ARAVIND M
Chennai
Summary
To obtain a challenging position with an organization that provides opportunities for continuous learning, professional growth, and advancement in the field of supply chain. I bring 7+ years of experience in supply chain management with expertise in the healthcare and telecommunications industries. I have extensive experience leading teams, managing procurement, logistics, and inventory, while optimizing processes and implementing cost-effective strategies. Skilled in strategic planning, staff development, and operational efficiency, I consistently improve workflows and reduce costs. I have a proven track record of enhancing overall business performance through effective leadership and innovative problem-solving.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR MANAGER-(SCM)
A4 HOSPITAL AND FERTILTIY CENTER PVT LTD
CHENNAI
04.2024 - Current
- Established SCM department operations, designed procedures in collaboration with IT specialists, and tailored software solutions for Supply chain and pharmacy units.
- Enhanced organizational efficiency by implementing a warehouse system for seamless inventory management
- Reconstituted procurement procedures by engaging the centralized SCM team, which resulted in discontinuing procurements from retail stores. This process facilitated a switch from manual order placement to automated ones and decreased TAT of supplies. It also eliminated loopholes for inventory abuse and improved data accuracy for extraction of analytical insights.
- Implemented strategies for cost reduction through improved terms of payment or better pricing structures.
- Coordinated with Pharma companies to secure more favorable rates and offers resulting in a 10% margin increase.
- Strategically managed end-to-end supply chain operations for A4 Hospitals, enhancing procurement, inventory management, and distribution processes
- Implemented strategic vendor rationalization methodologies and utilized advanced data analytics techniques to achieve cost savings, all while ensuring strict adherence to product quality and reliability.
- As the leader of the Pharmacy division within the group, I spearheaded strategic initiatives resulting in a remarkable growth trajectory, elevating pharmacy sales revenue.
- Monitored supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery and responsiveness to ensure compliance with contractual agreements.
- Implemented comprehensive inventory management overhaul across group, effectively reduced inventory holding periods
- Optimized operations through the strategic implementation of SKU rationalization, EOQ optimization, and logistics strategies. Employed data-driven insights and leveraged best practices in supply chain management.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to standardize best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the supply chain department.
- Formed department, implemented process and introduced new supporting software resulting in 80% reduction of manual processes with systematic mapping
- Generated 30% cost savings for biomedical equipment, medicine, and consumables.
ASSISTANT MANAGER-(SCM)
DR. AGARWAL’S EYE HOSPITAL
CHENNAI
12.2017 - 04.2024
- Managed end-to-end supply chain for Dr. Agarwal hospitals in India and Africa.
- Collaborated with key suppliers to optimize costs while maintaining an uncompromised level of service excellence.
- Effectively facilitated the preparation and processing of necessary requisitions and purchase orders
- Managed the process of sourcing new suppliers to ensure the highest quality materials are sourced with best payment terms and shortest Delivery time
- Tracked supplier's shipping schedules to ensure on-time performance and unexpected delays
- Coordinate with suppliers regarding processing of the complete set of documents e.g.: (Invoices, packing list, Airway bill, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin) for faster processing of ADC & Custom clearance
- Freight negotiation with forwarders for air shipments with least transit time
- Coordinate with CHA for tariffs, duties, imports and DGFT for trade compliance
- Optimize inventory turns, monitor the movement of stocks and control costs
- Sourced critical drugs required at our African locations along with registration at local drug authority
- Performed Cost Analysis functions (COGS) and prepared reports to management staff
- Co-ordinated and worked with the internal auditors during the internal and Statutory Audit
- Travelled to the branches to inspect the stock and manage the inventory
- Participating in the periodical meetings to settle the problems with other related departments
- Managed end to end operation of Dr Agarwal hospital central warehouse
- Identified and implemented options to reduce overall product cost (e.g Order consolidation, volume discounts, use of low-cost transportation alternatives)
- Achieved cost-savings of 15% in supplies and logistics
- Reduced Inventory Holding from 45 days to 30 days helping better cash flows
PURCHASE EXECUTIVE
CYNOX NETWORKS PVT LTD
CHENNAI
06.2016 - 11.2017
- Sourced telecommunications access services for inbound reservation services; achieved approximately a 30% overall cost reduction and established improved contract terms
- Provided strategic sourcing expertise for client groups in three cities (Chennai/ROTN/Bangalore/Kerala)
- Designed and implemented a contract tracking and contract administration process
- Negotiate price, terms, conditions and lead time reduction with suppliers
- Developed and implemented a company-wide purchasing system
- Kept inventory of stores and ordered products as needed
- Selected new product lines and placed orders
- Implementing tasks and procedural duties requested by the manager
- Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment
- Contact vendors for specials and promotions.
Education
MBA -
Loyola College
Chennai04.2020
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (GENERAL) -
MADRAS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
Chennai04.2016
H.S.C -
VYASA VIDYALAYA MATRIC. HR. SEC. SCHOOL
Chennai04-2013
S.S.L.C -
SRI RAMAKRISHNA VIDYALAYA GURUKULAM MATRIC. HR. SEC. SCHOOL
Ulundurpet04-2011
Skills
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Skilled in Negotiation Strategies
- Advanced MS Office Skills
- Oracle NetSuite Expertise
- Strategic Material Acquisition
- Inventory Management
- Logistics Operations Management
- International Logistics Management
- Warehouse Operations
- Expense Control
- ERP Software
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Demand forecasting
- Budget Planning
- Cost Analysis
- Analytical Thinking
Internship & Research methodology
- Done Internship on Indian Overseas Bank, Tharamani branch, Chennai, India.
- Done A STUDY ON CHALLENGES FACED BY INSPECTORS AND SUB-INSPECTORS OF CHENNAI POLICE.
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Mahendiran. K
- Date of Birth: 12/01/1995
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
SENIOR MANAGER-(SCM)
A4 HOSPITAL AND FERTILTIY CENTER PVT LTD
04.2024 - Current
ASSISTANT MANAGER-(SCM)
DR. AGARWAL’S EYE HOSPITAL
12.2017 - 04.2024
PURCHASE EXECUTIVE
CYNOX NETWORKS PVT LTD
06.2016 - 11.2017
MBA -
Loyola College
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (GENERAL) -
MADRAS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
H.S.C -
VYASA VIDYALAYA MATRIC. HR. SEC. SCHOOL
S.S.L.C -
SRI RAMAKRISHNA VIDYALAYA GURUKULAM MATRIC. HR. SEC. SCHOOL
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