suraj mandaneravanda

 Responsible for gathering AS-IS and TO-BE process information, to develop functional specifications with clear cut solutions to address gaps that take place during the transition of data from the client’s legacy system to the JD Edwards environment.  Responsible for building & presenting prototypes of the JD Edwards manufacturing, planning, forecasting and Inventory management modules, that references process maps of potential clients with the end goal of delivering on their business requirements and exceeding expectations.  Led the configuration and implementation efforts of Enquero’s time/leave tracking & expense reporting software in Lafayette, LA and successfully rolled it out to it’s headquarter located in Milpitas, CA.  Support consultant responsible for assisting the client user community troubleshoot problems linking JD Edwards and the clients in house MRP & Material Tracking system

*  Applied standardization techniques with the design of new cardboard boxes for packaging of chemicals * thereby reducing cardboard inventory by 18%.  Executed VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) program for cardboard inventory * establishing reorder points that allowed for reduction in delivery time of product to customers.

*  Managed and optimized the implementation of the P2P system to function & adhere to company processes. *  Adept with negotiating contracts and purchase order terms & conditions with suppliers on a regular basis, to perform and meet procurement responsibilities *  Designed and implemented a vendor document-tracking tool, once implemented, reduced process cycle time by 30%. *  Orchestrated the design & implementation effort of integrating a contract management/invoicing module into EDG’s existing P2P system for McInnis Cement.

* Managed and streamlined the implementation of the ERP sourcing tool to function & adhere to company processes. *  Responsible for maintaining procurement status and material tracking reports, as means of communicating procurement progress to clients. *  Developed a desktop guideline that explains in depth functionality of the procurement tool & trained a department of 12 buyers on utilization of this tool to increase efficiencies. *  Proficient in creating requisitions, RFx (RFQ, RFP & RFI) packages and order sheets to assist clients generate purchase orders.

 Trained resources in Singapore and India offices on EDG's purchasing practices, and developed an international procurement team to provide round the clock customer service and improve efficiency.  Utilizing historical data, developed KPI reports to determine bottlenecks in procurement processes for Shell Oil and streamlined processes to reduce turnaround time of PO’s being generated by 20-25%.  Performed an ABC supplier analysis for Freeport McMoran to help determine and focus on suppliers that will account for majority of procurement spend.  Using past performance indicators, financial statement analysis & market based intelligence, developed supplier scorecards that highlighted key performance metrics for Chevron Bangladesh to narrow down on suppliers for a multimillion dollar natural gas exploration project.  Generated hard savings of quarter million dollars for Chevron Bangladesh through negotiations, strategic sourcing and market research.