Dhanush Kumaran Saravanan

🔹 End-to-end procurement of import and local materials 🔹 MRP/MPS-driven material planning to support continuous production 🔹 Supplier relationship management & negotiation 🔹 Inventory optimization – reducing excess, shortages, and EOL stock 🔹 Inbound logistics & shipment coordination with freight forwarders 🔹 ECN implementation & new part introduction support 🔹 SEZ documentation, payment cycles & credit note management I work closely with cross-functional teams (Production, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Finance) to ensure materials arrive on time, at optimal cost, and at required quality standards. I’m passionate about: Supply chain optimization Cost-effective sourcing strategies Building strong vendor networks Data-driven decision-making Operational excellence and continuous improvement I am always open to connecting with professionals, manufacturers, suppliers, and recruiters in the domain of procurement & supply chain. Material Buyer — Delta Electronics SEZ Oct 2023 – Present | Hosur (SEZ), India Managing end-to-end procurement for import and domestic materials to support production. Conducting MRP/MPS-based planning to maintain appropriate inventory levels. Achieved zero line-down through strong supplier follow-up and delivery tracking. Creating, releasing, and monitoring Purchase Orders (POs) in SAP MM. Coordinating with logistics partners for import shipment tracking & customs clearance. Monitoring inventory KPIs: safety stock, DOH, excess & obsolete, slow-moving stock. Handling RTV, SO/DO processes, and material reconciliation. Supporting engineering change (ECN) implementation and new part introduction. Preparing reports: shortage analysis, GR/IR, vendor performance & material dashboard. Managing SEZ payment processes, credit notes, and vendor communication. Procurement & Sourcing Strategic Sourcing Supplier Negotiation Cost Analysis RFQ/RFP Management Purchase Order Management Supply Chain & Inventory Material Requirements Planning (MRP) Master Production Scheduling (MPS) Inventory Optimization Safety Stock Planning EOL & Obsolete Management SAP MM (HANA & R/3) MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word Catia V5 Basic AutoCAD Geomagic Design X Google Sheets / Slides Logistics & Import Import Procurement INCO Terms Shipment Tracking Customs Coordination SEZ Documentation Soft Skills Communication & Coordination Analytical Thinking Decision Making Problem Solving Time Management