PARCHA VIJAYA GOPALA KRISHNA SEKHAR

• Spearhead all raw material sourcing activities, specializing in Eucalyptus wood procurement, ensuring timely availability and cost-effective sourcing to meet production demands.
• Lead negotiations with local and external suppliers, managing contracts and relationships to secure favorable terms and consistent supply of high-quality wood.
• Oversee gate purchases and local procurement, optimizing costs and ensuring compliance with quality standards and environmental regulations.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies to streamline the supply chain, minimize lead times, and reduce raw material costs.
• Implement inventory control measures to balance stock levels, avoid stockouts, and minimize excess inventory, optimizing working capital utilization.
• Conduct market research and supplier assessments to identify new sourcing opportunities, fostering relationships with strategic partners.
• Collaborate with logistics and production teams to ensure efficient transportation, storage, and timely delivery of raw materials.
• Monitor and analyze procurement KPIs to identify areas for improvement, implementing corrective actions to enhance cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices, incorporating new techniques and technologies to improve procurement processes and overall supply chain performance.

Assistant Manager - Wood Procurement and Plantation Department

• Managed raw material sourcing, supplier relations, and procurement strategies to ensure timely delivery while minimizing costs and maintaining quality standards.
• Implemented inventory control measures, reducing stockouts and excess inventory, and streamlined supply chain processes with cross-functional teams.
• Led plantation operations across five districts, managing a 15-member team to optimize cultivation, harvesting, and crop maintenance, ensuring raw material availability for production.
• Developed strategic plans to improve Eucalyptus and Casuarina productivity, driving sustainability and cost savings.

• Orchestrated the arrangement and negotiation of labor and logistics for plantation and wood procurement activities, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution while maintaining quality standards.
• Led the planning and execution of plantation projects, including site selection, soil preparation, planting, and maintenance, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Managed a wide range of tasks, including nursery management, irrigation, fertilization, and pest control, to optimize growth and yield of selected plantations.
• Liaised with Agricultural Market Committee (AMC) authorities and farmers to improve relations and enhance the quantity and quality of material sourced, fostering collaboration and mutual benefit.
• Directed and supervised all activities within the plantation areas including cultivation, maintenance, and harvesting, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Managed vendor relationships, including selection, negotiation, and performance evaluation, to ensure a consistent and reliable supply of wood material.
• Oversaw wood receipt, dispatch, and transportation arrangements, coordinating with logistics partners to optimize delivery schedules and minimize transit times.
• Conducted rigorous wood quality and moisture checking activities to assess suitability for procurement, ensuring adherence to quality standards and specifications.
• Developed, refined, and executed new procurement strategies across all channels, optimizing processes and driving cost savings while maintaining quality.
• Evaluated and enhanced operations in local and global spending, researching market developments and prospecting opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Delegated tasks and supervised the work of purchasing and procurement agents across all departments, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Managed every aspect of the supply chain, identifying and addressing potential obstacles to optimal efficiency, and instituting policies and procedures to mitigate risks.
• Instituted policies and procedures for collecting and reporting key metrics, conducting cost analysis, and setting benchmarks to drive continuous improvement and achieve operational excellence.

Assistant Officer (PP2 Manager) - Plantation and Wood Procurement Department

• Spearheaded the expansion and management of Eucalyptus and Casuarina plantations, overseeing all aspects of cultivation, maintenance, and harvesting activities.
• Successfully achieved and exceeded set targets, with a focus on planting 8.5 lakhs Eucalyptus plants (340 Hectares) and 4 lakhs Casuarina plants (80 Hectares), demonstrating exceptional planning and execution skills.
• Conducted daily meetings with farmers to provide guidance, address concerns, and collect productivity data, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Implemented GPS area measurement techniques to monitor plantation areas for wood procurement, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in resource allocation and utilization.
• Maintained regular monitoring and management of day-to-day plantation operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Spearheaded research and development initiatives within the working area, exploring innovative techniques and practices to optimize plantation productivity, sustainability, and profitability.
• Managed a modern Casuarina nursery with a capacity of 5 lakhs plants in Nellore, overseeing operations, production schedules, and quality control measures to meet demand and ensure supply continuity.

• Played a pivotal role in distributing Subabul seeds to farmers, facilitating the planting process, and providing guidance on cultivation best practices.
• Conducted regular plantation visits to monitor growth progress, address challenges, and provide technical assistance to farmers, fostering strong relationships and ensuring successful outcomes.
• Mobilized farmers through targeted outreach efforts and community engagement initiatives, promoting awareness of plantation opportunities and incentivizing participation.
• Organized and conducted village-level meetings to disseminate information, gather feedback, and address concerns, fostering a sense of ownership and cooperation among stakeholders.
• Achieved remarkable growth in Subabul seed sales, increasing from 1.5 metric tons to 5 metric tons over a four-year period, covering an extensive area of 2,500 hectares.
• Facilitated the distribution of 4 lakh Subabul plants to farmers in the Nandigama Rural Area, covering approximately 2,200 hectares, contributing to the expansion of plantation initiatives and rural development efforts.