Kashmira Mhatre

Key Experience Highlights

• Sustainable Sourcing: Led sustainable sourcing initiatives, promoting environmental responsibility with suppliers.
• Vendor & Delivery Management: Monitored vendor performance to ensure timely material delivery and proactively addressed issues.
• Market Analysis & Cost Reduction: Analyzed market trends to optimize purchasing decisions and negotiated contracts to reduce procurement and transportation costs.
• Process Automation & Order Tracking: Implemented automated procurement systems and established an order tracking system to improve efficiency and reduce stockouts.
• Vendor Relations: Resolved disputes promptly, maintaining strong vendor relationships.
• Software Utilization & Reconciliation: Used Herbst software for purchase order tracking and conducted monthly order reconciliations, keeping customers informed.

Key Experience Highlights

• Procurement Workflow Automation with SAP Ariba: Implemented SAP Ariba to automate the procurement lifecycle, improving workflow efficiency and reducing lead times.
• Supplier Research & Quality Assurance: Conducted market research to identify cost-effective suppliers and led quality checks to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Procurement & Vendor Management: Negotiated pricing and delivery terms with suppliers to meet project requirements and timelines.
• Cross-Department Collaboration & Reporting: Streamlined communication across teams and generated timely reports for stakeholders.
• Sales Coordination: Worked with sales teams to ensure timely order fulfillment and on-time product delivery.

Key Experience Highlights

• Export Process Management: Ensured timely deliveries and high-quality service, consistently exceeding customer expectations.
• Purchase & Sales Documentation: Prepared Purchase Orders (PO) and Sales Contracts (SC) for procurement and sales.
• Letter of Credit (LC) Management: Applied for and managed Letters of Credit (LC) for new suppliers, ensuring all terms and conditions were met before shipment and protecting both buyer and seller interests.
• Shipping & Documentation Coordination: Managed shipping instructions, shipping documentation, and coordinated Bill of Lading switches with shipping lines.
• Shipment Tracking & Clearance: Tracked shipments from origin to destination, handled document clearance, and followed up on payments post-arrival.
• Warehouse & Inventory Coordination: Maintained warehouse customs stocks and coordinated timely releases to customer warehouses.
• Freight Forwarding & Delivery Management: Collaborated with freight forwarders to ensure seamless delivery processes, minimizing delays and costs.
• Finance & Invoice Coordination: Worked closely with the finance team to ensure timely invoicing and payment collection from clients.
• Export Paperwork Compliance: Ensured timely submission of all required export documents, adhering to compliance regulations and improving overall customer satisfaction.

Key Experience Highlights

• Stock Forecasting & Order Management: Prepared 6-month forecasts and managed order processing to align with demand.
• Supplier & Price Management: Maintained an updated supplier database and negotiated to secure competitive pricing.
• Shipment Coordination & Documentation: Managed shipment agents, tracked shipments, and ensured proper insurance and GRN documentation.
• Customs Compliance: Submitted documents for customs clearance within the required timeframes.

Key Experience Highlights

• Supply Chain Efficiency & Inventory Optimization: Improved supply chain operations through strategic sourcing and inventory management.
• Cost Coordination & Vendor Sourcing: Managed supply orders to reduce costs and identified cost-effective vendors.
• Cross-Functional Coordination & Warehouse Oversight: Collaborated across departments to ensure smooth operations and proper storage of goods.
• Stock Management: Maintained accurate records and conducted daily inspections of inbound and outbound stock.

Key Experience Highlights

Sales Engineer

• Customer Requirements & Technical Solutions: Evaluated customer needs and proposed tailored technical solutions.
• Order & Relationship Management: Prepared shipment documents, followed up on inquiries, and managed relationships to drive business growth.

Procurement Coordinator

• Supplier Coordination & ERP Usage: Coordinated with suppliers to meet deadlines, and worked on ERP Material Management module.
• Vendor Management & Audits: Led vendor selection and audits in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards, overcoming challenges to close purchase orders.