Saravana Kumar

Experience

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  WorleyParsons Arabian Industries (JV) LLC

  Mar 2007 - Jan 2011

  Material Controller

   Formulating and implementing the materials policies and procedures. Developing and implementing the shutdown material tracking system for optimizing the inventory, resulting in the substantial reduction in inventory and cost saving. Implementing systems for meeting different quality standards for maintaining the relevant documents; planning strategies, transport management and follow-ups with the vendors.Sourcing & Procurement Directing the development and implementation of key purchase / procurement strategies, contingency plans and ensuring that plans are aligned with production requirements. Formulating budgets for timely procurement of various critical components. Implementing and monitoring effective procurement schedules along with finalising the specifications of the materials and establishing the quality & quantity limits for effective inventory control.Supply Chain Management & Logistics Sustaining existing network & managing supply chain, ensuring timely distribution of merchandise. Monitoring availability of stock, making appropriate arrangements to ensure on time deliveries. Developing long-term partnerships with local & foreign suppliers; managing day-to-day supplier performance to ensure meeting of service, cost, delivery and quality norms Show less

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  Shell Oil Company (QSGTL)

  Jan 2011 - Nov 2011

  Material Controller (Warehouse)

   Ensuring proper implementation of SOP at warehouse. Handling and monitoring receipt of all incoming materials, receiving inspection, storage, issue, stock verification, preservation, warehouse accounting (valuation), stock control of materials, and identification of surplus and obsolete materials, storage and disposal of scrap. Reviewing the inventory control by measuring minimum stock levels by minimizing situation of stock-outs. Managing warehouse operations ensuring optimum inventory levels to achieve maximum cost savings without hampering the production process. Show less

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  Vincotte International Middle east

  Nov 2011 - now

  Material Controller

   Formulating and implementing the materials policies and procedures. Developing and implementing the shutdown material tracking system for optimizing the inventory, resulting in the substantial reduction in inventory and cost saving. Implementing systems for meeting different quality standards for maintaining the relevant documents; planning strategies, transport management and follow-ups with the vendors.Sourcing & Procurement Directing the development and implementation of key purchase / procurement strategies, contingency plans and ensuring that plans are aligned with production requirements. Formulating budgets for timely procurement of various critical components. Implementing and monitoring effective procurement schedules along with finalising the specifications of the materials and establishing the quality & quantity limits for effective inventory control.Supply Chain Management & Logistics Sustaining existing network & managing supply chain, ensuring timely distribution of merchandise. Monitoring availability of stock, making appropriate arrangements to ensure on time deliveries. Developing long-term partnerships with local & foreign suppliers; managing day-to-day supplier performance to ensure meeting of service, cost, delivery and quality norms Show less

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  Intertek Engineering Consulting

  Mar 2017 - now

  Material Requirements Planning Controller