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Kirti Ramesh

Dona Paula, Goa

Summary

A dynamic leader with a proven track record of driving business growth and operational efficiency at Mentis Software and other organizations. Skilled in strategic procurement and supply chain management, coupled with exceptional team mentoring abilities. Achieved significant cost reductions and productivity enhancements through innovative strategies and effective team leadership.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Mentis Software
08.2018 - 04.2019

Was independently handling the creation and maintenance of various software products catalogs for external clients. Updation of all software upgrades with version control. Training of new employees on the various features of the software products.

Manager

Visteon Corporation
08.2003 - 12.2015

Responsible for procurement of indirect material and services for the Manufacturing unit and the Technical Centre which include software operations as well as Global Shared Services.

➢ Developing and implementing key strategies along with Global Leadership for the purchase of Machine& Tooling from both local & global sources with a special focus on Low Cost Suppliers.

➢ Develop robust procurement strategies to deliver overall business value

➢ Development and management of supply base for a given commodity with goal of delivering quality and cost effective products which can result in standardization of services and supply base.

➢ Ensure that team follows global process-based sourcing (e.g., RFI / RFQ / RFP).

➢ Achieving cost reduction in procurement, packaging, shipping and by effective working capital management.

➢ Identifying and developing potential suppliers for achieving cost effectiveness; assessing performance of the vendors based on their competitiveness, financial capabilities, and productivity.

➢ Develop and execute supplier selection, negotiation process

Channel Manager

Sify
08.1997 - 11.2002

The Company is the largest private National provider of Internet access and Internet services to consumers and businesses in India.

➢ Streamlining end to end Business Processes that impact the customer viz. Outsourced partners.

➢ Improve processes based on customer feedback.

➢ Designing applications with the IT team for maintaining customer database.

➢ Overseeing the daily activities of the 18-member customer care team.

➢ Focus on generation of MIS reports for analysis of customer complaints, TAT and categorization of problem types.

Joined as Processing Coordinator in 1997

➢ Provide back end support functions for connectivity solutions & coordinate functions with overseas strategic alliance partners viz. Sterling Commerce & Open Market USA

➢ Handle logistics & ensure seamless deliverables of Software / Hardware ex Chennai

➢ Conceived & implemented the invoicing procedure for the Networking Solutions SBU

Promoted as Network Client Support Engineer in 1998

➢ Handling Projects providing cost effective high quality networking solutions

➢ Mapping the clients requirements & customizing the solutions

➢ Foresee performance bottlenecks and proactively address the same

➢ Key accounts handled in the corporate sector include MRF, ICI, GMR Vasavi

➢ Transferred to eCommerce Division of SIFY in 2000 & Promoted as Channel Manager CRM in 2001

➢ Set up the e CRM Operations with 24 x 7 online customer support for Sifymall.com

Education

AMI Montessori Primary Diploma - Montessori

Navadisha Montessori Foundation
Chennai
04.2016

Bachelor Of Science - Chemistry

Dhempe College of Arts & Science
Panjim, Goa
03.1987

Skills

    Track record of achieving business growth objectives in start-up organizations

    ▪ Possesses a talent for putting in place unique strategies and measures for streamlining operations, invigorating businesses, heightening productivity & enhancing internal controls

    ▪ Displayed leadership skills through establishing new Global Business operations This includes business process mapping, transition, identifying and developing teams; Project Management recruiting and mentoring teams Designed the Strategy & Business Plan, and succeeded in scaling team size from 22 to 90

    ▪ Excellent communicator with skills in interfacing with clients, cultivating relations with them for securing repeat business and ensuring quality delivery of products

    ▪ Have consistently grown across the hierarchy and successfully delivered at senior to top level positions The breadth of experience covers various IT/ITES and Supply Chain Industry

    ▪ Successfully managed and mentored cross-functional teams across assignments; acknowledged for recruiting and developing leaders with an equal desire to win

    ▪ Developed and Implemented Process Efficiency thru Kaizan’s and Six sigma projects PFMEA and Lean tool implementation

    ▪ Gained extensive experience in Supply Chain Operations, Purchasing Skills, Inventory Management, Supplier Relationship Mgmt and Logistics

    ▪ A keen planner with a track record of managing budgets, developing operational policies, procedures and systems

Additional Information

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth:

21st February 1967

Passport Details:
Z7114414 dated 01/02/2023 valid till 02/02/2033

Address:

House No : 35 Sagar Society Dona Paula Goa 403004

Languages Known
: English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Konkani,



Languages

Japanese
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Manager

Mentis Software
08.2018 - 04.2019

Manager

Visteon Corporation
08.2003 - 12.2015

Channel Manager

Sify
08.1997 - 11.2002

AMI Montessori Primary Diploma - Montessori

Navadisha Montessori Foundation

Bachelor Of Science - Chemistry

Dhempe College of Arts & Science
Kirti Ramesh