Sridhar Desai

Experience

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  Turbo Tec Equipment and Tools Trading

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2019

  Paramox Industries

  • Established a centralized procurement function, streamlining sourcing activities and negotiating favorable terms with suppliers for a 15% cost optimization.• Researched and compiled competitive analysis reports on 10 key suppliers, enabling informed decision-making and resulting in a 15% increase in supplier performance metrics and contract negotiation leverage.• Optimized the demand forecasting system, integrating historical data, market trends, and client insights, achieving a 7 – 9% reduction in stockouts.• Conducted detailed supplier financial research and comprehensive spend analysis, securing a 10% reduction in raw material costs and ensuring supply continuity, enabling informed decision-making for strategic procurement deals.• Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration between procurement, finance, and operations teams to redesign vendor selection protocols, resulting in a 18% improvement in supplier quality metrics and accelerated onboarding processes.• Developed a robust supplier performance management framework with key performance indicators (KPIs) across quality, delivery, cost, and innovation metrics, driving continuous improvement and achieving a 12% enhancement in overall supplier capabilities. Show less

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  TotalEnergies

  Jul 2019 - Jan 2022

  Industrial Sales Engineer

  • Managed 50+ accounts across industrial, marine, and commercial segments, overseeing 1000T+ lubricant portfolios and achieving a 95% customer retention rate through tailored solutions that optimized operational efficiencies.• Developed and executed a comprehensive account expansion strategy, cross-selling complementary products and services to existing clients, contributing to a 15% increase in average account revenue (2020 – 2021).• Orchestrated a vendor managed inventory (VMI) program that reduced lead times by 20%, enhancing the supply chain's responsiveness and reliability, fostering a culture of continuous improvement across procurement teams.• Implemented logistics optimization strategies that reduced transportation costs by 18% and improved delivery times by 22% at key client account sites. Show less

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  KPMG Lower Gulf

  Jan 2022 - Jul 2023

  Senior Associate

  • Perform risk-based internal audits of business processes, risks and controls for client organizations across multiple industries. • Evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management and compliance frameworks through on-site assessments and testing.• Identify control deficiencies, non-compliance issues and opportunities for operational enhancements through audit findings. • Make risk-based recommendations to strengthen internal controls and help clients achieve strategic and regulatory objectives.• Collaborate closely with cross-functional client teams to smoothly execute audits and ensure timely resolution of issues.• Report audit results and monitor implementation of corrective actions to help improve overall risk management over time. Show less

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  Penn State Smeal College of Business

  Aug 2023 - May 2024

  MBA Graduate Student
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  Packizon

  May 2024 - Oct 2024

  Senior Business Analyst