JAIRAJ KASARE
Summary
Results-driven operations and supply chain professional with 25 months of experience. Proven expertise in strategic procurement and end-to-end P2P management, consistently aligning with long-term business goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
DCM Shriram Ltd.
06.2023 - Current
- Strategic Procurement Planning and Supplier Management: Developed a 5-year strategic procurement plan. Implemented tailored procurement strategies for 12 unique scenarios, including expansion of e-auctions, Fuel Supply Agreements (FSAs), Rate Contracts for engineering items, and Supplier Consolidation to streamline procurement and reduce risk.
- Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Management: (Shriram PolyTech, Vinyl Compounding Division) Managed end-to-end P2P process for a leading vinyl compounds manufacturer in India.
- CAPEX Project Management: Implemented should-cost modelling for a ₹14 crore CAPEX project of Baghouse system, conducting a successful E-auction saving ₹2.6 crore
- Advanced Data Analytics for Procurement Optimization using BI tools
- Introduced an e-auction platform, conducted 20+ E-auctions achieving an average of 15% cost savings (~₹86 lakhs) through refined negotiation strategies
- Developed monthly dashboards for the commercial insights across the entire plant ecosystem, enabling data-driven decisions to enhance procurement and logistics efficiency
- Vendor Management and Cost Reduction for Tail-end spend: Analyzed purchase data in SAP S4HANA, negotiating rate contracts with vendors that led to ₹21 lakh in savings and reduced workload.
Management Intern
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Executed Competitive Benchmarking on 5 critical API molecules of the Global Portfolio of the company while forecasting Global Demand for those molecules mainly in US and European Markets
- Modeled revenue function by using predictive analytics, leading to ~30 % growth in the company’s yield for a molecule
- Proposed Lean methodology through Continuous manufacturing process to cut TAT by 58 % and mitigate Operational risks
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Godrej and Boyce Mfg. Ltd.
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Implemented Imos, a digital solution delivering end-to-end customization for the customers with whole process automation
- Managed SRM and external stakeholders to execute indirect raw material requirements for effective operations
- Scheduled the project using a Gantt chart, efficiently managing outsourced manpower within a ₹1 Lakh/month budget
Education
MBA - PGDIM
Indian Institute of Management (IIM)
04.2023
B.tech - Mechanical Engg.
Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI)
10.2020
12th - undefined
Vidyadhan Science Junior College
04.2016
Skills
E-auctions
Vendor Negotiations
Data Analytics
SAP S4HANA
CAPEX & OPEX procurement
Extra-curricular
Led College’s Dance Team & won intercollege group dance competition twice and duet dance competition4 times.
Timeline
Assistant Manager
DCM Shriram Ltd.
06.2023 - Current
Management Intern
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.
04.2022 - 06.2022
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Godrej and Boyce Mfg. Ltd.
12.2020 - 06.2021
B.tech - Mechanical Engg.
Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI)
12th - undefined
Vidyadhan Science Junior College
MBA - PGDIM
Indian Institute of Management (IIM)
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