Dec 2020 – Mar 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos

Jun 2018 – Dec 2020 · 2 yrs 6 mos

• Responsible for end-to-end strategic sourcing, category management and procurement transformation of projects within logistics Category, for a Fortune 500 CPG client.
• Key responsibilities in the current role includes but not limited to the following:
• Category management
• Stakeholder engagement
• Competitive bench-marking through market intelligence
• Opportunity Assessment
• Cost modeling & TCO analysis
• Spend Analysis
• Vendor Management
• Pricing & negotiation Strategies
• Contract terms & Execution
• Actual vs Planned savings calculation

Apr 2017 – May 2017 · 1 mo · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

• As an Intern, worked on a Logistics procurement project for a Fortune 500 CPG client
• 1. Evaluated different options around ocean freight to identify the most optimum solution for client
• 2. Developed end to end sourcing strategy in ocean freight sub category having total annual spend of $50 M
• The work mainly included Competitive Bench-marking through market intelligence, designing Cost models & TCO analysis, Spend Analysis, RFP & Contract Execution, Vendor Management, stakeholder management, supplier communication.
• 2. As a part of Knowledge management initiative worked as a Market Research assistant for logistics category

Jun 2014 – Nov 2015 · 1 yr 5 mos · Greater Hyderabad Area

• Responsibilities:
• 1.Responsible for onboarding 25 dealers and wholesalers from 40 different college canteens in and around Hyderabad
• 2.Successfully managed a team of 10 delivery boys during pilot run, ensuring timely delivery of the notebooks in colleges
• 3.Researched and collaborated with people from diverse backgrounds like photography and painting for customized cover pages
• 4.Identified and categorized factors that help in targeting audience of different age groups and economic backgrounds
• 5.Build and managed effective relationship with manufacturers which helped in cost reduction of around ₹1 lakh/year

Nov 2012 – May 2014 · 1 yr 6 mos · India

• Responsibilities:
• 1.Forecasted and planned the requirement for imported coals using Material Requirements Planning techniques
• 2.Prepared purchase Orders for components worth ₹150 Cr based on production plan, inventory levels and forecast
• 3.Collaborated with overseas vendors to address quality related issues and delayed delivery of purchases of different coals
• 4.Led a team of 80 which include operators, technicians and other allied groups for operations and maintainance work
• 5.Represented the department in a panel that prepares Annual and Mid-year Budget of production for coke oven department
• Achievements:
• 1. ‘Star Performer’ within the cadre for the significant contribution to the department during the financial year 2013-14
• 2.Acheived product parameters like CSR, volatility, moisture, fluidity, continuously for six months without any deviations
• 3.Attained zero accident as shift manager strictly following safety rules and regulations implemented by safety department