Mahesh Kumar Vishwakarma
ex-General Manager (MM)
Pune,Maharashtra
Summary
With a proven track record at Coal India Limited, I excel in driving operational efficiencies and growth, evidenced by leading Procurement innovations and achieving significant procurement lead time, cost, and inventory reduction. My expertise spans inventory control and negotiation, underpinned by strong problem-solving abilities and teamwork, ensuring long-term success and cost savings. Customer-oriented General Manager with 36 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager(MM)
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited
03.2017 - 02.2022
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built Vendor and employee loyalty.
- Drove year-over-year growth while leading Procurement, Inventory Management, and long-range planning.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, CVC guidelines, and company procedures.
- Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
- Implemented robust inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize waste/costs associated with excess product storage.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce the procurement costs and lead times in procurement.
- MCL was the leading company in implementing the GeM Procurement, and we gave several suggestions to the GeM Authorities in improving the procedures for efficient Public Procurement.
- Cultivated strong relationships with cross-funtional departments, vendors, and employees to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Negotiated with Vendors to secure better pricing and terms, reducing procurement costs while maintaining product quality.
- Optimized supply chain logistics, ensuring timely delivery of products and significantly reducing overall procurement costs.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, minimizing waste and ensuring optimal stock levels for increased Service Level.
- Addressed Vendor complaints and feedback with immediate action, thereby eliminating the complaints.
Chief Materials Manager
Western Coalfields Limited
03.2012 - 03.2017
- Collaborated with engineering teams to optimize material selection and reduce overall production costs.
- Maintained material control and information systems, supporting manufacturing and balancing inventory surpluses with customer demand.
- Managed subordinates and gave directives, drafted tenders, and comprehensively evaluated performance.
- Leveraged data analytics tools to identify trends in material usage patterns, helping inform future purchasing decisions more effectively.
- Coordinated with production planning teams to ensure timely availability of materials and equipment required for scheduled productions .
- Streamlined procurement processes, resulting in cost savings and increased operational efficiency.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
Staff Officer(MM)
South Eastern Coalfields Limited
01.2011 - 03.2012
- Established strong cross-functional relationships with other departments, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Analyzed Inventory and Procurement Data to identify trends and inform strategic decision-making processes within the organization in respect of procurement and inventory management.
- Designed and implemented tenders and procedures to ensure compliance with CIL Manuals and CVC guidelines, to minimize risk exposure for the organization.
- Built strong relationships with key Vendors through proactive outreach efforts, ensuring their needs were met while driving growth for the organization.
- Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to address complex issues, leading to more efficient problem-solving processes.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
Sr. Manager (MM)
South Eastern Coalfields Limited
06.2002 - 12.2010
- Procurement of UG Mining Equipment, Safety Equipment, Conclusion of RCs and Depot Agreements, Inventory Control, Implementation of OMMS, Scrap Disposal, etc.
- Implemented and developed Templates for e-Tendering which was later used by all other subsidiaries of CIL for tendering purpose.
- By implementing standard formats for tenders, purchase proposals and Supply Orders, achieved significant reduction in lead time of procurement and also in the bidder complaints and tender cancellations.
- Evaluated vendor offerings critically to select the most appropriate vendors for delivering desired results at optimal costs.
- Modified Specifications and technical terms in cases of procurement of several items in consultation with TEchnical Departments, which resulted in increased competition and ultimately in reduction of Procurement cost for several equipment and items.
- Implemented Oracle based OMMS in Baikunthpur Area by getting the software from other company, WCL. This resulted in huge savings in Software cost and also later more than 20% reduction in inventory was achieved with the help of computerized MMS.
- Executed appropriate staffing and budgetary plans to align with business forecasts.
- As Sr. Manager(Stores) from 2008 to 2010, had developed an Access Based Software package for Scrap Disposal, and also with better coordination with other Areas of SECL, achieved a significant increase in Scrap Disposal from 3.5 Cr. to 15Cr. in 3 years till March 2010.
