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VEENAYAGAM TV

VEENAYAGAM TV

Mumbai

Summary

Experienced Production Planner with 20+ years in operations and supply chain management. Expertise in sales forecasting, inventory control, and process optimization. Achieved 30% reduction in stock discrepancies and 18% reduction in excess stock. Skilled in coordinating logistics and improving delivery timelines by 20%. Adept at leveraging strategic planning to enhance operational efficiency and surpass production targets. Ready to contribute unique skills in aligning resources effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales and Operations Planning, Copper Marketing

Sterlite Copper, Vedanta Limited
09.2021 - Current
  • Led Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), sales forecasting, and warehouse/depot management to enhance supply chain efficiency.
  • Optimised digital sales through strategic utilisation of the e-commerce portal, significantly increasing customer reach and transaction volumes.
  • Streamlined customer onboarding and deal closures, resulting in improved customer acquisition rates and strengthened market positioning.
  • Managed depot operations and logistics planning to boost supply chain performance and elevate customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinated e-auctions to drive competitive pricing strategies and maximise product value.
  • Guided hedging strategies to mitigate financial risk and ensure revenue stability.
  • Integrated technical support into customer service processes to expedite issue resolution and elevate service standards.
  • Developed comprehensive sales plans rooted in market analysis, demand forecasting, and dynamic pricing strategies.
  • Championed team training initiatives to cultivate a knowledgeable and high-performing workforce.
  • Spearheaded budgeting and financial planning for marketing campaigns, including social media strategies, to enhance brand awareness and generate leads.
  • Improved inventory control, reducing stock discrepancies by 30% and enhancing audit compliance.
  • Eliminated excess stock by 18%, optimising 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
  • Orchestrated project planning, scheduling, and resource management to ensure seamless execution.
  • Managed CAPEX procurement, optimising the selection and utilisation of capital expenditures.

Operations and Production Planning & Process Control, Procurement

Sterlite Copper, Vedanta Limited
09.1998 - 03.2021
  • Managed end-to-end copper smelting operations with a focus on optimising metal yield, production efficiency, and quality enhancement.
  • Directed 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 to ensure cost-effective raw material sourcing.
  • Directed business planning, budgeting, and financial monitoring, tracking production and quality metrics to maximise 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, achieving substantial cost reductions.
  • Negotiated O&M contracts and nurtured vendor relationships, securing favourable terms and enhancing operational cost efficiency.
  • Reduced the copper slag pile by approximately 40 million metric tons, aligning inventory with monthly production (60,000 MT) while monetising slag byproducts.
  • Implemented MII-Manufacturing Intelligence Interface to monitor critical process parameters.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management

SVKM'S NMIMS University, Mumbai
10.2024

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli
06.1998

Skills

  • Supply Chain Planning
  • Production Planning
  • Operations Management
  • SAP R3
  • Digital Solutions
  • Power BI
  • E-Commerce Development
  • Budgeting
  • Financial Planning
  • Cost Optimization
  • Forecasting
  • Zero-Based Budgeting
  • Leadership
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Team Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Cross-functional Collaboration

Languages

Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)

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 - Sterlite Copper, Vedanta Limited
09.1998 - 03.2021
SVKM'S NMIMS University - Master of Business Administration, Supply Chain Management
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

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