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Vinodraj B

Vinodraj B

Bengaluru

Summary

Results-driven Sourcing Specialist with 9+ years in supply chain management, SAP, and Microsoft Dynamics. Proven track record optimizing procurement processes, reducing costs, and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in end-to-end supply chain oversight, from sourcing to order fulfillment and inventory control. Adept at negotiating contracts, analyzing market trends, and implementing strategic initiatives for cost savings. Seeking a challenging role to leverage expertise and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic organization.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Specialist- Sourcing

Halma India Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - Current
  • Working as a Specialist- Sourcing, supply chain Management.
  • New Supplier. Projects, vendor on boarding, Enrolling, Streamline vendor with Organization.
  • Commodity Prices negotiations, Break up & process price finalization.
  • Contract Management, Service price Negotiations.
  • Order Processing of Internal companies
  • Costing and Margin reporting of all imports and purchase
  • Warehouse management- GRN and monitoring stock levels, forecasting, and planning.
  • Weekly Inventory review and monitor the discrepancies.
  • Handled effectively all the import/Export shipments of Halma India and Ensuring correct
    documentation submitted for customs clearance, 100 percent of all the time.
  • Co-ordination with Indian Customs with proper documentation to clearance of shipments
  • Work on the customs query and prepare the required documents to release the shipment without
    any hassles.
  • Inventory and sales reporting to the management monthly
  • Participate in the inventory audit in the warehouse.
  • Logistics support- Handling freight forwarders and take care of shipments from opcos to
    warehouse.
  • Creating Bill of materials, and production orders for assemblies of fire suppression systems
  • Knowledge on SVB registration and PD duty bond for the Intercompany shipments
  • Handled the sales over the online platforms such as Amazon etc.
  • Reduced costs by identifying inefficiencies in operations and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Enhanced team productivity by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.

Order Fulfillment Specialist

Tech Mahindra- Client: Applied Materials
03.2018 - 01.2020
  • Collaborated with stock manager to effectively cut down on defective items in storage and in shipments.
  • Streamlined workflows within the department by identifying bottlenecks and reallocating resources where necessary to minimize delays in order processing times.
  • Worked at Order management is to support down mission critical process affecting both
    PRODUCTS & REAL TIME INFORMATION by taking corrective actions.
  • Knowledge in SAP MM & SD Module, Customer Service Order Processing & Order
    Management process
  • Creation of STO and ICTO.
  • Creation of PR (Purchase Requisition) and inform the purchasing team to expedite to confirm
    PO and provide accurate CMD.
  • Working on unconfirmed orders on priority over confirmed orders
  • Handling different types of orders like SHU, Downs, Rush and standard orders to meet
    Customer delivery schedules
  • Sourcing and pulling parts from different plants and CDCs across the globe which is near to the
    customer’s site and creating transfer orders for domestic and international shipments
  • Expediting parts to remedy shortage problems – work with the supplier to confirm the customer
    order and following up until the supplier ship out the parts
  • Set-up meeting with suppliers/purchasing team along with stake holders for high critical orders
    from Intel and other customers.
  • Follow up with logistics team from various plants & CDCs across the globe on the shipments
    and complete PGI
  • Check for alternative part/repair part and work with Engineering team and provide optimal
    solution to the end customer.
  • Aligning orders based on FIFO and ensuring to allocate the parts to their respective customers
    and set ODL accordingly upon the approval from the respective plant planner for critical orders.
  • Rescheduling Stock Transfer Purchase Orders (STPO’s) and Re-ATP Sales Orders based on
    material availability and/or supplier delivery commits in SAP
  • Scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring Manufacturing production orders through to
    deliveries to Spares Operations warehouses.
  • Raise help desk ticket for system issues and work closely with the concerned team to resolve
    the issue and close the same within 24 hours.
  • Update Downs Dashboard with detailed information and the action plan driven to monitor.
  • MIS Reporting on open orders
  • Taking care for cost related issues for a material with a proper coordination with finance/MDM
    team.
  • Identify, develop, and improve new and existing processes.

