Manikandan GV
Head Of Supply Chain & Operations
Tiruvallur
Summary
Supply Chain Management professional at VBK Fibreo Tech Industries. I have 8 years of experience in Logistics, Planning and
Procurement of raw materials, consumables and services in highly sophisticated composites manufacturing, one of the few in the country.
Have handled high end manufacturing technologies and subsequently managed operations of the complete plant end to end.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head of Supply Chain & Operations
VBK FIBREO TECH INDUSTRIES
08.2019 - Current
- Successfully managed complex projects involving multiple stakeholders
- Enhanced supply chain efficiency by implementing streamlining processes.
- Managed all aspects of inventory control from demand planning to warehousing and Production activities.
- Conducted comprehensive supplier audits to ensure adherence to company values, policies, and contractual agreements.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with industry experts and professional organizations to stay current on best practices and emerging trends, driving ongoing improvements.
- Led cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Continuously upgraded knowledge of emerging trends in field of Supply Chain Management leading to proactive decision making.
- Reduced operational costs through optimization of logistics and inventory management systems.
- Promoted sustainability within supply chain by identifying eco-friendly alternatives for raw materials, packaging, and transportation methods.
- Strategically sourced new products while maintaining high levels of product quality assurance standards .
- Created resilient supply chain by diversifying suppliers and assessing potential risks.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers for improved collaboration and procurement outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and standards by regularly reviewing policies, procedures, and documentation requirements.
- Collaborated with internal departments such as sales, finance, marketing, and production to align business goals with supply chain objectives.
- Increased on-time delivery rates through effective communication and coordination among team members.
- Mentored junior staff members fostering growth opportunities while building trust-based relationships that resulted in improved teamwork.
- Implemented cost-saving measures, resulting in significant savings without compromising quality or service levels.
- Developed and maintained strong cross-functional relationships within overall organization.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines.
- Supervised 8 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing .
Manager - Supply Chain and Operation
VBK FIBREO TECH INDUSTRIES
04.2017 - 08.2019
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Oversee orders and shipments
- Sourced and selected top performing suppliers to deliver quality products to customers in cost effective and timely manner
- Technical evaluation of customer requirements and provide correct specifications to enquiries from Suppliers
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
Assistant Operation Manager
VBK FIBREO TECH INDUSTRIES
12.2015 - 03.2017
- Supported upper management decisions with data-driven insights.
- Ensured compliance with company policies as well as legal regulations .
- Coordinated with other departments on joint projects .
- Established strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable contracts for goods and services while maintaining quality standards.
- Evaluated vendor proposals thoroughly to ensure alignment with company goals before finalizing agreements.
- Oversaw logistics management for complex projects involving multiple stakeholders or tight deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics Engineering
R.M.K Engineering College
Kavarapettai 08.2011 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Velammal Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Chennai 04.2009 - 03.2011
Skills
Supplier Relationship Management
Procurement expertise
Reliability
Strategic Sourcing
Performance Tracking
Teamwork and Collaboration
Pricing negotiation
Problem-solving abilities
Team building
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Powerpoint
Problem-Solving
Timeline
Head of Supply Chain & Operations
VBK FIBREO TECH INDUSTRIES
08.2019 - Current
Manager - Supply Chain and Operation
VBK FIBREO TECH INDUSTRIES
04.2017 - 08.2019
Assistant Operation Manager
VBK FIBREO TECH INDUSTRIES
12.2015 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics Engineering
R.M.K Engineering College
08.2011 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Velammal Matriculation Higher Secondary School
04.2009 - 03.2011