert advice regarding local search product positioning and pricing strategy.

Key Result Areas: Autocop India Pvt Ltd.

Plan, direct, or coordinate the storage or distribution operations within an organization or the activities of organizations that are engaged in storing or distributing materials.

Organize the safe and efficient storage and distribution of goods, and to ensure that orders are fulfilled (carried out) correctly

Procurement (import/local), Operational planning & Logistics support to meet operations & marketing requirement.

Looking after import documentation related to import of security goods (CCTV cameras, Wireless equipment etc.). Establishing Letters of Credit (L/C), Advance Remittances & Vetting of necessary Commercial documents

Coordination for arrangement of import license & ETA for wireless equipment’s other documentations related to clearance of electronics goods.

Collaborating with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes; analyzing the financial impact of proposed logistics changes such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes, mixes and carriers

Managing the booking & movement of cargo from and to (domestic & international) in coordination with the CHA.

Liaising with the Finance Team for making payment to vendors (international & domestic)

Developing alternate vendor base to achieve cost reduction, increase revenues, streamline process workflow and to create a team work environment to enhance productivity innovatively for in-house and vendor’s parts; forwarding the parts and consumables to Airwork’s Engg. India.

Evaluating solutions technically and commercially, with support of engineers and suppliers Administer project-related activities to ensure that projects are completed on-time.

Releasing Purchase Order Requisition of necessary materials needed in project execution.

Interface with Customer Commercial teams, freight forwarders, CHAs & couriers’ companies to ensure seamless shipping and delivery across different sites.

Operational responsibility for managing transactions from receipt of Purchase Requisition to delivery of services/product and payment to vendor

Collaborating with Logistics / CHA / Customs Department / Freight Forwarders

Ensuring proper documentation for record and audit purpose

Brought down the logistics operations cost through various innovations & Transportation Discrepancy Report (TDR) effect

Led Carrying & Forwarding (C&F) operations, Secondary & Primary Transporters, Carrying & Forwarding Agents (C&FA), Distributors, member team, Logistics budget for logistics projects.

To forecast and work out the stock ordering in order to meet the urgent need for the fast-moving items.

Closely working with key vendors in order to ensure smooth supply and better after sales support

Partnered with strategic freight providers to mitigate supply chain risks, identified alternative carrier operating to reach material to meet the project completion and maintained constant communications with all stakeholders.

Responsible for Order Management and order execution. Strategic ordering with the key vendors

End-to-end logistics support and timely solution to project teams for the smooth running of operations

Knowledge of High Sea sales

Responsible for Warehousing and Primary and Secondary Transportation

Knowledge of Local Taxation and Excise duty.

Optimization of Inventory management.

Planning & monitoring of Warehouse operations & audits.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Successfully achieved the target of 40% of Cost reduction on BOM for two quarters

Qualified and on boarded maximum vendor in last quarter of 2019.

Successfully implemented inventory sourcing which achieved 1cr minimization of NLP.

Selection of LSPs and reducing the warehouse cost by consolidation of warehouse.

Optimization with 3PL and freight forwarder which leads us to reduce the ordering cost and carrying cost with every consignment on import as well as primary and secondary Logistcs cost.

Implemented the MOQ & LC and achieved 10% reduction in working capital in every quarter.

Managed commodity cost drivers, as well as basic vendor management and cost negotiation processes

Managed the distribution Channel with inhouse inventory which reduces Carrying cost.

Timely reviews of the vendor performances which effectively reduces the inventory cost.

EDUCATION

MBA (Finance & marketing) from Biju Pattanaik university, Odisha, in 2007

Post Graduate Diploma in SCM from Xavier Institute of Business Management studies.

Bachelor’s in Arts from Utkal University, Bhubaneswar in 2001

Certification in Logistics & Supply chain management from IIT DELHI in 2012.

Certification in SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT from American house of quality in 2014

Certification on SAP SCM from GEIS Bangalore in 2011

IT SKILLS

MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and Internet Applications

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth: 25th March1980

Languages Known: English, Hindi, and Odia

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