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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Prathap K R

Prathap K R

Puducherry

Summary

Proactive Sourcing and Procurement Specialist with 3+ years of experience in supply chain management, vendor relations, and procurement operations. Skilled in managing end-to-end procurement, ensuring timely material availability, and minimizing risks. Expertise in optimizing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Seller Support Associate (Sr)

Amazon Development Center Private Limited
03.2022 - Current

Providing prompt and efficient service to Amazon sellers, resolving issues and managing escalations.

  • Demonstrating effective written and oral communication, maintaining professional demeanor.
  • Managed performance metrics like quality, productivity, first contact resolution, and attendance while improving case handling time through effective task prioritization and resource utilization which enhances overall operational efficiency and service delivery.
  • Actively seeking solutions through logical reasoning and data interpretation skills and identifies trends to appropriate channels including improvement suggestions.
  • Liaising with other departments such as Customer Service, Merchant Investigations, or Payments teams as required to resolve Seller’s issues and questions.
  • Identifying process defects and suggest alternative methods using GEMBA lean management technique so as to provide seamless experience.
  • Identifying potential fraudulent activity, conducting thorough investigations and taking appropriate action as needed.
  • Providing comprehensive training to new team members, fostering cohesive and knowledgeable support team.

Warehouse Executive

Times Square LLC
11.2018 - 05.2019
  • Managed end-to-end logistics including receiving, issuing, and inventory control of materials and goods.
  • Assisted in order placement, shipment tracking, and ensured timely stock replenishment to meet operational requirements.
  • Collaborated with freight forwarders for shipping arrangements and managed customs clearance documentation.
  • Expertise in monitoring stock levels, managing critical materials, and ensuring accuracy in procurement records while maintaining data privacy protocols.
  • Assisted in the development of annual budgets for the warehousing department, identifying cost-saving opportunities where possible without sacrificing service quality or employee morale levels.

MBA Intern - Project Coordinator

Asianet News FZ LLC
01.2017 - 02.2018
  • Coordinated material procurement for event setups, handling suppliers for refreshment stalls and activity hubs.
  • Managed pre-event logistics including equipment setup, inventory verification, and supplier coordination for timely execution.
  • Additionally, Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.

Intern Trainee

Amrutanjan
07.2017 - 09.2017
  • Oversee raw material procurement and production tracking in their Pain Balm division.
  • Verified materials received and ensured alignment with production schedule.
  • Conducted weekly checks of inventory to prevent overstocking and mitigate obsolescence risks.
  • Approved invoices for payment and maintained procurement records.

Site Engineer

Chakra Associates
06.2015 - 07.2016
  • Managed project material procurement, cost estimation and resource allocation for civil engineering building and road projects.
  • Extensive experience in managing supplier relations, placing and tracking purchase orders, ensuring material availability, and adjusting orders based on production plans.
  • Regularly conducted reviews with suppliers to ensure price is met, quality, and delivery expectations. Implemented corrective measures when necessary.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Operations and Marketing

Manipal University
Dubai
06.2018

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

Jeppiaar Engineering College
Chennai, India
05.2015

Skills

  • Procurement & Vendor Management
    Sourcing, supplier negotiation, vendor database management, purchase orders, and inventory control
  • Supply Chain Optimization
    Manage shortages, track inventory, coordinate shipments, and minimize obsolescence while ensuring smooth operations through communication with freight forwarders, warehouse staff, and internal teams
  • Data Management & Reporting
    Material Replenishment Planning (MRP), inventory audits, and procurement metrics
  • IT Tools
    Paragon Workflow (iPaas), used by Amazon to integrate with other 3rd party SaaS along with strong knowledge of MS Office suite

Certification

  • AutoCADD & STADD: Structural drawing and design training.
  • British English Certificate: Vantage (Level 2)
  • Digital Marketing: COURSERA certification in modern marketing strategies.

Accomplishments

  • Contributed to process development by creating a mandate checklist.
  • Improving communication efficiency through a pre-written summary for vendors and sellers.
  • Initiated a process improvement with the GEMBA team to streamline case assignments based on language, specialization and region, enhancing seller support.

Projects

1. Omnichannel Retailing Study (2018), Investigated the impact of omnichannel strategies in the UAE's fashion retail sector, focusing on customer satisfaction. 


2. Sewage Treatment Plant Efficiency Comparison (2015), Analyzed the performance of waste treatment systems, improving environmental management techniques.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Seller Support Associate (Sr)

Amazon Development Center Private Limited
03.2022 - Current

Warehouse Executive

Times Square LLC
11.2018 - 05.2019

Intern Trainee

Amrutanjan
07.2017 - 09.2017

MBA Intern - Project Coordinator

Asianet News FZ LLC
01.2017 - 02.2018

Site Engineer

Chakra Associates
06.2015 - 07.2016

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Operations and Marketing

Manipal University

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

Jeppiaar Engineering College
Prathap K R