Karthik Sridhar
Bangalore
Summary
Experienced with inventory control, data analysis, and process optimization. Utilizes analytical skills to streamline operations and improve accuracy. Knowledge of inventory management systems and techniques, ensuring efficient stock control and resource allocation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Inventory Analyst
Caterpillar India Engineering Solution Pvt Ltd, Bangalore
09.2018 - Current
- Inventory Management: Knowledge of processes and methods of inventory management; ability to effectively manage local or distributed inventories of raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods.
- Follows processes to take stock, release inventory or return into processing; resolves discrepancies.
- Tracks inventory information for a specific product group or location.
- Works with basic tasks of inventory management for a specific location.
- Produces basic inventory management reports for senior staff to reconcile the inventory balances.
- Performs the receiving, ticketing, checking in and distributing of inventory items for a specific location.
- Data Gathering and Reporting: Knowledge of tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data; ability to practice them in a particular department or division of a company.
- Detects and summarizes patterns in data and findings by producing simple reports.
- Assesses common problems and obstacles surrounding data-gathering.
- Customizes data fields to meet clients' needs.
- Interprets and explains results of a data-gathering initiative.
- Participates in projects to gather data for needs analysis
- Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
- Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.
- Examine a specific problem and understand the perspective of each involved stakeholder.
- Develop alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.
- Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decisions on resolution.
- Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems
- Duration: September 2018 to till date
- Role #2 : Inventory Analyst
Material Availability Analyst
Caterpillar India Engineering Solution Pvt Ltd, Bangalore
04.2014 - 09.2018
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring clear communication channels and prompt issue resolution.
- Collaborate with suppliers to develop and execute supplier agreements, including pricing, lead times and quality standards.
- Analyze service requirements, sales forecasts and historical data to determine optimal inventory levels.
- Coordinate with suppliers to schedule deliveries, manage lead time, and monitor production-related constraints.
- Optimize inventory levels by implementing efficient inventory management strategies.
- Continuously monitor and analyze supply chain processes, identifying opportunities for improvement in terms of cost, quality and lead time.
- Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks, such as PPAP, supplier capacity constraints, Quality issue.
- Client : Caterpillar, Inc
- Duration: April 2014 to September 2018
- Role #1 : Material Availability Analyst
Procurement Engineer
Bharat Electronics Limited, Bangalore
01.2012 - 04.2014
- Configuring the purchase info record and Optimization of the purchase cycle of SAP related to Source Determination.
- Material planning, purchasing through indigenous and foreign sources by Floating inquiries (RFQ) and RFx through SRM Module, getting quotations, analyzing and evaluating quotations, to scrutinize the L1 bidder in case of limited/ multiple tendering by comparing the quotations.
- Perform the tasks of negotiating, sourcing and ensuring compliance with suppliers' agreement, Vendor development, evaluation & logistics etc.
- Release of purchase order after obtaining approval from the management with Classifications of Purchase order on Order value & Classes.
- Interaction & commercial interaction (vendors) with internal departments such as Production Control, Design & Engineering, finance, & Vendors by conducting TNC (Technical Negotiation Committee) & PNC (Price Negotiation Committee) with the vendors. Interaction with the finance department for payment, With D & E for any design modification / technical clarification etc.
- Following up with the vendor for timely delivery of the material. Ensuring timely delivery of material from supplier to site/ warehouse as per the schedule (Expediting).
- Procurement Engineer: Jan 2012 to April 2014
- Responsibilities:
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Dr Ambedkar Institute of Technology
Bengaluru 04.2001 -
Skills
Stakeholder Collaboration
References
References: Available on Request
Accomplishments
- Achievements:
- Being recognized in identifying excess quantity of parts required for CPI 330776. Collaborated with Decatur facility for production demand and sold 21 pcs of part # 5138088, helped in reducing inventory worth $127K and generated OPACC savings of $16.6K.
Disclaimer
My basic objective is to hone my skills for comprehensive personality development and be an epitome of trust and reliability in the corporate world. My prime goal is to understand professional environment and capitalize on opportunities. I'd appreciate the chance to meet with you in person to discuss as to how I could be a vital part of your organization. Thanking you for your consideration and forthcoming response Yours Sincerely, Karthik Sridhar
Section name
Inventory Management | Visualization | Salesforce | Expediting | Forecasting and Demand planning | Continuous Improvement.
Timeline
Inventory Analyst
Caterpillar India Engineering Solution Pvt Ltd, Bangalore
09.2018 - Current
Material Availability Analyst
Caterpillar India Engineering Solution Pvt Ltd, Bangalore
04.2014 - 09.2018
Procurement Engineer
Bharat Electronics Limited, Bangalore
01.2012 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Dr Ambedkar Institute of Technology
04.2001 -
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