SANIKA SAWANT

Key Responsibilities:

• Handled end-to-end procurement operations for hotel, food, and beverage categories across multiple international cruise vessels.
• Managed the PR-to-PO cycle, including the creation, amendment, and cancellation of purchase orders, as per internal stakeholder inputs.
• Forecasted demand and created ordering schedules aligned with vessel itineraries to ensure stock availability and accuracy.
• Liaised with global vendors and local warehouses for timely order confirmation, delivery tracking, and exception handling.
• Utilized JD Edwards and CrunchTime NetChef to automate workflows, reducing manual effort and PO cycle time by 30%.
• Maintained procurement data accuracy in systems, and supported zero-escalation performance throughout tenure.
• Mentored and trained new team members, helping to streamline onboarding and SOP adherence.

Additional Contributions:

• Created and shared Monthly Business Review (MBR) reports with key metrics and procurement KPIs.
• Developed SIPOC diagrams to map end-to-end procurement processes and support process improvements.
• Managed team leave rosters and scheduling for accurate internal reporting and staffing planning.
• Authored and maintained detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for process standardization and compliance.