Dammu Ganesh Kumar
Procurement & Logistics Specialist
Visakhapatnam
Summary
Talented Logistics Specialist with detail-oriented and hardworking approach to keeping goods flowing efficiently. Knowledgeable about coordinating both inbound and outbound schedules. Highly organized and forward-thinking team player.
Demonstrated success in working with vendors, customers and team members to meet tight schedule demands. Skilled at handling internal organization and inventory counts, resolving customer problems and working with suppliers to achieve objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
15
15
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior Procurement Lead/logistics specialist
Contracting Company – Kanoo Group, KSA
09.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Procurement Lead / Logistics specialist
ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions
09.2021 - 08.2022
Procurement Lead / logistics specialist
L & T, LARSEN AND TOUBRO COMPANY, GULF SPIC GENERAL TRADING & CONTRACTING COMPANY, KNPC/KOC
09.2020 - 07.2021
Senior Procurement Engineer/ Logistics specialist
RAWAFD INTERNATIONAL COMPANY, KSA
05.2018 - 08.2020
- LPG/OIL & GAS Project
Senior Procurement Engineer/logistics specialist
Riyadh, shutdown
05.2017 - 02.2018
Procurement Engineer/Logistics Engineer
HYUNDAI ENGINEERING & CONSTRICTION COMPANY LLC, DUBAI
04.2015 - 02.2017
Procurement Engineer / logistics Engineer – DUBAI
DRAGON OFFSHORE INDUSTRIES LLC
SHARJAH
04.2014 - 02.2015
Procurement Engineer /Logistics Coordinator
ARABIAN BEMCO CONTRACTING CO
RIYADH
12.2012 - 12.2013
Procurement Engineer/ logistics coordinator
L & T, LARSEN AND TOUBRO COMPANY
05.2011 - 12.2012
- Duties and Responsibilities :
- Source and qualify suppliers
- Negotiate contracts
- Manage inventory
- Track shipments
- Receive and inspect goods
- Manage logistics operations
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends
- Develop and implement procurement and logistics policies and procedures
- Sourcing of materials needed to Manufacturing products
- In other words , part of the supply chain focus on purchasing the raw materials , replacement parts , auxiliary supplies , operating supplies and other needed for the manufacturing process to work
- Also handles storing, organizing and shipping these materials to and from the warehouse
- Responsible for product sourcing and selection policies, terms and conditions, communication and purchasing strategies to help keep the cost of acquisition as low as possible
- Encompasses all of the processes involved in managing the incoming materials needed for manufacturing
- Some of these processes include obtaining bids from, and negotiating and creating contracts with, third-party logistics providers
- It also includes hiring employees, including drivers, marketing and business professionals
- Ensuring all project procurement, including operations and technical activities, of goods and services are carried out compliantly and according to project deadlines
- Lead efforts to competitively procure all goods and services for the program;
- Provide oversight of the procurement process to ensure USAID compliance, cost reasonableness, allow ability and allocability, accurate financial accounting, sufficient internal controls, and timely reporting;
- In collaboration with the Grants Manager, Finance and Administration Manager and Deputy Chief of Party, help guide program teams in designing technical activities in support of the technical work plan;
- Help develop bid documentation (such as RFPs), including scopes of work, specifications, and evaluation criteria;
- Facilitate import/export and logistics matters, i.e
- Customs clearance of procured goods;
- Prepare and maintain project exemption letters and shipments logs;
- Manage logistics operations and inventory system;
- Develop and implement the distribution plan for inventoried equipment;
- Provide logistics support to operations throughout Guatemala;
- Coordinate day-to-day movement of project staff;
- Plan the transportation of property between sites throughout Guatemala;
- Work with Finance and Administration team on the receiving of goods and inspection process;
- Manage relationship with freight forwarders to coordinate the transport of goods to final destinations;
- Serve as a point of contact for logistics-related questions during audits;
- Process documentation for transfers between subcontractors, and also between subcontractors and other government agencies
Education
High School Diploma -
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (Engineering College)
India 04.2007 - 05.2011
Skills
SAP (Systems, Applications & Products in Data Processing)ERP (Enterprise resource planning)KPI (Key performance indicator)High skill set of Negotiations in both Contracts and PurchasingSupply Chain ManagementTechnical knowledgeComplex ProjectsProject Procurement ManagementRelationship ManagementAnalytical SkillsStrategic thinking & Decision-MakingUnderstanding of risk managementMicrosoft officeMicrosoft excelLogistics Management
Ability to analyse key performance indicators (KPIs)
Understanding of the global market
Strong negotiation skills
Great relationship management
Strategic thinking
Problem Solving & Time ManagementInternational projects
International logistics
Logistics Management
Proficient in project management
Continually seeking improvement
Certification
Certification in Supply Chain Foundations Project Management
Passport details
Passport # V1054229 , Valid until 2031
Timeline
Senior Procurement Lead/logistics specialist
Contracting Company – Kanoo Group, KSA
09.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Procurement Lead / Logistics specialist
ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions
09.2021 - 08.2022
Procurement Lead / logistics specialist
L & T, LARSEN AND TOUBRO COMPANY, GULF SPIC GENERAL TRADING & CONTRACTING COMPANY, KNPC/KOC
09.2020 - 07.2021
Senior Procurement Engineer/ Logistics specialist
RAWAFD INTERNATIONAL COMPANY, KSA
05.2018 - 08.2020
Senior Procurement Engineer/logistics specialist
Riyadh, shutdown
05.2017 - 02.2018
Procurement Engineer/Logistics Engineer
HYUNDAI ENGINEERING & CONSTRICTION COMPANY LLC, DUBAI
04.2015 - 02.2017
Procurement Engineer / logistics Engineer – DUBAI
DRAGON OFFSHORE INDUSTRIES LLC
04.2014 - 02.2015
Procurement Engineer /Logistics Coordinator
ARABIAN BEMCO CONTRACTING CO
12.2012 - 12.2013
Procurement Engineer/ logistics coordinator
L & T, LARSEN AND TOUBRO COMPANY
05.2011 - 12.2012
High School Diploma -
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (Engineering College)
04.2007 - 05.2011