ARTHI M

Accomplished professional, with nearly 16 years of national & international experience in the areas of supply chain management, Procurement, Logistics, Project Management, Vendor Development with key focus on achieving top-line profitability and revenue generation. Gained recognition for achieving cost savings of INR 35 million across the tenure in Procurement. Transformed Supply Chain Management & Procurement from a mere ‘Functional Role’ to more of a ‘Strategic Role’ by evolving & deploying Procurement & supply chain management policies, systems & processes, strategies & solutions which led to profitable and sustainable growth of the organization. Procurement Management Professional with record of innovative success in sourcing material from multiple countries through various vendors & offering top performing solutions for purchase/projects issues; leveraging standalone expertise in making timely decisions that positively impact success. Highly skilled in managing international logistics functions including bulk material movement to the sites through Air/Sea/Land Transportation, with a diverse group of companies, products, and services. Chalked out plans for suppliers, capacity utilization & warehousing; monitored finalization, negotiation, implementation of key strategies / plans with vendors for materials / products; ensuring strategies & plans are aligned with production requirements. Excellent in enhancing the operational efficiency by eliminating obsolescence and achieving cost reduction through vendor development, curbing rework & rejection, materials management and inventory control. Strong relationship management & communication skills with the capability to identify & network with project members, consultants, contractors, supervisors, clients, vendors & suppliers.

• Impressive success in achieving Exemptional Performance Rating for two consecutive years for innovative path-breaking supply chain initiatives to streamline processes
• Merit of receiving:
• Best Women Performer Certificate and CashPrize for functional excellence in 2011
• Written appreciation from Managing Director for excellence in a job in 2009
• Supply chain optimization/Operational excellence certificate in April 2012 – from CEO and Director
• Certified internal auditor for Integrated Safety, Health, and Environmental Management system from Det Norske Veritas Certified SAF –MM person

Very Quick Learner,adapts to every New situations,contributes to organization Cost optimisatioin

• Strategic Procurement/Sourcing
• Supply Chain Management
• Material & Inventory Management
• Project Management
• Contract Management
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Logistics Operations
• Vendor Development & Negotiations
• Team Building & Leadership