Santhosh Kumar Chinnappa

• Forecasting demand using adaptive method and making sure that the Tracking Signal is always within ±6
• Devising SOP for Supply Chain processes, the cycle time reduction percentage was 94.8%
• Fixed Time Period policy to build-up Inventory, and achieved CSL to be 90%, fill rate to be 90.75%
• Inventory Classification by FSN and ABC analysis and Cycle Counting for maintaining inventory accuracy and maintained IRA of 85% average
• Safety stock calculation and maintained uncertainty of demand during lead time and review period
• Identified and suggested Centralized Purchase Organization which saved around AED 100, 000 per annum. Expediting order with clear supervision on RFQ, Evaluating, Negotiation, Purchase Order Process, Payment terms, & follow up on order progress and Vendor Management
• Using appropriate network design and right mode of transportation for shipping and delivering goods between supply chain stages with clear validation of Invoice, Packing List, COO, Attestation & Legalization, B/L, Inco terms, MSDS, HS Code
• Warehouse Management by achieving perfect order through efficient storage based on ABC Classification, efficiently operating Inbound & Outbound processes by devising Put-away & Picking strategies
• ERP/WMS Software proficient, maintain all material transaction and documentation

Skills: Analytical Skills · Inventory Management · Warehouse Operations · Logistics Management · Sourcing · Purchase Planning · ERP Software · ABC Analysis · Inventory Accuracy · Demand Forecasting · Inventory Planning · Inventory Analysis

• Develop, Implement and manage cross-functional, fully integrated planning process that incorporates Inventory, material and associated cost elements
• Coordinate with manager to develop the optimal order quantity to proceed with procurement
• Identify, develop and manage effective relationships with existing and potential suppliers of goods and services to meet the established cost, quality and delivery targets
• Managing procurement process with clear supervision on activities like RFQ, Evaluating, Negotiation, Purchase Order Process, Payment terms, & Follow up on order progress
• Establish, implement, and manage system to evaluate, monitor and report supplier scorecard performance.
• Managing Logistics with clear validation of Invoice, Packing List, COO, Attestation & Legalization, B/L, Inco terms, MSDS, HS Code, shipment regulations and clearing goods
• Identify and communicate with potential forwarders and negotiate for optimal shipment charges
• Decide for mode of shipment by considering factors like cost, lead time, & material requirement status
• Inventory Management and maintaining Min/Max stocks, ROL, Safety stock, and practicing unique SKU coding. Measuring the efficiency by analysing Inventory Classification, Inventory turnover, number of stock outs, SKU fill rate and reporting
• Manage Inbound and Outbound flow of materials, monitoring warehouse space utilization and make necessary changes based upon SKU movement by effectively managing team of 45

Ratnagiri Impex Pvt Ltd, Bangalore India: Market leader in Trading and providing service maintenance of Agricultural Machineries pan India

Responsibilities & Results:

• Equipment & Spares Planning for pan India based on marketing budget and material movement history & devised strategic material plan using crop cultivated in every district which increased sales by 24% in every district
• Coordinating and building a strong relationship with OEMs in Italy, China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan
• Managing Procurement Process such as online PO management with OEM based on material plan for production and Playing with local suppliers for purchasing Indian brands
• Classified 10, 300 SKUs of inventory based on ABC, VED and FSN analysis which resulted in Rs 1.45 Crore worth of dead inventory identification & increased efficiency by stocking required SKU
• Managing Logistics with clear validation of Invoice, Packing List, COO, Attestation & Legalization, B/L, Inco terms, MSDS, HS Code, shipment regulations and clearing goods
• Performed analysis on shipment cost and worked with forwarders for best optimal rates. Saved shipment cost around Rs 12 Lakh per annum
• Managing two warehouses of spare and machinery movement with inbound & outbound operation control and a team of 50
• ERP/SAP Software knowledge, Material transaction monitoring and maintaining documentation
• Handling distribution of material to 50 Franchises and 400 dealers pan India