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ARUNESH M
Assistant Manager - SCM
Chennai
Summary
Mid-senior-level supply chain professional with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement and manufacturing Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision-making, perfected by more than a decade of experience in leading organizational business units. Talented in managing inventory levels and performing periodic site audits of key suppliers.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Assistant Manager - Supply Chain Management
FTC Solar Inc
6 2022 - Current
- Achieved $1 million in cost savings through strategic procurement and were recognized with a Gigawatt Award at FTC Solar.
- Achieved an $800K liability reduction with the supplier through material diversion and resale and were recognized with a Gigawatt Award at FTC Solar.
- Built strong supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements to meet project deadlines.
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
- Integrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost customer satisfaction, profitability, and working capital.
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries, and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Established inventory targets, stock levels, and risk mitigation targets, and managed a flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines.
- Proactively identified potential bottlenecks in the supply chain, implementing corrective actions before issues escalated.
- Increased visibility of the entire supply chain by leveraging advanced analytics tools and creating comprehensive dashboards for easy monitoring.
- Enhanced overall supply chain performance through data-driven analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
Senior Engineer - Purchase
SFO Technologies
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Converted the $1 million worth of Inventory as FG and recognized revenue with the supply chain strategy
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins
- Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period
- Oversaw and streamlined daily operations of purchasing department to maximize productivity and revenue
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers
- Mentored and coached entry-level and junior engineers to improve talent and boost skill levels
Associate Engineer
Rising Star Mobile India Pvt Ltd
06.2018 - 04.2021
- Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Decreased Rate of Excess Shipment and RTV by continuous monitoring and by performing excess check report on weekly basis result in increased cash flow and WH storage space. and cost savings of 980K USD in 2020.
- I computed and created purchase orders in SAP to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Maintained focus and organization to regularly complete tasks with precision, timeliness, and flexibility to accommodate fluctuating assignments and emerging business trends.
- Supported project management initiatives through detailed documentation, scheduling, and progress tracking.
Executive Buyer
Flextronics Technologies
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Oversaw and streamlined daily operations of purchasing Activities.
- Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action
- Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current
- Sold the Excess Inventory items to other plants which were in Need and increased the Cash flow.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities
- Supported new product launches by ensuring timely availability of required materials, aligning with project timelines.
SCM Engineer
Syrma Technologies
03.2016 - 04.2017
- Achieved a 400K USD cost savings by acquiring more than 7 tons of copper during November 2016, at a time when LME prices were at an all-time high.
- Interacted with vendors, store managers, and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently. • Negotiated with the suppliers and increased the credit periods.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Established robust risk mitigation plans to counter potential disruptions within the supply chain network.
- Managed vendor relations, negotiating favorable contracts resulting in reduced costs and improved service levels.
Purchase Executive
Sri Swamy Electronics
11.2011 - 05.2013
- Worked closely with suppliers for service level agreement compliance and effective logistics support.
- Monitored open purchase orders for on-time delivery and mitigated potential problems with carriers and logistics companies for timely resolution.
- Tracked movement of raw materials and subcontracted goods and reconciled inventory
- Negotiated with vendors to procure best prices and quickest service for equipment and supplies
Education
MBA - Operations Management and Marketing
Sri Sairam Engineering College
Chennai 08.2008 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Sri Sairam Engineering College
Chennai 08.2008 - 05.2011
High School Diploma -
Meenakshi Ammal Polytechnic College
Kanchipuram 08.2005 - 05.2008
Skills
Inventory Optimization
Material Planning
Material Sourcing
Cost Reduction
Supply Chain Optimization
Risk Mitigation
Supplier negotiation
Procurement strategy
International purchasing
Data Analysis & Visualisation
Analytical Skills
Accomplishments
- Achieved $1 million in cost savings through strategic procurement and were recognized with a Gigawatt Award at FTC Solar.
- Achieved an $800K liability reduction with the supplier through material diversion and resale and were recognized with a Gigawatt Award at FTC Solar.
- reduced $400K of liability with supplier by re-selling the excess components to needed source
- Used Microsoft PowerBI to develop a metrics dashboard to monitor internal team performance and supplier performance.
Software
SAP MM
Power BI
Tableu
SQL
Python
Certification
Data science Pro Degree
Languages
Tamil
English
Timeline
Senior Engineer - Purchase
SFO Technologies
04.2021 - 06.2022
Associate Engineer
Rising Star Mobile India Pvt Ltd
06.2018 - 04.2021
Executive Buyer
Flextronics Technologies
05.2017 - 06.2018
SCM Engineer
Syrma Technologies
03.2016 - 04.2017
Purchase Executive
Sri Swamy Electronics
11.2011 - 05.2013
MBA - Operations Management and Marketing
Sri Sairam Engineering College
08.2008 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Sri Sairam Engineering College
08.2008 - 05.2011
High School Diploma -
Meenakshi Ammal Polytechnic College
08.2005 - 05.2008
Assistant Manager - Supply Chain Management
FTC Solar Inc
6 2022 - Current
Data science Pro Degree
Nov 2019
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