Muthukumaran Kannan

Program Manager

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India13 yrs 1 mo experience

Key Highlights

  • Expert in managing complex procurement processes.
  • Proven track record in vendor management and cost control.
  • Strong background in supply chain and logistics operations.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist with expertise in logistics and vendor management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Supply Chain ManagementVendor ManagementProject ManagementProcurementLogistics ManagementMarine Engineering

Other Skills

ATSAir CompressorsAir ConditioningAribaAsset ManagementAuxiliary EnginesBlowersBoilersBudgetingBuilding ManagementCAPEXComputer Network OperationsCost ControlCost SavingsDG Sets

About

To be a part of result oriented and successful team involved in implementing innovative ideas with quality standard. Proactive at heading off issues in operations, workflow and production by trends affecting business success. Effect at technical support , resource management & team development. Capability of managing complex & technical projects. Successful at sourcing products to meet specific requirements. Highly organised, proactive and focused on supporting operations with on-time deliveries. Works great with internal personnel and vendors to meet demand. Experience achieved so far in my career, *Negotiation skills *Ability to perform under stress *Purchasing and inventory management skills *Knowledge of a specific sector’s needs *Sourcing and negotiate contracts with suppliers and manufacturers *Craft purchase order and inventory reports for management *Solve supply chain problems *Work within the management team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned orders *Develop an effective and accurate system for monitoring purchase orders *Order products and authorize payments *Manage inventory, including current stock and new deliveries *Ensure the accuracy of purchase orders *Research possible item selections *Make sure control of Obsolete items. *Preparation of CAPEX & OPEX. *Preparation of stock list inventory report. *Preparation of Vendor Evaluation reports. *Organize meetings with suppliers & discuss regarding performance of suppliers & queries for payment pending. *End to End procurement (Sourcing to Payment) & assist Logistics for customs clearance

Experience

Avalon technologies limited

Senior Project Coordinator - Purchase

Nov 2025Present · 4 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

Bharat fih

Senior Engineer

Jun 2023Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

  • Handling a team across a multiple projects, that includes EV Projects as well. Managing an inventory of over 50 million dollars across projects.
  • Schedule and control the supply of materials to meet production requirements and minimum stock levels.
  • Reviewing & Executing CTB reports to make sure materials are available to meet the production schedule.
  • Ensuring that all goods purchased meet quality standards set by the company and are delivered on time.
  • Implement all processes to standards and targets and support continuous im provement initiatives, identify areas of improvement.
  • Monitor the integrity of Bill of Materials (BOM) and manage inventory accura cy. Monitor and control inventory levels against agreed target levels.
  • Minimize obsolete stock and ensure business is left with minimum liability.
  • Running COGS report & control DOS / EOL / RTV maintained or cleared peri odically. Run actual required stock for monthly demand against OH stock & Open PO to make sure PO released in timely.
  • Running EXOB report to control excess drive of materials.
  • Responsible for the vendors payments, handle quality problem and other related matters.
  • During spot buys, analyze pricing, Lead time & manufacturing costs for shortage/new products.
  • Minimise excess stock to avoid inventory excess.
Inventory ManagementSupply Chain ManagementVendor ManagementProject ManagementCost Control

A-star group

Group Procurement Co-ordinator

Jun 2021Jun 2023 · 2 yrs · Singapore · Remote

  • Roles and Responsibilities :
  • Responsible for the procurement of materials, equipment and services according to the
  • established policies of the Group Companies.
  • To work with stakeholders to improve the process of procurement and logistics in order to attain
  • the maximum value for the company.
  • Responsible for purchasing processes through purchase orders that ensure delivery of material,
  • equipment, and services to meet the company requirements.
  • Oversees all Procurement and Logistics activities associated with the effective purchasing of
  • Project requirements in accordance with Project, specifications and budgets.
  • Ensures that the procurement process is in adherence to company requirements, policies and
  • procedures to ensure successful delivery of project requirements.
  • Evaluate risk and implement an appropriate risk management plan to prevent both cost and
  • schedule over run and ensure continuity of supply for the projects.
  • Handle and manage RFQ’s, commercial evaluations, PO award, Logistics, PO administration to
  • final delivery and PO close out.
  • Develop and maintain a commercially sound Vendor base, survey the market for new supply
  • sources including non-traditional ones and maintain “Approved Vendor List”.
  • Manage the evaluation of vendor performance on continuous basis with the team.
  • Monitor and review market conditions and price & delivery trends for materials and equipment.
  • Submit on a monthly basis a consolidated savings report to the Management.
  • Carryout any other duties and responsibilities within the overall function.
ProcurementLogistics ManagementVendor EvaluationRisk Management

