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Gowtham Saravanan

Coimbatore

Summary

A proactive and analytical Supply Chain Specialist with 8+ years of demonstrated success in driving efficiency and profitability through expert supplier relationship management and comprehensive sourcing strategies for mechanical components. Adept at fostering strong, lasting supplier partnerships across a network of over 120 domestic and international vendors, while adeptly identifying and securing significant cost reductions, including a remarkable $100M in COGS savings via strategic negotiations and effective utilization of the Ariba e-auction platform for innovative sourcing solutions.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Manager – Strategic Sourcing

LMW LTD
Coimbatore
01.2017 - Current
  • Leveraged spend analysis and item categorization utilizing data analysis to optimize 20 suppliers, resulting in $10M cost savings.
  • Improved supplier performance (OTD, Quality) by 25% for top-tier suppliers through the implementation of a new SRM framework and quarterly business reviews.
  • Developed and on boarded 4 new strategic suppliers, expanding capabilities and reducing lead times by an average of 33% for critical mechanical components.
  • Developed and implemented category strategies for $10B in annual spend, achieving an average of 3% cost reduction across 5 key categories.
  • Identified and mitigated high-risk supply chain vulnerabilities for 10+ critical components, reducing potential production delays by 80% through dual-sourcing strategies.
  • Reduced contractual risk exposure by 20% by meticulously reviewing and revising terms and conditions across 50+ supplier agreements, aligning them with legal and business requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering -

PSG college of Technology
Coimbatore, India
04.2016

Skills

  • Strategic planning & Vision
  • Negotiation & Contract Management
  • Should-cost modeling
  • Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Risk Management
  • Time Management & Prioritization
  • Effective decision-Making
  • Inventory Management & Logistics
  • Kanban
  • Six Sigma
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

Certification

PTC CREO 2.0

Accomplishments

  • Champion Award Recipient: Recognized for consecutive quarterly achievements in cost savings, consistently exceeding targets and contributing to significant financial efficiencies.
  • Orchestrated and drove cross-category initiatives, collaborating with multiple teams and an external consultant to successfully achieve annual cost-saving targets.
  • Catalyzed 0.6 billion in cost savings over the past four financial years, achieved through pioneering strategic initiatives.

Timeline

Assistant Manager – Strategic Sourcing

LMW LTD
01.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Engineering -

PSG college of Technology

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