Joji Kuruvila

Experience

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  St.George Wood Work Industries

  Aug 2015 - May 2019

  Mechanical Engineer

  Monitored work progress to ensure timely material procurement, reducing lead times by 20%.Coordinated procurement of spare parts and raw materials, maintaining stock levels above 95% to support uninterrupted production.Reviewed equipment specifications to reduce acquisition costs by 10% while meeting production requirements.Studied installation and maintenance costs to decrease maintenance expenses by 15%.

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  A.M Rubber Industries

  Jun 2019 - Apr 2022

  Mechanical Engineering Supervisor

  Conducted quality inspections on rubber materials, parts, and products to ensure compliance with specifications, resulting in increased product reliability and customer satisfaction.Identified defects such as soils, cracks, and breaks through visual and tactile examinations, leading to improved product quality and reduced defect rates.Verified dimensions and weights of items using scales, calipers, and other measuring instruments, ensuring accurate product specifications and reducing instances of incorrect orders.Evaluated material strength, durability, and permeability to assess suitability for purchase, resulting in the procurement of high-quality materials that meet performance requirements.Recorded inspection and testing data accurately for quality control purposes, facilitating data-driven decision-making and improving process efficiency. Show less

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  Air Liquide

  Sept 2023 - Mar 2024

  Procurement Digitalization Specialist

  Coordinated digital solutions, improving transaction efficiency by 5% and reducing processing time by 10%.Analyzed orders for automation strategies, reducing manual processing by 10% and improving order accuracy by 15%.Spearheaded Master Vendor project, cutting vendor-related costs by 5%.Collaborated on EU-level automation target for Air Liquide, achieving 10% cost savings and 15% procurement agility boost.Contributed to EU-level procurement team, delivering 10% reduction in regional procurement expenses.Analysed suppliers, proposed automation strategies, and helped define 2024 automation target for Air Liquide EP Procurement, projected to increase automation rate by 5%. Show less