KARTHIKEYAN P V
Tambaram
Summary
Executed comprehensive analysis and vendor management strategies to enhance inventory processes and drive productivity in fast-paced environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sourcing Manager
PMJ Jewellers
Hyderabad
08.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented sourcing strategies to optimize supplier selection and procurement processes.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and cost efficiency for materials.
- Analyzed market trends to identify potential suppliers and improve product quality standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align sourcing activities with business objectives and production needs.
- Managed relationships with key suppliers, fostering partnerships that enhanced supply chain reliability.
- Led performance evaluations of suppliers, ensuring compliance with quality and delivery expectations.
- Streamlined procurement processes, reducing lead times and improving operational efficiency across departments.
- Mentored junior sourcing staff, promoting knowledge sharing and professional development within the team.
- Conducted market research to stay informed about industry trends, ensuring competitive advantage in sourcing decisions.
- Established long-term supplier relationships, fostering trust and collaboration for continuous improvement.
- Optimized inventory management through accurate forecasting and demand planning techniques.
- Coordinated logistics activities, ensuring timely delivery of products from suppliers to distribution centers or customers directly.
- Improved working capital position by negotiating extended payment terms with key suppliers without compromising on product quality or service levels.
- Developed and executed global sourcing strategies for optimal cost savings and value creation.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches and timely delivery of goods.
- Calculated and reported actual and projected sourcing savings by spend categories.
- Administered agreements by negotiating change orders, executing contract extensions and resolving administrative issues.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
Manager - Purchase Department
AVR Swarnamahal Jewelry
Chennai
01.2023 - 07.2025
- Gold and Diamond jewelry Retailer
- Purchase and Inventory operations
- Vendor price comparison and selling Va fix
- Vendor KYC process
- Metal/Repair issue and balance follow-up with vendors
- Fast moving and Top 10 selling products analysis
- Aging stock follow-up and branch interchange process
- Allotment stock maintains with counter wise
- Purchase order processing and follow-up
- Customer order and repair process
- HUDI, logistics and eBay invoice process
- Invoice tally and accounting
- First in First Out product selling follow-up
- SKU and subproduct generate
- Internal stock audit
Merchandiser - Gold
NAC Jewellers Pvt Ltd
Chennai
03.2018 - 04.2022
- Jewellery manufacturing and retail company
- Receipt and Issue New item purchase and return processing
- Goldsmith and Vendor KYC processing
- SKU maintenance and calculation comparison
- Testing and Hudi issue and Receipt processing
- Showrooms Stock and Sales report Analysis
- Fast Moving products report Analysis and purchasing
- Top 10 selling products Analysis and purchasing
- Region wise sales analysis and stock allotment maintenance
- Stone value and Price checking
- Aging stock and vendor return process
- Customer orders processing
- Stock inward and outward processing
- Goldsmith and vendor metal issue and tally
- Invoice tally and ledger maintenance
- Ratecut with vendors
- Inventory stock lot issue and lot tally
- Melting issue and OG stock tally with showrooms
- Repair stock issue and tally
- Party sales and sales return processing
- New vendor Analysis and selling price fixing
- Barcoding Stock movement controlling
- Handling all types of challenging work in Inventory and purchasing
Purchase Manager
Malabar Gold and Diamonds
Muscat, Oman
08.2015 - 01.2018
- Jewellery retailer
- Stock and Sales Report Analysis Gold and Diamonds
- Stock order processing and purchase
- Fast moving product analysis
- Barcoding control and Stock movement
- Stock receipt process and customs clearance
- Gold smith metal issue and tally
- Old Gold melting and export processing
Purchase Assistant
Kalyan Jewellers India Pvt Ltd
Coimbatore and Thrissur
05.2012 - 06.2015
- Jewellery business operating in India
- 6 Months working in Billing and Cashier
- 2 years working for Inventory Barcoding and purchasing assistant
- Stock despatch to other states from Kerala
Education
Diploma - Computer Engineering
The Salem Polytechnic College
Salem03-2012
ITI - undefined
Government Industrial Institute
Salem04-2005
SSLC - undefined
Sengunthar Higher Secondary School
Tharamangalam03-2003
Skills
Communication: Strong ability to communicate effectively and solve problems
Teamwork: Proven ability to work effectively in teams and manage time efficiently
Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing environments while maintaining attention to detail
Customer service: Commitment to providing excellent customer service and strong organizational skills
Leadership: Capable of analytical thinking, multitasking, and leading teams
Flexibility: Skilled in flexibility, planning, self-motivation, creativity, negotiation, and conflict resolution
Software: Jilaba, SUN, Akshaya, Infinity
Testing and Hudi issue and Receipt processing
Showrooms Stock and Sales report Analysis
Fast Moving products report Analysis and purchasing
Top 10 selling products Analysis and purchasing
Region wise sales analysis and stock allotment maintenance
Stone value and Price checking
Aging stock and vendor return process
Customer orders processing
Stock inward and outward processing
Goldsmith and vendor metal issue and tally
Invoice tally and ledger maintenance
Ratecut with vendors
Inventory stock lot issue and lot tally
Melting issue and OG stock tally with showrooms
Repair stock issue and tally
Party sales and sales return processing
New vendor Analysis and selling price fixing
Barcoding Stock movement controlling
Handling all types of challenging work in Inventory and purchasing
Certification
- Network Administration
- Gold Appraiser
- Ms office
LANGUAGES
Tamil: Native
English: Proficient
Malayalam: Advanced
Hindi: Intermediate
Interests
Purchase and Inventory Management, New product development and production
AWARDS
FURA Retail Jeweller India Awards for Men's jewelry
Quicksell for Design Bank
Fast selling design bank for Ordering and front end show room selection purpose application.
Timeline
Sourcing Manager
PMJ Jewellers
08.2025 - Current
Manager - Purchase Department
AVR Swarnamahal Jewelry
01.2023 - 07.2025
Merchandiser - Gold
NAC Jewellers Pvt Ltd
03.2018 - 04.2022
Purchase Manager
Malabar Gold and Diamonds
08.2015 - 01.2018
Purchase Assistant
Kalyan Jewellers India Pvt Ltd
05.2012 - 06.2015
Diploma - Computer Engineering
The Salem Polytechnic College
ITI - undefined
Government Industrial Institute
SSLC - undefined
Sengunthar Higher Secondary School