Karthik Venkatesh
Chengalpattu
Summary
Experienced Junior Manager with background in leading and motivating teams to reach company objectives. Strengths include exceptional communication skills, strategic planning, and problem-solving abilities. Demonstrated ability to streamline processes for improved efficiency and productivity. Proven record of positively impacting workplace culture and achieving business results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Junior Manager (Import Buyer)
Visteon Electronics India Pvt. Ltd.
MM Nagar
12.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align purchasing strategies with business goals.
- Managed inventory levels to support production needs without excess stock.
- Reviewed import orders to ensure accuracy of product specifications, pricing, and delivery terms.
- Managed quality control processes for incoming goods to ensure they meet company standards.
- Resolved discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders in a timely manner.
- Analyzed costs of imports to identify potential savings opportunities.
- Worked with suppliers to expedite open purchase orders and shipments in-transit.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to understand material requirements and ensure timely delivery.
- Assessed supplier performance based on quality, cost, and delivery metrics, and addressed any issues.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to replenish stock while minimizing excess.
Senior Engineer (Import Buyer)
Tenneco Clean Air India Pvt. Ltd.
Oragadam
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Implemented contractual documentation into purchase order, encompassing corporate and government requirements.
- Participated in supplier calls to define component deliveries, meeting scheduled production dates.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to understand material requirements and ensure timely delivery.
- Utilized ERP systems for purchase order processing, tracking, and inventory management.
- Collaborated with quality assurance teams to ensure products met company and industry standards.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliable supply chains.
- Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels.
- Analyzed costs of imports to identify potential savings opportunities.
Logistics Engineer (Domestic/Import/Export Buyer)
Lear Automotive India Pvt. Ltd.
Oragadam
07.2016 - 11.2020
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align procurement with project goals.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Implemented inventory management systems to streamline stock levels and reduce waste.
- Conducted supplier evaluations to maintain quality and compliance standards.
- Resolved supplier issues related to pricing, payment terms, product quality.
- Monitored stock levels of purchased items and reordered when necessary.
- Coordinated shipment schedules to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Organized transportation logistics for efficient supply chain operations.
- Coordinated daily transportation activities including scheduling, routing, tracking and documentation.
Education
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Knowledge Institute of Technology
Salem06-2016
HSC -
Govt. Boys Hr. Sec. School
Komarapalayam05-2012
SSLC -
Govt. Boys Hr. Sec. School
Komarapalayam05-2010
Skills
- ERP systems
- Supply chain alignment
- Inventory management
- Relationship building
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Decision-making
- Team building
- Task delegation
Roles And Responsibilities
- Consolidating Customer Schedules material group wise.
- Update customer Schedules in ERP (QAD) & Run MRP
- Planning of RM for Monthly requirement
- Releasing schedules to suppliers based on lead-time Daily / Weekly / Monthly.
- Coordination with Production on daily requirement & arrange RM requirement
- Daily monitoring stock level and maintain optimum inventory.
- Ensuring timely placement and delivery of components in line.
- Premium freight control
- Generating weekly and monthly reports regarding material planning targets and objectives.
- Monitor the supply performance on daily basis thereby to ensure the adherence of service level agreement.
- BOM Verification based on new product arrivals / changes
- Obsolete parts monitoring and control for all Materials in Plant
- Responsible for monthly stock physical verification [PI] & yearly wall to wall [W2W / 4Wall]
- Interplant Common material procurement and logistics arrangements
- Implementing Kaizen at stores & related area.
- Managing day-to-day supplier performance for Supply & Quality.
- Coordinating with accounts for supplier's payments and for cycle count
- Effective Coordination with all departments, Customers & suppliers.
- Working closely with vendors & customers to improve supply.
- Expedite and reschedule open purchase orders to suit production planning requirement
- RFQ negotiation with Forwarder & CHA to finalize the rate for service.
- Working with Forwarder for import/Export shipment clearance & Customs formalities.
Hobbies and Interests
- Listening Music
- Cooking
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all the information contained in this resume is in accordance with facts or truths to my knowledge.
Areas Of Interest
- Import Handling
- Customer Handling (BMW/Suzuki/Ford/Nissan)
- Procurements
- Customs clearance coordination
- Forwarder Quote Negotiation (RFQ)
Personal Information
- Total Experience: 09 years 05 months
- Passport Number: N8607064
- Date of Birth: 04/23/95
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Un Married
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Tamil
Native
Native
Certification
Six Sigma Green Belt
Accomplishments
Spot Award - Reduce the premium freight spent
Timeline
Junior Manager (Import Buyer)
Visteon Electronics India Pvt. Ltd.
12.2021 - Current
Senior Engineer (Import Buyer)
Tenneco Clean Air India Pvt. Ltd.
12.2020 - 11.2021
Logistics Engineer (Domestic/Import/Export Buyer)
Lear Automotive India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2016 - 11.2020
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Knowledge Institute of Technology
HSC -
Govt. Boys Hr. Sec. School
SSLC -
Govt. Boys Hr. Sec. School