Prashanth Colaso
Bangalore
Summary
Directed procurement and logistics operations within IT infrastructure hierarchy, ensuring efficient vendor management and supply chain coordination.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Asst. Manager Procurement & Logistics
Orchids Network & Systems
07.2024 - Current
- Handling end-to-end procurement of IT hardware, networking, Audio & Video and Computing products
- Managed day-to-day operations and workload distribution for my team to meet project and sourcing deadlines.
- Developed and implemented Standard operating procedures (Sop's) to streamline procurement and entire operations.
- Managing OEM vendors like Cisco, HPE, Aruba, Poly, Logitech, CommScope, Molex, Belden and others.
- Managed end-to-end purchasing activities including vendor selection, PO processing, and contract negotiation
- Floating RFQs and comparing techno-commercial quotes.
- Negotiated pricing, terms, and delivery timelines with suppliers, achieving cost reductions.
- Processing Purchase Orders through Zoho.
- Coordinating logistics and shipment tracking.
- Managing inward and outward material movement.
- Invoice verification and GRN process.
- Maintaining procurement MIS reports in Excel.
- Coordination with sales and project teams for BOQ execution.
- Managed imports and logistics coordination including customs documentation
- Awarded as the Best Employee of the year for Procurement and Logistics for the financial year 2024 - 2025
- Achieved cost saving through Vendor Negotiation.
- Successfully managed multiple projects procurements simultaneously
Supply Chain Manager
Torque Block
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Managing the team of 16 supply chain executive all over 4 branches over India for overseeing of Inventory, Logistic and Procurement.
- Implemented QR Code and Barcode system to maintain and increase the accuracy of the inventory.
- Implemented new strategies like cycle counting and regular audit to increase the accuracy of inventory.
- Played a key role in implementing and improving the ZOHO software to enhance the data visibility to all team members
- Negotiated prices with the suppliers to achieve the cost saving.
- Collaborated with the logistic provider to optimize the transportation routes for reducing the costs.
- Implemented the purchase order concept in the current organization to track the overall purchase made and the value of purchase made.
- Conducted market research and source for new vendors for timely supply and also for cost cutting.
Asst. Manager Inventory & Planning
Water Wala Labs Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
07.2019 - 06.2022
- Assisted in developing operational strategies to enhance workflow efficiency
- Coordinated daily operations, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures
- Managed inventory levels, optimizing stock replenishment processes
- Trained new staff on standard operating procedures and best practices
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for process improvement
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline project execution
- Supported budgeting and forecasting efforts through data analysis
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations by conducting regular inspections of equipment/operations within the store.
- Assisted in budget preparation, ensuring alignment with financial goals.
Customer Support Executive
1POINT1 Solutions
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Responsible for Taking online orders
- Ensuring the ordered product is delivered safe and neat.
- Providing necessary information about the order.
- Escalating of calls.
- Contacting the Restaurant and giving necessary information about their order.
- Compensating or providing the customers with some offers and discount if the order is damaged or delayed.
IED Assistant
Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Responsible for loading of Raw material from the store area to production area
- Responsible for writing of hourly production reports.
- Collaborating with store and arranging the materials required for daily production.
- Maintaining checklist & DC, Invoices Etc.
- Providing of daily overall production reports, Hourly production reports.
Education
B.com - Finance
St Francis De Sales College
Bangalore, Karnataka01-2019
PUC -
St Ann's English Medium School and Composite PU College
Bangalore, Karnataka01-2016
Skills
IT Procurement & Vendor Management
RFQ / RFP Handling
BOQ Analysis
Logistics Coordination
Inventory Coordination
Cost Negotiation
Supply Chain Coordination
Zoho Inventory
Zoho Books
Tally ERP
Microsoft Excel
Languages
English
Kannada
Hindi
Tamil
Telugu
Konkani
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Francis Colaso
- Date of Birth: 05/01/98
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Unmarried
Timeline
Asst. Manager Procurement & Logistics
Orchids Network & Systems
07.2024 - Current
Supply Chain Manager
Torque Block
08.2023 - 06.2024
Asst. Manager Inventory & Planning
Water Wala Labs Pvt Ltd
07.2019 - 06.2022
Customer Support Executive
1POINT1 Solutions
06.2018 - 01.2019
IED Assistant
Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd
01.2018 - 06.2018
B.com - Finance
St Francis De Sales College
PUC -
St Ann's English Medium School and Composite PU College