HARIKA RAJENDRAN
PLANNING AND PROCUREMENT HEAD
Chennai,TN
Summary
Senior Supply Chain & Procurement Leader with 15+ years of experience across retail procurement, planning, inventory management, vendor development, and international trade (EXIM). Proven expertise in managing multi-location procurement operations, driving cost efficiencies, negotiating high-value vendor contracts, ensuring compliance, and building resilient supply chains. Strong people leader with deep exposure to SAP, WonderSoft, ISO audits, and cross-functional coordination across finance, production, logistics, and sales.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Language
Work History
Purchasing Manager
NUBERRY KIDS LLP
01.2024 - Current
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Trained junior staff members on best practices in purchasing management, contributing to their professional development and growth within the organization.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
- Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
- Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives, reducing overall purchasing costs.
- Established long-term agreements with strategic suppliers, securing favorable pricing and delivery terms.
- Reduced order processing time by automating purchase orders and invoicing systems.
- Analyzed market trends and adjusted procurement strategies accordingly for optimal results.
- Generated reports, documents and analysis in WONDERSOFT, SAGE & GINESYS for senior management review and approval.
- Conducted regular spend analysis reviews to identify opportunities for cost optimization within various categories.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities in the supply chain.
- Used GINESYS to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities by conducting comprehensive review of procurement process.
- Fostered strong relationships with strategic suppliers to secure preferential pricing and access to innovative materials.
- Streamlined procurement processes, leading to smoother operations by implementing strategic supplier partnerships.
- Evaluated supplier performance through regular audits and assessments, ensuring compliance with quality standards and contractual terms.
ERP & Systems Expertise
WonderSoft
- Vendor Master Creation and Maintenance
- Item Code Creation, Uploading & Master Data Management
- Purchase Order Creation & Release
- Reorder Level Configuration (Warehouse & Store Level)
- GRN Approval and Stock Validation
- Stock Transfer & Movement Reports
- Purchase Custom Analysis Reports
- Inventory & Stock Analysis Reports
- Sales Performance & Trend Analysis
Deputy Manager – Export & Import
- Led export operations and managed international clients across multiple regions while ensuring compliance, quality, documentation accuracy, and timely delivery.
- Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
- Headed the Export Department and managed a team of 5 executives
- Handled international clients across China, USA, Europe, UK, and Africa
- Managed end-to-end export operations including client communication, quotations, order confirmation, pricing, and shipment coordination
- Maintained continuous interaction with clients through emails, calls, WhatsApp, video calls, and Zoom meetings
- Prepared price lists, product catalogs, customer profiles, and marketing materials
- Monitored export documentation, order sheets, stock registers, and shipment tracking
- Prepared MIS reports analyzing client-wise, product-wise, and region-wise sales performance
- Identified high-demand, slow-moving, and non-moving products; optimized stock planning accordingly
- Developed new products using non-moving inventory based on country-specific demand analysis
- Prepared monthly and quarterly sales forecasts and financial projections for management and finance teams
- Coordinated closely with production teams to ensure timely manufacturing and order fulfillment
- Conducted quality checks prior to shipment and resolved quality or shipment-related issues
- Coordinated with logistics providers, freight forwarders, and customs agents for smooth clearance
- Successfully cleared more than 5 ISO audits, ensuring adherence to international standards
- Generated complete export documentation including:
- Air Way Bills
- E-Way Bills
- E-Seal Locks
- Fumigation Certificates
- Certificates of Origin
- Online Insurance Uploads
- Provided inputs for SAP product code creation, quotations, invoices, and order sheets
- Addressed customer concerns promptly and ensured high levels of after-sales satisfaction
Import Operations
- Sourced raw materials and production tools from international suppliers
- Identified new overseas suppliers and evaluated cost, quality, and reliability
- Managed quotation collection, price negotiation, PO finalization, payment terms, and shipment coordination
- Handled samples for approval prior to bulk ordering
- Resolved quality or damage issues through replacement or negotiated discounts
Customer Care Executive
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Handled walk-in customers and billing operations
- Managed customer complaints and provided timely resolutions
- Maintained customer interaction records and documentation
- Followed communication standards, service policies, and quality guidelines
- Built strong customer relationships through proactive engagement
Education
Bachelor of Science - MATHEMATICS
S.V. UNIVERSITY
TIRUPATHI 04.2001 -
Skills
End-to-End Supply Chain Management
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Planning
Vendor Development, Evaluation & Negotiation
Cost Reduction, Budgeting & COGS Management
Inventory Planning & Warehouse Operations
Retail Supply Chain (Multi-Outlet Operations)
Export & Import Operations (Global Markets)
Resource planning
International Client Management
Contract Management & Legal Compliance
Issue resolution
Report generation
Self motivated
Documentation creation
Interests
Hobbies: Gardening, Listening to Music
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
NUBERRY KIDS LLP
01.2024 - Current
Customer Care Executive
01.2007 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - MATHEMATICS
S.V. UNIVERSITY
04.2001 -
Deputy Manager – Export & Import
ERP & Systems Expertise
WonderSoft