S. RAVI SHANKAR, PGDMM ,GDMM ,B SC.

Address: # 202, MEENAKSHI, Old # 97, New # 174,

Margosa Road, Malleswaram,

BENGALURU 560 003

Email: srsamith97@gmail.com

Contact: 9866810825 (alt. 9886810864 /08023340717)

‘CREATING VALUE FOR THE COMPANY THROUGH PROFICIENCY IN OVERALL SUPPLY CHAIN LEADERSHIP ’

HEAD / SENIOR MANAGER – SUPPLY CHAIN & MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

Seasoned industry professional backed by +32 years of insightful experience with Medium & Large Scale Industrial Units in all areas of Materials & Supply Chain Management (Domestic & Imports)

Includes; Vendor Sourcing , Development , Materials Requirement Planning , Project & New Product’s Materials Management ,

Indigenization Activities , Value Engineering ( Cost Optimization ) Activities , Inventory & Logistics Management & leading cross-functional teams.

EXECUTIVE SYNOPSYS

Significant exposure in Materials & Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Product

Development and Finance Functions of the Industry.

Proven ability in leading the entire Team of Materials & Supply Chain Management functions - covering Direct,

Indirect, Capital, Consumables, Maintenance & misc. Materials from Domestic & Overseas Vendors.

Well versed in Vendor Sourcing, Development & Management. Improved the Supply Performance and Vendor’s

Selection criteria by continuous monitoring of ‘the Matrix of Vendors’.

Experienced in Value Engineering & localization activities for Cost Optimization.

A proactive planner with abilities in devising strategies with complete involvement in Materials Requirement

Planning geared towards maintaining the Inventory levels of all regularly consumed inputs at the optimum point.

Competent in ensuring the practice of 7 R Principles of MM ( Right Materials , Vendor , Price , Quality , Quantity ,

Time & Delivery Point ) ,and also by implementing new solutions to achieve not only the desired but improved

results for the Organization.

Drove continuous Cost Reduction initiatives for CAPEX and Operational Cost Reduction.

Continuous CFT with internal customers for positively influencing the spending decisions.

Developed system for Payment monitoring and resolving payment issues with the Vendors and the Finance Dept.

(Payables).

Achieved least Logistics Cost by identifying the consolidation of the shipments ie., FCL or LCL depending on the

Volume and Export Value.

Core Competencies:

Engineering Industry – MM / SCM Functions

Vendor Sourcing, Development & Management.

Negotiations.

Out sourcing solutions

Strategic Planning

Project/ New Product’s Materials Requirement

Management

Creating Value as a Profit Centre

Integrity and professional ethics

Exposed to Working in Oracle platform

Managing the MM / SCM Team effectively for

meeting the Organizational Goals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mag Engineering, Bengaluru an ISO 9001 &14001 certified company manufacturing hi precision sheet metal components for customers like L&T, Komatsu India, Tata Hitachi , Caterpillar, Volvo Construction, Bharat Fritz Werner, Doosan, Gilbarco , Leeboy , BEML , ELGI , SANY Eng.,GE Healthcare, Faiveley Transport , and also exports to GE Medical and Caterpillar

Materials Manager (Head of Supply Chain) Mar 2004 – Aug 2015

Accomplishments:

Generated substantial benefits by out sourcing the in house manufacture of components & sub – assemblies as part of Make Vs. Buy Project ( Ex. Machined Components , Window Sash ( Frames ) , Hinges , Latches , Profiles , etc ).

By introducing the Zero Based Costing – better visibility in the Cost details of the offers for many inputs was achieved for improved negotiations.

Indigenization of Rubber Beadings , Seals , Handles , Hinges & Latches etc. – resulting in substantial

reductions in the procurement and inventory carrying costs.

Achieved better price & deliveries with vendors by running the (consolidated )Master MRP ( Materials Requirement Planning) for all the regular projects, and separate MRP’s for all the NPD’s ( New Project Development) which improved the visibility regarding the volumes and the requirement timings of all the inputs.

Implemented a system of firm and tentative staggered delivery schedules on the vendors for all the runner items (regularly needed inputs) as per the PPC Plan. This resulted in a substantial reduction of the periodical liability and the inventory holding costs resulting in achieving an improved ITR (Inventory Turn-over Ratio).

Achieved Logistics Cost reduction in handling Imports & exports by identifying the consolidation of the

shipments i.e., FCL or LCL depending on the volume & shipment value.

Negotiated the conversion of payment terms with overseas vendors from 100% advance payment to

min 30 – 60 days credit from the date of Shipment receipt / acceptance.

Contributed to cost reduction of many NPD projects by identifying existing developed items as suitable

alternative available inputs instead of developing a new item by investing on the tooling’s & fixtures.

Acknowledged for enhancing supplier performance.

Job Profile:

Responsible for entire functions of Procurement , Inventory and Logistics Management functions of the Organization – included Direct , Indirect , Consumables , Maintenance , Miscellaneous and Capital items from domestic & overseas Vendors.

Leading with motivation the Teams in Materials, Inventory and Logistics functions effectively for the improved results as per the set guidelines / procedures of the organization. A team of +20 members.

Total involvement in all NPD Projects for achieving the desired results.

Initiate CFTs for all CAPEX requirements to decide on the most suitable / cost viable Capital items.

MM / SCM as a Profit Centre function to continuously focus on improving the EBIDTA of the

Organization.

Vendor Sourcing, Negotiations, Development and continuous Management for the desired goals of SCM

function of the Organization.

Drawing a Contingency Materials Planning of all the Critical items / Vendor to avoid any possible Supply

issues affecting the smooth functioning of the SCM.

Continuous Monitoring of performance of suppliers. To work on the CAPA with those Vendors who needs improvement.

Total involvement with Finance Dept. reg. the Payment and C Forms issues pertaining to the Vendors.

Preparation and review of various MIS Reports pertaining to Materials and Inventory functions, and

timely actions accordingly.

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS

Purchase Officer – Mar 2003 – Jan 2004,

Sua Group, Bengaluru, a company engaged in the production of Industrial Explosives.

Responsibility –Direct & Indirect Materials Sourcing, Planning, Negotiations, Buying and follow up for the

supplies.

Sr. Materials Officer –Feb 1985 – Oct 2002

Mysore Lamps, Bengaluru, a company engaged in the Development and production of Electric Lamps &

Fittings.

Responsibility – Direct Materials Sourcing, Planning, Negotiations, Buying and follow up for the supplies .

Computerization of materials function and out sourcing / sub – contracting of branding activities.

Purchase Assistant –Aug 1983 – Feb 1985

Forbes Group Bengaluru, Electronics Division, A company engaged in the production of Electronic Cash

Registers and related Sub - Assemblies.

Responsibility –Direct & Indirect Materials Sourcing (Project Stage / Indigenization), Planning,

Negotiations, Buying, Sub – Contract activities and follow up for the supplies. Also, handled Imports.

ACADEMICS

Post Grad. Dip. In Materials Management ( PGDMM ) from Indian Institute of Materials Management , 1993

Grad. Dip. In Materials Management ( GDMM ) from Indian Institute of Materials Management , 1986 Bachelor of Science, Bangalore University, 1979

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Underwent training in Oracle for Materials Module. Trained ISO Internal Auditor.

Languages Known: English, Kannada, Telugu, Hindi and Tamil

Reference: Available on Request.