VEENAYAGAM TV
Summary
Results-driven Production Planning, Supply Chain & Operations Leader with 26 years of experience in smelter plant operations, production planning, supply chain optimization, procurement, inventory control, and warehouse & depot management within the metal and mining industries. Successfully handled 7,000 MT of monthly sales and depot operations, spearheaded digital transformation initiatives, including an e-commerce platform and AI-powered chatbot for copper marketing, and led SAP R3 re-implementation, including Profit Center and New General Ledger migration. Adept at cost optimization, budgeting, and strategic inventory management, achieving significant reductions in non-moving stock, procurement costs, and logistics inefficiencies. A strong leader with a track record of improving operational efficiency, driving revenue growth, and enhancing compliance through data-driven decision-making and process improvements.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales and Operations Planning, Copper Marketing
Sterlite Copper, Vedanta Limited
09.2021 - Current
- Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), sales forecasting, and warehouse/depot management to enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Optimized digital sales through strategic use of the e-commerce portal, increasing customer reach and transaction volumes.
- Streamlined customer onboarding and deal closures, improving customer acquisition rates and strengthening market positioning.
- Managed depot operations and logistics planning to enhance supply chain performance and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated e-auctions to drive competitive pricing strategies and maximize product value.
- Guided hedging strategies to minimize financial risk and ensure revenue stability.
- Integrated technical support into customer service to expedite issue resolution and enhance service standards.
- Developed comprehensive sales plans based on market analysis, demand forecasting, and dynamic pricing strategies.
- Led team training initiatives, fostering a knowledgeable and high-performing workforce.
- Spearheaded budgeting and financial planning for marketing campaigns, including social media strategies, to boost brand awareness and generate leads.
- Key Achievements: Improved inventory control, reducing stock discrepancies by 30% and enhancing audit compliance.
- Cut excess stock by 18%, optimizing cash flow and operational efficiency.
- Implemented weekly dashboards and reports for supply chain oversight, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
- Enhanced delivery timelines by 20% through improved logistics and scheduling.
Projects Planning and CAPEX Procurement
Hindustan Zinc Limited
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Led project planning, scheduling, and resource management, ensuring seamless execution.
- Managed CAPEX procurement, optimizing selection and utilization of capital expenditures.
Operations and Production Planning & Process Control, Procurement & Services Management
Sterlite Copper, Vedanta Limited
09.1998 - 03.2021
- Managed end-to-end copper smelting operations, focusing on metal yield optimization, production efficiency, and quality enhancement.
- Metal Accounting and Recovery, MIS Reporting, Audits Coordination.
- Led strategic production planning, aligning resources and raw material availability with manufacturing schedules to meet targets.
- Implemented process control measures, leveraging data analysis to enhance operational efficiency.
- Oversaw materials planning, procurement, and services management, ensuring cost-effective raw material sourcing.
- Directed business planning, budgeting, and financial monitoring, tracking production and quality metrics to maximize ROI.
- Ensured compliance through internal and external audits, maintaining transparency in MIS reporting.
- Managed CAPEX procurement, ensuring seamless execution during major shutdowns.
- Applied zero-based cost management, driving substantial cost reductions.
- Negotiated O&M contracts and fostered vendor relationships, securing favorable terms and enhancing operational cost efficiency.
- Key Achievements: Reduced copper slag pile by ~40 million metric tons, aligning inventory with monthly production (60000 MT) while monetizing slag byproducts.
- Implemented MII-Manufacturing Intelligence Interface to monitor critical process parameters.
Education
Master of Business Administration - undefined
SVKM'S NMIMS University
01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
01.1998
Skills
- Supply Chain Planning
- Demand Forecasting
- Warehouse Management
- Inventory Control
- Vendor Relations
- Production Planning
- Operations
- Smelting
- Process Control
- Business Planning
- SAP R3
- Digital Solutions
- SAP PP
- SAP PM
- SAP QM
- SAP MM
- SAP FICO
- SAP SD
- Power BI
- E-Commerce Development
- Budgeting
- Financial Planning
- Cost Optimization
- Forecasting
- Zero-Based Budgeting
- Leadership
- Strategy
- Team Management
- Process Improvement
- Cross-functional Collaboration
Certification
Executive Program in Project Management, XLRI - VIL Programs
Personal Information
Nationality: India
Languages
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Sales and Operations Planning, Copper Marketing
Sterlite Copper, Vedanta Limited
09.2021 - Current
Projects Planning and CAPEX Procurement
Hindustan Zinc Limited
04.2021 - 08.2021
Operations and Production Planning & Process Control, Procurement & Services Management
Sterlite Copper, Vedanta Limited
09.1998 - 03.2021
Master of Business Administration - undefined
SVKM'S NMIMS University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
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