Supply Chain Inventory Control

KOUSHIK REDDY PERAM

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EDUCATION

Texas A & M University- Kingsville, TX ANTICIPATED GRADUATION (May2026) Candidate of Master of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering - 3.66GPA Coursework – Supply Chain Engineering, Project Management, Quality Control, Lean Manufacturing, Facility planning & Plant layout

SRM Institute of Science and Technology (GRADUATED 2019) Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering - 69.29% Coursework – Manufacturing Technology, Production & Operations Management, Refrigeration & Air conditioning PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Procurement Buyer - Bharat FIH Private Ltd (Foxconn international Holding), India (Nov 2023 – June 2024) I handled procurement activities for sourcing and negotiation and purchasing as a Procurement Buyer to achieve efficient costs while maintaining high quality standards and delivery times. Key Responsibilities:

My efforts included vendor sourcing followed by qualification procedures and compliance and reliability audits.

I conducted contract negotiations and pricing and payment term decisions to achieve higher efficiency and reduce costs.

The enforcement of vendor contracts along with quality and delivery standard adherence fell under my management responsibilities.

I tracked supplier performance by performing audits and executed necessary corrective measures.

Strategic procurement planning directly followed sales projections to achieve the best inventory quantification.

Strategic risk prevention measures were created to stop supply chain issues while keeping operations stable.

Executive - Production management Team, Hyundai Mobis, India (July 2021 – June 2023) As the CKD Planning & Warehouse Management Division In-Charge at Hyundai Mobis, I manage key areas in production and supply chain:

Managers tracked daily shortages to control work in process inventory through JIT & JIS systems which led to optimized purchase order adjustments for stable stock levels.

I worked with both suppliers and HQ and CKD vendors to guarantee uninterrupted raw material and work-in-process availability.

The company controls EO part movements to reduce the amount of non-moving inventory and lower stock expiration risks.

The management of warehouse operations included stock audits and inventory accuracy together with space utilization assessment and FIFO implementation policies.

The team protected warehouse safety rules while creating better material handling strategies and better optimized workflows and improved operational efficiency.

All tracking functions combined with BOM integrity maintenance and SAP system management took place alongside material supply tracking and system updates.

The team functioned as a liaison between material suppliers to arrange replacements and the organization discarded non- conforming materials through authorized management decisions.

The supervisor led procurement strategies as well as new car project risk mitigation plans.

Trainee - SL ap Private limited (Kia motor's axillary), India (Dec 2019 to July 2021) Worked as a Buyer & Material Control, Production Team

The company executed Managed New Product Introduction (NPI) and Engineering Order (EO) changes to promote smooth integration without major disruptions.

The main contact functioned between customers and suppliers and internal teams to maximize communication effectiveness and procurement efficiency.

The team worked with Project Engineering and SQA teams to achieve component availability and reduce risks while strengthening inventory management.

AWARDS

My work at Foxconn resulted in successful completion of a project sequence to finish without production lines stopping which brought smooth operations and prompt delivery. The company acknowledged my work by giving me the "Best Employee" award due to my role in sustaining continuous manufacturing operations.

The college competitions brought me 1st position in "CNC Turning" and "CAM" while I stood at 2nd place in "CNC Milling" and earned a 3rd place finish in "Oil Seal Design." I actively participate in Arrush Technical Event as one of its members. SKILLS

• Tools: MS Project, MS Office, SAP-ERP, Hyper mesh

• SCM Skills: Inventory Management, Material Planning, Sourcing, MRP, Warehouse Management

• Procurement Skills: Supplier Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Cost Optimization

• Production Skills: JIT & JIS Systems, BOM Integrity, EO Parts Management

• Design Tools: Catia V5, AutoCAD, SolidWorks

• Documentation & Audits: Product & Process Audits, Supplier Audits, IATF Internal Audit

• Project Management: NPI, EO Change Management, Cross-functional Coordination

• Efficiency: Warehouse Safety, Space Utilization, FIFO Implementation

CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

• Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)

• IATF 16949 Internal Auditor

• Six Sigma Green Belt

• SAP Procurement Certification

• Lean Manufacturing Certification

PERSONAL SKILLS

• Strong curiosity to learn, constantly seeking new knowledge and skills.

• Proven ability to set challenging goals, coach teams, and build strong leadership and collaboration skills.

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