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VICKRAM NATARANJAN

Bengaluru

Summary

With over 24 years of experience in sales (FMCG), supply chain management, and accounting operations, I bring a wealth of expertise to the table. Background includes a strong focus on procurement, E-Auctions, business forecasting, client relationship management, and credit operations. Systematic and organized individual with a natural ability to adapt quickly to changing trends and processes. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively navigate complex situations and build strong professional relationships. Known for comprehensive problem-solving abilities, making me a valuable asset in any team or organization.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Consultant

Ernst & Young
03.2018 - 12.2018
  • Responsible for coordinating with different members of the team in preparation of operating & investment budgets that include working closely with senior management to establish budgets and assess projected needs of the department based on the growth projections
  • Spearhead the operational and financial performance for the business activities that support the delivery in order to gain optimum business performance
  • Judiciously prepared income statement analysis for various revenue and cost levers to gain good understanding of variances and provide business insights accordingly
  • Cost Variance Analysis, analyze actual's against budget and report variance
  • Administered a variety of financial/business activities related to month-end closing and reporting
  • Analysis of Head Count Cost and re-class costs between cost Centers

Senior Procurement Analyst

Honeywell Technology Solutions Lab Pvt Limited.
12.2010 - 01.2018
  • Successfully handled several operations that include accrual analysis, month close activities in addition to managing Journals and Accruals accordingly
  • Managed all procurement related activities from adding new vendors to the database to creating purchase orders
  • Effectively resolved vendor invoice related issues beginning from handling payments to tax related issues and tracking vendor performances successfully
  • Formal review of financials prior to close to ensure that the financial performance is correctly represented
  • Assess Financial Viability of the Project / projects Investment analysis by use of financial tools & techniques like Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and Payback Period, and write reports and recommendations
  • Successfully managed procurement and marketing operations for North America, EMEA and India
  • Managed the entire procure to pay cycle for the above mentioned regions
  • Identify opportunities to negotiate with the suppliers for achieving Productivity Savings and Working Capital improvements goals determined by the businesses
  • Responsible for creating new vendors and planned all vendor management related activities accordingly
  • Coordinated with cross functional teams in vendor negotiations in addition to conducting Live E-Auction events
  • Ensured timely booking of purchased goods and services received in the system to facilitate timely payment to suppliers
  • Collaborated with different teams in development of scorecards, metrics for measurement of performance & implementation for vendors
  • Conducted surveys to review the effective response of the vendors and customers in trade shows and other promotional activities
  • Managed the marketing activities on the recommendations of the marketing team booking stalls in various industrial trade shows
  • Coordinating with vendors and marketing teams to setup the stalls in trade shows as per given formats ensuring all promotional materials, promotional speakers and event managers and company personnel travel is done to ensure that they are present on site to maximize the event potential
  • Conducting pre and post event surveys feedback for customers and vendors to gauge conversion of leads

Senior Credit Analyst

Honeywell Technology Solutions Lab Pvt Limited.
12.2003 - 11.2010
  • Handled a customer portfolio of forty million USD
  • Analyze customer requests for credit and make credit recommendations in accordance with established corporate policies and guidelines
  • Perform financial statement analysis, contact appropriate financial
  • Analyze online credit data for both new and existing customers
  • Work closely with the customers for all collections and assist with any invoice related issues with the customer
  • Resolve all inquiries related to billing and/or collections matters in a timely manner
  • Establish and maintain positive relationships and open communication with all departments in the workflow process
  • Provide monthly collections data and status off all outstandings in the portfolio to the management
  • Conducted monthly conference calls with accounts payables managers, controllers to discuss any matters or issues pertaining to their business in Honeywell and Cash calls with the various Honeywell site personnel across the US

Customer Care Representative

Mphasis
11.2002 - 10.2003

Assistant Manager

Foodworld Super Market
12.1999 - 10.2002

Assistant Manager

Group4 Securitas India
01.1998 - 10.1999

Sales Co-ordinator

The Gramaphone Co Of India
02.1994 - 12.1997

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

Pune University
01.1993

Skills

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
  • Experienced with MS Office Suite
  • SAP Software Experience
  • Human resources management

Timeline

Senior Consultant

Ernst & Young
03.2018 - 12.2018

Senior Procurement Analyst

Honeywell Technology Solutions Lab Pvt Limited.
12.2010 - 01.2018

Senior Credit Analyst

Honeywell Technology Solutions Lab Pvt Limited.
12.2003 - 11.2010

Customer Care Representative

Mphasis
11.2002 - 10.2003

Assistant Manager

Foodworld Super Market
12.1999 - 10.2002

Assistant Manager

Group4 Securitas India
01.1998 - 10.1999

Sales Co-ordinator

The Gramaphone Co Of India
02.1994 - 12.1997

Bachelor of Commerce -

Pune University

Hobbies

Ironman Triathlete , Marathons & photograpy

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