Rajapandian Natarajan

• Planned and executed daily/weekly production schedules aligned with sales demand, forecasts, and festive peaks to ensure smooth fulfillment and zero line stoppage. • Coordinated with production, QA, procurement, and logistics to secure timely raw material and packaging availability, improving OTIF (On-Time In-Full) performance. • Optimized inventory of raw materials and finished goods using FIFO/FEFO and MRP methods, reducing wastage and excess holding while maintaining service levels. • Delivered MIS reports and planning insights (production vs. plan, consumption, stock coverage) while supporting demand forecasting and capacity planning decisions.

• Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing Procure-to-Pay (P2P) systems for procurement processes, including purchase order management, reconciliation, and query resolution, effectively streamlining procurement operations. • With extensive logistics experience, adept at managing receipt and dispatch operations, coordinating inbound and outbound logistics for accurate handling and timely distribution of goods and services. • Applied advanced forecasting techniques and demand planning methodologies to accurately anticipate inventory needs, optimize stock levels, and minimize shortages or excesses, ensuring seamless supply chain operations and meeting departmental requirements efficiently. • Proficient in inventory management, including stock replenishment, optimization, and utilizing barcode technology to meet department needs. • Driving operational efficiency and effectiveness in procurement and supply chain functions through proactive process improvements, best practices implementation, and project support for optimized performance.

• Successfully managed the end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring seamless coordination between procurement, logistics & distribution of materials, ensuring 95% timely accurate deliveries to various departments, also cultivated strong relationships both internally and with vendors using various IT skills and communication skills. • Effectively utilized Oracle analytics, and other advanced technology, including handheld devices and computer systems, to track, document, and communicate during the distribution process, ensuring 99% accurate record-keeping and establishing a reliable inventory tracking system. • Utilized advanced data analytics to forecast demand, optimizing inventory level and reducing excess stock, resulting in 10% cost savings for the firm and reduced supply chain disruptions and bottlenecks. • Delivered exceptional customer service to internal stakeholders and suppliers by promptly addressing enquiries and requests related to invoices, purchase orders and materials transit, while actively seeking and valuing feedback to drive continuous improvement in supply chain processes, ultimately enhancing overall customer satisfaction.

• Onboarded and delivered exceptional customer service and helped them in choosing meal options through upselling techniques and effective communication. • Managed the POS & CRM system and entered 50+ orders per hour with zero errors demonstrated the ability to consistently prepare food to the highest quality and efficiency standards, while forecasting customer’s needs.

• Strategically procured raw materials and components, resulting in a 20% reduction in acquisition lead time, improved cost efficiency, contributing to streamlined project execution and increased profitability. • Exhibited great negotiating skills and sourcing strategies while sourcing materials from both new and existing suppliers and vendors, effectively reducing procurement costs for the firm, and creating favourable agreements. • Implemented effective material planning and receiving processes, resulting in shorter lead times with 95% on-time delivery rate and high-quality supplies for project requirements. • Efficiently placed orders on time in line with purchase orders and proforma invoices, skilfully controlling the material inflow process, simultaneously reconciling the sales invoice of purchased goods with 100% accuracy. • Enhanced procurement effectiveness and analysis by implementing strict adherence to purchasing protocols, resulting in improved budget allocation, accurate tracking of purchased materials, and streamlined flow of goods.

• Conceptualised forecasting techniques to accurately project future material requirements and conducted regular inventory audits, resulting in 90% optimized stock levels, and reduced 20% instances of stockouts. • Ensured data correctness and integrity by rigorously checking and validating 100% of the ERP system's inputs, resulting in faster order processing and minimized errors. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize logistics partners, materials requirement planning, implemented effective routing methods, and reduced freight costs while sustaining service quality to ensure timely delivery of goods to end consumers.

• Implemented precise quality control methods to check the dimensional accuracy, process steps, and finishing of shop-floor fasteners, resulting in better product quality and customer satisfaction. • Successfully managed fastener supply assurance, painstakingly documenting the necessary data with 100% accuracy in SAP and coordinated dispatch operations to fulfil customer demands

• Led a successful project on Business Process Re-Engineering, implementing Lean principles and eliminating rework, resulting in improved operational efficiency and cost savings. • Developed thorough documentation, reports, and business records to ensure smooth implementation and proper record-keeping inside the organisation in collaboration with cross functional team.

• Managed twenty-five members of team and involved the members in the car manufacturing, procurement, and inventory management department.

• Mastered with calculation, designing, manufacturing, testing, and racing of a formula student race car.

Modules Include: Managing Global Logistics and Supply Chains; Operations and Supply Chain Management; International Purchasing and Supply Management; International Strategic Management; International Business Theory; Innovation in Operations and Information Systems; Digital Transformation Management and Dissertation.