Surya Kumar, Operations head

Surya Kumar

Operations head

Ubiquitous Consultants

Location
India - Madurai
Education
Higher diploma, Contract And Supply Management
Experience
11 years, 0 Months

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Total years of experience :11 years, 0 Months

Operations head at Ubiquitous Consultants
  • India - Madurai
  • My current job since June 2020

Successfully managed a diverse portfolio of clients spanning multiple industries, including manufacturing, agriculture, business education, and services. This role required a keen understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within each sector to tailor solutions accordingly.
Pioneered and executed innovative digital strategies to streamline operations, resulting in a substantial 12-15% reduction in overall
operational costs and measurable impact on profit margins, driving a noteworthy 4% increase in profits.
Worked closely with team members to streamline workflows and eliminate wasteful processes, resulting in improved efficiency and resource
allocation.
Spearheaded a results-driven digital marketing campaign that significantly enhanced customer awareness and elevated the brand's
positioning in the market.
Collaborated with client management to develop and implement a comprehensive digital transformation strategy, leveraging cutting-edge AI
technologies to optimize operational efficiency.

Regional Sourcing manager at Element materials technology
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2018 to January 2019

Pioneered a dedicated role to establish a lean supply chain, leading and directing a team of 7 professionals overseeing an annual portfolio valued
at $30 million. Through strategic initiatives and process improvements following results were achieved.
Introduced a commodity-based sourcing approach, resulting in a 8% improvement in cost savings by optimizing procurement strategies and
supplier relationships.
Implemented process enhancements that reduced lead times by 3 days, improving operational efficiency and responsiveness to customer
demands.
Transformed On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) deliveries, increasing the rate from 65% to an impressive 90%, ensuring customer satisfaction and
operational excellence.
Worked closely with cross-functional teams to integrate lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies, fostering a culture of
efficiency and collaboration within the organization.

Project sourcing speicalist at GE Energy
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 2015 to June 2016

As a Commodity Manager for Cables, I managed a complex and diverse portfolio with an annual spend exceeding $90 million across 10 countries,
encompassing more than 5 sub-commodities, In this role, I consistently delivered exceptional results:
Collaborated closely with a wide array of stakeholders, including suppliers, internal teams, and cross-functional departments, to design and
implement win-win solutions that optimized procurement processes and reduced costs.
Played a pivotal role in providing the tendering team with the necessary expertise and supplier partnerships, which resulted in the creation
of winning bids that secured valuable contracts.

Key Commodity manager at Alstom Grid
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • August 2010 to June 2015

As the Commodity manager, I oversaw a diverse and dynamic procurement portfolio valued at over $50 million, encompassing a wide range of
Telecom, Networking, and IT products and services, including hardware, software, and services. In this capacity, I achieved the following key
milestones:
Acted as a liaison between the Global Procurement team and local suppliers, orchestrating the implementation of cost-effective solutions
that optimized procurement processes and reduced operational expenses.
Led an innovative "Alternative Solutions Program" aimed at identifying and integrating new technologies and methodologies in key areas.
This initiative not only diversified our approach but also resulted in enhanced efficiency and competitiveness.
Successfully created a new supplier base by nurturing strategic partnerships, resulting in an impressive 4% additional cost savings while
maintaining or improving the quality of products and services delivered to the organization

Education

Higher diploma, Contract And Supply Management
  • at Loyola Institute of Business administration
  • July 2007
Bachelor's degree, Electrical And Electronics Engineering
  • at Anna University
  • August 2005

Specialties & Skills

Business Transformation
Negotiation
Risk Mitigation
Supply Chain Automation
Business Management
PROCUREMENT
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
MANAGEMENT
DIGITAL MARKETING
AGRICULTURE
OPERATIONS
TRANSFORMATION (GENETICS)
GLOBAL PROCUREMENT
MILESTONES (PROJECT MANAGEMENT)
PROFIT MARGINS
negotiation

Languages

Hindi
Expert
Tamil
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Digital Transformation with AI and Block chain (Training)
Training Institute:
GE education center
Date Attended:
November 2016
Duration:
50 hours
Finance for supply chain managers (Training)
Training Institute:
GE education center
Date Attended:
January 2016
Duration:
30 hours

Hobbies

  • Adventure sports
    proficient in Paragliding, Mountaineering, scuba diving.