SWAPNIL SURESH WANKHEDE

Proactive manager with demonstrated leadership abilities, strategic planning expertise and problem-solving acumen. Assists senior managers with accomplishing demanding targets by encouraging staff and coordinating resources. Methodical and well-organized in optimizing coverage to meet operational demands.

A competent professional offering nearly 13.7 years of extensive experience in Purchasing/ Procurement Management, Supply Chain Management, Material Management, Project Management Certified Professional from the International Institute of Import and Export Management Experience in participating in ISO & vendor audits to ensure quality SCM activities Headed on-time delivery and improved purchasing quality by setting up quality check procedures for suppliers and on-site personnel Cultivated strong business relationships with different suppliers that enabled the organization in receiving deferred payment terms from them Drove logistics planning process for the region by developing and driving outsourcing strategies, focusing on identification, evaluation, selection, negotiation, and management of world-class 3PL providers on a regional and country basis Increased stock accuracy and reduced order shortages by improving goods-in and cycle-counting processes Proficient in developing a request for purchase quotes; skilled in reviewing procurement volumes by product class/ customization/ type/ lead time, thereby identifying areas for rate/ frame contracts, and finalizing the same Established excellence in designing new supply chains to meet business or functional goals including demand forecasts/ product line, manufacturing & logistics strategies/ economic evaluation Exposure to managing MIS entailing SAP entries regarding purchase payments; generating reports on self-life, slow/ non-moving materials after updating all indents Attended Best Logistics Practices Training in Portugal in 2017 An effective communicator with strong relationship management skills with the capability to relate to people at any level of business and management; possess excellent analytical and negotiation skills Budgeting & Cost Control

• Implemented MRP, JIT, KANBAN, and developed Green Channel sources with Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) which reduced the inventory level reasonably

• Holds the credit of reducing lead time of import shipments’ clearance by increasing the communication & networking with CHA/forwarder team.

• Successfully implemented many qualitative Cost Reduction (IMCR) Projects and was able to achieve significant cost reduction

• Recipient of many appreciations from management for quality and timely work