Ram Kumar S

Transition of Offshore Tools Procurement from DK to IN – Mar. '24

• Facilitated workshop engaging multiple stakeholders from supply chain including planners, order handlers, and site managers in Denmark.
• Initial version of BI Dashboard creation, collaborating with Digital Supply Chain team.
• Facilitated proposal and successful recruitment of three FTEs for operational tasks.

Buying Professional 08/2024 - Present

• Visited onsite ESB (DK) WH to collaborate with the onshore and offshore stakeholders to understand the requirements of turbine down buying.
• PO creation is based on SAP-MRP signals to local and import suppliers.
• Directed procurement of CAPEX materials, ensuring timely preparation and upkeep of delivery reports for regional inventories.
• Plan and supply materials to our onshore, offshore, and external customers.
• Managing suppliers' invoices, freight pickups, and order confirmation via the Ariba platform.
• PO maintenance - Expedite, defer, or cancel deliveries as per MRP signals.
• Support in report generation for analytics and MIS tracking.
• Tracking shipments based on the info provided by the LSP, supplier, or Vestas Transport system.
• Support localization for the suppliers by liaising with the commodity modules.

• Executed pre-shipment and post-shipment documentation for export consignments.
• Prepared export invoices, packing lists, and Annexure-A to ensure compliance.
• Managed VGM calculations and submitted the online VGM for shipping accuracy.
• Coordinated shipping bills and B/L instructions to facilitate timely dispatch.
• Handled complete export documentation and logistics independently, preparing Bank, BRC, and LC Norms documents.
• Submitted post-shipment documents to buyers and banks efficiently.
• Arranged GSP, COO, and CEPA certificates based on country requirements.
• Collaborated with internal teams to achieve company objectives.
• Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.

• Handled documentation for all ocean export bookings efficiently.
• Liaised with customers via email to obtain accurate documentation.
• Filed AES for US exports and AFR for Japan bookings.
• Coordinated with liners to secure extensions for document submission.
• Supervised team tasks while generating detailed reports on progress.
• Audited files to ensure compliance with key requirements.
• Facilitated shipment status updates by monitoring movements from origin to destination.
• Prepared bills of lading according to shipper's documents and confirmed container onboard status.

• Monitored quotation strategies for distributors in alignment with market conditions.
• Finalized sales contracts with buyers to ensure clarity and compliance.
• Provided instructions to all plants and departments based on sales contracts.
• Coordinated production planning and packing according to buyer specifications.
• Collaborated with six plants for local logistics planning, reducing freight costs.
• Facilitated communication with customs house agents and forwarding agents for efficient clearance.
• Tracked consignments during transit until reaching final destinations.
• Managed daily bank documentation and followed up on receivables from buyers.