Sethu Purushothaman

Facilitated collaboration among sales, project teams, supply chain, and invoicing to track deliverables.

Forecasted customer-specific revenues and costs to assess project profitability.

Balanced customer request dates with scheduled ship dates using capacity and lead time analysis.

Developed strong relationships with procurement, logistics, and suppliers to mitigate delivery risks.

Collaborated with sales and project teams on new opportunities, optimizing fulfillment processes.

Prioritized finished goods inventory with customers for accelerated revenue generation.

Managed an order tracking process, ensuring effective communication regarding order status.

Coordinated with scheduling and buyers to address supplier delivery challenges and adjust timelines.

• Utilized Enterprise Resource Planning Tool to create inventory and non-inventory purchase orders.
• Negotiated with suppliers on purchase orders for price updates, lead time reduction, and delivery dates.
• Reviewed and analyzed quotes from open market searches and issued purchase orders aligned with inventory forecasts.
• Ensured >95% success in on-time deliveries while achieving a 99% reduction in discrepancies.
• Worked closely with Accounts Payable to maintain timely vendor invoice payments
• Coordinated with warehouse and field teams to facilitate prompt ordering and receipt of goods.
• Implemented Green Light Shipping process with suppliers to minimize surplus inventory costs monthly.
• Oversaw monthly reviews of push-out and cancellation strategies for improved inventory management.

• Engaged with 35 global suppliers to define requirements for Temporary Staffing project, ensuring report accuracy.
  Oversaw fleet service management for customer engineers in Europe region.
  Prepared and processed journal vouchers related to fleet services across Europe.
  Compiled and delivered monthly IPP sales reports on software licensing for more than 70 customers worldwide.
  Executed blanket purchase orders for software licenses and renewals based on sales forecasts.
  Maintained supply chain compliance to manage purchases effectively according to pricing structures.
  Conducted training sessions for new employees, facilitating regular performance evaluations and task assignments.

Managed timesheets and safety inductions for 220 employees across Asian countries.

Processed employee payroll, complaints, promotions, terminations, and transfers efficiently.

Facilitated prompt processing of new spot buys based on inventory assessments.

Conducted daily inventory checks and reported raw material shortages to senior management. Coordinated with site supervisors to ensure compliance with daily work allotments.

Supervised safety procedures in collaboration with site safety manager.

Engaged with clients to address advanced requirements and deliver solution-oriented updates.

Oversaw transportation planning for workers on-site and off-site daily.