K.Viswanathan

Scaling new heights of success and leaving a mark of

excellence in assignments which engages analytical capabilities and professional growth in Supply Chain Operations

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Profile Summary

Qualified professional with nearly 14 years of experience in purchase operations encompassing material planning and inventory management in Automobile industry with key focus on achieving organizational production goals

Currently working with Rane Madras Limited as Deputy Manager - Purchase; ensured meeting daily production requirements by managing timely supply of materials to steering gear and steering linkage products and optimized the inward/outward flow of inventory cost

Capable in identifying and developing potential vendors/ suppliers for achieving cost effective purchases of materials considering time bound localization

Ensured submission of proper documentation associated with warehouse transactions, deliveries and invoiced to customers and in-house departments; ; assured time bound deliveries, managed returns/rejections

Excellent in demand/supply planning & forecasting and management of internal supply chain processes/linkages with business plans to ensure stock availability to meet business goals

Ascertained optimum inventory levels for achieving cost savings without hampering process & preparing reports for same

Core Competencies

Education

2020: Pursuing Post Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management from IIM Trichy 2007: B.Tech. (Mechatronics) from SASTRA(Deemed University) 2003: Higher Secondary (State Board) from Kamala Subramanian Mat. Hr. Sec School 2001: S.S.L.C from Oriental Hr. Sec School

Notable Accomplishments across the Career

Won QIT medal for optimization of inventory projects

Participated in various TQM Audits

Acknowledged for managing seven types of commodities which involve around 78 suppliers & 763 parts requirement

Implemented KANBAN System & monitoring daily adherence for improvement of overall production and purchase efficiency

Recognised for taking improvement initiatives in material handling in stores

Performed unit packing standardization based on production issue quantity

Took various cost improvement initiatives by undertaking projects in subcontracting & freight Supply Chain Operations

Material Management

Inventory Analysis & Control Vendor Development & Management Sourcing & Purchase Planning

Logistic Operations

Order Management Cost Optimization

Procurement Operations

Work Experience

Dec'10-Present Rane Madras Limited, Varanavasi, Tamil Nadu as Deputy Manager-Purchase Jul'07-Dec'10 Jamna Auto Industries, S.P. Kovil, Tamil Nadu as Senior Engineer Key Result Areas:

Administering effective inventory management encompassing monitoring and controlling inventory

Creating and implementing material and sourcing strategies, policies and procedures in conjunction with production planning

Managing all aspects of Purchasing such as strategic planning, sourcing, cost reduction and value analysis initiatives

Releasing monthly production plan to suppliers based on customer schedule

Monitoring incoming materials supplied by vendors and ensuring they are as per quality & quantity specifications

Performing periodic vendor assessment and rating including following up with Vendors for timely delivery of materials

Interfacing and coordinating with various departments within the office for timely clearance of vendor payments & managing vendor inquiries

Preparing & issuing Purchase Orders (PO) in accordance with the selected vendors, price & technical specifications

Presenting monthly MIS report to senior management on Inventory & Delivery performance of the suppliers

Meeting NPD requirement as per customer’s timeline

Preparing cost plan for Sub contract & Freight Inward as per Annual Operating Plan (AOP)

Keeping record of procurement documents in a systematic and ensuring compliance with internal audit

Identifying high lead time/monopoly parts & reviewing the stock level as per norms

Maintaining inventory for 750 parts as per norms Personal Details

Date of Birth: 30th November 1985

Languages Known: Tamil, English

Permanent Address: 38/69, Giri Road,Srinivasapuram,Thanjavur

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