Microsoft excel
Karthick Mani Bharanirajan
Supply Chain/ Procurement Specialist
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Contributed solutions to Finance acumen, Analyzing data from forecast inventory to planning shipments. Ensured value for the money and cost savings generated on every purchase. Competent in providing new suppliers and advice on freight options and solutions. Knowledgeable about techniques for packing and preparing cargo and preventing delays from overcoming challenges.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Procurement Officer (Contract)
Carter & white
Dubai
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Evaluated suppliers and contributed to continuous process improvement through cost analysis and quantitative and part of qualitative analysis with the assistance of the quality controller and production head.
- Purchased goods using the MRP method as required in an accurate and timely manner and also created item and supplier codes on SAP Business to process PO and GRN tracking them for delivery and maintenance of inventory.
- Managed Logistics and Inventory team for the collaboration of eCommerce and finished apparel dispatch to warehouse storage and verified projected inventory reports for future purchase requisitions.
- Prepared sample and budget reports to optimize and maintain the purchase and freight expenses flow. And also verified reports of the inventory team on a weekly and seasonal basis.
- Performed multiple daily procurements (Inventory and non-inventory), manifested discrepancies with suppliers and accounts team for the debit/credit notes and other tasks as required by the Managing director.
- Assisted with the supply chain solution on end-to-end operations and dispatch of apparel to other counties with the clearing issuance of shipping documents.
- Adapted to a fast-paced working environment and worked in a team setting adhering to all compliance standards.
Supply Chain Consultant
BUKEND corporation
, India
05.2019 - 11.2021
- Supervised shipping for various industrial clients and leasing contracts on forklift class 1 - 4, supported warehouse storage and internal distribution and negotiated and prepared contracts with paralegals like Lump-Sum Contracts, Cost-Plus-Fee Contracts, Guaranteed Maximum Price Contracts and Unit-Price Contracts.
- Continually Updated freight costs, distribution rates, and/or the prices of raw materials to keep costs down on behalf of clients from suppliers.
- Managed shipping documentation on behalf of clients and supported all custom clearance and LC activities for new suppliers and was aware of the shipment of clients' THC, demurrages, and detentions with a clear update.
- Obtained suitable vessels and discovered a distribution centre for manufacturers to break the warehouse cost for retail consumers and implemented JIT (just in time) method with vendors and the production for internal logistics and inventory control.
Supply chain specialist
KMF MalaysiaWE
Paris, France
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Managed Import of FMCG products and also a major importer of beverages (100 PLUS ISOTONIC drink) to France and distribution to western Europe.
- Led supply chain improvement efforts through management of carrier relationships, customs activities and international security measures.
- Prepared shipment documentation including commercial invoices, PL, BOL, LC, BOE, ECD, Freight Bill, COO, and Production certificate.
- Reduced downtime in warehouse operations by ensuring reorders were aligned with sales forecast and backlog.
- Managed inventory and prepared GRN on SAP (MM) and proceeded to finance for accounts receivable and also Input excels data on SAP.
- Resolved complex issues regarding material handling, mail distribution and inventory control, to increase profits.
- Facilitated change management strategies and incorporated functional area infrastructure to support demand planning and supply initiatives.
Procurement Assistant
MLcomponents GMBH
Mainz, Germany
06.2017 - 10.2017
- Prepared rosters of suppliers and service providers to elicit quotes and bid information for supplies, inputs and services.
- Assisted in evaluating and analyzing offers received from suppliers and service providers.
- Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
Assistant Sourcing Manager
Soundar Textiles and spinning mills
Coimbatore, India, Netherlands
04.2016 - 06.2016
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Onboarded new temps by entering employee information into systems.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
Education
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management &International Logistics
Rennes School of Business
France 09.2016 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Management
Dr.G.R.D College of Science
India 06.2013 - 04.2016
Skills
Negotiating and bid
Accomplishments
- My former position as procurement officer saved the value of the non-inventory purchase of 2.3M euros.
- Resolved product issues through consumer testing.
- Managed global suppliers and received 14% discounts through my negotiation skill on 4 million euros.
- Increased company savings by 13% through corporate consensus-building and cross-functional geographical team coordination and development.
- Best employer of the year - 2018 at KMF Malaysiawe LLC, France.
- National Gold medal in Yoga
- Published paper in the seminar “Actuary as a profession”- 2014
- “Logistics challenges faced by e-retailers in India” – 2017 THESIS
Affiliations
- Project Management Institute
- Rotary International
Software
SAP MM
SAP business one
MS office
Certification
Advanced Diploma of Banking and Insurance
Interests
Reading (Non- Fiction)
Trekking
Yoga
Timeline
Procurement Officer (Contract)
Carter & white
12.2021 - 11.2022
SAP MM training
12-2021
Lean six sigma Foundation
06-2020
Supply Chain Consultant
BUKEND corporation
05.2019 - 11.2021
English for International Communication ETC
05-2018
Supply chain specialist
KMF MalaysiaWE
01.2018 - 04.2019
Procurement Assistant
MLcomponents GMBH
06.2017 - 10.2017
Advanced Diploma of Banking and Insurance
11-2016
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management &International Logistics
Rennes School of Business
09.2016 - 04.2018
Assistant Sourcing Manager
Soundar Textiles and spinning mills
04.2016 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Management
Dr.G.R.D College of Science
06.2013 - 04.2016
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