Rajadurai A
Senior Engineer SCM
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic material management professional with a proven track record in optimizing supply chain operations and enhancing inventory control. Expertise in procurement, logistics, and warehouse management, complemented by a strong focus on team collaboration and delivering measurable results. Renowned for reliability and adaptability, with a keen ability to leverage analytical skills to address evolving challenges and drive operational efficiency. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement aligned with organizational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Material Management Specialist
Movate Technology Nokia Network Solutions
04.2025 - Current
- Reduced excess inventory levels with effective demand forecasting and procurement strategies.
- Streamlined warehouse operations for increased productivity by optimizing storage layouts and material handling processes.
- Spearheaded inventory reduction initiatives, identifying slow-moving and obsolete items for disposal or repurposing.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory records, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions to maintain data integrity.
Purchase and Inventory Manager
Chennai Eco Motors Pvt Ltd
12.2022 - 04.2025
- Effective Manpower utilization for Inventory related operations
- Managed inventory valued at 3 crores; completed quarterly audits for inventory compliance control
- Created purchase orders, processed invoices and actualized finances on budgets ranging from 10k-500k
- Inventory management processes help reduced aged inventory by more than 20%
- Managed a portfolio of 3 crores of purchase orders and contract agreements
- Led a team of 03 team leaders and up to 10 inventory personnel
- Improved the inventory turnover by 20% and maintained it for 2 years
- Expanded inventory purchasing options reducing cost by 20%
- Inventory waste decreased by 10% after implementation
- EV, Authorised dealer for Hero Electric Bikes
Associate - Commercial and MO
Reliance Digital Retail Limited
08.2017 - 11.2021
- Mentored 7 new staff members due to high level of product knowledge and commercial awareness
- Managed cash, account receivables, accounts payable, payroll, financial statements, and budgets amounting up to 2.5 crores per year
- Conducted daily inventory analyses to solve inventory problems and restore records accuracy
- Developed and implemented improvements to existing operational procedures, maximized efficiency and cut operations costs
- Trained and managed inventory control team to effectively handle Rs. 5 Crore in rolling stock
- Created and tracked key performance indicators used for successful inventory management
- Identified and implemented cost-effective distribution strategies for obtaining, storing and transporting materials
- Estimated peak delivery periods and kept team ready with optimal schedule and supply level
- Coordinated delivery times and locations by issuing clear shipping and routing instructions
- Educated employees on important factors such as optimal safety practices, good customer relations and vehicle maintenance
- Reliance Digital Retail Ltd is a Electronic goods retail chain store part of Reliance Retail Limited
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Bharathidasan University
Trichy, Tamil naduDiploma in Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Central polytechnic college
Taramani, ChennaiSkills
- SAP Material Management
- Purchasing
- Analytical Skills
- Team Management
- SAP ERP
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Business Development
- Client Management
- Forecasting
- Vendor Management
Industry Expertise
- SAP R3
- Excel
Timeline
Material Management Specialist
Movate Technology Nokia Network Solutions
04.2025 - Current
Purchase and Inventory Manager
Chennai Eco Motors Pvt Ltd
12.2022 - 04.2025
Associate - Commercial and MO
Reliance Digital Retail Limited
08.2017 - 11.2021
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Central polytechnic college
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Bharathidasan University