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Chandrasekar Nemmani

Chandrasekar Nemmani

Chennai

Summary

Motivated professional with solid background enhancing operational efficiency and team performance. Responsive to changing business demands with adaptable, strategic approaches. Performance-driven and industrious attitude with innovative mentality focused on driving company success.

  • An experienced operations expert with more than 18 years of solid background towards Sourcing & procurement, Order to Cash and Customer Service.
  • Proficient in strategic change management, optimizing operations and executing cross-functional projects.
  • Skilled in analyzing business trends, fostering continuous improvement, implementing cost optimization initiatives and overseeing global teams.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate General Manager

HCL Tech
Chennai
07.2023 - Current
  • Ensure overall service delivery as per agreed SOW.
  • Provide leadership in developing Leaders by setting right expectations and provide feedback on performances timely.
  • Motivate staff to maximize performance and efficiency through continuous improvement projects.
  • Ensure P2P towers meet 100% quality compliance with customer-approved SOPs.
  • Implement an effective operating model for internal collaboration to achieve service excellence.
  • Develop a governance model with the client, including daily to yearly governance structures.
  • Develop talent retention strategies, such as succession planning, cross-functional training, effective monthly 1-on-1 meetings, and maintaining an appropriate buffer to prevent service disruptions.
  • Conduct quarterly perception surveys for P2P towers to gather feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Responsible for annual customer satisfaction survey performance.
  • Manage P2P account P&L, people, and customer experience as key deliverables.

Group Manager : Service Delivery Lead

HCL Tech
Chennai
03.2022 - 06.2023
  • Handling procurement transformation ni reengineering existing process, bringing continuous improvements.
  • Leading the delivery of contracted services to ensure that SLAs and KPI's.
  • Supervised and monitored delivery of contractual services according ot SLA agreements.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Handling escalated customer issues effectively, resolving problems swiftly while preserving positive relationships where possible and documenting the lessons learnt, RCA, CAPA.

ACCOMPLISHEMNTS:

  • Improvement Target exceeded upto 135% resulting %3 productivity on Revenue for FY23.
  • Employee Retention more than 10 resources including 2 Team Managers.
  • 283 Transactional Service delivery SLAs met consistently for FY23.
  • Participated multiple RFP solutions and Client workshops to promote S&P Service delivery.
  • Collaborated with multiple Client Engagements on internal QBR, employee Retention, Engagement Capability showcase.
  • Build Strong Relationship with the Client ni short time.
  • Negotiated with client for Team Building funds and successfully executed complete Team outing ni July2022. Resulting internal cost avoidance & Margin impact for about ~$4k USD.
  • Annual Customer experience for FY23 scored at 100%.
  • Quarterly Perception Client satisfaction survey - Exceeded expectations for all 4 quarters in FY’23.
  • Negotiated FTE rate increase with client (upto $20K/year) for complex Line of Business - Global Trade Compliance.

Operations Manager - OM & S&P Operations

Infosys BPO
Chennai
11.2014 - 02.2021
  • Managed Order management and Sourcing & Procurement Operations for a leading USA based Aviation Client
  • Executed Case Management & communication projects to improve the SLAs overall
  • Simplified Operations per Skills matrix and developed Leads/SMEs and CSRs to improve the productivity and SLA improvements from 80% to 95%
  • S&P operations been managed consistently beyond SLAs
  • Cost savings at 2.17% vs Target 0.5% against Off-Contract Purchase Orders
  • OTD at 85% vs Baseline: 65%
  • Awarded as Inspiring Manager from Chennai Location in the month of Jan 2020
  • Managed $60 Million Tail Spend Business for an US based Aerospace Client, 15+ manufacturing Sites in US
  • Category: Electrical & Mechanical components
  • Team Size: 35 (14 Global Buyers + 21 Procurement Specialists)
  • Service Delivery Locations: Chennai, TN, INDIA & Atlanta, US
  • Implemented successful Lean projects to improve Savings and on time deliveries
  • Accomplished more than 100% target against Spot buy PO negotiations
  • Received high Performance Award for Exceeding SLAs and New Business Win to Stabilize 150 Chronic Suppliers
  • Increased Supplier OTD Performance from 56% to 80% (PO ACK, Late commits, Past Due, & De-commits)
  • Significant YoY Cost Savings from -4% to 0.6% (4.6% Increase) through Spend Analytics
  • Received High Performance award for Savings Accomplishment for YE2017
  • Implemented Automation projects towards Open PO Follow-up and RFQ floating to avoid Manual process and Quality errors.

Purchasing Specialist

Visteon Technical & Services Centre
Chennai
09.2011 - 10.2014
  • Implemented FMEA projects to control the process Errors and to ensure 100% Quality on Purchase Orders
  • Implemented cost saving activities and served on company's Continuous Process Improvement
  • Succeeded in various price negotiations and thereby choosing the best quote for the company
  • Implemented improvement strategies by standardizing the process & eliminating non-productive activities with respect to Internal Systems which resulted in process efficiency
  • Reduced personnel overtime, manpower while increasing efficiency.

SCM - Subject Matter Expert

Wipro Ltd
Chennai
04.2008 - 09.2011
  • A highly skilled and results-driven professional with extensive experience in forecast management, inventory control, and order management
  • Forecasting and demand planning
  • Inventory optimization and control
  • Order management and fulfilment
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Data analysis and reporting.

Process Associate

Hewlett Packard
Chennai
03.2007 - 04.2008
  • Handled end-to-end order processing for a diverse range of products, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  • Liaised with vendors and logistics partners to coordinate shipment schedules and resolve delivery issues
  • Monitored order status and proactively communicated updates to internal stakeholders and customers
  • Developed and maintained order processing metrics to track performance and identify areas for improvement
  • Participated in process improvement initiatives to enhance order management workflows and streamline operations.

Customer Service Representative

Service Square Pvt. Ltd
Chennai
09.2005 - 03.2007
  • Customer Service Representative with expertise in handling travel ticketing, help desk support, and processing government documents
  • Proven track record of delivering exceptional service, resolving issues promptly, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Education

Post Graduate - Master of Business Administration in HR

Madras University

Under Graduate - Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

DG Vaishnav college

Skills

  • Business Forecasting & Development
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Revenue Generation
  • Profitability Optimization
  • Cross-functional team management
  • S&P and O2C Domain expert
  • Negotiation skills
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Team leadership strength
  • Process Improvement
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Operations Management
  • Project Management
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Critical Thinking
  • Team Collaboration
  • Decision-Making
  • Daily Operations Management

References

H.Aiyaz, Senior operations manager in Infosys, Poland, +48 609-193-345

Languages

English
First Language

Timeline

Associate General Manager

HCL Tech
07.2023 - Current

Group Manager : Service Delivery Lead

HCL Tech
03.2022 - 06.2023

Operations Manager - OM & S&P Operations

Infosys BPO
11.2014 - 02.2021

Purchasing Specialist

Visteon Technical & Services Centre
09.2011 - 10.2014

SCM - Subject Matter Expert

Wipro Ltd
04.2008 - 09.2011

Process Associate

Hewlett Packard
03.2007 - 04.2008

Customer Service Representative

Service Square Pvt. Ltd
09.2005 - 03.2007

Post Graduate - Master of Business Administration in HR

Madras University

Under Graduate - Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

DG Vaishnav college
Chandrasekar Nemmani