VISHNU KARUVOOR KUMAR S
SCM MANAGER
Erode Dt,TN
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Supply Chain and Logistics Manager
MANCHESTER TANKS
12.2020 - Current
- As a Supply Chain Person, I have been involved in various activities aimed at establishing a manufacturing plant from a greenfield project and ensuring it’s a smooth transition into a fully operational facility
- Establish cost-effective supply chain sources for Indian operations from across the global market, SCM Streamline - Activities and System Streamline: As this is a greenfield project, I took it upon myself to establish a procurement policy and system that is in line with the company’s policies and objectives
- Commodity Procurement: To enhance the competitive Edge in the market, we developed Hot Rolled Steel, Stainless Steel, and Rubber commodities manufacturers and devised robust strategies
- Steel Mill Strategy & Development: As a steel industry professional, I have been actively involved in the development of Steel Mills and have a proven track record of creating and implementing strong strategies that drive better competency, improve operational efficiency, and increase profitability in the market
- Vendor Development Strategy -BOM Parts – Through my expertise in Supply Chain Management, I have successfully implemented an ABC analysis strategy for BOM Parts and established strategic sourcing partnerships with suppliers offering competitive prices, resulting in improved cost-effectiveness and a strong competitive edge in the market
- Global Supply Chain – I have worked to foster positive relationships with inter-company supply chain teams and have successfully facilitated the export of their requirements from locally developed sources
- Cost Efficiency - Evaluate the expenditures across different procurement categories and identify areas where cost savings can be achieved by eliminating unnecessary expenses
- Vendor Compliance and Agreements- Ensure all vendors comply with company policies and sign a purchase agreement that holds them liable for the products they supply
- Inventory Management –Implementing various techniques such as Just in Time (JIT) and Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) can greatly enhanced inventory management, resulting in lower storage expenses, decreased chances of stock shortages or excess inventory, and increased operational efficacy
- Marketing – Collaborate with sales and marketing teams in the USA and Australia to develop accurate sales forecasts for the current and upcoming years and finalize sales and operations planning (S&OP) initiatives
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Leading cross-functional brainstorming sessions with teams from PPC, Production, Quality, and Tooling to develop effective strategies for customer orders, taking responsibility for the entire product development life cycle from sales distribution to the end customer
- Risk Mitigation: Developed and implemented a comprehensive risk management strategy for the supply chain, identifying potential vulnerabilities and implementing contingency plans
- Successfully navigated through supply disruptions, ensuring minimal impact on production schedules and customer deliveries.
SCM and Marketing Assistant Manager
Kobelco
11.2013 - 12.2020
- Managed end-to-end supply chain operations across multiple international locations, ensuring seamless coordination
- Led cross-functional teams in executing complex projects, resulting in improved supply chain visibility and reduced lead times
- Implemented sustainable logistics solutions, reducing carbon footprint and enhancing environmental sustainability
- Commodity Procurement -Led a team responsible for sourcing and procurement of key commodities, resulting in a cost reduction
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts and ensuring consistent supply chain flow
- Implemented data-driven strategies to mitigate supply chain risks and ensure uninterrupted production
- Marketing - As a Marketing Manager responsible for creating and executing marketing plans and campaigns to promote a company’s products or services, Overseeing the marketing team, and work with other departments to ensure that marketing efforts are aligned with the company’s overall goals
- Branding - Creating a Strong Brand for the company will enable it to attract customers by setting up stalls and participating in high-level exhibitions
- Budget Planning (Marketing and Procurement) – In Charge of developing both the sales budget and procurement budget
- Accountable for presenting the accomplishments of the current fiscal year’s budget and projecting next year’s budget at the financial year-end budget meeting
- Logistics (EXIMP) –Responsible for liaising with export customers and import suppliers to obtain all necessary documentation for consignment clearance, as well as overseeing the entire customs clearance process from documentation and payment to delivery at the destination
- Customers – Managed key customers such as Manchester Tank, Tyler Pipe, Anaco, KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENTS, KOBELCO CRANES, ALSTOM, DANIELI INDIA PVT LTD, VESTAS WIND POWER SYSTEM, BERGEN PIPE, RANE NSK STEERING AND SYSTEMS, VOLVO AND EICHER MOTORS, WOOSU, UCAL FUEL SYSTEM, USHA INTERNATIONAL, AUTOTECH and others to drive business expansion and boost the company’s turnover
- Vendors- Managed relationships with prominent steel mills such as SAIL, JSW, JSPL, POSCO, JFE, AMNS, TATA Steel, Saar Stahl Steel, and Bhushan Steel, to improve market competitiveness, ensure efficient supply chain transactions, prevent line stoppages, and enhance business profitability.
Junior Marketing Manager
ARKKAYS National Engineering and Foundry Company
04.2012 - 11.2013
Education
Executive Management Development Program (eMDP) General Management -
Indian Institute of Management–Kozhikode (IIMK)
01.2022 - 01.2023
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Marketing and Operations
SRM Business School of Management (SRM)
01.2009 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) - Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)
Saveetha Engineering Affiliated with Anna University
01.2005 - 01.2009
12th - Biology
Ideal Hr. sec. School, Erode Dist
01.2004 - 01.2005
10th - undefined
Shree Vidhyalaya Matriculation Hr. sec. School, Gobichettipallaym
01.2002 - 01.2003
Skills
Business Strategizing
Corecompetency
- Global Business Leadership
- Transformational capabilities
- Integrated business planning
- Linking supply chain performance to organizational success
- Product Management
Softwareexposures
- MS Office
- SAP
- D365 – Procurement and Sourcing Module
Personal Information
- Family Status: Married
- Date of Birth: 04/18/87
Timeline
Executive Management Development Program (eMDP) General Management -
Indian Institute of Management–Kozhikode (IIMK)
01.2022 - 01.2023
Supply Chain and Logistics Manager
MANCHESTER TANKS
12.2020 - Current
SCM and Marketing Assistant Manager
Kobelco
11.2013 - 12.2020
Junior Marketing Manager
ARKKAYS National Engineering and Foundry Company
04.2012 - 11.2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Marketing and Operations
SRM Business School of Management (SRM)
01.2009 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) - Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)
Saveetha Engineering Affiliated with Anna University
01.2005 - 01.2009
12th - Biology
Ideal Hr. sec. School, Erode Dist
01.2004 - 01.2005
10th - undefined
Shree Vidhyalaya Matriculation Hr. sec. School, Gobichettipallaym
01.2002 - 01.2003
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