ANOOP R SAGARADA

Express Entry Profile Number: E*02278219

Bangalore, India +91-886*-***-*** adoe3d@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anoop-r-sagarada-21980153/

Supply Chain Management / Procurement / Production Planning & Control Specialist

SUMMARY

Over 10 years of experience in the locomotive, automotive engineering & retail industries, and a strong background in supply chain management, materials requirements planning, production planning & control

Proficiency in organizing and coordinating production planning and control, supply chain management, and logistics activities, focusing on reducing inventory & operating costs, improving inventory accuracy, order cycle and delivery times, and maximizing profits for organizations and clients

Adept in supplier evaluation/negotiation, setting up/streamlining sourcing processes, identifying and mitigating risk, auditing supplier performance, monitoring lead-times, developing/implementing continuous improvement initiatives

Strategic thinker with analytical, problem-solving, relationship-building skills necessary to communicate effectively, articulate ideas, results and actionable recommendations

Exposure to customer audits, IMS audits, Ford and General Motors audits

Conversant with Sales & Operations Planning (SnOP), Procure-to-Pay, KANBAN, Just-in-Time, FIFO, SAP PP/SD/MM ERP, Microsoft Navision, and Microsoft Excel

SKILL SET

Supply Chain Management

Demand Planning

Material Requirements Planning

Inventory Management

Stores Management

Supplier Quality Management

Production Planning & Control

Customer Purchase Order Management

SAP – PP/SD/MM ERP

Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision)

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering), Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum, India, 2010

WORK EXPERIENCE

Manager – Platform & Automation Feb 2021 – Present

RELIANCE RETAIL LIMITED (Fashion & Lifestyle)

Strategize and deliver feasible, technical and economical supply chain solutions

Collaborate with distribution centers (DCs) and technical teams to identify automation opportunities in the DCs for error-free transaction processing

Own up/initiate new development projects of DCs/SCM/SAP & related platforms, and oversee implementation in DCs, focusing on productivity and optimum utilization of manpower resources

Deputy Manager – Planning and Supply Chain Management Oct 2017 – Feb 2021

SCHUNK METAL & CARBON INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

Spearheaded planning & supply chain management functions for INR 500 million company through a 4-member team, and ensured timely delivery of high-tech products to customers by closely liaising with procurement, stores, manufacturing, sales, and customer service teams

Reduced lead times for procurement of parts by developing & implementing key performance indicators

Identified and eliminated bottlenecks to create effective, efficient supply chain methods that optimize inventory, minimize costs, and improve responsiveness of sales orders

Lowered inventory costs and ensured zero-line stoppages by reviewing, streamlining and improving the supplier engagement process

Performed sales and operations planning (SnOP), tracked/prioritized orders to ensure they stay on schedule, and managed customers' expectations regarding deliveries

Key Accomplishments:

Increased On Time Delivery (OTD) from 60% to 90% by ensuring timely availability of resources to meet production needs by developing, implementing material requirements plans and KANBAN system

Increased Inventory Turnover Ratio (ITR) from 4 to 6

Senior Engineer – Production Control & Logistics Oct 2014 – Oct 2017

MAGNA POWERTRAIN BANGALORE PRIVATE LIMITED

Managed direct/indirect purchases, controlled logistics costs by re-examining minimum-maximum service levels, and maximized efficiencies by negotiating contracts with suppliers using SAP–MM/PP/SD systems

Coordinated the smooth inflow/outflow of finished goods & child parts (BOM items) to optimize premium freight, inventory turnover ratio, delivery schedules, achieve delivery performance, and maximize value to customers

Tracked air and sea shipments as per the agreed lead times

Key Accomplishments:

Maintained customer delivery performance at 100% without customer line stoppages, supplier delivery performance at 95%, and premium freight at zero

Automated entire supply chain operations, reducing manual intervention

Implemented Materials Management Operations Guideline/Logistics Evaluation (MMOG/LE) audit for Ford India Private Limited (Nov 2016 – Aug 2017)

Senior Engineer – Production Planning and Control Oct 2010 – Oct 2014

SANSERA ENGINEERING PRIVATE LIMITED

Developed & improved forecast accuracy, reduced supplier lead times & inventory costs by timing the replacement/availability of precision forged/machined automotive components for production planning of 6 high-speed automotive production line using Just-in-Time strategies

Created and implemented a strategic procurement process for sourcing components from local/global suppliers and sub-contractors, and ensured on-time delivery through follow-up with suppliers

Improved supplier quality management by measuring and tracking the cost of components, and implementing ISO/TS 16949/customer audits

Adhered to customer delivery schedules through effective demand forecasting and production planning strategies

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