Sameer Satish Ghodake
Pune
Summary
Results-driven purchase engineer with expertise in supplier management and inventory oversight. Achieved significant cost avoidance through effective capacity resolution and liquidation of excess inventory. Proficient in SAP MM and skilled in strategic planning, enhancing supply chain efficiency through collaboration. Experienced in logistics and distribution, with strong capabilities in budget development, procurement, and multitasking.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Material Planning Associate
Hyster Yale Inc
09.2023 - Current
- Managed global supply chain operations with annual purchasing volume of $40 million.
- Collaborated with NPD and ECN teams to ensure smooth transitions, minimizing shortages and excess inventory.
- Worked with CM and IOS teams to resolve capacity issues, avoiding approximately $40,000 in costs.
- Communicated with suppliers to meet requirements for electronic, casting, and machined parts on short lead times.
- Resolved payment issues with finance team to prevent production-impacting credit holds.
- Coordinated with CM and GSM teams to liquidate over $500,000 in excess inventory through buybacks.
- Led core team in implementing VMI and Milk Run strategies to enhance inventory management.
- Trained suppliers on HYG IT infrastructure, monitoring progress throughout onboarding process.
- Managed inventory of raw materials to ensure timely availability for production.
- Implemented inventory tracking systems to enhance visibility and reduce waste.
- Implemented systems designed to streamline ordering processes related to purchasing supplies from external vendors.
Sr. Purchase Engineer
Fluorotech Polymers Pvt. Ltd.
11.2017 - 09.2023
- Conducted research to identify optimal products and suppliers based on value, delivery, quality, and demand.
- Collaborated with suppliers to negotiate favorable purchasing terms.
- Implemented VA/VE activities at vendors, enhancing productivity by 5% and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality materials.
- Facilitated collaboration among suppliers, manufacturers, and internal teams to establish risk-based supply evaluation policies.
- Enhanced supply chain management processes to improve OTIF compliance with IATF16949:2016 standards.
- Developed and enforced a company quality policy that increased vendor efficiency through training and support.
- Maintained inventory costs within targets, achieving capital savings of 1.5% of turnover value.
- Drove continuous improvement in purchasing processes while aligning suppliers with future business objectives and JIT practices.
- Planned and scheduled materials according to production demands, minimizing loss and managing inventory effectively.
- Developed and maintained purchasing documentation and records efficiently.
- Implemented cost-saving strategies through effective supplier management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical
Pune University
Pune07-2017
Diploma - Mechanical
BTE
Mumbai01.2013
Skills
- Supplier and vendor management
- Project and inventory oversight
- Financial management
- Technical proficiency
- International logistics and documentation(Import)
- Supply chain optimization
- Procurement cycle management
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Google Workspace expertise
- SAP MM knowledge
- Supply chain analysis
- Strategic planning
- Data analysis
- Risk assessment
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- SAP MM (V 6.0C)
- EXIM
Languages
- English, Advance
- Hindi, Native Speaker
- Marathi, Mother Tongue
Language
Marathi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Material Planning Associate
Hyster Yale Inc
09.2023 - Current
Sr. Purchase Engineer
Fluorotech Polymers Pvt. Ltd.
11.2017 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical
Pune University
Diploma - Mechanical
BTE