Prathviraj Nayak
Udupi
Summary
Highly motivated SAP MM Specialist with expertise in the printing press industry. Proven ability to optimize procurement processes and manage inventory effectively to ensure material availability for smooth production operations. Performance-driven Associate Product Manager with a strong background in conducting detailed market analysis and developing innovative products. Detail-oriented and adaptable, capable of responding quickly to changing project requirements.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
SAP MM Specialist
Manipal technologies ltd
Udupi
01.2022 - Current
- Moved internally to manage procurement for Udayavani Press
- Managed the entire procurement process for printing press materials, including creating purchase requisitions, issuing RFQs, evaluating bids, and awarding purchase orders
- Ensured timely and cost-effective procurement of materials by negotiating with vendors and optimizing purchasing strategies
- Maintained accurate and complete material master data, including material creation, classification, and updates
- Utilized consumption-based planning to forecast material requirements and maintain optimal inventory levels
- Resolved material discrepancies and errors through the ERS process
- Processed IDocs for seamless data exchange between SAP MM and external systems
- Generated reports on material usage, vendor performance, and inventory levels
- Supported cross-functional teams with material management expertise
Executive R&D (Product Management)
Manipal Technologies Ltd
Manipal
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Established criteria for each milestone within product roadmap as means to measure developmental progress
- Engaged closely with customers to understand the product vision, define product strategy, and devise Product Requirement Documents (PRDs)
- Interact in a collaborative manner with blended teams to accomplish organizational goals
- Present product performances and findings to cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Pro-actively participated in team meetings with managers and executives and performed other duties as assigned
- Established strategic relationships gaining deep understanding of customer requirements and performed competitive analysis
- Evaluated data to find actionable insights and make product recommendations
- Performed alpha and beta testing to identify issues
Executive R&D (Product Management)
Manipal Technologies Ltd
Manipal
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Developed electroluminescent displays, printed heaters, and pressure sensors
- Played a key role in transitioning products from prototype to mass manufacturing (Lab to Fab)
- Performed risk analysis and ensured smooth scalability of production processes
- Spearheaded process improvements aimed at increasing operational efficiency
- Oversaw market developments and drove the introduction of new products in the security print sector
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align product improvements with market demands
- Managed the end-to-end product development of innovative payment cards (Metal card), including material selection, testing, certifications, and mass production
- Gained expertise in the certifications and standards required for manufacturing payment cards
- Worked on scaling new materials and products from the development phase to full-scale production
Education
Master of Science - Physics
Manipal Institute of Technology
Manipal07.2016
Skills
- Procurement Processes
- Master Data Management
- Consumption-Based Planning
- IDoc Processing
- Error Resolution
- Vendor Performance & Reporting
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
- Project Management
- Product Development
- Process Improvement
- Risk Analysis
Personal Information
Title: SAP MM Specialist
Timeline
SAP MM Specialist
Manipal technologies ltd
01.2022 - Current
Executive R&D (Product Management)
Manipal Technologies Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2022
Executive R&D (Product Management)
Manipal Technologies Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Physics
Manipal Institute of Technology
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