This document contains a summary of R. Saranraj's qualifications and experience. It outlines his 2.1 years of experience in supply chain management and procurement at Flextronics Technologies India Pvt Ltd, including vendor management, inventory control, and cost reduction. It also lists his educational background of an MBA in logistics and supply chain management and a BE in electronics and communication engineering. Personal details such as contact information, skills, and employment history are provided.

1. R.SARANRAJ
Mobile: +919003510010  E-Mail: droptosharan@gmail.com
Supply Chain Management Professional
Procurement & Sourcing  Vendor Management  Commercial OperationsMaterials Management
COMPETENCIES
Managerial
 Best Practices
 Personnel Management
Functional
 Organisational Growth Initiatives
 Procurement
 Sourcing & Procurement
 Supplier Quality Assurance
 Inventory Control
 Cost Reduction
 Documentation
 Coordination / Negotiation
 Team Management
A BRIEF OVERVIEW
 Purchasing professional having 2.10 years of hands on experience and
extensive knowledge in end to end procurement activity with regards to
continuously varying demand
 Currently working with Flextronics Technologies India Pvt Ltd, Chennai
as Purchasing Specialist – Supply Chain Management.
 Expertise in procurement management activities involving planning,
techno-commercial negotiations, scheduling and procurement of
components, materials & services from various sources.
 Adept at ensuring optimum inventory levels to achieve maximum cost
savings without hampering the operations.
 Experienced in managing commercial operations, leading teams for
smooth operations, developing procedures and handing entire
documentation work related to purchase & work orders, etc.
 An enterprising leader with the ability to motivate personnel towards
achieving organisational objectives.
Personal Traits
 Driven to succeed and excel
 Committed to value for all stakeholders
 Seasoned and effective negotiator
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 Procurement / Materials Management: Formulating and implementing the procurement strategy by developing /
modifying strategy for purchase. Planning and controlling all requisite activities such as techno-commercial evaluation,
negotiation, recommendation, ordering, inspection, expediting & tracking, reporting, payment processing, etc.
 Vendor Development / Assessment: Assessing the performance of the vendors based on various criterions such as
percentage for rejections, quality improvement rate, timely delivery, credit terms, etc. Overseeing follow-up with vendors
for deliverables, and quality checks & ensuring timely payments.
 Inventory Control: Ensuring quality, delivery and budget objectives are met as per organizational guidelines. Managing
operations ensuring optimum inventory levels to achieve maximum cost savings without hampering the operations.
Designing strategies for indigenizing products thus saving cost and revenue for the company.
ORGANISATIONAL SCAN
Mar’13 – present with Flextronics Global Shared Service, Chennai
Responsibilities:
 Evaluating the material requirement by analysing the BOM, inventory, demand, lead time and production plan.
 Converting purchase request in purchase orders, sharing it with supplier and updating delivery dates in system.
 Working with suppliers to reschedule the open orders to meet our production requirement.
 Cleaning the Clear to build report, thereby ensuring that there is no material shortage for the next production horizon.
 Ensuring there is no delay/problem with entry of material in system by working with supplier, traffic and warehouse.
 Helping in customs clearance for international shipments.
 Resolving all the unpaid invoices in the Statement of Accounts for a given supplier so as to ensure seamless movement of
goods and invoices between us and supplier.
 Coordinating with warehouse to ensure defective material is returned back to supplier and the accounts are adjusted.
 Validating MOQ, LT, Unit price of all items on quarterly basis with suppliers to ensure system is up to date.
 Vendor development by analysing & sourcing alternate suppliers for monopoly parts to reduce the risk on supply.

2. Significant Highlights:
 Had worked proactively with supplier top management and ensure supply for a critical part with short LT, thereby
preventing line stoppage.
 Successfully supported production lines during sudden demand ramp by expediting supply with suppliers.
 Consistent in supporting the production lines thereby ensuring No Line Down in my tenure.
 Have been successfully negotiated with the suppliers in rescheduling out many purchase order for more than a quarter,
thereby resulting in direct saving for the inventory.
 Was able to reduce $4272.3 that was to be incurred additionally due to MOQ buy with awarded supplier, by buying the
parts from distributer.
 Had developed and implemented 3 Kaizen ideas on ways to improve current working procedure to reduce the
turnaround time for each operation thereby creating time for other value added activities.
 Have been awarded Americas Region Outstanding Buyer for the month of December 2014. For Consistency in
performance across all metrics without any escalations. Also, for bringing new ideas and suggesting process improvements.
 Got Appreciation from ACLARA, TRIMBLE Materials Manager for covering 100% shortages.
 Have WON RMZ Corporate Volley Ball Tournament 2014 & 2015, our Flex team is the first to lift the trophy twice in
consecutive years.
 Have done IKW- Internal Kaizen workshop for the topic “Reducing Receiving Challenges “.
Key Result Areas:
 Timely issuance of POs to Vendors & co-ordination for payment -placing the purchase order and follow up the same.
 Coordinating with vendors for actual delivery status of material
 On time completion of Open PO Report and Shortage Report
 Efficiently and accurately execute core procurement processes for assigned products
 Coordinate with Internal Business Partner (requestor) and Supplier for Purchase Order Changes.
 Sourcing and Developing suppliers for new projects
 Managing supplier's database
 Identify & implement operational efficiencies to drive continuous improvement in the execution of procurement processes
 Perform root cause analysis to expedite the resolution of service issues.
 Prepare Customized reports for analysing and incorporating improvements in processes.
Interpersonal Skills
 Always determined and possess "Never give up" attitude
 Intense passion to deliver the best customer satisfaction service.
 Being innovative and sharing the best practices across teams to enhance consistency in performance.
 Good analytical and problem solving skills
 Collaborates with all cross functional members within organization by extending the best support in achieving results.
 Self- motivated and possess tendency to resolve escalation/problems without the interference of supervisor.
 Ability to understand the new process/techniques and to effectively transfer the knowledge obtained to team members.
 Negotiating with suppliers on key parameters that profits the segment wise business of the organization.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
2015 MBA in Logistics & Supply Chain Management at Madras University, Chennai.
2011 BE in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Anna University, Chennai, First class with Distinction
with 75%.
2007 12th from MONTFORT MATRIC HR SEC SCHOOL, Tindivanam, Villupuram with 81%.
2005 10th from ST.MICHAELS MATRIC HR SEC SCHOOL, Gingee, Villupuram with 83%.
IT Forte:, BAAN, E-Procurement & Internet Applications.
Technical Skills: Oracle Certified Associate (SQL, PL/SQL)
PERSONAL DOSSIER
Date of Birth : 02nd
March 1990
Residential Address : No. 148/19,Labour colony ,Guindy Industrial Estate, Chennai - 32
Linguistic Abilities : English, Tamil
Declaration:
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge.
Place : Chennai Signature
Date: (R. Saranraj)