Hari Prasad S

Purchase Order Management:

• Processed purchase orders for raw materials and components based on production requirements.
• Converting PRs to POs for vendors and following up for order confirmation on time.
• Identifying the shortage parts requirements and executing the shipment deliveries in a timely manner.
• Identifying and analyzing the needs of requirements, and initiating process improvements.
• Creating process documents and SOPs.
• Prepare customized reports for analyzing and incorporating improvements in processes, shortage/excess escalation management, coordinate and follow through on urgent receipts, past dues management, and receiving challenge resolution.

Supplier Relationship Management:

• Cultivated and maintained strategic partnerships with key suppliers.
• Conducted quarterly supplier performance reviews and evaluations.

Logistics Coordination:

• Tracked shipments and expedited deliveries when necessary.
• Coordinated with freight forwarders and warehouses for transportation arrangements.

Financial Tasks:

• Resolving payment-related issues and discrepancies.
• Resolved claims and managed debit/credit issues.
• Resolving receiving challenge discrepancies, and AP challenges.

Process Improvements, Kaizens:

• Identify, recommend, and implement operational efficiencies to drive continuous improvement in the execution of procurement processes.

Training:

Mentored junior team members, contributing to their professional growth and development.

• Enhanced team performance by providing expert guidance on critical projects and strategic initiatives.
• Established best practices for knowledge sharing, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Achieved high levels of client satisfaction by providing expert consultations and personalized solutions.

• Offshore coordinator for the estimation and management of special projects.
• Sourcing, vendor coordination, and print order processing.
• Managing the team of four members.
• Reporting to the onshore Production Manager and assisting with quotes, project follow-ups, and vendor coordination.
• Maintaining a good relationship with customers through calls and e-mails.
• Coordinating with multiple authors, production editors, freelancers, and other stakeholders.
• Preparing and submitting accurate weekly, monthly, and yearly reports, and submitting the report to clients.

• Receives the new requirement from the sales team for printing and packaging product samples and specs.
• Check the feasibility of the samples for in-house production with the discussion of the technical team.
• Identify the suppliers for packaging items, and procure the imported and local materials with the supplier, and purchase them on time.
• Negotiation with suppliers for costing.
• Coordination with clients, understanding the requirements, and quoting the best pricing.
• Forwarding the dispatch details to the customers on a day-to-day basis.
• Responsible for the daily backlog report, following up with production on the backlog orders, and keeping the customers updated. Follow up on customer orders and make sure the entire order has arrived at the customer site.
• Prepare credit notes and debit notes wherever required.
• Handling customer complaints with our technical team and support to customers.
• To participate in Technical Operational Review Meetings with the customer, and to develop and implement action programs for supplies.
• Preparing business reports for the customer requirements.
• Team member for the new project development.
• Successfully controlling the Min and Max inventory at the client end.

• Co-ordinate all supply chain-related activities from receiving the purchase order or demand until the actual dispatch and delivery to clients. One point of contact for the Business Operations team for the client.
• Responsible for the daily backlog report, following up with production on the backlog orders, and keeping the customers updated. Follow up on customer orders and make sure the entire orders have arrived at the customer site.
• To monitor the inventory weekly and take action on non-moving and aging inventory.
• Preparing business reports for the customer requirements.
• Successfully controlling the Min and Max inventory at the client end.

• Inspection at all stages, i.e. Incoming, in process, and outgoing inspection.
• Performance testing of components and updating the control plan, process flow chart.
• Updating incoming, in process, and outgoing inspection standards as per changes.
• Master Sample & Limit Sample Control.
• Preparation of weekly and monthly reports.