Saurabh Zala
Gandhinagar
Summary
A highly skilled and efficient procurement professional with 6 years of experience, excelling in negotiation, inventory management, and supplier relations, with strong problem-solving and analytical abilities to drive success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Analyst - Business Operations
Analog Devices
Gandhinagar
10.2024 - Current
- Conduct a comprehensive analysis of the inventory levels and open orders to support efficient order replenishment.
- Prepare and publish detailed inventory health reports, providing insight into stock availability, usage patterns, and potential risks.
- Successfully automated the reporting process using Power BI, improving accuracy, efficiency, and timelines of data delivery.
- Generated acknowledgment report to ensure precise tracking and monitoring of open orders.
Buyer - Procurement
Analog Devices
Gandhinagar
12.2019 - 10.2024
- Managed the inventory of 21,000 parts at one wafer fab and 9,000 at another, coordinating replenishment schedules and optimizing stock across both facilities to meet production needs without overstocking.
- Oversaw and coordinated the ordering process for critical materials such as targets, quartz and raw wafers optimizing supply chain performance and ensuring alignment with production schedules.
- Led cost-reduction initiatives, saving the company $0.6M annually through supplier negotiations and process optimization.
- Led the integration of advanced analytics in procurement processes, which enhanced decision-making capabilities and operational transparency.
- Managed and mentored a team of five procurement professionals, improving team performance and maintaining collaboration within the team to achieve goals.
Education
B.Com - Advanced Accounting And Statistics
Prin. M C Shah College
Ahmedabad04.2018
HSC - Commerce
Vardhman High School
04.2015
SSC -
Government High School
04-2013
Skills
- Data analytics
- SAP MM
- Interpersonal skills
- Vendor management and negotiation
- Inventory management
- Power BI
- MS Office
- Strategic sourcing
Certification
- Digital Marketing by Google
- Kaizen - A gift of life by AMA
- Sourcing excellence & vendor management by AMA
- British English for Business by British Council
Accomplishments
- Recognized by the CIO for delivering $200K in savings through effective procurement strategies.
- Recognized by management for effectively managing inventory.
- Recognized by Management for achieving the savings of $1M total.
INTERESTS
- Travelling
- Playing Table Tennis
- Stock Market
PROJECTS
- FAB Expansion - Collaborated with stakeholders to develop a CAPEX project plan and successfully procured heavy equipment, ensuring alignment with budget and timelines.
- Inventory Management of Critical Commodities - Managed inventory of Targets, Quartz & Raw wafers for more than 3 years.
- SAP Conversion of Inventory - Led the project with the help of senior leadership team to migrate the inventory in SAP from other platforms.
- BI Reports and KPI Tracking - Led the project with team to publish different BI Report and KPI tracking of whole procurement activities.
- Others - Organized company events under Young Professional Network Committee.
LANGUAGES
Gujarati
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
PERSONAL DETAILS
- Date of Birth :- July 13th, 1998
- Marital Status :- Unmarried
Timeline
Analyst - Business Operations
Analog Devices
10.2024 - Current
Buyer - Procurement
Analog Devices
12.2019 - 10.2024
B.Com - Advanced Accounting And Statistics
Prin. M C Shah College
HSC - Commerce
Vardhman High School
SSC -
Government High School