Praveen Kumar Guttavilli
Senior Associate- Supply Chain Operations
Bangalore,Karnataka
Summary
Experienced Logistics Specialist fluent with ERP, supply chain, inventory management, business reporting and logistics software. Known as master strategist possessing exceptional attention to detail and "no problem too big or small" mindset. Solid background in financial analysis and client relations in international logistics hubs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Associate- Supply Chain
Zafco ( Wesource Business solutions Private Limited)
Bengaluru, KA
02.2022 - Current
- Monitored all purchase requisitions and handled adjustments with vendors.
- Contacted each vendor and recorded information regarding price, availability, and quality of products.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors.
- Utilized procurement tools to manage quote process, invoicing, order entry and receiving.
- Interfaced with sales, operations and functional groups to facilitate order flow and meet processing metrics.
- Forecasted with vendors to allocate stock ahead of customer order to reduce lead times.
- Collected, organized and modeled data using SAP, Odoo.
- Coordinated with freight forwarder to provide vendor shipping details and obtain shipping updates.
- Oversaw every phase of supply chain, from purchase order to delivery to invoicing, targeting 100% end-user satisfaction.
Member of Technical Staff
HCL Technologies
Bengaluru, Karnataka
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Negotiated with suppliers and vendors about contracts, policies and deadlines.
- Identified, selected and maintained logistic suppliers and achieved optimum costs and service qualities.
- Directed inter-modal domestic and overseas import and export operations to meet aggressive deadlines.
Operations Intern
PASSNFLY Aviation
Barcelona, Catalonia
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Collaborated with finance, procurement and operations leaders on global sourcing projects.
- Conferred with managers, sales teams and engineering personnel to revise plans and achieve demanding targets.
- Built and maintained relationships with new and existing vendors while providing high level of expertise.
- Negotiated with suppliers and vendors about contracts, policies and deadlines
- Developed 2 effective improvement plans in 3 months.
Transaction Risk Investigator
Amazon Pvt Ltd India
Bengaluru, India
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Identified, researched and assessed quality of potential Suppliers.
- Verified deliveries and resolved discrepancies between order, shipment and transport.
- Cooperated with staff and clients to achieve customer service goals and surpass team objectives.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 200 products per day and ensured shipping documents were properly filed.
- Reviewed orders for accuracy, errors and omissions to minimize incorrect shipments.
- Identified, selected and maintained logistic suppliers and achieved optimum costs and service qualities.
- Executed analysis of risks and identified risk mitigation strategies.
- Surveyed clients to ascertain requirements and expectations for product.
- Assessed impact of current business processes on users and stakeholders and evaluated potential areas for improvement.
Education
MSc in Supply Chain Management -
NEOMA Business School
Rouen 08.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) -
Seshadripuram First Grade College
Bangalore 01.2014 - 01.2017
Skills
Microsoft advanced excel
Supply chain management
Logistics Management
Supplier relationship management
Inventory Management
SAP MM
Purchase Orders
Purchase Requisitions
Shipment processing
Order process management
International shipping
Bills of Lading
ERP-Odoo
Procurement
Logistics Management
Shipping Documentation
Vendor relationship management
Problem-Solving
Timeline
Senior Associate- Supply Chain
Zafco ( Wesource Business solutions Private Limited)
02.2022 - Current
Member of Technical Staff
HCL Technologies
08.2021 - 02.2022
Operations Intern
PASSNFLY Aviation
09.2020 - 12.2020
MSc in Supply Chain Management -
NEOMA Business School
08.2019 - Current
Transaction Risk Investigator
Amazon Pvt Ltd India
07.2017 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) -
Seshadripuram First Grade College
01.2014 - 01.2017