Ravi Hegu
Pune
Summary
Results-driven Commodity and Purchase Manager with a proven track record of optimizing procurement strategies and managing complex supply chains. Expertise in sourcing, contract negotiation, and cost reduction, resulting in increased operational efficiency and significant cost savings. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, building strong supplier relationships, and implementing innovative procurement solutions. Adept at risk management and market analysis to ensure consistent supply and mitigate disruptions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Lead – Buyer III
Jabil Circuit India Pvt. Ltd.
PUNE
12.2020 - Current
- Leading team of 5 buyers for local and imports purchasing of USD 4.5 Million/month
- Responsible for maintaining Source, pricing within the SAP for correct execution
- Working with suppliers and manufacturers all over the world for active and passive electronics parts along with distributors and brokers for spot buys
- Responsible for NPI purchase, project execution and source selection and source development, validation for NPI
- Leading cost reduction projects through alternate suppliers for passive parts in electronics Co-ordinating, reviewing, and leading GBS team for commodity parts purchase
- Logistics cost reduction from 7.2% to 5.7% Working closely to fulfill weekly and monthly deliverable
- Minimizing Excess and Obsolete with identifying customer liabilities and interplant transfers Minimizing risk with alternate sources for single sourced parts Weekly and Monthly MIS reporting
Asst Manager-Imports
UNI-TECH automation Pvt Ltd
PUNE
10.2018 - 12.2020
- Setting up the weekly, monthly, quarterly procurement plan
- Development of alternative local sources for imported raw materials which helps in cost saving Planning and budgeting of purchase functions
- Accountable for: Responsible for planning of all imports raw material centrally required for three different manufacturing locations wiring harness, cable plant and control panel division
- Processing the order to vendor for the parts requirement through Sea, Air and Courier based on the Weight and volumetric weight Maintaining a close coordination with the shipper and clearing agent for clearance of the shipment and ensure the material reaches our warehouse on time Coordinating with the vendors and accounts team for ensuring timely payment to supplier Reviewing the non-moving and slow-moving parts at branches and plant level and find sources of liquidation
- Inventory control and logistics cost control Implementing systems to avoid situations like over-stocking or out-of-stock which cause production and financial losses
- Monthly and quarterly MIS reporting
Senior Buyer Materials
SEDEMAC Mechatronics pvt ltd
PUNE
09.2016 - 10.2018
- Responsible for planning of raw material required for SMT and through hole line
- Responsible for all imports of electronics and electrical parts Send regular forecast to supplier
- Maintaining optimum stocks with safety stock for RM and FG
- Responsible for inbound logistic, customs and freight cost control Responsible for procurement of production consumables Maintain records and reports daily, weekly, and monthly
- GRN reconciliations with supplier on timely basis to avoid receiving disputes
- Providing trainings to subordinates and peers.
Purchase Specialist
Flextronics technologies India Pvt Ltd
PUNE
08.2013 - 09.2016
- Timely placing purchase orders and arranging expedited shipments to ensure uninterrupted production
- Ensured stock inventory levels were maintained to adequately meet operation needs and prevent any sudden shortage and line down situations
- Providing precise reports daily to Sr
- Manager through daily dashboard and weekly matrix for calculating performance of team and individuals Providing training to new joiners (Freshers and experienced) specific to process and work through buddy training program Working with over 135 suppliers and 12 distributors and brokers globally for deliverance of the parts needed for the production
- Working with automation team and Kaizen team for improvements in process and identification of cost reduction projects Negotiating with distributors and brokers at prices which are most favorable to the company
- Worked as solo buyer for new site startup by handling three proto built (NPI) project with fulfillment within deadline
- Working with business excellence team and management team for VSM (Value stream mapping) for identification of area of improvements.
Purchase Executive
Accusonic controls Pvt. Ltd.
PUNE
12.2011 - 07.2013
- Reporting directly to the Purchase Manager, assist with vendor selection
- Arrange expedited shipments to prevent unscheduled manufacturing downtime
- Assist to provide procurement advice to the IT Team, tasked with transitioning the organization to the IOTA Technologies and Supply Management modules
- Procured all materials necessary to support the manufacturing schedule on a timely basis, negotiating favorable rate and discount contracts with key suppliers
- Ensured stock inventory levels were maintained to adequately meet operation needs through negotiating contracts including blanket agreements.
Management Trainee
ABB LTD
PUNE
11.2009 - 11.2011
- Worked in production in indoor breaker division
- Wide experience in all types of Drive assembly and related reworks Worked on the total assembly of vacuum circuit breaker
- Responsible for the production and proper working of drives
Education
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Power engineering -
AccusonicFlextronicsSant Shree Gajanan Maharaj College of Engineering, Shegaon
Diploma in Electrical Engineering -
Government Polytechnic, Amravati
Skills
- Procurement
- Procurement Planning
- Forecasting
- Commodity Management
- Inventory Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Supply Chain Management
Accomplishments
- Achieved $600K cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives and alternate sourcing
- Improved logistics cost from 7.2% to 5.7% creating saving of 75K
Declaration
I hereby declare that the above information is true and trustworthy to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Languages
Marathi
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
German
Beginner
A1
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Purchasing Lead – Buyer III
Jabil Circuit India Pvt. Ltd.
12.2020 - Current
Asst Manager-Imports
UNI-TECH automation Pvt Ltd
10.2018 - 12.2020
Senior Buyer Materials
SEDEMAC Mechatronics pvt ltd
09.2016 - 10.2018
Purchase Specialist
Flextronics technologies India Pvt Ltd
08.2013 - 09.2016
Purchase Executive
Accusonic controls Pvt. Ltd.
12.2011 - 07.2013
Management Trainee
ABB LTD
11.2009 - 11.2011
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Power engineering -
AccusonicFlextronicsSant Shree Gajanan Maharaj College of Engineering, Shegaon
Diploma in Electrical Engineering -
Government Polytechnic, Amravati
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