Saravana S

Oversaw procurement process, ensuring all purchase orders were acknowledged with in 24 hours resulting in a 20% decrease of orders delivery time.

• Developed and maintained relationships with new and existing suppliers resulting improved in improved lead times and on-time deliveries.
• Negotiated contracts with key suppliers resulting in a15% decrease in material costs
• Negotiated several long-term contracts with vendors that generated significant profit.
• Monitored critical and sensitive supplier lists to handle vendor processing exceptions.
• Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders.
• Experienced with implementing systems of inventory management avoiding over stocking or wastage
• Preparing cost-benefit analysis report for review by managers
• Generated dashboards daily/weekly to drive insightful trends for procurement team
• Produced monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
• Analyzed spend data to identify and execute cost-savings, cost-avoidance and value analysis opportunities.
• Created various Excel documents to assist with pulling metrics data and presenting information to stakeholders for concise explanations of best placement for needed resources.
• Resolved daily issues by handling invoice discrepancies, replacement for rejected materials and missed and late deliveries

• Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
• Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
• Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
• Prepared detailed reports to highlight inventory levels, purchase orders and discrepancies.
• Coordinated shipments and tracked progress to facilitate timely delivery.
• Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
• Generated monthly performance reports to track and analyze shipping trends.

• Supervised receiving, stocking and shipment in high-volume warehouse environment.
• Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
• Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
• Maintained current inventory tracking information using warehouse management system.
• Checked physical inventory through regular cycle counts and conducted full audits to trace and correct discrepancies.

• Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked, and well-organized.
• Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
• Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
• Recorded daily incoming delivery information and obtained vendor signature on delivery challan.
• Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group