Total Years of Experience: 23 Years, 6 Months
August 2020
To Present
Procurement Manager
at AkzoNobel
Location :
Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur
• Responsible for the Direct Procurement in Malaysia and Singapore
• Set up annual departmental cost savings, clocked savings more than EUR 0.15 Mn.
• Worked closely with regional sourcing teams for category/subcategory strategy.
• Ensured that all products or services are bought at the most competitive price and delivered on time.
• Identified contractual/supplier risks and developed mitigation plans.
• Created a list of potential suppliers/alternates in coordination with the R&D.
• Responsible for bringing in savings (Value Engineering) in coordination with R&D
• Responsible for Supplier Management - Performance assessment using QDCIS tools.
• Coached and mentored other members of the procurement team.
• Solid negotiation experience and interpersonal skills.
• Managed Vendor development and contracts.
• Responsible for supplier agreements/contracts
• Well versed in using SAP, SAP e-sourcing tools (CLM, BI, BW, RFq)
• Worked closely with GBS and Sourcing teams to update and maintain the Vendor/Material Master Data, Outline Agreements/Purchase Info Records in SAP
• Lead-time Management and raw material shelf-life management
• Member of AkzoNobel’s NextGen Sustainability Council, working on sustainability-oriented projects
• Successfully lead and implemented the vendor consolidation project in Malaysia
• Sustainable Procurement - EcoVadis, TfS etc
• Set up annual departmental cost savings, clocked savings more than EUR 0.15 Mn.
• Worked closely with regional sourcing teams for category/subcategory strategy.
• Ensured that all products or services are bought at the most competitive price and delivered on time.
• Identified contractual/supplier risks and developed mitigation plans.
• Created a list of potential suppliers/alternates in coordination with the R&D.
• Responsible for bringing in savings (Value Engineering) in coordination with R&D
• Responsible for Supplier Management - Performance assessment using QDCIS tools.
• Coached and mentored other members of the procurement team.
• Solid negotiation experience and interpersonal skills.
• Managed Vendor development and contracts.
• Responsible for supplier agreements/contracts
• Well versed in using SAP, SAP e-sourcing tools (CLM, BI, BW, RFq)
• Worked closely with GBS and Sourcing teams to update and maintain the Vendor/Material Master Data, Outline Agreements/Purchase Info Records in SAP
• Lead-time Management and raw material shelf-life management
• Member of AkzoNobel’s NextGen Sustainability Council, working on sustainability-oriented projects
• Successfully lead and implemented the vendor consolidation project in Malaysia
• Sustainable Procurement - EcoVadis, TfS etc
November 2014
To August 2020
Supply Manager
at AkzoNobel Saudi Arabia Ltd
Location :
India
• Successfully managed the Supply Team to achieve targets set for the business which include optimization of Service, Inventory and SLOB.
• Raw Material Days of Inventory (DIO) got improved from 96 days to 58 days during 2015-2017.
• Clocked tremendous improvements in making the raw material available for production there by supporting the organizational OTIF target of 96.5% and above.
• Coordinated cross functional projects to clear off the Slow Moving (SLOB) inventories. Managed to keep SLOB inventory value at around 3-4% of the total inventory
• Responsible for managing the consignment stock inventories for fast moving raw materials, thereby improving the OWC and material availability. Consignment stocks contributed to ~ 20% of the inventory value.
• Implemented Integrated Business Planning (IBP) in the Supply Function of AkzoNobel Saudi Arabia.
• Responsible for around 550 Raw Materials, with a yearly spend of ~ EUR 30 Mn.
• Developed and executed a forecast based raw material planning process in coordination with the Demand and the Planning teams. Formulated a 4-month rolling forecast model to plan the Raw Material Inventory.
• Trained, coached and mentored the team to ensure efficiency in Purchasing and Inventory management
• Worked closely with Logistics and Customs Clearance teams to reduce the sourcing lead times.
• Developed new service providers to bring in cost benefit to the business and better service. Negotiated better rates, with 40% reductions.
• Partnered in developing new vendors to bring in value benefits to the business
• Good working knowledge on ERP (MFGPro) modules - Material Management, Material Requirement Planning etc. Part of the SAP implementation team at AkzoNobel Saudi Arabia.
