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Prasanna K R

Prasanna K R

Coimbatore

Summary

Dynamic procurement professional with extensive experience at Walkaroo International, excelling in SAP-driven sourcing and vendor management. Proven track record of achieving significant cost savings and enhancing supply chain efficiency. Skilled in data analysis and fostering strong supplier relationships, complemented by a collaborative approach to team training and development.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Manager – Sourcing

Walkaroo International Pvt Ltd, Coimbatore
05.2020 - Current
  • Handling sourcing and procurement of raw materials, machineries and spares for 16 domestic and 2 overseas units (Bangladesh & Tanzania).
  • Category Lead in Sourcing for handling shoe manufacturing division.
  • Part of SAP projects implementation team, automating procurement processes and P2P management.
  • Rationalizing materials to reduce SKU count and implementing Business Process Reengineering (BPR).
  • Strengthened supplier relationships, reducing lead times and enhancing supply chain efficiency.
  • Negotiating prices, contracts and approving purchase requisitions for domestic and overseas procurement.
  • Conduct Vendor Performance Evaluation quarterly basis based on Quality, on time Supplies, Price & New Development.
  • Strategic Sourcing of potential suppliers to explore cost efficient alternatives.
  • Achieved a total savings of INR 85L through Alternate Material Developments and INR 30L through dead stock utilization.
  • Reduced supplier Lead time 15 to 20% (from 18 days to 14 days) by providing projections & effective vendor relationships.
  • Managing vendor development and on-boarding new suppliers and conducting supplier evaluations.
  • Engaged in on-site supplier meetings to address urgent issues and collaborate on product/process improvements.
  • Forecasting inventory based on sales plans to align procurement with business needs.
  • Implemented VMI, FIFO & ABC Analysis to optimize inventory levels.
  • Managing inventory audits and stock postings in SAP.

Assistant Manager – Lead - MDM

Walkaroo International Pvt Ltd, Coimbatore
11.2018 - 05.2020
  • Led MDM initiatives for material, vendor, and service master creation and maintenance.
  • Performed data cleansing,and rationalization of material records
  • Optimizing procurement workflows and ensuring master data accuracy in SAP.
  • Monitored and resolved Master Data related issues and ensuring minimal process disruption.
  • Provided hands-on training to team members to ensure accurate creation and maintenance of material, vendor, and service masters

Department Lead – Procurement, Senior Procurement Executive

Veekesy Sandals India Pvt Ltd, Mysore
07.2013 - 11.2018
  • Oversaw procurement operations for domestic and international vendors.
  • Managed RFQ, RFI, AMC & SLA negotiations to optimize supplier terms.
  • Streamlined import logistics and customs clearance processes.
  • Material Planning and Inventory Management.
  • Led P2P (Procure-to-Pay) process management.
  • Ensured timely deliveries and supplier performance via SAP ERP.
  • Clearance of obsolete materials to optimize inventory.
  • Provide regular training to team members & Stores Team on processes and SAP tools.

Senior Procurement Executive

Footsteps Bangladesh Ltd. (Walkaroo Group), Dhaka
08.2018 - 10.2018
  • Planned and procured capital machines and raw materials for operational setup.
  • Designed and implemented store layouts for efficient inventory management.
  • Developed procurement framework and supplier network for a new facility.
  • Trained procurement and store teams on SAP MM.

Education

MBA - Operations & Marketing

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology
Coimbatore
01.2010

BS - Fashion Apparel Management

NIFT-TEA Institute
Tirupur
01.2008

Skills

  • Enterprise resource planning (SAP AFS, S/4HANA)
  • Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Analytical tools
  • AI-driven solutions
  • Power BI expertise

Languages

English, Tamil, Malay (Beginner), Malayalam

Personal Details

  • Nationality: Indian
  • Visa: Spouse Visa (Malaysian Spouse - Next Renewal - Oct 2026) Visa Number:
  • Location:R8B-4, Persiaran Bayan 3, Tmn Tunas Muda, 11900, Bayan Lepas P.Pinang

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Malay
Elementary (A2)
A2
Malayalam
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Deputy Manager – Sourcing

Walkaroo International Pvt Ltd, Coimbatore
05.2020 - Current

Assistant Manager – Lead - MDM

Walkaroo International Pvt Ltd, Coimbatore
11.2018 - 05.2020

Senior Procurement Executive

Footsteps Bangladesh Ltd. (Walkaroo Group), Dhaka
08.2018 - 10.2018

Department Lead – Procurement, Senior Procurement Executive

Veekesy Sandals India Pvt Ltd, Mysore
07.2013 - 11.2018

MBA - Operations & Marketing

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology

BS - Fashion Apparel Management

NIFT-TEA Institute

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