KASHYAP MANOJ MENON
Bangalore
Summary
To build a progressive career in supply chain and procurement, applying a results-driven and innovative approach to strategic sourcing, contract management, and logistics coordination. I am a self-motivated and resourceful professional who takes ownership of challenges, embracing change to drive continuous process optimization, and achieve a positive return on investment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Supply Chain Executive
Dusters Total Solution Services
Bangalore
12.2024 - Current
- Managing end-to-end CAPEX and allied procurement for high-value categories, achieving cost savings, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and supporting ROI-driven sourcing strategies.
- Overseeing supplier lifecycle activities, including vendor onboarding, evaluation, and performance tracking, fostering strong partnerships, and ensuring seamless supply chain operations.
- Coordinating multi-region supply chain processes by collaborating with 15 regional SPOCs, and leading daily Scrum calls, improving visibility, streamlining workflows, and strengthening cross-functional collaboration.
- Contributing to strategic sourcing initiatives, including Annual Rate Contracts (ARC), vendor reconciliations, credit note settlements, and revenue recognition, driving spend control, and enhancing working capital efficiency.
- Supporting the deployment of the IOPS-ERP platform for real-time tracking of over 11,000 assets, while assisting in risk mitigation, procurement training, and SOP documentation to ensure compliance and process consistency.
Management Trainee
Freightlinks International India Pvt Ltd
Kochi
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Supported pricing strategies by benchmarking competitor rates and negotiating with shipping lines and transport vendors to achieve cost advantages.
- Shadowed senior sales managers during client meetings to gain exposure in negotiation tactics and contract discussions.
- Conducted basic market research on trade lanes and customer segments to support sales pipeline development.
- Conducted field sales visits to meet clients, understand their logistics requirements, and present tailored freight solutions.
Education
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
Leeds Beckett University
United Kingdom11-2023
Bachelor's - Logistics Management
Mahatma Gandhi University
India06-2022
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Cost Reduction Strategies
- Inventory Management
- Demand Planning
- Risk Management
- Market Analysis
- Contract Negotiation
- Process Improvement
- Global supply chain dynamics
- Supplier performance evaluation
- Supply chain management
- Budget management
- Tactical sourcing
- Microsoft Office
- sap hana
- Tally
- Oracle Fusion
- Problem solving
Certification
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply | CIPS (UK) | 2023
- Chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport| CILT (UK) | 2025
- White Belt | Lean Six Sigma (CSSC) | 2024
Internships & Projects
- CEAT Ltd (RPG Group)
- Harita - NTI (TVS)
- HLL Lifecare Limited
- Nikasu Foods
- Industrial Engineering Corporation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Supply Chain Executive
Dusters Total Solution Services
12.2024 - Current
Management Trainee
Freightlinks International India Pvt Ltd
05.2024 - 11.2024
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
Leeds Beckett University
Bachelor's - Logistics Management
Mahatma Gandhi University
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