Naveen Guleria

• Streamlining processes, optimizing supplier relationships to improve efficiency and reduce lead times.
• Built strong vendor relationships for quality service and timely delivery.
• Implemented strategic sourcing strategies and negotiated advantageous contracts to optimize both risk mitigation and cost reduction.
• Knowledge of Incoterms® 2020. These terms include familiar ones like EXW (Ex Works), FOB (Free on Board), CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight), and DAP (Delivered at Place), among others to mitigating risks and ensuring smooth international trade operations.
• Analyzing the costs associated with material procurement, transportation, and inventory holding to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Created comparative evaluation sheets to assess supply materials and services based on quality, price, delivery, and supplier reliability. These tools facilitated objective decision-making and informed procurement choices.
• Managed end-to-end order processes within SAP, including drafting, negotiation, and finalization of payment terms.
• Material Tracking reports for providing updates on the status of purchase orders, including pending, in-transit, received, or backordered items.
• Conducted regular reviews of payment schedules and worked closely with the finance team to align payment timelines with project outflow requirements. Implemented automated payment processes where feasible to enhance efficiency and reduce payment delays
• Led cross-functional teams in developing procurement strategies and cost optimization initiatives. Utilized collaborative approaches to identify cost-saving opportunities and streamline processes.
• Collaborated with logistics and inventory management teams to optimize the supply chain and improve efficiency.
• Supervise and mentor procurement staff. Provide guidance, training, and performance feedback to ensure the team's success and professional development.

• Sourcing and acquiring materials needed for operations.
• Monitoring and controlling stock levels efficiently.
• Organizing storage facilities and maintaining inventory.
• Ensuring timely delivery of materials to production team.
• Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers.
• Implementing measures to minimize expenses related to materials.
• Ensuring materials meet established quality standards.
• Maintaining accurate records of procurement and inventory transactions.

• Maintain adequate store supplies.
• Management of all store operational issues, to include store housekeeping, store administrative duties, physical inventories, price changes, etc.
• First in/first out workflow.
• · Preparation of work schedules.
• · Making entries of material inward and outward.
• · Daily material consumption entries.
• · Prepare and update stock sheet.
• · Issue material to production department as per material request note received.
• · Maintain minimum stock level.

• Enhanced product quality with the implementation of rigorous testing procedures and quality control measures.
• Managed production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of products while maintaining high quality standards.
• Created engineering documentation for manufacturing processes, equipment specifications and change notices.
• Analyzed data trends from daily operations reports, identifying areas where efficiencies could be improved upon.
• Streamlined workflows to reduce bottlenecks and improve overall productivity rates.
• Assisted in the design of custom manufacturing equipment, improving overall functionality and ease of use.
• Conducted root cause analyses to identify areas for improvement and implemented corrective actions accordingly.
• Reduced equipment downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and addressing issues promptly.
• Identified risk mitigation actions to reduce injuries, accidents and hazards in production environment.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

CGPA-7.7/10