Noble Joseph
Bangalore
Summary
Result-driven procurement and supply chain professional with over 5 years of work experience spearheading $40 million in annual purchases, with international experience across top organizations like Kenvue (Johnson & Johnson) and Amazon. Proven track record in strategic sourcing for chemicals, vendor management, data analysis, and category management across EMEA and global markets.
Strong academic foundation with a Master's from Heriot-Watt University, and management training from IIM-Kozhikode. Adept at driving cost savings, improving operational efficiency, and fostering stakeholder collaboration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Buyer/ Sourcing Manager- Chemicals- EMEA
Kenvue (Johnson & Johnson)- Retail
Bangalore
01.2024 - Current
- Controlled annual purchases of $40 million across seven chemical categories.
- Lead payment terms for EMEA are generating additional cash flow of $5.9 million.
- Led critical material assessments for EMEA region to enhance procurement efficiency.
- Conducted detailed analysis and provided insights on market trends to Global Category team.
- Maintain stock levels at manufacturing plants, and ensure proper reporting of critical material to build resilience and reduce risk.
- Developed strategic plans focusing on high-value items and dual sourcing for 2025.
- Reduced out-of-stock situations by 10% through effective crisis management in EMEA.
- Collaborated with Global Category Manager to design cost-efficient procurement strategies.
- Executed saving projects aligned with category goals for 2025 planning.
- Monitored KPIs to evaluate procurement effectiveness and ensure data integrity.
- Develop cost-effective procurement strategies, and identify top-tier suppliers.
- Build strong networks (manufacturers/distributors), improve fill rates, and reduce lead times.
- Conduct a weekly meeting with seven plants across the EU to ensure that production risks are mitigated.
Vendor Consultant, UK- Amazon Vendor Services
Amazon
Bangalore
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Spearheaded operational performance metrics for Amazon vendors, focusing on availability, selection, and data quality.
- Facilitated promotion, funding, and traffic strategies for European marketplace vendors.
- Consulted individually with vendors to review weekly, monthly, and quarterly business performance, suggesting improvement strategies.
- Achieved quarterly improvement of 25% by reducing business bottlenecks.
- Evaluated business trends and communicated corrective actions to drive 30% year-over-year growth.
- Maintained healthy inventory levels across fulfillment centers, ensuring 10-15% better utilization through proactive forecasting reviews.
- Conducted SKU data analysis to ensure profitability, availability, and supply chain optimization.
- Recommended actionable steps to reduce lost business opportunities and improve IDQ scores based on thorough evaluations.
- Evaluate the business impact on Lost Business Opportunity %, PCOGS, LBB %, SoROOS, D2FC, and LBOLBB Amount
- Analyze and evaluate the IDQ score, generate a defective IDQ report, along with the IDQ report from IDQ Hawk.
Logistics Operations Specialist
Laundryheap
Bangalore
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Served as global point of contact for 3rd Party Logistics Carrier operations across multiple cities and countries.
- Negotiated carrier rates and finalized contracts to enhance operational efficiency.
- Established new metrics to evaluate Driver Operations Performance, increasing performance by 35-40%.
- Collaborated with Data Analytics team to develop Tableau dashboards for performance assessment.
- Reviewed operational and financial metrics with regional leads across EU, Asia, and US.
Senior Vendor Operations Associate
Cloudtail
Bangalore
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Managed seven retail brands on Amazon, generating over €11,200,644 annually.
- Crafted customized deal packages based on brand strengths to maximize impact.
- Assisted vendor and in-stock managers with purchasing functions to identify critical low-value ASINs.
- Provided business insights to eliminate bottlenecks and enhance operational excellence.
- Conducted data analysis on brand portfolios to inform customer-driven buying decisions.
- Led three teams focused on business advice, customer experience, and operational excellence.
- Optimized online catalog management through strategic recommendations and best practices.
Education
E-Management Development Program - Project Management
IIM-Kozhikode
Kozhikode, India06-2025
Chartered Member- CMILT - Logistics
Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport
Delhi, India02-2022
Master of Science - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Edinburgh Business School
Edinburgh, United Kingdom12-2019
BBA - Finance & International Business
Christ University
Bangalore, India05-2018
Skills
- Project management and logistics coordination
- Supply chain optimization
- Data analysis and analytics
- Vendor management
- Inventory control and category management
- Procurement strategy and e-procurement systems
- Cost analysis and reduction initiatives
- Global sourcing and supplier evaluation
- Effective communication skills
- S/4 HANA expertise
- Budget administration
- Procurement processes
- Cost control strategies
- Planning and organization
- Critical thinking skills
- Trend analysis and forecasting
- Ethical procurement practices
- ERP software proficiency
- Pricing strategies and negotiation
- Risk management techniques
- Inventory coordination and management programs
Certification
- Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (online) - Customer analytics
- Rutgers University (USA), Coursera - course certificate for supply chain planning
- University of Michigan (USA), Coursera - Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills
- Understanding vendor management in supply chain management, TCS iON
- White Belt Certification, Lean Six Sigma, ASQ Certified MBB
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Senior Buyer/ Sourcing Manager- Chemicals- EMEA
Kenvue (Johnson & Johnson)- Retail
01.2024 - Current
Vendor Consultant, UK- Amazon Vendor Services
Amazon
06.2022 - 01.2024
Logistics Operations Specialist
Laundryheap
06.2021 - 06.2022
Senior Vendor Operations Associate
Cloudtail
06.2020 - 06.2021
E-Management Development Program - Project Management
IIM-Kozhikode
Chartered Member- CMILT - Logistics
Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport
Master of Science - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Edinburgh Business School
BBA - Finance & International Business
Christ University
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