Venu Pothula

Experience

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  Indian Navy

  Jul 1992 - Mar 2008

  Stores Petty Officer

  My responsibilities in this prestigious and decorated role is to manage purchases of local market materials for office use & spare parts of heavy machines and to manage implementations like FEFO in stores, with strict compliance to Govt. Procurement manual & Financial regulations, which is the major regulation related to the Defence budget. This involves a great amount of expertise in VED & ABC analysis skills, exceptional time management and decision skills, and remarkable management skills.My career in the Indian Navy has been highlighted by 4 Proficiency Awards from the commanding officers of 3 different locations, recognizing my excellence in materials handling and storekeeping, and added with it, I was a recipient of a Commendation by Commander-in-Chief of Easter Naval Command, for outstanding performance in Office Administration and Materials Management. Other achievements include scoring first place in the Management subjects of Stores Chief Petty Officer course and scoring second place in aggregate scores in the Stores Petty Officers course & Leading Store Assistant Course. Show less

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  BIOMAX FUELS LIMITED

  Aug 2008 - Aug 2009

  Sr. Manager Logistics & Warehousing

  Achieved continuous improvement through identification, evaluation, and implementation of opportunities.➤ KEY HIGHLIGHTS• Led strategic materials planning, improving quality, and reducing costs. • Defined Policies and SOPs for efficient supply chain operations. • Specialized in Export/Import, SEZ regulations, CRM, and SRM. • Achieved 15-20% supply chain cost reduction and navigated fiscal crisis. • Led lean team, driving operational buying and warehouse management. • Pioneered continuous improvement initiatives and promoted innovation.➤Specialties: Lean Manufacturing, Supplier Relationship Management, Materials Requirement Planning, EXIM Management Stakeholder Management, Business Process Improvement, and People Management. Show less

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  Patil Group of Industries

  Jan 2010 - Feb 2013

  Encompasses a rare blend of excellent analytical, research and development skills and management capabilities.➤ KEY HIGHLIGHTS• Led MMRDA and Composite Sleepers projects, optimizing profitability and ensuring compliance. • Recognized as youngest General Management Leader with a 68-person team. • Managed budgets exceeding $20M for multimillion-dollar expansions. • Championed Operational Excellence, achieving 15% equipment availability increase. • Achieved 25% YoY cost reductions through strategic initiatives and vendor development. • Promoted to DGM and SBU Head, realizing 80% annual savings via outsourcing.➤Specialties: Global Team Leadership, Strategic Sourcing, Project/Program Management, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Operations Management. Show less

  • Deputy General Manager

    Jan 2011 - Feb 2013

  • Asst General Manager Operations

    Jan 2010 - Dec 2010
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  Gemfields Group

  May 2014 - Mar 2023

  People Leader, who has successfully led and motivated teams in cross-cultural environments toward growth and success in the organization.➤ KEY HIGHLIGHTS• Head of Supply Chain Services, leading multimillion-dollar greenfield/brownfield projects. • Spearheaded global vendor development, mine development, and infrastructure planning (USD 60 million). • Implemented SOP, MRP, and procurement policies for cost optimization. • Led commercial initiatives and Project Management Committee for Gemfields' Zambia projects. • Demonstrated exceptional CRM and Supplier Relationship Management. • Managed a team of eighteen, overseeing operational buying, contracts, and warehousing. • Empowered local entrepreneurs through self-sustainability zones in Zambia.➤Specialties: General Management Leadership, Strategic Sourcing, Commercial Transformation, Supply Chain/Contract Management, Team Management Show less

  • Head of Supply Chain Management, Procurement

    Oct 2021 - Mar 2023

  • Head of Materials Management

    May 2014 - Sept 2021