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Prasanna Kumar KVMK

Bangalore

Summary

Supply Chain Management: A versatile supply chain professional with over 17 years of experience in multiple functions of SCM. Have extensive knowledge in synchronizing Supply with Demand, an expert in OTC and P2P cycles, Strategic Sourcing, S&OP, Negotiation, 3PL, Subcontracts, Process Improvement, Problem Solving, Data Analytics, MIS reports and enhancing overall Customer Experience. Warehouse Management: Well-versed in end to end warehouse operations with experience managing sizable team (30+) and multi million dollars inventory. Sound knowledge in GMP, ISO, OHSAS, QMS, Hazardous material transportation regulations. Committed to the safety of personnel, property, and environment.

Logistics Management: Expert level of understanding in international & domestic logistics in multi model transportation systems. Managed regional and offshore customs brokers and freight forwarders. Involved in bids and contracts for global ocean lanes with vessel operators. In depth understanding of international trade regulations.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager - Global Procurement and Supply Chain

Vcognition Technologies Inc., Dba Zippin
USA - India Remote
02.2022 - Current
  • Managed end-to-end supply chain process, facilitating the successful installation of over 100 check-out free (AI) retail stores worldwide
  • Lead global procurement and sourcing efforts, acquiring hardware essential to Zippin's AI technology
  • Develop partnerships with contract manufacturers to control the cost and lead time
  • Negotiated and formalized agreements with logistics partners and 3PL warehouse providers, optimizing operational efficiency
  • Proactively managed inventory levels to navigate seasonal peak demands, ensuring seamless operations
  • Oversaw both international and domestic logistics operations, guaranteeing punctual delivery of goods while adhering to local and international customs regulations
  • Implemented robust internal procedures to enhance transparency and efficiency in supply chain operations
  • Generate comprehensive weekly and monthly reports for the CEO and CFO, providing key insights into supply chain performance.

Buyer/Planner

Ecolab Inc
Roscoe, IL
11.2019 - 05.2021
  • Managed purchase order process for RM, PM, Sub-C, Sub-A to support Ecolab equipment manufacturing
  • Oversaw $25M worth of direct procurement
  • Planned materials that in turn helped production to achieve 90% DIFOT (delivery in full, on-time)
  • Worked closely with AP to resolve issued and pay vendors on time and maintained overdue invoices below 10%
  • Ensured compliance of KPI / KAIs required to meet team metrics
  • Improved process efficiency and visibility of international shipments
  • Developed domestic partnerships for new products to keep landing costs within budget
  • Worked with a warehouse team to resolve issues pertaining to inbound shipments.

International Logistics Specialist

Nouryon Specialty Chemicals LLC
Chicago, IL
04.2018 - 10.2019
  • Managed Order to Cash (O2C) process for APAC, Latin America, and ME in specialty chemicals business
  • Networked with regional offices to plan supply of Peroxides and Metal Alkyls
  • Accomplished savings of $100,000 in demurrages by proactively working with logistics partners
  • Developed processes to eliminate manual entry of BLs
  • Determined global ocean carrier tenders representing BU and finalize ocean lanes and rates
  • Registering export license using SNAP-R-US as per Export Administration regulations
  • Free Trade Agreement evaluation and administration for various customers and BU entities
  • Managed freight forwarders, customs brokers to ensure seamless exports/imports.

Supervisor - Warehouse & Logistics

Schreder Lighting LLC
Chicago, IL
05.2016 - 02.2018
  • Designed end to end supply chain strategy for america & canada markets
  • S&OP process lead and influenced production schedules
  • Supervised 35 associates in a 25,000-sf warehouse holding inventory worth $40M
  • Managed day to day material planning aligning production order executions
  • Ensured optimum inventory of Class A, B items
  • Involved in regional sales & operational planning (S&OP)
  • Planned all Raw Materials and Sub-Contracting Materials to MTO items
  • Handled project logistics worth $22.6 M goods from Europe to Mexico in a given time & budget
  • Maintained optimal inventory of raw materials/KITs/WIP/service parts for production/projects
  • Achieved 99.90% inventory accuracy for Class-A items, 98.20% of hardware and electric parts
  • Effectively managed inventory reduction of $1.7M

Warehouse Officer II

Apotex Pharmachem Pvt Ltd.
Bangalore, India
01.2015 - 08.2015
  • Successfully Lead SAP-WMS implementation and trained targeted end-users
  • Headed SAP MM master data testing and finalized key criteria
  • Worked extensively on Waste Management and contracts made with recycling dealers/ metal scrap dealers
  • Introduced Standard Operations Procedures to align with USFDA guidelines.

Assistant Manager

Biocon Ltd
Bangalore, India
07.2003 - 12.2014
  • Managed API SFG, FG and RM warehouse with 20 direct reporting employees
  • Associated with cross functional teams such as production, QA for seamless operations
  • Planned domestics and export dispatches having average monthly sale worth of Rs 70 M
  • Introduced inventory guidelines and maintained safety stock of FG, In-Process and RM
  • Maintained warehouse equipment including walk-in cold rooms and freezers
  • Developed packaging techniques to eliminate dry ice, thus reduced shipping cost by 8%
  • Implemented 5S, LEAN techniques thus improved productivity by 16 %
  • Achieved 99.90 % FG inventory accuracy and authorized inventory differences.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Allahabad University
05.2003

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Problem-solving
  • Productivity improvement
  • People management
  • Leadership
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPI)s
  • Procure to Pay Processes
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Software
  • SAP MM,WMS, TMS, Excel, Word, Power Point, Visio, Power-Bi, NUSAP

Certification

Business Analytics from Harvard Business School

Timeline

Manager - Global Procurement and Supply Chain

Vcognition Technologies Inc., Dba Zippin
02.2022 - Current

Buyer/Planner

Ecolab Inc
11.2019 - 05.2021

International Logistics Specialist

Nouryon Specialty Chemicals LLC
04.2018 - 10.2019

Supervisor - Warehouse & Logistics

Schreder Lighting LLC
05.2016 - 02.2018

Warehouse Officer II

Apotex Pharmachem Pvt Ltd.
01.2015 - 08.2015

Assistant Manager

Biocon Ltd
07.2003 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Science -

Allahabad University

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