Supply Chain Management

DASARI SRINIVAS KUMAR

Contact No.: 805******* ( E-Mail:xn3mr1@r.postjobfree.com

Aspiring for challenging mid-management positions to lead Category

Management, Sourcing, and Materials Management & SCM with a reputed

organisation.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

< A nascent professional with 6.0 years' experience in the areas of Supply

Chain Management, Sourcing, Logistics, & Systems Implementation.

< Having Typical Sourcing Experience across different Industries.

< Presently associated with Bristlecone as Sourcing Consultant.

< Presently working in Malaysia(Kuala Lumpur) for a telecom client(Celcom).

< Developing and Designing with different modules according to the

requirement of client

< Designing and managing the strategy of the category

< Configuring SAP as per the Sourcing strategy for Auctions, Contract

Management,RFP,RFQ

< To work with a variety of internal and external data sources

< Provide necessary thought leadership for procurement strategy, supplier

relationship, key negotiations

< Review team performance and create and execute succession planning

for category team

< Providing inputs to user department on Scope of work, technical

specifications, commercial specifications

< Actively exploring cost-reduction opportunities including vendor

rationalization and indigenization

< Leading price negotiation of all contracts under purview, review and

appropriate modification of contract terms

< Expertise in managing entire breadth of commercial operations inclusive

of sourcing, order processing and materials management, etc

< Proficient with computer applications to include the MS-Office suite and

ERP systems.

< Deft in managing the wide spectrum of tasks including Store, Purchase,

Procurement, Logistics Management and Cost Control across the supply

chain.

< Proficient in supervising & controlling the supply chain operations along

with overall logistics processes and providing valuable suggestions for

efficiency enhancement.

< Excellent interpersonal, analytical & negotiation skills with proven

track record of achieving numerous cost savings during the career span.

< Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering.MBA in Supply

Chain Management from Gitam Institute Of International

Bussiness,Vishakapatnam, India.

< BUSINESS SKILLS: Materials Management., Spend Analysis,Procurement,

Supply chain Management, Sourcing, Value Engineering, Cost Control,

Vendor Management and Up gradation, Oil & Gas /construction Projects

Procurement, Incoterms 2000.

OCCUPATIONAL CONTOUR

Feb'12 to June'12 Tyco International

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Tyco International Ltd. is a diversified, global company that provides

vital products and services to customers in more than 60 countries. With

more than 100,000 employees worldwide, Tyco is a leading provider of

electronic security products and services, fire protection and detection

products and services, and valves and controls.

Job Responsibilities:

< Looking after Strategic Sourcing Process.( Contract Management and

SOWs.

< Creating and Planning of RFI,RFP's to the vendors

< Configuring Ariba as per the Sourcing Strategy

< Looking after the Auction Process, Vendor Development

< Handled activities encompassing business support services such as E-

Sourcing,E-Bidding etc

< Participate in identification of suppliers by researching product

availability.

< Handling Vendor Development Process

< Looking after VMI process

< Interacted with the consultants for the evaluation of the technical

bids submitted by different vendors for the items

< Looking after the Spend Analysis Process

< Working knowledge on Normalization of the vendors

< Exposure to UNSPC,E-Class Taxonmies

< Classification upto commodity level is significantly done

< Mapping at commodity and hierarchy levels

Since Nov'11 to Jan'12 CCG-Ariba

Strategic Sourcing Consultant

CCG-Ariba is a consulting a strategic procurement consultant firm which

handles clients from different domains.

Presently looking Strategic Sourcing process for Clients like NDTV,ARVIND

MILLS, ADOBE,MEDANTA

Job Responsibilities:

< Designing and Developing of ARIBA modules

< Working Knowledge on Spend Data Warehousing

< Participate in identification of suppliers by researching product

availability. Create vendor list and issue solicitation documents to

vendors to procure goods in compliance with procurement procedure.

