Pradeesh Narayanan Nalambathukkal

• Streamlined procurement processes by scheduling material demands, ensuring timely receipt of materials to meet operational needs.
• Conducted parts sourcing, negotiations, and purchasing within assigned parameters to secure cost-effective deals.
• Identified inventory items for standardized ordering procedures to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Monitored purchase orders to ensure timely delivery, taking proactive corrective action for overdue items.
• Negotiated with suppliers to maintain strong partnerships and secure favorable terms.
• Prepared and reviewed reports on outstanding and unprocessed items to ensure accurate and timely purchasing records.
• Managed special orders, responding to consumer inquiries with supplier coordination to fulfill unique requests.
• Consolidated shipments from multiple suppliers to maximize container efficiency.
• Expedited shipping processes to meet critical cutoff times.
• Processed internal claims and warranty issues with suppliers, ensuring timely resolution through replacements or credit notes.
• Negotiated competitive pricing with shipping lines to optimize logistics costs.
• Managed the legalization of shipping documents through coordination with forwarding agents.
• Performed all purchasing duties autonomously, ensuring seamless procurement operations.
• Experience with brokers, logistics, and customs on getting materials to the company in a timely manner.
• Build and maintained relationships with manufacturer representatives to negotiate pricing, terms, freight, return allowances.
• Worked with the quality control department to rectify any customer complaints or quality issues with inventory and follow up with suppliers to ensure any issues are addressed, corrected and credited if required.
• Provided total follow-up on all orders, from the time the order is placed until it is received.
• Evaluated the vendors and source out new vendors for bidding requests.
• Provided assistance to the accounts payable department including receiving all items from deliveries and assist with any price discrepancies on invoices from the approved purchase order.
• Provided research for customer service on custom quotes, lead time and back order status.

• Assisted in the procurement of chemicals and packaging materials for manufacturing.
• Developed relationships with suppliers and resolved supply issues to maintain production schedules.
• Monitored inventory levels and managed stock replenishment based on production needs.
• Track and account for all incoming and outgoing products.
• Confirm proper and timely delivery of products.
• Maintains shipping documentation, manifests and receipts; items record, documents necessary information and utilize reports to project status.
• Responsible for sourcing equipment, goods, and services by using an MRP system to plan, schedule, and Maintain an
Inventory control system used to manage the manufacturing processes.
• Organized procurement records such as items purchased, costs delivery, and product quality.
• Collected and maintained supplier surveys and vendor evaluations in compliance with company policy.
• Managed the shipping department, and controlled all incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Negotiated purchases to ensure the lowest cost consistent with company standards for quality products.
• Created and calculated purchase orders to follow price quotes and reductions.
• Conquered the ability to access and utilize supply and acquisition information to maintain les of supply inventory.
• Proven ability to analyze data to determine the root cause of a problem, develop alternatives, to then make recommendations in order to resolve a wide variety of logistic-related problems.

• Vendor Selection & Management: Identify, evaluate, and select vendors for short-listing, proposing them for approval. Develop and maintain long-term relationships with suppliers to ensure consistent and quality supply.
• Purchasing Process Control: Oversee and organize all aspects of the purchasing process to ensure efficiency and compliance with company policies and budget constraints.
• Cost Negotiation: Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure purchasing agreements that minimize costs while maintaining quality and delivery standards.
• Ordering & Forecasting: Place orders for machines, products, and parts based on demand forecasting, ensuring minimum stock levels are maintained. Monitor sales and delivery reports to forecast inventory requirements.
• Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels across all stores, ensuring accurate physical counts and reconciliation with data storage systems. Manage the ordering of fast and slow-moving items to avoid stockouts or overstocking.
• Performance Monitoring: Track delivery performance and after-sales service, addressing issues proactively to maintain optimal operational flow.
• Team Coordination: Collaborate with the store and logistics teams to ensure smooth operation of the purchasing, storage, and distribution processes. Facilitate communication between departments to resolve issues quickly.
• Urgent Orders: React promptly to urgent supply needs by coordinating with vendors and placing necessary orders to avoid disruptions in production or sales.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and implement improvements in the delivery operation to enhance efficiency and speed.
• Reporting & Case Management: Monitor and resolve pending cases reported in the weekly Sales & Delivery report. Ensure timely action is taken to clear all outstanding issues.

• Parts Order Management: Oversee parts ordering, receipt, and supply, ensuring a balance between supply and demand.
• Demand Forecasting: Analyze parts movement trends to forecast future demand and adjust orders accordingly, ensuring timely supply to meet service requirements.
• Urgent Orders: Manage urgent orders to fulfill immediate service needs, prioritizing high-demand parts.
• Import Shipments & Customs: Coordinate receipt of imported shipments, ensuring timely customs clearance and handling claims for damaged or discrepant goods.
• Local Shipments & Claims: Manage local shipments, prepare Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs), and handle claims for damaged or incorrect parts.
• Vendor Relations & Negotiations: Negotiate favorable rates with local and international vendors and logistics companies. Ensure cost-effective solutions for supply chain operations.
• Payments & Documentation: Oversee payment processes for vendors and logistics providers, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• New Model Parts Orders: Prepare initial orders for parts related to new models.
• Stock Monitoring & Reporting: Regularly monitor stock levels, ensuring the business maintains optimal inventory to meet operational demands.
• Supplier Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact between suppliers, manufacturers, internal departments, and customers to ensure smooth operations.
• File & Record Management: Organize and maintain both manual and electronic files related to purchases, shipments, and vendor agreements.
• Price Analysis & Negotiation: Evaluate price proposals, financial reports, and supplier quotations to negotiate better prices, delivery times, and payment terms.
• Defective Goods Resolution: Meet with vendors to address issues with defective or substandard goods and initiate corrective actions.
• Contract Monitoring & Compliance: Ensure vendors comply with contract terms and conditions, and manage any necessary contract amendments or renegotiations.
• Quotation & Purchase Order Management: Prepare accurate quotations for parts and issue local purchase orders (LPOs) as required. Monitor and follow up on delivery and payment status for both local and international purchases.
• Performance Monitoring: Track vendor performance, including price, quality, and delivery speed, to optimize supply chain efficiency.
• Inventory & Delivery Coordination: Ensure timely delivery of parts as per contractual agreements, and monitor inventory levels to prevent stock shortages.

• Sourced and obtained competitive quotations, negotiating the best prices and ensuring timely delivery.
• Coordinated warranty claims and service requests, ensuring effective resolution.
• Prepared and processed purchase orders and service orders to meet operational needs.
• Facilitated the accreditation and onboarding of new suppliers to expand procurement options.
• Monitored supplier performance, addressing delivery issues and ensuring adherence to agreed timelines.
• Managed the preparation of inquiries and submittals, following up with suppliers for status updates and responses.
• Sourced non-stock items from international suppliers, securing the most cost-effective quotes and placing orders accordingly.
• Oversaw the arrangement and tracking of shipments, ensuring prompt and efficient delivery to meet project timelines.