Abhijith Kesavan

Results-driven Senior Engineer Procurement, Logistics, and Customs Coordinator recognized for achieving a 20% reduction in inventory costs at CII Guardian International Limited through strategic sourcing and supply chain optimization. Proficient in vendor negotiations, supplier relationship management, and data interpretation, with a strong ability to optimize manpower resources.

• Localization of components: Achieving cost reductions in the production of relays through negotiation and local sourcing of components involves a multi-faceted approach, focusing on supplier relationships, component sourcing strategies, and operational efficiencies a) Negotiation Strategies with Suppliers - Negotiating bulk purchasing to secure lower prices, Extended payment terms or early-payment discounts, Engaging in competitive bidding with multiple suppliers, consolidating orders from multiple sources into a single supplier . The savings for the FY 2023-24 is $ 15000 (Century, Monroe tools, Chip logic, Deltran & Ames) b) Local Sourcing of Components - By purchasing components from local suppliers, transportation costs are minimized, Local suppliers typically offer shorter lead times, which can improve production schedules and reduce inventory carrying costs, reduces the risk of international supply chain disruptions (TEAL, Nash, Oriyon, GCL, Poly fluro) The savings for the FY 2023-24 is $ 10000
• Reduction in Logistics Cost and Lead time in getting goods from Aboard : Identification and implementation of potential carriers and freight forwarders in place of exiting to reduce the logistics cost as well as lead time. This is achieved mainly through switching over to Courier mode from Cargo for all shipments weight less than 150 Kg and deep negotiation with DHL Express country team. The savings for the FY 24-25 is expected to be 30 lakhs and lead time reduction to 5 days.
• Purchase negotiations: Engaging in negotiations with suppliers, particularly for the acquisition of capital goods and related spare parts, resulted in a total cost saving of 3.5 lakhs during the fiscal year 2024-25.
• KAIZEN implementation: Kaizen emphasizes on the specificity of the improvement areas. In supply chain management, it suggests that making improvements in specific departments can create an overall effect on the business. Scheduling, prioritizing, mapping, setting goals and making smaller changes can result in bigger benefits, mainly emphasizes in a) Lead time reduction of outsourced projects b) Inventory level reduction

I consider myself familiar with PLANNING, PURCHASE, LOGISTICS & CUSTOMS aspects. I am also confident of my ability to work with a team. I hereby declared that the information furnished above is true best of my knowledge.

S Anil Kumar, Head Purchase & Planning, CII Guardian International Limited, CESZ, Kakkanad, Cochin, Kerala, 682037, +91-9446122814