Gayathri Gangadharan
Jayankondam
Summary
Dynamic Purchasing Assistant with proven expertise at IP Rings in optimizing supply chain operations and enhancing vendor relationships. Skilled in purchase order management and data analysis, I successfully identified cost-saving opportunities, ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining optimal inventory levels. Adept at problem-solving and effective communication, I drive efficiency in purchasing processes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Assistant
IP Rings
Chennai
12.2020 - 10.2023
- Reviewed purchase orders and invoices for accuracy.
- Maintained records of all purchases, pricing, and other important data.
- Coordinated shipping schedules between vendors and customers as necessary.
- Assisted in developing annual purchasing budgets and forecasting needs.
- Monitored stock levels to ensure sufficient supplies were available at all times.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding order status or delivery issues.
- Worked closely with Accounts Payable department to resolve invoice discrepancies.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections upon receipt of goods from vendors.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss ways of optimizing supply chain operations.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings initiatives.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing purchasing activities on a regular basis.
- Identified discrepancies between purchase orders, invoices and delivered items.
- Developed relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Created reports on the status of current orders, inventory levels, and deliveries.
- Provided support during vendor audits by gathering relevant documents.
- Coordinated with suppliers to resolve performance related issues.
- Managed monthly purchase order shipments by deadline and cancellation dates.
- Vetted suppliers' prices, quality and delivery speed to help select optimal vendors.
- Kept inventory within ideal minimum and maximum levels with skilled management.
- Maintained and reviewed computerized or manual records of purchased items, costs and inventories.
- Prepared purchase orders, solicited bid proposals and reviewed requisitions for goods and services.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Computer Science
Nelliandavar Institute of Technology
Pudupalayam07-2018
Skills
- Purchase order management
- Invoice verification
- Vendor relationship management
- Inventory control
- Data entry
- Shipping coordination
- Problem solving
- Purchase order processing
- Shipment arrangements
- SAP experience
- Purchasing report updating
- Supply inventory measuring
- Material requirement planning
- Product delivery reconciliation
- Order tracking
- Vendor management
- Data analysis proficiency
- Supplier relationship management
- Problem-solving capacity
- Written communication
- Documentation skills
- Vendor relations
- Purchasing
Timeline
Purchasing Assistant
IP Rings
12.2020 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Computer Science
Nelliandavar Institute of Technology