Arjoma Chattopadhyay

Central Material Planner, Vendor Management

VEDANTA LIMITED

Jharsuguda

08.2019 - Current

Making a Business Plan for the Financial Year.
Adhere to refractory maintenance costs for the current financial year without affecting plant performance and long-term sustenance.
Draft preparation for the consolidation of the yearly manufacturing budget, along with a cost reduction proposal.
Prepare a minimum stock plan for each type of spare in line with inventory limits, and ensure 100% availability of consumables, vital, and essential spares in all stores.
Adhere to NMI-SMI targets for the current financial year, quarter-wise.
Taking cost-saving project initiatives with several vendors, developing and taking trials of different materials.
Coordinating with the Operation Team of the bake oven, rodding, and cast house.
Completion and handover of furnace maintenance, flue wall rebuilding, side wall maintenance job (bake oven), induction furnace lining, ladle lining, and metal holding furnace lining on time to avoid any kind of delay.
Mapping competencies and providing training and guidance to QC teams and front-line employees on problem solving using various continuous improvement and lean tools.
Implementing continuous improvement measures such as 5S, Kaizen, TQM, and QC Tools.
Leading Furnace 5S Zone for effective workplace management.
Providing training on 5S and ensuring the implementation of the same in the workplace; conducting RCA, Pareto Analysis, and developing Control Charts for repetitive problems.
Successfully drove a high-cost impacting QC project and saved HFO costs of Rs 1,143,600 per annum.
Successfully drove a high-cost impacting project and saved costs of Rs 1.2 Cr per annum by implementing indigenous development of Prevast Launders and Bowls for the Cast House.
Cost-saving projects in bricks procurement, castables, precast, and mortars by implementing vendor development.
Commissioning of a new refractory maintenance tool in the bake oven.
Delivered excellence within the organization and won the Gold award in CCQC, the Silver award in NCQC, and the Sabash Card 10 times, as well as Employee of the Month.
As a Procurement Planner since 2021.
Key Result Areas: SAP MM module, Supply Chain & Logistics, Procurement, Vendor Management, Ceramic Engineering, Refractory Maintenance, Manpower Planning, Refractory Material Planning, Material Procurement and Management, Continuous & Continual Improvement, Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Internal Audits, Cost Optimization & Control, Safety & Sustainability.
Composed and prepared routine correspondence, letters and reports with job-related software.
Helped manage capacity by identifying potential gaps and escalating solutions to meet customer demand.
Identified and integrated technological advances and software tools to improve capability, sustainability, and reliability of materials planning.
Resolved issues related to supply chain disruptions or delays in order fulfillment processes.
Coordinated ordering activities with purchasing department and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of materials.
Contacted suppliers to verify shipment details.
Forecasted future demand based on historical data analysis and market trends.
Maintained accurate records related to inventory management such as purchase orders, invoices.
Provided technical assistance and information to staff regarding planning program areas and ordinances.
Conferred with product development, marketing and sales leaders to build accurate demand forecasts.
Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
Analyzed material requirements and scheduled production activities accordingly.
Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.
Ensured compliance with safety regulations while handling hazardous materials.
Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
Coordinated with logistics team for efficient transportation of finished goods from warehouses.
Investigated discrepancies between actual inventories and records in system database.
Worked closely with manufacturing team to help develop monthly production volume plans based on parameters such as business forecasts, known orders, and defined capacity.
Monitored stock levels of raw materials and worked with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods.
Created indicators to improve visibility of short- and long-term market trends and incorporate data into materials planning strategies.
Scheduled space or equipment for special programs, meetings and conferences.
Developed standardized processes to optimize business resource utilization.
Distributed work orders to departments.
Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for better pricing and payment terms.
Planned and managed shipment schedules for finished products according to customer needs.
Developed and implemented material planning strategies to maintain optimal inventory levels.
Implemented quality control measures to ensure the accuracy of incoming materials.
Assisted in developing new systems and procedures related to inventory management operations.
Coordinated pick-up and delivery of express mail services.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge about industry trends and best practices related to material planning.
Collaborated with other departments regarding material availability and usage.
Performed regular physical audits of warehouse inventory levels and updated records accordingly.
Sourced new vendors for cost effective procurement of materials and services.
Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Completed routine maintenance and repair.
Monitored vendor performance against contracted service level agreements.
Assisted in the development of policies and procedures related to vendor oversight.
Increased profitability and revenue by identifying customer needs and determining appropriate offerings.
Analyzed sales space capacities based on system parameters, securing high stock availability.
Created reports summarizing key metrics related to vendor activities.
Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
Coordinated with logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of products to customers.
Greeted and assisted customers to foster positive experiences.
Reduced process lags by training employees on best practices and protocols.
Performed periodic audits of vendors' activities to ensure contractual obligations were met.
Resolved conflicts between vendors and internal stakeholders in a timely manner.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of vendor projects.
Identified opportunities for process improvements within the vendor management program.
Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.

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