Dnyaneshwar Kashivale

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning:
Develop and implement a comprehensive supply chain strategy aligned with the company's goals and objectives.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to forecast demand, plan inventory levels, and establish production schedules.
Procurement:
Source and evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and secure agreements for the timely and cost-effective procurement of raw materials, components, and other supplies.
Monitor supplier performance, address any issues, and implement improvements in the procurement process.
Inventory Management:
Maintain optimal inventory levels to prevent stockouts or excess inventory.
Implement inventory control measures, such as ABC analysis, to prioritise and manage stock effectively.
Logistics and Distribution:
Coordinate the transportation of materials and finished products to ensure timely delivery to customers.
Optimise transportation routes and modes, considering cost-effectiveness and environmental impact.
Collaboration:
Work closely with production, sales, and marketing teams to align supply chain activities with production schedules and sales forecasts.
Facilitate cross-functional communication to address issues and streamline processes.
Risk Management:
Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop contingency plans to mitigate disruptions.
Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes affecting the supply chain.
Continuous Improvement:
Implement lean and efficient processes to optimize the supply chain.
Regularly assess and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) related to the supply chain, such as lead times, on-time delivery, and cost-effectiveness.
Compliance:
Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards governing the supply chain and procurement activities.

• Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine most cost-effective solutions.
• Negotiated pricing, delivery terms, payment terms and other contractual agreements with suppliers.
• Monitored supplier performance to ensure timely deliveries of goods and services in accordance with quality standards.
• Developed relationships with key vendors to facilitate efficient communication and collaboration for procurement activities.
• Maintained accurate records of all purchase orders, invoices, contracts and related documents.
• Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings through volume purchasing or alternative sources.
• Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures regarding purchasing activities.
• Coordinated the preparation of bid packages, requests for proposals and quotations from suppliers.
• Inspected delivered products to ensure conformance to specifications before authorizing payments.
• Evaluated vendor quotes against established criteria such as price, quality level, delivery timescales and service levels.
• Managed inventory levels by monitoring stock requirements and ordering materials as necessary.
• Prepared reports on purchases including cost analyses, inventory control reports and price lists.
• Established effective working relationships across departments to coordinate procurement processes.
• Reviewed requisitions submitted by internal customers to determine appropriate product specifications.
• Assisted in resolving disputes between suppliers and vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Reviewed existing contracts periodically for renewal or renegotiation purposes.
• Conducted periodic reviews of supplier performance metrics such as on-time delivery rate, quality rating.
• Identified areas for improvement in the procurement process to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Provided guidance to team members on best practices in sourcing strategies.
• Monitored goods received to verify proper timing, quality, quantity and delivery to proper sites.
• Negotiated contracts with outside providers to minimize costs to company and customers.
• Managed negotiations with new suppliers to drive acquisition of highest quality materials and best cost and payment agreements.
• Trained purchasing department staff to develop mutually productive relationships and long term partnerships with suppliers.
• Spearheaded acquisition and distribution management toward new supply chain solutions.
• Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
• Cultivated new vendor relationships using dynamic communication and negotiation skills.
• Maintained appropriate inventory levels to meet personnel and corporate needs.
• Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels.
• Established training programs.

• Assisted in the implementation of new supply chain systems and processes to improve efficiency.
• Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers, customers and other stakeholders.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors for goods and services.
• Analyzed current supply chain operations for cost savings opportunities.
• Maintained accurate inventory records using ERP system.
• Performed regular reviews of existing processes to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborated with internal teams on projects related to supply chain optimization.
• Ensured timely resolution of any supply chain issues that arose.
• Managed transportation costs by optimizing shipping routes and carriers.
• Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy prior to submitting them for approval.
• Provided support in developing policies and procedures related to SCM management.
• Kept supply and demand in balance to support production goals and optimize volume.
• Boosted KPIs and continuous improvement strategies to enhance logistical operations and meet supply chain needs.
• Conducted vendor monitoring and supply chain management activities in compliance with internal logistics standards.
• Diagramed supply chain models to help facilitate discussions with customers.