Purchase Engineer

Bharat Electronics Limited
03.2015 - 01.2018
  • Worked as Purchase ENGG (SAP MM) at Bharat Electronics Ltd, from Jan 2014 to March
    2018.
  • Managed vendor master data within the SAP MM environment, ensuring all relevant information was up-to-date and easily accessible for procurement teams.
  • Looking after day-to-day purchases i.e., Electronics/Electrical Materials/Components etc,
    Creation of P.O against PR/ MRP RUN. Vendor Management.
  • Sending RFQ, receiving Quotations, Making Comparative statements.
  • Negotiations with supplier/vendor for rate & other terms & conditions.
  • Creation of BID & SRM, Procure to Pay cycle(P2P)
  • Purchase orders on foreign/local suppliers. Hence knowledge of applicable INCO TERMS and
    domestic freight & insurance.
  • Creation of reports, Strategic sourcing. Cost management, inventory management, Multi-
    Location Inventory, vendor management.
  • Knowledge of BOM, ECR, Engineering documents.
  • Planning of Imported parts, considering Inco terms, Inventory Norms, sailing time, Stock in
    transit, advising for pick up to forwarding agent.
  • Monitor materials consumption in the shift, Maintain wastage within limits.
  • Material master creation data base,
  • Ensure process/workplace conformations to AS 9100, 5S standards.
  • Follow up & daily updates from PR to GR process of material required to Production.
  • Work on inspection clearance to ensure uniform loading of production capacities.
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal suppliers and customers for ensuring
    that required inputs are available on time.
  • Maintained documentation for all purchases.

Apprentice Trainee

Bharat Electronics Limited
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Worked as Apprentice trainee at Design and engineering department.
  • Devolved 2D Drawings and 3D Models of Telecommunication and Board casting
    equipment’s such as GCS shelter for unmanned aerial vehicle.
  • Collaborated effectively with experienced professionals to complete projects efficiently and accurately.
  • Expanded professional network by attending industry events, conferences, and engaging with other professionals during the apprenticeship period.
  • Gained exposure to different aspects of the industry through rotation among diverse departments or job functions during the apprenticeship tenure.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Rajarajeshwari College of Engineering
Bengaluru
08.2013

Skills

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Contract Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Customs Clearance
  • Logistics and Freight Management
  • Documentation and Compliance
  • Purchase Management:
  • Vendor Management
  • Strategic Sourcing and Cost Management:
  • Order Management
  • Global Operations
  • Process Improvement
  • Dashboard Management

Accomplishments

  • Recognized as a Catalyst in Halma India Awards for achieving excellent customer satisfaction in 2022.
  • Attained AEO certification Tier-II (Authorized Economic Operator Scheme), facilitating the release of cargo on credit without waiting for duty payment, improving turnaround time, and increasing sales.
  • Created SOPs for sales order creation, purchase orders, etc., in ERP, enhancing the understanding of processes for new joiners
  • Acquired knowledge on SVB registration, PD duty bond for Intercompany shipments, BIS (electronics products), EPR (plastic waste management), CIMS (chip import monitoring system), and PIMS (paper import monitoring system), successfully obtaining registrations for customs clearance.
  • PAT on the Back Award- Excellent performance in the team and training the team.

Software

SAP MM

SAP PP

MS EXCEL

Microsoft Dyanmics-365

Auto cad, Solid works, UG Nx, Catia v5

Certification

Autocad, MS Excel, Solidworks, Cativa V5

Technical Browsing, Travelling, Playing Sports, Music, etc.

I am passionate about exploring the latest developments in technology through extensive technical browsing, staying informed about cutting-edge innovations. Additionally, my love for diverse experiences takes me on exciting journeys while traveling, fuels my active lifestyle through playing sports, and enriches my soul with the harmonious melodies of music.

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Kannada
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Beginner (A1)
Hindi
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Specialist- Sourcing

Halma India Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - Current

Order Fulfillment Specialist

Tech Mahindra- Client: Applied Materials
03.2018 - 01.2020

Purchase Engineer

Bharat Electronics Limited
03.2015 - 01.2018

Apprentice Trainee

Bharat Electronics Limited
01.2014 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Rajarajeshwari College of Engineering
Vinodraj B