Prasad Lohar
Vdodara
Summary
- Experienced Global Sourcing and Logistics Specialist with a proven track record in strategic sourcing and procurement of animal nutrition/feed ingredients from China and India.
- Skilled in effectively managing resources within the procurement department, develop and implement procurement policies based on thorough supplier market research analysis. As a 3PL Category Manager, excel in supplier selection, contract negotiation, freight negotiation, and performance management.
- Expertise in international logistics to successfully manage a monthly fleet of 400+ 40' FCL shipments from China and India to the USA, as well as handle air shipments, LCL, and break bulk.
- Additionally, prior experience in Contact Manufacturing Operations, external finished products manufacturing, and API/Chemicals sourcing.
- Leading a team of 10 individuals with 6 direct reports, foster collaboration and achieve results.
- Frequent travel to China for sourcing and logistics functions enhances ability to drive success in this role.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Global Sourcing & Logistics Specialist
SAM Nutrition INC / SAM HPRP CHEMICALS INC
04.2022 - Current
- Develop and Support Sourcing and procurement strategy and execution by working with cross functional teams
- Identify requirements and objectives of business to prepare and negotiate contracts with suppliers, freight forwarders and 3PL
- Organize and directly manage strategic sourcing initiatives (RFI, RFQ, supplier negotiations) for new product introduction (NPI)
- Responsible for end to end Supply chain of NPIs including quotes/ contracts negotiations, execution of third party pre-commercial activities, supplier relationship management and freight coordination
- Managing purchase orders and overseeing logistics operations to match delivery dates as per USA market demand
- Overseeing international shipping schedules containing 400+ FCLs per months and few LCL/ Air /Break bulk
- Work with the documentation team to ensure documentation (C of A, SDS, Spec sheets from qualified vendors) is received in a timely manner
- Gathering and presenting reporting out of import/export databases to determine import numbers and imported material
- Working up landed cost across all ingredients and automating the landed cost modules
Manager – International Business
Farmson Pharmaceuticals Gujarat Private Limited
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Bringing business from untapped territories by developing new customers from markets which are remunerative in price
- New countries tapped are Myanmar, Cambodia, Syria, Iraq, Peru, Brazil
- Country/ Customer wise lead generate, COA/ sample approval, price & commercial terms negotiations, contract finalization
- Worked with reputed pharmacy companies in Brazil, Greece, Italy, France, UAE
- Analysis of import-Export data for customer, competitor and potential country mapping and deriving strategies
- Reviewing and finalizing agreements such as CDA, CPA and supply agreements
- Monitoring competitors pricing with respect to Indian and Global market
- Regulatory Affairs for vendor qualifications & source registration
- Order planning, pricing, executing and collection of payment
Business Manager – Exports
Shine Pharmaceuticals Limited
09.2017 - 06.2021
Export Supply Chain Manager
Mercury Laboratories Limited
05.2014 - 09.2017
Assistant Manager
ICL Group – Israel
08.2011 - 05.2014
Outsourcing Officer
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited
06.2009 - 08.2011
Education
MBA - International Business & Health Care Management
University of Pune (PUMBA)
Pune, India06-2009
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth
Pune, India01.2007
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Procurement Management
- Market Research
- Contract Negotiation
- Supplier Relationship
- International Logistics
- 3PL Vendor development
- Contract Manufacturing
- Oracle Netsuite
- SAP ECC 600
- Shipwell Tracking
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- FSVP/PCQI
- Dynamic Sales Presentations
- Certified EXIM Analyst
- Leadership development
- Spanish A1/A2 pursuing
Accomplishments
- Successful sourcing alternative suppliers with cost saving approach from different regions.
- Mindful selection of suppliers and products from different regions and achieved lowest possible landed cost in USA.
- Managing procurement spend of around USD 5 million and International logistics with USD 2 million per month.
- Achieved saving of USD 1 million over six months by negotiation and innovative methods in international freight.
- Established branch office in India to centralize procurement and international logistics.
- New business development in Europe, South East Asia and Latin America in Pharmaceutical industry.
Languages
English
Spanish
Hindi
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/24/84
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
Timeline
Global Sourcing & Logistics Specialist
SAM Nutrition INC / SAM HPRP CHEMICALS INC
04.2022 - Current
Manager – International Business
Farmson Pharmaceuticals Gujarat Private Limited
06.2021 - 03.2022
Business Manager – Exports
Shine Pharmaceuticals Limited
09.2017 - 06.2021
Export Supply Chain Manager
Mercury Laboratories Limited
05.2014 - 09.2017
Assistant Manager
ICL Group – Israel
08.2011 - 05.2014
Outsourcing Officer
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited
06.2009 - 08.2011
- FSVP/PCQI
- Dynamic Sales Presentations
- Certified EXIM Analyst
- Leadership development
- Spanish A1/A2 pursuing
MBA - International Business & Health Care Management
University of Pune (PUMBA)
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth
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