Manager Supply Chain

AJIT A MENON

B* / ***, Shantidoot Apartment,

Plot No.: 18, Vasundhara Enclave, Delhi – 110096

Email: *********@*****.***

Phone: +91-981*******

Seeking Assignments in Supply Chain Management

Profile Summary

Supply Chain Specialist with 29 years of cross-cultural experience in striking excellent coordination with all involved divisions within the organization across Condoms, OCPs, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices & Healthcare products.

Administered the supply chain function entailing supply planning, logistics operations thru TPL (inbound, warehousing & outbound), customer service (order-to-invoice, customer relationship & service strategy) and master data

Spearheaded overall supply chain from plant thru TPM to consumer focusing on logistics network infrastructure to design innovative solutions, reduce operational costs and improve delivery times while maintaining high service levels

Developed overarching procurement strategy with focus on transforming the procurement function into a value creation group by working in collaboration with stakeholders, cross function partners, and strategic supplier alliances to generate year-over-year productivity

Evaluated and reviewed company’s logistics operations thru TPT business practices, updated and developed process documentation, data, streamlined opportunities, and eliminated non-value-added activities

Drove the development and cultivation of positive business relationships with the vendors; directed pricing and performance reviews to identify service and revenue improvement opportunities and manage costs

Expertise in Supply Chain Management activities involving Commodity Planning, Scheduling, Procurement, deliverables, Inventory Management, warehousing and Logistics of materials from different sources.

Skilled in selecting and negotiating with suppliers on basis of quality, timely supply and credit terms etc.

Expertise in Supply Chain management of Social Marketing Programmes of Condoms, OCPs, Pharmaceuticals and medical devices associated with Ministry of health and family Welfare India

JOB PROFILE

Supervision and technical facilitation for Supply Chain Activities

Vendor Development and Procurement (Through Contracts/IQC/DQC/ Local Purchases)

Inviting Tenders & negotiations and finalisation of contracts

Product Development & Regulatory Checks

Scheduling & Monitoring Third Party Quality Control sampling & Testing

Scheduling & Monitoring Third Party Manufacturing & Logistics

Implementing safety and security system across supply chain partners

CFA, Warehouses, Super Stockist/Stockist appointment & Management.

Facilitate and coordinate Internal, Global & Statutory Audit

Coordinating with Government Departments for supplies and payments

Dash Boards, Tracking & Data Management (Supply Chain Management)

Notable Accomplishments across the Career

Senior level procurement experience in designing strategic supply chain programs including procurement and logistics to leverage local market volumes in over 15(number) states, managed per annum INR 300 Million/ US$ 4.6 million in cost of goods, capital equipment and services

Fully reshaped supply chain strategy resulting in an improvement of the service provided to customers from 65% to 97% in a very strong growth environment while drastically reducing costs by 6% and inventory by 28%

Reduced 15% in cost savings of few commodities through the initiation of continuous improvement metrics and processes

Minimized the shortages by 0% by increasing the inventory levels for 45 days cycles at distributors level by implementing a replenishment-based model

Reduced turnover costs through effective employee selection and progressive training

Liaising with government departments for various supplies, Registrations and licenses (DL/GST/Fire etc.)

Core Competence

Develops and leads planning, design, implementation, communication and delivery of the organization’s demand/supply management process initiatives across our Go to Market (Metros, Urban, Semi Urban & Rural Market) business group & region.

Actively partners with and influences internal and external stakeholders and/or suppliers/Service Agencies at the Executive level on a regular basis; manages complex 3rd party relationships.

Drives multi-year strategies and initiatives at the regional/global/business group level by exercising some governance oversight in one or more areas (e.g., key policy decisions, resolution of high impact issues, site selection, QC and new product introduction).

Has significant financial responsibility (e.g., budget & Cost reduction).

Leads a team of Managers and Executives Contributors for a business function and/or region by setting overall program initiatives, allocating financial and human capital ensuring timely and effective delivery of Supply Chain programs.

Responsible for performance management, talent management and succession planning, ensuring that the appropriate tools and processes are in place to support the team.

Applied broad and deep subject matter expertise to solve a variety of highly complex business issues.

Appointment of CFAs/warehouses for large scale operations

oSupervision, Developing Budgets, Safety Management, Developing Standards, Managing Processes, Surveillance Skills, Inventory Control, Reporting Skills, Analysing Information, Equipment Maintenance, Judgment

Identifications of fraud management & theft

Classification Guidance

Solid understanding of supply chain and procurement processes and strategy.

Advanced ability to build forward-thinking partnerships with suppliers.

Better leadership skills, particularly in complex and cross functional teams.

Innovative program management and prioritization skills.

Excellent negotiation skills; ability to ensure strategic alignment with multiple parties.

Impact/Scope

Manages organization-wide plans that impact multiple business units and functions.

Regularly interacts with Managers, executives internally and externally.

