Ashish Kumar Atur

• Procured BOM-specified raw materials while optimizing landed cost.
• Built and maintained high-trust supplier partnerships to ensure supply continuity.
• Led strategic sourcing initiatives to drive cost savings and to mitigate risk.
• Standardized and streamlined procurement workflows to boost process efficiency.
• Supported agile procurement to meet dynamic production and demand changes.
• Embedded sustainability goals into sourcing decisions and supplier selection.
• Improved inventory and demand forecasting through proactive planning.
• Ensured material conformance through extensive quality inspections.

Procurement & Sourcing

• Strategically planned and executed procurement of raw materials and consumables, ensuring timely delivery and cost optimization through negotiation, vendor evaluation, and market trend anticipation.
• Developed and implemented stock optimization strategies by evaluating critical inventory levels and aligning procurement with production schedules.
• Ensured procurement compliance with government regulations, company policies, and approved budgets.

Store & Inventory Management

• Managed RM, consumable, and maintenance stores, including safe storage, timely receiving, material stacking, and efficient stock handling.
• Moved material to the storage area with proper equipment, and efficiently stacked and stored the merchandise in the appropriate area.
• Responsible for coordinating with the schedulers on a daily basis by providing them with the report of shortage material.
• Managed order fulfilment process including receiving PO’s, developing time lines as appropriate..
• Oversaw order fulfillment processes, including purchase order management, shortage reporting, and inter-department coordination for material availability.

Logistics & Warehouse Operations

• Confirmed with department heads to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with other activities, such as stock reconciliation.
• Inspected the physical condition of the warehouse and equipment, and prepared work orders for repair and requisitions for the replacement of equipment
• Monitored and ensured optimal stock levels in alignment with demand forecasts and marketing inputs.

Cross-Functional Coordination & Reporting

• Led manpower planning and trained teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Regularly conducted and coordinated with heads of departments through weekly meetings to align cross-functional goals.
• Took ownership of customer issues, driving them to resolution while developing service procedures, policies, and documentation standards.
• Recruited, mentored, and empowered team members, fostering a high-performance environment focused on continuous improvement.

26 years of progressive experience in procurement, logistics, supply chain, and warehouse management within a high-discipline, high-stakes environment.

Procurement Management

• Oversaw end-to-end procurement processes including supplier selection, contract management, compliance, and spend control within defined budgets.
• Ensured adherence to ethical procurement standards, and documentation protocols.
• Implemented sustainable and diverse sourcing practices while maintaining transparency and regulatory compliance.

Procurement Strategy

• Led strategic sourcing initiatives with a focus on cost reduction, risk mitigation, and supplier relationship management.
• Navigated procurement challenges such as political risks, currency fluctuations, and logistics disruptions through proactive contingency planning.
• Drove digital transformation and continuous improvement in procurement operations using data-driven decision-making and demand forecasting.

Inventory Management

• Managed comprehensive inventory control systems, including valuation, demand forecasting, stock audits, and order tracking.
• Developed and monitored KPIs and risk controls to optimize stock levels and reduce holding costs.
• Maintained accurate documentation and reporting to ensure transparency and accountability.

Supply Chain Management

• Executed demand and supply planning aligned with operations and sales requirements.
• Coordinated transportation and warehousing functions to ensure efficient and timely material movement across units.

Warehouse Management

• Ensured inventory accuracy and optimized warehouse layout to improve space utilization and reduce operational costs.
• Oversaw inbound and outbound logistics including order picking, packing, shipping, and receiving.
• Improved warehouse processes to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction within internal supply chains.