GANESAN PONNUSAMY
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior - Procurement Specialist
Software ONE India Private Limited
Chennai
01.2022 - 01.2026
- Liaised between Software ONE and the Distributors team and ensure work met End-Customer requirements and communicating changed business requirements, if any.
- In Depth knowledge of the order entry process, Sales Quote and PPQ creation.
- Creating Sales order, Purchase order and Invoice creation.
- End user license contract Booking and opportunity ID creation.
- Handling of all New License, ELA, ETLA, Renewal and SAAS Business.
- Accurately enter and review order data as required for the Workflow process requirements maintained by the team.
- Processing incoming credit issues and calculating special payment terms on approved net term orders.
- In an accurate and timely manner using ERP tool in full compliance with company policies.
- Booking orders with different discounts like SPF, ORAN as per the SOP and providing the order details to the customer.
- Taking responsibility for forecast & demand planning analysis.
- Also, Part of the Quality team by cross-checking and auditing all Sales orders processed by team members.
- Closure of unwanted and partially fulfilled SO's and PO's on periodic basis.
- Getting proper commitment from the order fulfilment team for all released orders.
- Coordinate with Front office, Distributor & End customer for any order /SAP/ assistance.
- Handling the Pending log report to ensure the Quality and defined SLA's are met in continues.
- Monitoring the overall Supply chain management process.
- Training the new joiners for pre-process training.
- Preparing deck using Excel and power point (Pivot table, v-lookup and bar charts etc...)
- MIS such as Order tracker report, Order analysis report, Order cancellation report, Payments, Non-Allocation MIS.
- Assist the reporting manager in preparing various reports such as Dashboards and end-to-end metrics and other deliverables.
- Software & Cloud Marketplace Delivery - IT Sourcing & Procurement
- Assisted UAT program with the client in implementing a new transport module migration in system (SAP).
- Received much internal appreciation from Team Manager and Deputy Manager for quick learning and developing myself as an SME within a short span of time.
- Received more appreciation from clients for on-time support and additional support.
- Negotiated contracts with key suppliers, achieving favorable terms that contributed to overall budgetary savings and resource allocation.
- Managed the entire purchasing cycle from vendor selection to order execution.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline procurement processes, ensuring timely delivery of critical resources and services.
Analyst
VMware Software India Pvt.Ltd
Bangalore
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Streamlined order processing workflows by implementing automation tools, reducing turnaround times and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to resolve order discrepancies, resulting in improved accuracy and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with IT departments to enhance ERP systems, leading to improved data integrity and retrieval efficiency.
- Assisted in the implementation of customer feedback loops, driving continuous improvement in order fulfillment processes.
- Generated reports on order status, inventory levels, delivery times, and other metrics related to order management.
- Maintained product price lists and confirmed customer orders for accurate unit pricing.
Supply Chain Co-Ordinator
10i Commerce Services Pvt.Ltd
Bangalore
11.2018 - 02.2020
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain efficiency, achieving faster order processing and delivery timelines.
- Implemented a new tracking system for shipments, increasing visibility and reducing delays in logistics operations.
- Developed and maintained supplier relationships, ensuring timely procurement of materials and optimizing cost-effectiveness.
- Coordinated the scheduling of shipments, enhancing communication between departments and improving delivery schedules.
- Maintained records of shipments including purchase orders, invoices, packing slips, bills of lading.
- Maintained well-organized and clean stock areas to maximize productivity.
- Prepared forecasts based on past sales trends and market conditions for planning purposes.
Officer
Wipro Limited
Chennai
03.2017 - 09.2018
- Processed and tracked customer orders accurately, enhancing overall order fulfillment efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Utilized ERP systems to manage inventory levels, ensuring product availability and reducing stock shortages effectively.
- Trained new team members on order processing protocols, enhancing team efficiency and knowledge retention within the department.
- Created packing slips and invoices for outgoing shipments with job-related software.
- Created purchase orders for suppliers based on customer requirements.
- Maintained database of customer orders, tracking progress from receipt through delivery.
- Ensured accurate completion of paperwork associated with each order including customs documents.
- Strengthened traceability by developing organizational filing systems for shipping and order fulfillment records.
- Generated reports on order history and inventory levels as requested by management team.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Sengunthar Engg College
Tiruchengode, Anna, India 08.2011 - 04.2015
Skills
- Order entry
- Sales order creation
- Purchase order management
- Invoice processing
- Contract booking
- Demand planning
- Supply chain management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Vendor negotiation
- Quality auditing
- Forecasting
- MIS reporting
- Inventory management
- Software procurement
- Team building
- Time management abilities
- Problem-solving
Declaration
I hereby declare that the above-mentioned information is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Tamil
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Senior - Procurement Specialist
Software ONE India Private Limited
01.2022 - 01.2026
Analyst
VMware Software India Pvt.Ltd
06.2020 - 12.2021
Supply Chain Co-Ordinator
10i Commerce Services Pvt.Ltd
11.2018 - 02.2020
Officer
Wipro Limited
03.2017 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Sengunthar Engg College
08.2011 - 04.2015
Software
SAP SD
SAP MM
Oracle EBS
Microsoft Navision
Service Now
Salesforce