Aishwarya Subramanian Reddy

• Lead procurement planning for cargo operations, managing a multi-category supplier base across international
markets and ensuring 100% material availability for uninterrupted operations.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies to reduce lead times and optimise total cost of ownership across
categories including ground handling equipment, packaging, fuel, and IT services.
• Negotiate and administer vendor contracts, securing competitive pricing, favourable payment terms and SLA
commitments while ensuring compliance with UAE commercial regulations.
• Coordinate end-to-end logistics and distribution across UAE and GCC markets, overseeing shipment scheduling,
routing optimisation, and last-mile delivery performance.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Operations teams to align procurement spend with P&L targets
and ensure timely project delivery.
• Design and monitor procurement KPIs (cost savings, supplier OTD, PO cycle time, spend under management);
implement corrective action plans to close performance gaps.
• Provide procurement cost modelling and supply chain feasibility analysis to support business development bids
and proposal submissions.

• Directed full-cycle supply chain operations for an automotive glass distribution business, overseeing procurement,
warehousing, inventory control, and last-mile delivery across South Africa.
• Achieved measurable cost reductions through structured vendor renegotiations and supplier consolidation,
improving gross margin contribution.
• Procured and managed a commercial truck fleet; sourced, onboarded, and trained drivers on customs
documentation, cross-border regulations, and safe load handling.
• Implemented inventory management protocols that reduced stock-outs by improving demand forecasting
accuracy and safety stock planning.
• Led cross-functional teams across warehouse, transport, and customer service to resolve supply disruptions and
improve service delivery levels.
• Developed and embedded health, safety, and transport compliance protocols across warehouse and logistics
operations.
• Designed and executed risk mitigation strategies addressing supplier dependency risks and seasonal demand
fluctuations.

• Designed, developed, and delivered supply chain and procurement training programmes for global client
engagements across manufacturing and FMCG sectors.
• Conducted organisational skill gap assessments and implemented targeted training roadmaps, improving team
productivity and ERP adoption rates.
• Managed procurement of software licences and digital learning platforms to support ERP training delivery on SAP
and Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Standardised procurement SOPs and governance frameworks aligned with ISO and client regulatory requirements,
reducing process errors and improving audit readiness.
• Partnered with senior stakeholders to align training content with business process re-engineering, supply chain
transformation, and compliance standards.

• Supported category managers in executing procurement planning and strategic sourcing activities across indirect
spend categories.
• Conducted supplier market analysis, RFQ development, bid evaluation, and vendor performance monitoring to
deliver best-value outcomes.
• Maintained procurement documentation, purchase order tracking, and supplier master data within ERP systems
to ensure data integrity and audit compliance.

• Sourced and procured retail merchandise across multiple categories, evaluating suppliers on cost, quality, lead
time, and compliance criteria.
• Prepared, issued, and tracked purchase orders ensuring timely stock replenishment and minimising out-of-stock
incidents across retail locations.
• Maintained product (SKU) and supplier master data in Microsoft Dynamics ERP, supporting demand planning and
inventory reporting.
• Liaised with logistics partners to coordinate inbound shipments, customs clearance, and warehouse receipts,
ensuring end-to-end supply chain visibility. 5 Delivered consistent year-on-year cost savings through structured contract renegotiations and strategic supplier
consolidation programmes. Procured and operationalised a full commercial truck fleet in South Africa — including driver recruitment, training,
and customs compliance — within agreed timelines and budget. Improved supply chain training delivery efficiency at Accenture by content frameworks and
deploying digital ERP learning tools.