J Prashanth

Experience

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  Surprise Furniture

  Jan 2016 - Feb 2017

  Purchase Assistant

  *Analyzed and monitored inventory levels to identify potential shortages and excess stock.*Prepared accurate purchase orders and ensured timely delivery of goods.*Utilized various computer systems to track orders, pricing, and delivery status.*Communicated with vendors and distributors to negotiate prices and purchase contracts.*Spearheaded the purchase deliveries and contact vendors when there are discrepancies.*Analyzed and reported job costing analysis for raw materials and MRO purchases.*Minimized purchasing errors with the help of monthly, quarterly and annual inventory reviews.*Disciplined relationships with suppliers to control costs, drive service excellence and mitigate risks. Show less

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  StoreKing

  Aug 2019 - Oct 2021

  Assistant Manager

  *Analyzed and directed the category inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.*Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.*Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.*Implemented the supplier relationships and facilitated onboard the new vendors.*Performed the vendor evaluation and assessed price ranges to establish the most efficient deals.*Controlled the payment issuance according to the payment terms of each supplier.*Placed the purchase orders accordingly to ensure the fill ratio of the inventory.*Acted on behalf my managers and led the few critical business deals with my problem solving skill.*Addressed the customer queries to ensure the customer's satisfaction and expanded the footfall in sales.*Coordinated with stakeholders to ensure product features and pricing met customer needs. Show less

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  ElasticRun

  Nov 2021 - Jul 2023

  Senior Procurement Executive

  *Streamlined the category spending to adhere to the company's budget.*Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing along with processing the documentation of all purchases.*Carried out spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.*Negotiated and secured lucrative contracts with new and existing clients.*Built long-term relationships with suppliers to secure optimal prices on supplier payment terms.*Restructured the overspending supplies to adjust for inflation-based cost increases.*Spearheaded the launch of several major items, resulting in increased brand recognition and market share.*Leveraged the computer systems to track shipments, material deliveries and improved the fill ratio with facilitate of MRP and CBP methods.*Cleared the death stocks and near expiry stocks with facilitate of continuous monitoring system and saved the management capital cost. Show less

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  Zilva Naturals LLP

  Aug 2023 - now

  Business Owner

  *Built SME partnership firm with my mentor for personal care and home care retail business.*Managing all aspects of the business (Accounting, Marketing, Budgeting, HR and PR).*Established contracts with local super markets and kirana shops to secure wholesale merchandise and produce, decreasing overhead costs by 20%.*Collaborated with freelance developer to launch a website and online ordering system, boosting sales by 175%.