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
Coimbatore01.2010
BS - Fashion Apparel Management
NIFT-TEA Institute
Tirupur01.2008
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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