< Making strategies like Auctions,Negogitations and Vendor identifications

< Finalising Corporate Rate Contracts with suppliers for Regular

consumables and Admin items requirement of various projects

< Finalising Contracts for various new Projects / expansions

< Expertise in procurement of different Direct & Indirect goods and

Services.

< Explore, develop to lead supplier development strategy for the emerging

markets, including simplification, ensuring sourcing process integrity,

and optimize productivity, quality and fulfilment.

< Procurement portfolio: Facility Managment,MRO,Logistics,IT and non-IT,

Office Supplies, Travel & Expense, Marketing and Professional Services

Since May'11 to Oct'11 Global E Procure Spend

Specialist

GEP (Global eProcure) is a procurement services firm focused on helping

financial and procurement executives refine their supply chain practices,

and transform their procurement organizations -- all to substantially

reduce costs for the enterprise.

The company is especially experienced in uncovering savings opportunities,

and implementing processes, practices, or technologies that allow the

procurement teams to deliver actual, realized savings to the bottom line.

Our clients range from Global 2000 to Fortune 500 companies across

several industries, who call on us for procurement expertise in consumer

packaged goods, travel and hospitality, pharmaceutical, chemicals,

renewable energy, utilities, oil and gas, government, industrial

manufacturing, insurance, and other verticals.

Job Responsibilities:

< Participate in identification of suppliers by researching product

availability. Create vendor list and issue solicitation documents to

vendors to procure goods in compliance with procurement procedure.

< Expertise in procurement of different types of projects for clients like

SURYA ROSHNI IKARIA,MEDANTA,NDTV,ARVIND MILLS,

ADOBE,JARDEN,WYNDHAM,MCCAIN, CATERPILLAR,SIEMENS,TPG,VOLVO

< Obtain the master list of materials (MLM) & material procurement plan

(MPP) in co-ordination with the project unit and procure the materials as

per the plan.

< Prepare RFQ's as per the MTO and purchase requisitions, incorporating the

specification documents, commercial terms & conditions, inspection/test

certifications, etc and issue it to the approved vendors. Solicit bids

from vendors.

< Review vendor responses for compliance with requirements, perform pricing

analysis, and recommend contract awards that result in best value

procurement.

< Conduct commercial negotiation and conclude on techno commercial

requirements. Make purchasing decisions based on specific strategy, need

and business policy.

< Conclude the deal and obtain award acceptance form the bidder. Prepare

contract terms, conditions and commercial schedules. Perform pre walk,

Kick-off meetings for checklist to make vendors understand the scope.

< Locate and source with alternate suppliers in case of problems with

primary suppliers.

< Transform pre order commitment from vendor into formal purchase order

document. Match the purchase order and forward to the accounts department

for payment. Resolve invoice discrepancies to ensure accurate accounts

payable records are maintained.

< Keep track of the delivery date and the inspection .Trace material

shortages and align material requirements.

< Manage day-to-day interaction with vendors and monitor vendor performance

after completion of the project w.r.t quality, schedule, deliverables,

service and performance. Communicate qualitative feedback to the vendors.

< Maintain cognizance on new trends and proactively stay apprised on new

products.

< Prepare periodic reports and maintain productivity measurement by

including cycle time, quotations etc.

< Maintain existing supplier relationship and initiate potential new

supplier relationship. Create an environment that supports procurement

best practices, policies and procedures and mitigate schedule risks

< Integrate with and work along side the finance team for establishing

letter of credits, its amendments, etc.

Feb'06 to Apr'11 Maave Electronics Pvt Ltd,Hyderabad

Procurement Engineer

Job Responsibilities:

. Develop contracts procurement strategy and strategy

implementation plan

. Decide and execute specific long term initiatives to be

pursued as part of contracts procurement strategy

. Identify and execute specific cost-saving sourcing

initiatives as part of contracts procurement strategy

. Ensure monthly production targets are met for key turnkey

activities through

. Review of monthly production plan and turnkey contractor

requirements

. Ensuring timely augmentation of manpower/ infrastructure by

existing contractors as needed

Identification, evaluation and empanelment of new

contractors as needed

Procurement Initiation :

. Procurement of Ingredients for Raw Materials for

Product line manufacturing on Just in Time basis.

