Gokula Krishnan
Chennai
Summary
Methodical fifteen years prior experience supervising the acquisition of products and services for the company. Seasoned specialist in contract management and bid process advice. Skilled leader who adheres to and upholds related norms, rules, and processes in the purchase process.
Driven procurement specialist with experience managing vendors, negotiating contracts, and finding cost-savings options. Demonstrated effectiveness in supplier performance management and cost optimization.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager Commercial
Sify Technologies Ltd.
08.2017 - Current
- Heading Telecom and Admin procurement for Infra material procurement and contract management annual spent Rs.130 Crore
- Evaluated vendor offerings critically to select the most appropriate partners for delivering desired results at optimal costs
- Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects
- Managed budgets effectively, achieving financial objectives while maintaining strict control over expenditures
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability in navigating complex situations or rapidly changing environments with ease
- Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business
- Increased customer satisfaction with timely project deliveries and seamless communication
- Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives
- Evaluated hiring, firing, and promotions requests
- Identified cost improvement changes and cost savings plans to increase company savings
- Executed appropriate staffing and budgetary plans to align with business forecasts
- Modified inventory control programs to maintain and enhance annual business plan
- Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills
Manager SCM
Fine Tech Corporation Pvt Ltd.
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Headed SCM fulfilment Regional & State Distribution canter including geographical location Jio canter SCM operation
- Distribution canter productivity increased from 20000 to 60000 devices outbound and inbound 25000 to 45000 devices thru proper training and monitoring
Asst. Manager SCM
Indus towers Ltd.
12.2009 - 02.2015
- Responsible for achieving & sustaining internal and external customer SLA’s / KPI’s
- Responsible for PO & Budget monitoring, reviewing & enhancing standard operating procedures for warehouse operation
Sr. Executive SCM
Quippo Telecom Infrastructure Ltd.
12.2008 - 06.2009
- Responsible for the overall SCM Material Procurement, distribution, PR to PO, Rate contract agreements, Budget tracking and monitoring, vendor allocation, payments, warehouse and logistics function for all materials supply and services in the given SLA time
Sr. Executive SCM
Reliance Supply Chain Solutions Pvt Ltd.
12.2006 - 11.2008
- Responsible for outbound for end delivery till Retail Stores
- Imparted people to prepare ASN, GRN and Put Away stacking performance report for Operations
- Administered purchase order Replenishment with regular coordination with category managers
Executive SCM
Khadim’s India Ltd.
03.2006 - 11.2006
- Responsible for vehicle & route planning of daily dispatches material movement and document verification for both Intercity and other south regions
- Monitored 3 PL daily operation and transportation movement. Ensured without stock out situation for all the outlet and dealers’ location
Executive SCM
Tata Teleservices Ltd.
05.2003 - 05.2006
- Responsible for inbound & outbound and refurbishment activities & and material accounting in SAP for Tamil Nadu and other circle movement
- Ensuring on time supply of telecom equipment’s across TN
Education
MBA- Logistics & Supply Chain Management - Logistics & Supply Chain Management
National Institute of Business Management
Chennai, TN08.2016
PG Diploma in Supply Chain Management -
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University
Nashik, MH08.2013
Bachelor of Arts -
S.I.V.E.T College
Chennai, TN05.1999
Skills
- MS Office
- Microsoft Windows and Internet Application
- SAP R/3 WMS
- Oracle 107 Version and 11i Versions
Languages
English
Tamil
Hindi
Core Competency
- Material planning & control
- Warehouse Management
- Strategic planning
- Operations Management
- Logistics & Transport
- Vendor Contract Management
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Material Management
- Project management
- Customer Relations
- Resource planning
- Forecasting & Trend Analysis
- Process improvement
- Constructive Decision making
- Training & Management
- Organizational Abilities
- Purchase ordering
- Data & Root Cause Analysis
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 06/06/1979
Timeline
Sr. Manager Commercial
Sify Technologies Ltd.
08.2017 - Current
Manager SCM
Fine Tech Corporation Pvt Ltd.
06.2016 - 07.2017
Asst. Manager SCM
Indus towers Ltd.
12.2009 - 02.2015
Sr. Executive SCM
Quippo Telecom Infrastructure Ltd.
12.2008 - 06.2009
Sr. Executive SCM
Reliance Supply Chain Solutions Pvt Ltd.
12.2006 - 11.2008
Executive SCM
Khadim’s India Ltd.
03.2006 - 11.2006
Executive SCM
Tata Teleservices Ltd.
05.2003 - 05.2006
MBA- Logistics & Supply Chain Management - Logistics & Supply Chain Management
National Institute of Business Management
PG Diploma in Supply Chain Management -
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University
Bachelor of Arts -
S.I.V.E.T College
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