Arun Kumar
Senior Supply Chain Executive
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About Me
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Passionate in the belief that Procurement is essential to the
+91 9940416910 growth and success of an organization that wishes to scale
and achieve higher levels of profitability. Proven track record
Chennai in successful Procurement & Purchase management and
implementations - 8 yrs. Aggressive and determined to find
[Link]/in/arun-kumar- the strengths and weaknesses of an organization’s culture to
a8ab079a improve the productivity and profitability of a company.
Hard Skill
Professional Experience
Procurement Management
Just-In-Time (JIT) delivery concepts and
Vestas | Senior Supply Chain Executive
methodologies
2020 – Present
Vendor-managed inventory (VMI) Key responsibilities:
Team leadership and mentorship
SAP (MM) Handling both Direct and Indirect Buying activities – Mechanical
Excel Advanced & Electrical commodities such as Fiber cover, Casting,
Power BI Weldments, Sheet Metal, Fasteners, Wiring Harness, polymers and
Pricing Analysis plastics,
Contract and Cost Negotiation Spearheaded the development and implementation of a JIT
Supply Risk Management delivery concept for A-class parts, resulting in a significant
KPI tracking and analysis reduction in inventory space.
Co-ordinating with Global Sourcing team and supplier on
Soft Skill Price/MOQ/LT issue for past PR and ensure Info record are
updated correctly and release PO on time.
Global Market Knowledge Releasing Purchase orders on time considering stock level,
Decision making Vendor LT, Transit LT and ensure there is no Supply Chain Risk.
Persuasion Regular follow-up with supplier for TAT missed Order
Multi-tasking acknowledgement and troubleshooting issues by aligning with
respective teams internally.
Education Background Co-ordinating with Internal Transport Team and Freight forwarder
for FCA,DAP,EXW based orders and ensure shipments are planned
in correct MOT/LT and cost-effective manner.
Bachelor of Engineering - Vel's University Evaluating performance of supplier by verifying their Key metrics
OTD, PPM, PPV and share the report on monthly basis to supplier
Mechanical Department
to improvise in future.
Completed in 2014 Demonstrated excellence in formulating materials sourcing/
procurement plans for cost-efficient sourcing and developing
Master CAD in Mechanical Engineering
domestic/ global sources of supply to ensure business continuity
MSME Development Institute Chennai matrix and smooth operations.
Led a team of 9 supply chain analysts, providing guidance,
Jaya Hr Sec School training, and support to improve their performance and foster a
culture of continuous improvement.
Higher Secondary
Monitored inventory levels, demand patterns, and supplier
Completed in 2010 performance to proactively address potential issues and ensure
uninterrupted supply to meet production goals.
Certifications Collaborated with suppliers to implement vendor-managed
inventory (VMI) programs for C parts, leading to a reduction in
inventory carrying costs and improved stock availability
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt successfully.
Tuv Sud South Asia Private Limited Conduct weekly team meetings to ensure clear communication
of objectives, address concerns, and foster a positive team
Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) culture to achieve KPI.
Pioneer Group | Procurement Engineer
Achievements 2015 – 2020
2016 – 2017
Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies to identify
Performer of the year 2017 reliable suppliers and ensure the timely procurement of quality
goods and services.
2022 – 2023 Analyze market trends and conduct supplier evaluations to
negotiate favorable terms, pricing, and contracts in cost savings
Successfully converted obsolete material annually.
into a demand flow by implementing a Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, including purchase
rework process, resulting in $42 million in requisitions, purchase orders, and order tracking, to ensure seamless
and efficient operations.
additional revenue.
Analyzing Annual Forecast & current demand for each Product on
2020 – 2021 Monthly basis and share manual forecast to local supplier well in
advance manner.
Recognized for successfully leading the Demonstrated excellence in formulating materials sourcing/
implementation of a Just-In-Time delivery procurement plans for cost-efficient sourcing and developing
system(JIT) domestic/ global sources of supply to ensure business continuity
matrix and smooth operations.
Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP): Send
Languages out RFIs and RFPs to potential suppliers to gather detailed
information about their products, services, pricing, and capabilities.
This process allows you to compare suppliers based on
English
standardized criteria.
Tamil
Supplier Audits and Assessments: Conduct supplier audits and
Filipino assessments to evaluate a potential supplier's capabilities, financial
Malayalam stability, manufacturing processes, quality control, and ethical
Spanish practices.
Arrange visits to the facilities of shortlisted suppliers to assess their
production capacity, quality control processes, and overall
operational efficiency. Meeting the supplier's team in person can
also help establish a stronger business relationship.
Maintain strong relationships with existing vendors while
continuously exploring new vendor partnerships to diversify the
supply chain and mitigate risks.