Sourcing & procurement of Items like

Lead,Plastcs,LED's

. Processing quotations, preparing comparative

statements, conducting negotiation and

preparation of purchase orders.

. Critical Inventory management & safety stock review

for fast moving & high value items.

Daily Warehouse Operations:

. Receipts, Issue & housings of materials as per plan.

. Documentation of material movements as per

regulatory, statutory & GMP requirements.

. Interdepartmental Co-ordination & Ware house resource

allocation and prioritization.

. Maintenance of goods in ware house in a Nut & Bolt

Manner

Daily logistics Operations:

. Distribution of goods according to the indent received

. Route planning in a cost effective manner

. Space Management for optimum utilization of ware house and

Trucks.

. Assure minimum pick pack time & transit time & Planning for

Reverse Logistics

Job Responsibilities as an expeditor:

< Post order expedition with the vendors for the obtaining the vendor data

(Engineering drawings, QCP/ITP, data sheets). Co-ordinating with the

engineering/quality department for the approval of the same.

< Reviewing the different stages of projects and monitoring the acceptance

criteria.

Distinctive Accomplishments across the tenure

< Spearheaded operations procuring engineering materials required for

projects worth of USD 500 million, from different locations of America

and APAC. Instrumental in procurement of materials worth of USD 15

million/year for the assigned portfolio.

< Pivotal in developing cost effective vendor base at international and

domestic level for procurement of mechanical project items, based on

purchase requisitions of materials and engineered products.

< Interacted with the consultants for the evaluation of the technical bids

submitted by different vendors for the engineering items.

< Recognized by the client for ontime completion of the assigned

procurement tasks for the year 2009.

< Captured significant savings in material cost reductions (upto 15%)

through expanded vendor sourcing in valves, gaskets, etc.

< Successfully reduced the RFQ turnaround time.

< Successfully expedited with vendors to ensure the timely delivery of

maintaining periodic reports and as well as by onsite visits at the

manufacturer's premises.

< Handled the gamut of activities encompassing strategic sourcing and

business support services such as e-sourcing, e-bidding, etc.

< Pivotal in sourcing vendors to client companies through supplier

discovery, vendor validation & supplier training and enablement.

< Instrumental in coordinating all the eProcurement functions like

preparing RFI, RFQ, spend analysis Report, etc.

< Conducted various Dynamic Online Negotiation Events (Reverse auctions,

sealed bid RA) on ARIBA auction engine for Transportation Services,

logistics etc and achieved significant cost savings of 2% to 15% after

the auction.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

2010 MBA in Supply Chain Management Gitam

Institute Of International Bussiness,Vishakapatnam.

2005 Bachelor of Engineering (EEE) JNTU

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages: C, SQL

Operating Systems: Windows 2000/NT/XP /Vista

Packages: MS-Office 2007 (Word, Excel, Power Point)

ERP Systems: ARIBA,

Domain Knowledge: Strategic Sourcing,Procurement,Materials Management,

Supply chain & logistics management,

PERSONAL DOSSIER

Father's Name : D.Lakshmi Narayana.

Mother's Name : D.Lakshmi Damayanthi

Date of Birth : 20-03-1985. (DD/MM/YYYY)

Gender : Male

Material Status : Unmarried

Nationality : Indian

Languages Known : English, Hindi, and Telugu.

Permanent Address : 41-20/3-26,mannava street,

Krishna Lanka,Vijaywada.

e-mail : xn3mr1@r.postjobfree.com

Declaration : I hereby inform you that the information mentioned

above is true to the best of my knowledge.

Date:-11/8/2012

Place: Banglore

D.Srinivas Kumar.

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