M Saravanakannan

• Lead end-to-end supply chain diagnostics and transformation initiatives across strategic sourcing, procurement, planning, logistics, and warehousing to improve cost, service levels, and operational efficiency. • Drive 15% cost reduction across existing product portfolios through alternative sourcing strategies, supplier rationalization, and material standardization. • Partner with QMS, operations, finance, and engineering teams to standardize SOPs, strengthening process governance, compliance, and execution consistency across functions. • Develop data-driven analyses and executive-ready recommendations to support leadership decision-making on supplier strategy, risk mitigation, and scalability. • Support change management by aligning stakeholders and embedding standardized processes across the organization.

• Owned end-to-end supply chain strategy and execution, encompassing strategic sourcing, procurement, planning, logistics, warehousing, supplier quality, and indirect procurement. • Led global and regional sourcing across electronics, automotive, and telecom domains, delivering 8–12% material cost reduction through VA/VE, should-costing, localization, and index-linked pricing. • Ensured service excellence and customer fulfillment, achieving 98–99% OTIF across 18+ customer programs and multi-plant operations. • Governed supplier ecosystems and risk, mitigating single-source, allocation, capacity, and geopolitical risks while improving supplier OTD to 98%+ and reducing PPM by 40%+. • Directed NPI, plant ramp-ups, capacity expansion, EOL/LTB, and footprint optimization, enabling on-time launches and uninterrupted supply continuity. • Defined and executed logistics and network strategies, reducing freight and transportation costs by 8%. • Institutionalized KPI-led governance and operating cadence, accelerating decision-making and cross-functional accountability. • Ensured compliance with ISO, IATF 16949, customer, and regulatory requirements, achieving zero non-conformities. • Championed digital supply chain transformation, ESG, and responsible sourcing, strengthening long-term supply resilience.

Flextronics – Chennai Manager - Global Supply Chain • Led large-scale global supply chain operations, managing $300M+ annual spend across 27,000+ components and multiple commodities. • Directed a 70+ member supply chain organization, embedding standard processes, governance, and execution discipline. • Achieved 98%+ OTD across Telecom, Industrial, and Commercial Electronics programs while managing demand volatility. • Built and mentored high-performing supply chain leadership teams, delivering 12%+ YoY productivity improvement. • Delivered million-dollar cost savings through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and volume leverage. • Reduced supplier delivery gaps from ~82% to 98%+ through structured supplier performance management. • Improved inventory health, reducing excess and obsolete inventory by 10%+. • Led executive governance with global customers (Cisco, Juniper, Ericsson, Canon, Bose), strengthening long-term partnerships and accountability.

Nokia Siemens Networks – Chennai Manager – Sourcing and Procurement • Led 36-program global transfer from Finland to India, achieving 100% on-time transition with zero customer impact. • Owned global category strategy and supplier development for passive components across five manufacturing locations. • Delivered lead-time reduction (20%+) and structural cost improvements through localization and dual sourcing. • Implemented JIT inventory models, improving warehouse utilization and cash flow. • Negotiated strategic logistics contracts, delivering ~5% freight cost reduction.

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