• Partnered successfully with Production Planning and Logistics, HSE teams to produce overall business efficiency
• Responsible for monthly reporting of Purchasing/Supply Chain KPI’s to the business
• Worked with Sourcing in performing Vendor Evaluation of the vendors on QDCIS (Quality, Delivery, Cost, Innovation and Sustainability)
• Worked with Global Category Managers on development & implementation of strategy for Key Raw Materials
• Partnered in qualifying new raw materials and suppliers using Management of Change (MOC) process
• Good experience in working with large global suppliers and key Raw Materials
• Responsible for Master Data maintenance on a regular basis
• Process coach for SAP implementation
• Raw Material Days of Inventory (DIO) got improved from 96 days to 58 days during 2015-2017.
• Clocked tremendous improvements in making the raw material available for production there by supporting the organizational OTIF target of 96.5% and above.
• Coordinated cross functional projects to clear off the Slow Moving (SLOB) inventories. Managed to keep SLOB inventory value at around 3-4% of the total inventory
• Responsible for managing the consignment stock inventories for fast moving raw materials, thereby improving the OWC and material availability. Consignment stocks contributed to ~ 20% of the inventory value.
• Implemented Integrated Business Planning (IBP) in the Supply Function of AkzoNobel Saudi Arabia.
• Responsible for around 550 Raw Materials, with a yearly spend of ~ EUR 30 Mn.
• Developed and executed a forecast based raw material planning process in coordination with the Demand and the Planning teams. Formulated a 4-month rolling forecast model to plan the Raw Material Inventory.
• Trained, coached and mentored the team to ensure efficiency in Purchasing and Inventory management
• Worked closely with Logistics and Customs Clearance teams to reduce the sourcing lead times.
• Developed new service providers to bring in cost benefit to the business and better service. Negotiated better rates, with 40% reductions.
• Partnered in developing new vendors to bring in value benefits to the business
• Good working knowledge on ERP (MFGPro) modules - Material Management, Material Requirement Planning etc. Part of the SAP implementation team at AkzoNobel Saudi Arabia.
• Partnered successfully with Production Planning and Logistics, HSE teams to produce overall business efficiency
• Responsible for monthly reporting of Purchasing/Supply Chain KPI’s to the business
• Worked with Sourcing in performing Vendor Evaluation of the vendors on QDCIS (Quality, Delivery, Cost, Innovation and Sustainability)
• Worked with Global Category Managers on development & implementation of strategy for Key Raw Materials
• Partnered in qualifying new raw materials and suppliers using Management of Change (MOC) process
• Good experience in working with large global suppliers and key Raw Materials
• Responsible for Master Data maintenance on a regular basis
• Process coach for SAP implementation
April 2013
To November 2014
Deputy Purchasing Manager
at AkzoNobel Saudi Arabia Ltd
Location :
India
• Planned and executed Raw Material Purchase Orders based on the business requirements
• Ensured timely supply of Raw Materials to support the customer OTIF
• Good experience in working with large global suppliers and key Raw Materials
• Championed SLOB (slow moving raw material) reduction projects there by improving the business profits.
• Vendor performance monitoring - Monitored supplier lead times, delivery and quality.
• Monitored and tracked Customs Duty spent and worked with the KSA Customs in getting the duty refund.
• Improved the customs clearance days at Seaport and Airport, thereby reducing the supplier lead time.
• Ensured timely supply of Raw Materials to support the customer OTIF
• Good experience in working with large global suppliers and key Raw Materials
• Championed SLOB (slow moving raw material) reduction projects there by improving the business profits.
• Vendor performance monitoring - Monitored supplier lead times, delivery and quality.
• Monitored and tracked Customs Duty spent and worked with the KSA Customs in getting the duty refund.
• Improved the customs clearance days at Seaport and Airport, thereby reducing the supplier lead time.
July 2010
To February 2013
Supply Chain Manager
at Valspar India Coatings Corporation Private Ltd
Location :
India
• Responsible for the Raw Material/Services Purchase for the Industrial Coatings business in India. Good experience with the import procedures and customs clearance of the paint/raw materials for paint
• Implemented purchasing tactics to ensure adequate supply of raw materials to meet production demand
• Maintained strong Vendor Relations, thereby ensuring timely service and better payment terms.
• Vendor Development - Played a pivotal role in developing local suppliers for the raw materials.
• Worked closely with the R&D Labs in the US for new Raw Material evaluation and qualifications.
• Worked on various Value Engineering projects with focus on Raw Material localization.
