Ganesh Pradhan
Buyer
Kalyan East
Summary
An expert in procurement with a proven track record...
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager Planning & Procurement
Reliance Retail Limited
7 2024
- Quarterly MSL Planning for smooth movement of spares based on previous Consumption and failure in past records
- Developed with the help of Python team in terms of automation in sending PO's to Multiple vendor
- Developed follow mails with the help of Python team for smoother function & Time efficiency
- Developed alternate Supplier for streamline supply chain operation, improving lead time & reducing bottlenecks
- Developed & maintained strong relationships with key suppliers & stakeholders, enhancing communication & collaboration
- Managed a portfolio of suppliers negotiating contracts and ensuring compliance with company policies & regulation
- Handling internal team & warehouse team for GRN related issues from respective brand
- Planning for distributing of goods at PAN India Locations
- Daily Co-ordination with all lead brand for Part Pending supply other than MSL Planning
- Clearing payment related issue in term of short supply or damage supplied from brands.
Sr. Procurement & Finance Officer
Hindustan Field Services P Ltd. (JV of HUL & SIPL)
09.2018
- Conducting cooperative cost analysis in reference to quotations to ensure optimal financial decisions
- Organizing vendor meetings for negotiations, selecting the best vendor based on quality, cost, and business terms and conditions
- Obtaining rate approval from the purchase committee, aligning with business allocation, before generating purchase orders
- Coordinating with the finance team and vendors to facilitate timely payments
- Collecting quarterly no dues certificates from vendors to assess outstanding liabilities
- Conducting a Budget Forecast Vs Actual analysis to identify channel costs and ensure financial alignment
- Tracking open purchase orders quarterly, coordinating with suppliers for timely material supply and processing bills for payment
- Providing a monthly executive summary to understand the progress made in business operations
- Implementing lease rate negotiations when assets are purchased, optimizing financial arrangements
- Managing the replacement of rejected materials or processing credit/debit notes for invoicing and payment
- Arranging quarterly meetings with clients and suppliers, preparing Minutes of Meetings (MOM), and aligning on agreed-upon actions
- Coordinating with the Operations and Depot teams for Goods Receipt (GR) confirmation
- Preparing estimates based on orders received from suppliers
- Ensuring the monthly expenses of depots are accurately booked in the ERP system
- Implementing centralizing purchases for depot requirements, expenses, transportation, streamlining procurement processes.
Purchase Executive
TATA Croma | Infiniti Retail (SO)
10.2016 - 08.2018
- Raised Purchase Orders for vendors based on material requirements, ensuring timely procurement
- Orchestrated complete warehouse operations, including spares alignment, easy tracking, and efficient stacking
- Implemented processes in SAP and CRM for seamless stock upload, removal, and consumption tracking
- Enhanced the RPA process, covering part planning, cannibalization, liquidation, scrap, and resale of products in SAP
- Developed bin locations in all core areas for Material Service Level (MSL), optimizing operational flow
- Conducted daily tracking for pan India PP calls, ensuring timely closure of dispatch articles
- Managed reports such as Open PO, GR Pending, Part Pending, and Sales Report for comprehensive oversight
- Executed write-offs for spares not physically available, with approval from department heads
- Implemented stock sales based on high ageing and non-movability of spares, creating space for fresh stock
- Conducted audits at transit locations for stock, documentation, cannibalization inventory, and RPA location inspection, facilitating refurbishment of ok spares.
Operation Executive
PE Electronics Ltd. (HO)
02.2014 - 10.2016
Logistic Executive
Toll Global Logistic
08.2012 - 02.2014
Education
MBA -
Welingkar Institute of Management
B.Com. - undefined
University of Mumbai
Skills
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP): SAP R/3 ver 46 - MM / SD / FICO modules Various reports from SAP
Accomplishments
- Implemented strategic procurement initiatives that resulted in a 22% reduction in overall budgeted costs, contributing to significant savings.
- Streamlined SAP procurement processes, leading to improvement in cycle times for requisition to payment, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Successfully negotiated vendor contracts, resulting in an average cost reduction of 27% across multiple projects, directly impacting the bottom line.
- Exemplary track record of achieving and maintaining budgets, consistently delivering projects within budgeted financial constraints, showcasing effective financial management.
- Led SAP training initiatives for MM, SD, & FICO modules at 17 locations nationwide (Aug'14 - Dec'15), enhancing organizational processes in cash management, documentation, stock maintenance, & revenue generation at PE Electronics.
Additional Information
11 years
Targetingroles
- IT
- Consumer Services
- Electronics
- Retail
- Logistics
Preferredlocation
Mumbai
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 03/29/89
Languages
English
Hindi
Telugu
Marathi
Timeline
Sr. Procurement & Finance Officer
Hindustan Field Services P Ltd. (JV of HUL & SIPL)
09.2018
Purchase Executive
TATA Croma | Infiniti Retail (SO)
10.2016 - 08.2018
Operation Executive
PE Electronics Ltd. (HO)
02.2014 - 10.2016
Logistic Executive
Toll Global Logistic
08.2012 - 02.2014
Assistant Manager Planning & Procurement
Reliance Retail Limited
7 2024
MBA -
Welingkar Institute of Management
B.Com. - undefined
University of Mumbai
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