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Akella Mohan
Mobile: +91 72591 86279 Flat 703, C Block, Uma Sree Dream World
+91 99454 77005 Kudlu Gate Junction, Bangalore – 560 068
E Mail : akellamohan@gmail.com
akellamohan@rediffmail.com
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Objective: To take up strategic and leadership roles in Procurement /Logistics/ Supply Chain Management or
Admin function, in organisations of repute.
Career Overview : Has over 29 years and 8 months’ of total experience of which SCM & Logistics domain
expertise of over 22 years.
Currently, working in ITeS (BPO) as Head Procurement for the last three years
Earlier to this, worked as Head –SCM in a major construction firm for close to one year
Started my career in Indian Navy in 1985. Worked in Logistics Branch for 18 yrs until my pre-mature retirement
as Commander. Logistics in Indian Navy encompasses Procurement/Contracts, Materials Management & Admin
functions.
Core Competencies
Provide inspiring leadership by leveraging effective communication and motivational skills
Adept at synergizing activities of large teams with diverse backgrounds in an effective time bound
manner
Create and sustain positive work environment inducing team members to contribute voluntarily in
achieving organizational goals
Result oriented approach with immaculate planning and total commitment
An eye for detail ensuring cost effective and timely deliveries
Effective in handling Crisis/Stressful situations
Organisational Experience
Head – Procurement M/s Hinduja Global Solutions Ltd., Bangalore 12 Mar 2012 onwards
(Rated as 9th
of 15 top BPM companies for 2013-14 by NASSCOM)
Head – SCM M/s KMC Constructions Limited, Hyderabad Mar 2010 – Oct 2010
Indian Navy 01 Jul 1985 – 30 Apr 2009
Professional Experience
Head- Procurement M/s Hinduja Global Solutions Limited Bangalore 12 Mar 2012 Onwards
With handful of team members (03), restructured and turned around fledgling department into professional
one within three months
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Actively associated with SAP – MM implementation for Procurement function
Handling Procurement and Contracts for IT /Non-IT Assets & Services (STPI/SEZ facilities included)
Implemented revised Procure- to- Pay (P2P) process, adopting best practices in Procurement
Core group member of Procure to Pay (P2P), Asset management, Ariba E Sourcing, Qlikview MIS tool
implementation projects
Re-drafted Procurement Procedure document in line with changes brought about by P2P process
Instituted Purchase Committee to bring in transparency in major Purchase decisions. Held 60 meetings, till
date, headed by Global CFO
Rendered IT procurement support for major IT projects viz.,Exchange migration (Two geographies) and
Server Virtualisation projects (Two geographies)
Actively supported Project team with IT & Non-IT Procurement delivering 20 projects (3000 seats) well in
time
Handled 90 IT and 400 Non-IT AMCs/RCs for 09 locations spanning 19 facilities across India
Through innovative cost saving approaches, managed savings of 9 – 10% on IT/Non-IT spends
Actively participated in ITSqc audit leading to award of eSCM-SP (Level 5) Certification on 27 Nov 14
…Highest level of e sourcing capability model for service providers
Achieved and retained 20% hike in satisfied customers, in row for two years, during Internal Customer
Satisfaction Survey (ICSAT) of Procurement function
Drafted information Security Policy for Supplier relationship
Actively associated with upgrade activities related to Certificate upgrade ISO 27001:2005 to ISO
27001:2013
Associated with Qlikview implementation process
Head – SCM M/s KMC Constructions Pvt Ltd., Hyderabad Mar 2010 – Oct 2010
Set up and Headed SCM department of premier infra company involved in constructions of Roads,
multilane highways, runways, bridges and business multiplexes
Drafted and implemented SOPs for Procurement and Stores Management at Corporate HQ and across
all project sites
Handled Procurement of Bulk materials for 11 BOT Projects (Across three states) and 29 EPC Projects
across 7 states.
