Supply Chain Process Optimization

Venkatmahesh MR

Ph: +91-961-***-**** **************@*******.*** www.linkedin.com/in/venkatmaheshmr

Career Objective

To leverage my expertise in SAP functional solutions and business process optimization to drive impactful projects, deliver measurable value, and contribute to the strategic goals of an innovative organization. Aiming to integrate my technical proficiency and leadership skills to enhance operational efficiency and create scalable solutions.

Core Competencies

SAP ECC, SAP S/4 HANA, SAP Ariba Implementation

Process Optimization & Automation

Fit-Gap Analysis & Risk Mitigation

Master Data Validation & SOP Standardization

Vendor Management & Stakeholder Collaboration

AI Tools for Enhanced Business Processes

Professional Experience

Cargill Business Services

S2P Optimization Specialist

Jun 2020 – Present

Achieved $50K cost savings in FY 2020 by identifying optimal vendors and enhancing procurement processes.

Led the PO Automation Project and achieved Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, enhancing efficiency by 30%.

Work on RFQ, RFP & RFI to participate in Negotiation.

Deliver benefits identified in strategies, local, regional and global, through effective and collaborative strategy execution, aligned to assurance of supply (risk management), quality, service, cost and innovation.

Proven ability to navigate organizational complexity, collaborate across multiple teams, influence without authority, and effectively manage escalations with associated business impact.

Collaborate with key stakeholders to deploy strategies facilitated by robust implementation and transition plans.

Demonstrated success in collaboration with a wide range of senior leaders across [business areas] and supplier. Resolved multimillion dollar shortpay within 48 hours and revived supplier confidence.

Procurement Lead

Jun 2016 – Feb 2020

Achieved $50K cost savings in FY 2016 by identifying optimal vendors and enhancing procurement processes.

Standardized business processes across multiple facilities, creating SOPs and ensuring compliance with best practices.

Conducted data cleansing and master data validation during new deployments to ensure system accuracy.

Streamlined Source-to-Pay processes through automation, data integrity improvements, and cost-saving initiatives.

Unisys Global Services

Senior Process Associate

May 2013 – May 2016

Managed order processing and supply chain operations, ensuring data accuracy and timely delivery.

Collaborated with stakeholders to resolve backlogs and optimize procurement workflows.

Adecco

Process Associate

May 2012 – Apr 2013

Processed purchase orders against vendor invoices, ensuring compliance and efficiency.

Education

Bachelor's in Finance and Accounting IADC 2012

Completed a project on Current Assets for KSIC.

Certifications

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) Certification

Achievements

Delivered cost savings of $50K through strategic vendor management and process optimization.

Transitioned key business processes in line with Canadian provincial taxation policies and Inco terms compliance.

Provided training sessions to cross-functional teams, enhancing SAP system adoption and operational efficiency.

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