VICKRAM NATARANJAN
Bengaluru
Summary
Over 24 years of experience in sales, supply chain management, and accounting operations, specializing in procurement, E-Auctions, and business forecasting. Proven track record in client relationship management and credit operations, demonstrating strong organizational skills and adaptability to changing trends. Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities facilitate effective navigation of complex situations and foster strong professional relationships. Recognized for comprehensive problem-solving skills, contributing significant value to teams and organizations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelancer
Self Employed
Bangalore
01.2019 - Current
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on reading, writing, and grammar skills. For IELTS and business communications.
- Instructed yoga classes for diverse skill levels and age groups.
- Provided one-on-one coaching sessions to improve skills and techniques. Focused on cycling, running, and swimming.
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
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Economics
Pune University
01.1993
Skills
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
- Experienced with MS Office Suite
- SAP Software Experience
- Human resources management
- Financial analysis
- Vendor management
- Budget preparation
- Customer service
- Effective communication
Personal Information
Hobbies
Ironman Triathlete , Marathons & photograpy
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Freelancer
Self Employed
01.2019 - Current
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
Bachelor of Commerce - Economics
Pune University
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