Jitendra Pingale

Experience

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  Shapoorji & Pallonji Ltd

  Sept 1993 - May 1996

  Engineer - Procurement
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  Larsen & Toubro Limited (Gr.V -Cement Div)

  Jun 1996 - Feb 2003

  Sr. Officer Procurement
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  Cargill India Pvt Ltd.

  Feb 2003 - Mar 2007

  National Procurment Manager-Oil refinery Projects & operation
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  Essar Telecom Business Group

  Mar 2007 - Dec 2009

  Dy. General Manager - Procurement
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  UNINOR (Telenor group - Norway)

  Nov 2009 - Jan 2011

  DGM - Commercial (Procurement & Logistics) - West Region

  Type of Materials / Services Handled  Marketing Communication – ATL, OOH and Media and BTL like GSB, Flex & POSM.  Sales & Distribution - SIM Card, RCV, Kitting, Promo Items in COCO & FOFO.  Active Infrastructure - GSM Equipment like NSS, BSS, Transmission (MGW/ MSC /HLR / SMSC / SGSN/ BSC / BTS), GSM Antenna, Feeder Cable, MW, STP, BW and IN Nodes.  IT Infra like Laptop, Desktop, Copier, Scanner, Printers, etc.  Passive Infrastructure – Rental Agreement with IP 1 Player Turnkey Supply & Services from IBS Vendors.  Facility Management – Hotel, Car rental, Canteen, Cafeteria and New Office set up. Noteworthy Contributions Demonstrated excellence in creating budgets for CAPEX & OPEX.  Managed complete Supply Chain Function including Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Development, Tendering, Bid Management, Contract Management and Performance Monitoring. Established the Sourcing Mix & Distribution Matrix based of prices, capacity & logistical proximity. Maintained optimum inventory at all state warehouses across the country. Successfully liaised with government bodies like for obtaining statutory licenses & approvals. Show less

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  Ericsson India Pvt. Ltd.

  Feb 2011 - Jan 2012

  Sr. Manager - SCM (Idea & Reliance Customer Accounts)

   Holds the distinction of managing end-to-end turnkey supply and services of CDMA, 2G-GSM, 3G Project Rollout across 9 circles nationally and internationally.  Demonstrated excellence in spearheading complete Supply Chain Function with accountability of Strategic Procurement, New Product Development, Manufacturing, National & International Contracts and Order Management. Worked in close coordination with Factories and Technical Team for BOQ formation (overseas and local) for timely readiness of material, warehousing, kitting, transportation, etc.  Played a stellar role in ensuring efficient management of all 3PL service providers for international freight, in country warehousing and primary & secondary transportations. Instrumental in streamlining the Supply Chain and reducing costs through negotiations. Successfully identified and resolved various supplier discrepancies. Developed new vendor/ suppliers and enhanced product delivery. Successfully resolved various commercial issues. Show less

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  Maxx Moblink Pvt Ltd.

  Feb 2012 - May 2013

  General Manager - SCM

  - Managing entire gamut of supply chain activities including Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Development, Quality Approval, Tendering, Techno-commercial Operations and Execution of Legal Contracts & Contract management. - Identify, develop and manage International freight forwarders, National logistics service providers, 3rd party logistics service providers for mother warehouse and 22 circles warehouses & local secondary transport service provider from circle warehouse to distributors and reverse logistics services. Show less

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  Allana Consumer Product Pvt. Ltd. India (IFFCO-UAE-Group)

  May 2013 - Mar 2022

  General Manager - Procurement - SCM (India)

  Worked as Head Procurement (SCM) - FMCG Division. Edible Oil & Fats, Bakery Ingredient, Seasoning, Landon Dairy Ice-cream & Cosmetics  Set up Green Field Turkey Projects Oil & Fats & Bakery Dry Mixes & Wet line Plant End to End procurement for Group companies.  Operational Aids like, Raw Materials, Packing Materials & O&M Spares and services  Marketing Communication – Material & services required for marketing communication like ATL, OOH, Event management, Media and BTL like GSB, Flex, POSM, Promotional material.  Managed the entire gamut of supply chain activities including Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Development, Quality Approval, Tendering, Techno-commercial Operations and Execution of Legal Contracts.  Streamlined department processes and procedures to determine optimum staffing levels. Instituted metrics to document cost savings, purchase requisition turnaround, and number of POs issued. Noteworthy Contributions Floated RFP as per purchase requisitions from Engineering Consultants/ Technical Managers; assessed the quotations and negotiated with vendors on price & techno-commercial matters. Followed up with vendors for timely delivery; developed new vendors and assisted technical department for approvals.  Played a pivotal role in sustaining competitive price by strategic buying with sourcing mix and positioning by identifying / developing new suppliers; successfully coordinated vendor audits and undertook evaluation for HACCP / Food Safety; coordinated the set up and continuous update of suppliers-database and followed up on prices for all products and services.  Coordinated the entire gamut of transportation activities to ensure timely receipt of material at site. Show less