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Sainath Bhamidipati

Sainath Bhamidipati

Supply Chain Management (NPI)
Bengaluru

Summary

Certified PMP and Supply Chain Professional with 9 years of expertise in Supplier Management, Procurement, and New Product Introduction (NPI) Projects. Proven track record of driving cost efficiency, achieving a $40K annual budget reduction (30%) in raw material procurement. Skilled in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), improving on-time delivery metrics, managing international suppliers under SEZ procedures, and leading complex product transition initiatives. Results-oriented approach ensures alignment with organizational goals while fostering strong supplier relationships and optimizing supply chain operations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Program/Project Manager - NPI

Lam Research (India) Pvt. Ltd
06.2020 - Current
  • Managed New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and oversaw global pilot procurement operations for production material.
  • Strategically managed the full purchase cycle: Handling RFQ, negotiation, placing orders through ERP, and ensuring accurate purchase documentation.
  • Coordinated material transfers, movements, and shipments from engineering inventory into unrestricted locations using SAP, ensuring inventory accuracy and availability.
  • Supported new product shipments by coordinating engineering-owned materials to appropriate shipping locations to meet launch timelines.
  • Provided real-time status updates of open orders to product groups and expedited delivery schedules based on critical engineering requirements.
  • Managed aging inventory in engineering locations, collaborating with product/program groups to secure disposition arrangements and minimize obsolescence costs.
  • Evaluated supplier performance, managing scorecards to upgrade or downgrade vendor ratings based on delivery and quality metrics.
  • Mentored and trained 11 new hires on procurement operations, standardizing team performance and onboarding.

Executive, SCM & Materials

Tata Advanced Systems Limited
10.2018 - 06.2020
  • Served as an Executive and managed the full project life cycle from initiating to closing, delivering a 1,000 square feet modern warehouse.
  • Planned, designed, and delivered a robust warehouse along with optimizing supply chain activities.
  • Prepared the project plan and created the work breakdown structure (WBS).

Officer, Materials

Kanoria Industries
03.2016 - 05.2018
  • Led the ERP Implementation project (initiation, change management plan, data migration, user training, and go-live preparation) along with SCM activities.
  • Handled material management and procurement activities.
  • Led a team of 4 to streamline purchasing operations, reducing order fulfillment cycle times by 25%.
  • Spearheaded negotiations with 20+ vendors to secure advantageous terms, generating cost savings of 18% annually.
  • Developed and executed an inventory reduction strategy that decreased excess stock by 40% while ensuring 98% availability of critical items.

Engineer R&D & In-Charge (SCM)

Andhra Electronics
02.2014 - 03.2016
  • Supported ERP Supply Chain Management projects, aiding in the enhancement of operational workflows. Executed product transition projects and managed SCM to launch a new product line for RF & Microwave components.
  • Served as the Project Engineer, managing the full project life cycle and completing the project within the stated timeline.
  • Supervised 4 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing.

Education

MBA - Operations, Finance, Marketing

Indian Institute of Management
Visakhapatnam
12-2026

M.Sc - Electronics With Specialization in VLSI

Andhra University
Visakhapatnam
04-2013

B.Sc - Electronics & Computer Science

Andhra University
Visakhapatnam
04-2011

Skills

Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP)

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Accomplishments

  • Cost Savings: Spearheaded strategic sourcing initiatives that resulted in a 40K$ annual saving on raw material procurement, leading to a 30% reduction in budget.
  • Project Management: Cracked the PMP certification in the first attempt with an Above Target (AT) score in all domains.
  • Infrastructure Delivery: Successfully managed the full project lifecycle to design and deliver a 1,000 square feet modern warehouse with sophisticated facilities.
  • Process Improvement: Led the end-to-end ERP Implementation project along with supply chain activities, which helped in better planning and coordination of business resources.

Timeline

Program/Project Manager - NPI

Lam Research (India) Pvt. Ltd
06.2020 - Current

Executive, SCM & Materials

Tata Advanced Systems Limited
10.2018 - 06.2020

Officer, Materials

Kanoria Industries
03.2016 - 05.2018

Engineer R&D & In-Charge (SCM)

Andhra Electronics
02.2014 - 03.2016

MBA - Operations, Finance, Marketing

Indian Institute of Management

M.Sc - Electronics With Specialization in VLSI

Andhra University

B.Sc - Electronics & Computer Science

Andhra University
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