Sr. Manager (Materials)
South Eastern Coal Fields Limted
11.1997 - 03.2001
- Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices, thus achieved significant reduction in Inventory, and reduction in Purchase lead time and Vendor Bill Processing Time.
- Spearheaded change management efforts for seamless adoption of Online MMS in Stores, which was lagging in the Area.
- Evaluated vendor offerings critically to select the most appropriate partners for delivering desired results at optimal costs.
- Ordered new equipment and inventory and scheduled repairs for damaged equipment.
Staff Officer(MM)
South Eastern Coalfields Limited
03.1996 - 11.1997
- Established strong cross-functional relationships with other departments, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Designed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Coal India Manuals, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
- Oversaw Budget allocations and Material Requirement Planning for the Area.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
Dy. Materials Manager
South Eastern Coalfields Limited
03.1995 - 03.1996
- Implemented standard Tender Documents for procurement of items, thereby reducing the time in tender preparation and significant reduction in Bidder complaints as well as well as reduction in re-tenders.
- Improved the Codification system in the Area Stores and achieved reduction in inventory by more than 10% in only one year of working.
- Achieved a major goal of scrap disposal from the Area for Rs. 3 Cr. as against target of Rs. 2.5 Cr. which was also approx. 30% higher than that of the previous Year.
Stores/ Purchase Officer
South Eastern Coalfields Limited
03.1986 - 03.1995
- Prepared and processed requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and Equipments.
- Prepared Tender Documents for Procurement of Supplies.
- Operated Depot Agreements and Rate Contracts to ensure timely supply of items.
- Located vendors of materials, and supplies to determine product availability and terms of sales.
- Was made the Project coordinator for implementation of Online Materials Management System from the manual store keeping (in 1989) which was in vogue since more than 15 years in the company. Implemented it in 1991 and my Area Stores was the first in the company to implement it successfully.
- Standardized codification of materials for computerization of stores and in this process, identified more that 500 duplicate item codes working (more than one bin card with same item code).
- Achieved signification reduction in lead time of processing of tenders and also in processing of Vendor Bills by implementing standard procedures and transparent system of documentation.
- Coordinated with internal stakeholders and vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials for production schedules or other project needs.
- Generated reports, documents and analysis in [Software] for senior management review and approval. this helped in significant reduction in inventory of stores and non-moving and obsolete inventory.
Education
MBA - Supply Chain Management
Jaipur National University
Jaipur06-2014
Graduate Diploma in Materials Management - Materials Management
Indian Institute Of Materials Management
Mumbai12-1989
PG Diploma in Business Management - Business Management
Department of Business Management, Nagpur Universi
Nagpur, India03-1986
BE - Mechanical Engineering
Samrat Ashok Technological Institute, Bhopal Unive
Vidisha05-1984
Skills
- Problem Resolution
- Team Player
- Inventory Control
- Consistently meet goals
- Purchasing and planning
- Stores and Inventory Management
- Negotiation Skills
- Contract and Tender Drafting
- MS Excel, Powerpoint, Word
- Basic Knowledge of SAP
Timeline
General Manager(MM)
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited
03.2017 - 02.2022
Chief Materials Manager
Western Coalfields Limited
03.2012 - 03.2017
Staff Officer(MM)
South Eastern Coalfields Limited
01.2011 - 03.2012
Sr. Manager (MM)
South Eastern Coalfields Limited
06.2002 - 12.2010
Sr. Manager (Materials)
South Eastern Coal Fields Limted
11.1997 - 03.2001
Staff Officer(MM)
South Eastern Coalfields Limited
03.1996 - 11.1997
Dy. Materials Manager
South Eastern Coalfields Limited
03.1995 - 03.1996
Stores/ Purchase Officer
South Eastern Coalfields Limited
03.1986 - 03.1995
MBA - Supply Chain Management
Jaipur National University
Graduate Diploma in Materials Management - Materials Management
Indian Institute Of Materials Management
PG Diploma in Business Management - Business Management
Department of Business Management, Nagpur Universi
BE - Mechanical Engineering
Samrat Ashok Technological Institute, Bhopal Unive
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