• Good working knowledge on excise /tax matters relating to imports, within the state and interstate transactions. Worked on establishing warehouses for the company at across India for Finished Goods trading and Raw Material storage.
• Executed toll agreements with toll manufactures for the liquid /powder paint manufacturing in India. Liaised with Deloitte in developing successful business models for the toll manufacturing and supplies.
• Conducted periodic Vendor Audits and performed Vendor Evaluation.
• Monthly updates to finance and BU on pricing for all Raw Materials
• Implemented the regional procurement strategy, based on the global procurement strategy
• Good Negotiator with excellent communication skills
• Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives to achieve On Time In Full performance.
• Owned and conducted Sales and Operation Planning (S&OP) process at Valspar for the General Industrial business
• Coordinated for the customer site audits (John Deere and CAT) at Valspar for the supply chain functions.
• Implemented purchasing tactics to ensure adequate supply of raw materials to meet production demand
• Maintained strong Vendor Relations, thereby ensuring timely service and better payment terms.
• Vendor Development - Played a pivotal role in developing local suppliers for the raw materials.
• Worked closely with the R&D Labs in the US for new Raw Material evaluation and qualifications.
• Worked on various Value Engineering projects with focus on Raw Material localization.
• Good working knowledge on excise /tax matters relating to imports, within the state and interstate transactions. Worked on establishing warehouses for the company at across India for Finished Goods trading and Raw Material storage.
• Executed toll agreements with toll manufactures for the liquid /powder paint manufacturing in India. Liaised with Deloitte in developing successful business models for the toll manufacturing and supplies.
• Conducted periodic Vendor Audits and performed Vendor Evaluation.
• Monthly updates to finance and BU on pricing for all Raw Materials
• Implemented the regional procurement strategy, based on the global procurement strategy
• Good Negotiator with excellent communication skills
• Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives to achieve On Time In Full performance.
• Owned and conducted Sales and Operation Planning (S&OP) process at Valspar for the General Industrial business
• Coordinated for the customer site audits (John Deere and CAT) at Valspar for the supply chain functions.
May 2007
To June 2010
Business Support Executive /Executive Assistant– Operations
at AkzoNobel
Location :
India - Bengaluru
• Active participant in the day to day production planning, inventory management, shop floor management, distribution and warehousing at the AkzoNobel. Responsible for coordinating for the Sales & Operations Planning meeting with the Supply Chain functions and to liaise between commercial and Supply Chain functions for the smooth running of the operations.
• Lead various business improvement initiatives at different supply chain functions of Bangalore operations. Improving process efficiency, coordinating for a sales and operations planning process, working capital management are some.
• Worked as a member of the customer relationship team of AkzoNobel, responsible for addressing the customer issues/complaints if any. Responsible for monitoring daily On Time In Full (OTIF) analysis to improve the customer service
• Partnered in setting objectives / KPI’s for all supply chain functions and did the monitoring of the KPI’s, suggesting corrective measures wherever required.
• Lead various business improvement initiatives at different supply chain functions of Bangalore operations. Improving process efficiency, coordinating for a sales and operations planning process, working capital management are some.
• Worked as a member of the customer relationship team of AkzoNobel, responsible for addressing the customer issues/complaints if any. Responsible for monitoring daily On Time In Full (OTIF) analysis to improve the customer service
• Partnered in setting objectives / KPI’s for all supply chain functions and did the monitoring of the KPI’s, suggesting corrective measures wherever required.
July 2001
To September 2004
Engineer/Graduate Engineer Trainee
at Sterlite Industries India Ltd (Vedanta ResourcesPlc)
Location :
India
• Worked as Area - In - Charge of the Maintenance department of the smelting plant
• Worked as planning engineer for Smelter Maintenance, responsible for manpower planning, spares procurement etc
• Undertaken various project management activities including the expansion project, annual shutdowns etc. Project management carried out using MS Project
• Worked in SAP R/3 System (MM /PM Modules)
• Member of Event Management Committee
• Worked as Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) - from July 2001 to July 2002, handling shift maintenance, managing a team of technicians.
• Worked as planning engineer for Smelter Maintenance, responsible for manpower planning, spares procurement etc
• Undertaken various project management activities including the expansion project, annual shutdowns etc. Project management carried out using MS Project
• Worked in SAP R/3 System (MM /PM Modules)
• Member of Event Management Committee
• Worked as Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) - from July 2001 to July 2002, handling shift maintenance, managing a team of technicians.
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