Ensured substantial savings in bulk material procurement by infusing competition
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Commander Indian Navy 01 Jul 1985 – 30 Apr 2009
Worked under Eastern, Western and Southern Commands in 4 major Industrial organisations, 5
establishments and 7 War Ships in various capacities.
Major Appointments
Head - Logistics department at Visakhapatnam (2005-2009): Provided logistics support to
15,000 men and 2,000 officers serving 50 Naval/Coast Guard Ships and establishments across east coast
(Kolkata, A&N Islands to Rameswaram)
Concluded major contracts/STA valued Rs.40 crores adhering to Defence Procurement Process.
Instituted regular market survey, maintained price data base which helped in effective price
negotiations during contracts/STA conclusion
Built strong vendor database. Instituted Vendor rating. Maintained healthy Vendor relations
Ensured complete industrial peace and harmony effectively handling over 300 industrial work force
Head – Logistics at major Naval Air Station (2003-2004): Provided complete logistics support to
largest Naval Air Station at Arakkonam, comprising two operational air squadrons, Base Support facility
and QA organisations
As Financial Advisor to Head of Organization and Commanding Officers of Air Squadrons, I ensured
budgetary expenditure strictly in terms of financial cannons/regulations
Concluded and operated ARC/AMCs for supply of stores & services for operationally critical equipment.
Closely coordinated with MSTC for auction of obsolete stores earning a few crores as surplus revenue
Dy Material Controller Procurement Naval Stores Depot (Goa) (Dec 1997 – Apr 2000) : Handled
Procurement of Air Craft spares/General Stores requiring liaison with PSUs/traders, C&F agents
Dy Material Controller Procurement Materials Organisation Visakhapatnam (Sep 1996 – Nov
1997
Carried Procurement Audit of four Controllerates engaged in major procurement for
Ships/Establishments
Core group member of first ever IT solutions for enterprise level Materials Management in Navy
designed developed and implemented in house
Trained over 1000 personnel in Procurement & Materials Management functions
Designed and Developed course material for Naval Storehouse Staff in Material Procurement.
Manager Naval Dockyard Visakhapatnam ( Jun 1991 – Apr 1994)
Processed cases pertaining to materials procurement, conclusion of service contracts for 30
departments
Handled Rs.10 Crores Imprest dealing with 10,000 employees’ payments and contractors’
payments
As Asst Manager (EDP), involved with HW/SW Procurement; Maintenance of SW packages
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Other Notable Achievements
Took part in Peace Keeping Operations at Jaffna Sri Lanka (IPKF) (1988-1989) as Second in Command
of Fast Attack Craft
Involved in Command & Control functions, People Management assignments like performance
management cycles, Succession planning, Social welfare and enforcement of discipline (Operational
/Command roles)
Awards
Awarded Commendation by the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Naval Command for
outstanding professionalism and devotion to duty(1990)
Qualifications
Certificate Course in Business Management, IIM Ahmedabad (Oct 2008 – Mar 2009)
Pursuing PG Dip in Materials Management, IIMM Mumbai.
PG Dip in HRM, Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning Pune (SCDL) (2004-06).
Dip in Port Development and Management, Institute of Rail Transport New Delhi under Min
of Railways, Govt of India (2002-04).
MBA (Finance), Andhra University Visakhapatnam (1992-95).
Abridged Logistics Cadre Course, Naval Institute of Logistics Management, INS Hamla,
Mumbai (1991-92).
Long Electronic Data Processing Course, Naval Institute of Logistics Management, INS
Hamla, Mumbai (1990-91).
B.Sc (Chemistry), Andhra University, Visakhapatnam (1980-83).
Trainings Attended
Direct Trainer Skills & Trg Design Course, Mumbai conducted by Training Division Dept of
Personnel & Trg., Govt of India in collaboration with Thames Valley University Slough
(UK)(1994)
Capsule Course on Cost Management, ICWAI New Delhi (1994)
Capsule courses on Sybase, SPM,C conducted by NIIT and Tata Unisys, Mumbai
Personal Details
Date of Birth : 25-07-1963
Passport : K 8345337
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