Manikandan Shakthivel

Experience

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  Mamalla Protein - India

  Feb 2014 - Mar 2018

  Procurement Buyer

  • Implemented data-driven inventory management strategies, resulting in a reduction of inventory holding costs by 15% and an increase in inventory turnover rate by 20%.• Managed relationships with suppliers and partners, negotiating evolved pricing terms that occurred in a cost savingsof $500,000 annually.• Streamlined warehouse operations by implementing lean principles and optimizing layout design, leading to a 30% increase in productivity and a decrease in order fulfillment time by 25% Show less

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  BABA STONES

  Dec 2018 - Dec 2020

  Team Supervisor

  • Managed 30+ concurrent projects for seven different countries, ensuring strict adherence to safety requirements, budgets, and deadlines. Completed all projects within the designated time frame while consistently meeting or exceeding quality standards.• Provided a comprehensive training program for new team members which shot up in a significant decrease in on boarding time by 45%, leading to better efficiency and increased member morale.

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  Kismet Kebabs

  Jan 2023 - now

  •Conducted thorough analysis of customer account information, identifying and resolving inaccuracies to ensure all data is up to date and accurate.• Advanced credit control procedures to optimize debt collection efforts, ensuing a 20% reduction in outstanding debts and a significant improvement in customer payment turnaround time.• Negotiated re-payment plans with delinquent customers, resulting in a 15% increase in on-time payments and a decrease in outstanding invoices.• Translated intricate business requirements into actionable technical solutions, collaborating closely with the Digital team to successfully implement a new ERP system, resulting in a 30% reduction in manual data entry and a 25% increase in order accuracy.• Reformed traceability within the organization by 70% through the implementation of the new ERP system, enabling better inventory management and product tracking.• Developed and executed a comprehensive plan to automate the bill of materials process using Excel, resulting in a 65% increase in label production efficiency.• Conducted an internal audit of traceability protocols and procedures, identifying areas for improvement and providing recommendations that came about in increased compliance by 80% Show less • Implemented a proactive monitoring system to track forecast and quota changes, resulting in a 20% reduction in stockouts and ensuring goods arrive on time for Team Precision.• Assessed the impact of forecast and quota changes on the overall demand plan by analyzing inventory intakes versus supplier delivery commitments, leading to a 15% improvement in supply chain accuracy.• Streamlined Supply Chain related processes by identifying bottlenecks and implementing efficiency measures, supporting business growth in the territories of responsibility with a 10% increase in order fulfillment speed. Show less

  • Sales and Supply chain Administrator

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Internship Trainee

    Jan 2023 - Sept 2023