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Hi, I’m

LATHA S

Bangalore
LATHA S

Summary

To secure a challenging position in a reputable organization, to expand my learnings, knowledge, and skills.

Dedicated Supply Chain Consultant, Contract Management, and Vendor Management Specialist with hands-on experience in SAP S/4HANA. In-depth knowledge of procurement and the procure-to-pay cycle. Skilled in project management, strategic planning, and process improvement, consistently delivering results that drive efficiency and reduce costs. Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills contribute to successful project outcomes and positive impacts on overall business performance.

Overview

6
years of professional experience

Work History

IBM

PROCUREMENT OPERATION SPECIALIST
12.2022 - Current

Job overview

Client: Telstra

  • Served as SME in contract and vendor management departments.
  • Created, analyzed, negotiated, executed contracts for various operations.
  • Established and cultivated partnerships with vendors, clients, business connections.
  • Handled documentation and communication processes using Scout while ensuring stakeholders and business units have access to contract information
  • Troubleshooting issues related to contracts, such as breaches of contract (e.g., target value increases and extensions)
  • Tracking contracts for extensions, renewals, novation, terminations, and cancellations using reports in SAP and Scout
  • Ensuring that the contract adheres to all relevant laws and regulations cost-effectively
  • Supporting and educating the team as a subject matter expert in executing new scenarios, while investigating and providing them with accurate solutions
  • Worked with stakeholders on choosing vendors.
  • Vendor onboarding, as well as amending and extending vendor details for various company codes
  • Monitoring vendor risk management even after the contract is completed
  • Maintaining an effective database of all relevant contracts raised on vendors for business
  • Collaborating with vendors on a daily basis
  • Assisting with the planning and development of vendor management procedures, policies, and programs

IBM

SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTANT
08.2019 - 12.2022

Job overview

Client: Telstra

  • Worked in a Supply Chain Management department as an SAP Consultant, Project Support in Logistics, and Inventory Planning
  • Managed inventory and spare parts for consignment items in the telecom industry.
  • Coordinated with vendors, contractors, technicians, and couriers (MyToll) to ensure timely material deliveries.
  • Conduct comparative analysis to prevent delayed deliveries causing operation shutdown.
  • Generated purchase orders using manual processes from authorized requisitions.
  • Creating the consolidated report for the handled purchase requisition and reporting to the team
  • Handling the emails regarding the order discrepancy of the PO’s
  • Directed warehouse operations utilizing PUDO Audits conducted by technicians.
  • Streamlined processes within the Module Inventory Tracking System.
  • To make sure the entire MITS is handled without any compliance and submit the report by EOD as a Monthly report
  • Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels to meet production demands while minimizing holding costs.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to manage inventory levels.

Education

SRI SAIRAM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING from CS
07.2018

University Overview

GPA: 85.60%

KRUPANIDHI PU COLLEGE

PRE-UNIVERSITY
03.2014

University Overview

GPA: 77.83%

LAWRENCE ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL

HIGHER SECONDARY
04.2012

University Overview

GPA: 85.60%

Skills

  • Vendor management
  • Contract management
  • Logistics Management
  • Proficient in P2P Cycle
  • Skilled in Material Master System Navigation
  • Vendor Master Expertise
  • Inventory management
  • Vendor onboarding
  • ERP Software Proficiency
  • S/4 HANA Proficiency
  • Proficient in Office 365
  • Expertise in Microsoft Excel
  • Client Procurement Tools
  • SCOUT
  • ServiceNow Ticket Management
  • Scheduling coordination

Languages

  • English
  • Kannada
  • Telugu
  • Tamil

Hobbies and Interests

  • Fitness and Gym
  • Gardening
  • Painting

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 21/12/1996
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Single

Timeline

PROCUREMENT OPERATION SPECIALIST

IBM
12.2022 - Current

SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTANT

IBM
08.2019 - 12.2022

SRI SAIRAM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING from CS

KRUPANIDHI PU COLLEGE

PRE-UNIVERSITY

LAWRENCE ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL

HIGHER SECONDARY
LATHA S