Newtech technology

Vendor Management Executive

May 2019May 2021 · 2 yrs · Singapore

  • For Past 2 years have been working for SINGTEL DATA CENTRE as Procurement Engineer.
  • 1. Supervise & support vendor/Engineering team to ensure local Standard Operation Procedures.
  • 2. Developing work instructions for each process that is managed offshore and ensure they are mainained and kept up to date.
  • 3. Responsible to execute the procurement strategy and track queries through to resolution within SLA’s.
  • 4. Ensure proper communications with the site teams.
  • 5. Negotiate pricing and terms with vendors to provide reports whenever required.
  • 6. Ensure timely issue of PO to vendors.
  • 7. Manage data integrity, information on cost savings and provide reports whenever required by the Management.
  • 8. Ensure compliance to SINGTEL standards processes and procedures.
  • 9. Be proactive and manage internal and external customer expectations.
  • 10. Ensure vendors are required to submit all required information and documents in line with the statutory compliance requirements.
  • 11. Maintaining critical spare list onsite for emergency purpose.
  • 12. Responsible for the vendors payments, handle quality problem and other related matters.
  • 13. Control the company’s procurement costs, participate in and play an initiative role in the price negotitations with vendors.
  • 14. Equipment/Product design, Proper Installation, conduct SAT with commissioning and De-Commissioning of the Equipment/Product with safety measures and High standard safety procedures.
Vendor ManagementProcurement StrategyCost SavingsProcurement

Poompuhar shipping corporation ltd

2 roles

Purchase Engineer

Promoted

Oct 2014Mar 2019 · 4 yrs 5 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • For 3 years worked with Poompuhar Shipping Corporation Ltd as
  • Procurement Engineer
  • 1. Ensure vendors are submitting all required information and documents in line with the statutory compliance requirements.
  • 2. Demonstrate contionous effort to improve procurement operations, decrease turnaround time and streamline work processes.
  • 3. Undertake scrutiny of vendor invoices for correctness and timely submission.
  • 4. Ensure timely issue of PO to vendors as per SOR.
  • 5. Ensure data security and sharing of data on need-to-know basis.
  • 6. Maintain High Standard Safety Enviroments and Safe practices during Design, Installation and Commissioning of Equipment/Product.
  • 7. Send RFQ’s and follow-up with vendor for completion.
  • 8. Review and understand technical specifications, receiving quotations.
  • 9. Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
  • 10. Preparing budgets, cost analyses and reports.
Procurement OperationsVendor RelationsBudgetingProcurementVendor Management

Marine Engineer

Oct 2012Oct 2014 · 2 yrs · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • • I WORKED AS FOURTH ENGINERR IN ENGINE SIDE. MY EXPERIENCE IS IN OPERATION & MAINTENANCE IN MAIN ENGINE (TWO STROKE), AUXILIARY ENGINE (4 STROKE), CENTRIFUGAL & RECIPROCATING PUMPS, FRESH WATER GENERATOR, HEAT EXCHANGERS, SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT, EMERGENCY GENERATOR, BLOWERS, AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM, REFER SYSTEM, BALLASTING & DE-BALLASTING OPERATIONS, MANOEUVRING, AIR SYTEM, JACKET COOLING WATER SYSTEM, F.O & L.O FILTER CLEANING, BILGES, SHIP CONSTRUCTION & STOWAYS, CO2 SYSTEM, ASSISTED IN IN-BUILT CRANE MAINTENANCE & OPERATION WORKS. WINDLASS & MOORING WINCH SYSTEM.
Marine EngineeringMaintenance Operations

Education

Madras University

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Nov 2023Dec 2025

Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research

B.Tech — Mechanical Engineering

Jan 2007Jan 2011

Amet University Chennai

Postgraduate Degree — Marine Engineering

Oct 2011Oct 2012

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