Complexity

Works across multiple businesses areas to meet business needs in a cost-effective and expedient manner.

Key Deliverables

Drove World Class Financials - Aggressively drive cost reductions. - Drive end to end efficiency improvements, Optimize cash flow

Improved customer experience and increased sales & customer confidence in supply chain

Brought perfect order closer to best in class; consistently execute with dedicated actions by Route-to-Market - Forward looking and proactive customer management. Further increase customer centric culture based on better customers insights - Drove SLA performance Through a proactive management and executive dashboard reporting - Be and be recognized as a competitive advantage for our sales force

Improved Operational Excellence

Ensure Compliance and business continuity in execution.

Be a reliable partner to stakeholders to deliver market share & revenues

Drove continuous improvements through processes

Engaged with stakeholders to influence key metrics (product complexity, Forecast accuracy)

Data reporting analytics & constant tools improvement; as well rapid piloting approach for new analytics assessments

Focus on Growth areas & Innovation

Actively supported business- and transformation, with special focus on ERP-Simplify, Planning transformation and implementation

Actively involved in implementation of global design and secure strong MOC approach for regional implementations

Drove new processes and capabilities supporting growth & new business models with a special focus on services

Built winning teams

Continue building the "We are Operations" mindset and company culture

Engaged people and execute VIA action plan

Logistics/Distribution

Overseeing the logistic functions and negotiating with shippers/transporters for cost effective transport solutions and clearances.

Implemented sales & distribution plans to ensure availability of the entire range of products across the country especially in rural markets.

Handling the fleet of vehicles & transporters ensuring on time delivery and monitoring transit norms.

Assessing the value of business integration with stockists: could sharing the data (Stocks, Dues etc) and resources lead to a more unified process and stockist satisfaction.

Identifying the barriers that prevent us from achieving the target and decreasing the inventory

Regularisation of new sales reporting & analysing system throughout Project areas & development of logistics formats to support the sales activities.

ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Since 2016 PSI India Private Ltd – General Manager Supply Chain Management

PSI India Private Limited, (PSIIPL) a wholly owned subsidiary of PSI, Washington. PSIIPL’s intent is to leverage PSI’s vast knowledge and experience in the public and maternal health spaces to build a sustainable enterprise without losing the focus on the social impact objective that it set out to achieve. In addition to the top-line and bottom-line objectives which, every commercial organization measure, PSI India Private Limited also measures its social impact with the Couple Years of Protection tool. It is a benchmark for the social impact that PSI IPL has made every day since the company’s inception. The company currently markets the following brands: Masti (Condoms), Pearl (Oral Contraceptive Pills), Freedom 5 (Intrauterine Devices), Neotral (Oral Rehydration Solution), Safe Abort (abortion kit) and Freedom Inject (Contraceptive Injection). Additionally, it plans to introduce a host of brands from its international portfolio in the forthcoming months.

2011 to 2016 Population Services International As Sr. Manager SCM

Population Services International (PSI), a contraceptive marketing organisation and a non-profit organization incorporated in 1970, combines entrepreneurial spirit with social mission to encourage healthy behaviour worldwide. Through its social marketing programs in 69 countries. PSI’s distributors have efficient and cost-effective supply chain system that includes more than 50,000 Sq ft of warehouse space at seven regional warehouse situated in Kanpur, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Indore, Kolkata, Ghaziabad and Bhubaneshwar. These commercial partners deliver products to 30 super Stockists based at state capitals or important regional cities. The super Stockists service over 1200 Stockists from where, over 500,000 retail outlets (40% Urban & 60% Rural) and 17,000 health care providers are serviced regularly by over more than 300 front-line sales staff.

2004 to 2011 Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trusts as Senior Manager (Supply Chain Management).

HLFPPT is a not for profit organization promoted by Hindustan Latex Ltd (a Govt of India Enterprise) implementing various Social Marketing, Population Control, Health Care & HIV/AIDS Projects in India.

1997 to 2004 Menarini Raunaq Pharma Ltd., as Deputy Manager Purchase & Distribution.

A Pharmaceutical Trading Company Promoted by A Menarini, Italy and Raunaq Group, India

1994 to 1997 Mesco Pharmaceuticals Ltd, as a Purchase Officer, New Delhi

Pharmaceutical Company Promoted by Mesco Group, New Delhi.

1990 to 1994 Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd, Purchase Supervisor, New Delhi

A leading pharmaceutical company in India.

1989 to 1990 Purolator India Ltd, as QC Trainee, Gurgaon.

A leading Auto-Filter manufacturing company in India.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

P.G Diploma in Materials Management from Annamalai University.

Graduation (BSc) in Physics from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth: 13th January 1965

Present Address: B1 / 310, Shantidoot Apartment, Plot No.: 18, Vasundhara Enclave, Delhi – 110096.

Permanent Address: KARTHIKA, Ezhipuram (N), Marampilly PO, Alwaye, Eranakulam District, Kerala State.

AJIT A MENON

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