Ajith Karuthedath
Summary
Experienced senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with a strong track record in developing strategies and executing global supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing, and distribution management. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Adept at mitigating risks while implementing end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning strategies. Demonstrated expertise in negotiation and strategic decision-making, honed through 12 years of leading organizational business units.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
SUPPLY CHAIN OFFICER
MASSAR SOLUTION PJSC
08.2017 - Current
- Company Overview: a major fleet management, vehicle rental and supply chain solutions segments
- Monitored supplier quality to identify potential issues.
- Formulated demand planning and generated supply chain management metrics.
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
- Supervised six staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Monitored supplier performance for compliance with contract terms and quality standards.
- Organized and maintained correct inventory levels to drive highest turns possible on inventory.
- Reduced inventory levels and improved supply chain visibility using strategic initiatives.
- Created and implemented comprehensive supply chain management strategies.
PROCUREMENT ENGINEER
ALE Middle East
11.2015 - 07.2017
- Company Overview: a major heavy lifting and marine operations company in Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Provided Requests for Information (RFIs) to potential suppliers for quotations on desired requirements.
- Implemented improvement initiatives to achieve inventory cost reductions and raw material delivery precision.
- Negotiated vendor payment terms and contract conditions to meet aggressive production and cost requirements.
- Determined logistics support requirements such as shipping and equipment recovery and manage timely delivery to project locations.
- Applied understanding of simulations, data analytics, and diverse tools to construct and implement strategies for optimizing logistics.
- Evaluated effectiveness of current or future logistical processes.
JUNIOR QUALITY ENGINEER
GTN ENGINEERING PVT. LTD
02.2012 - 07.2015
JUNIOR SOURCING ENGINEER
KEROMIYONS INTECH PVT. LTD
04.2011 - 01.2012
Education
BBA - logistics and supply chain management
Bharathiar university
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Sree Narayana Guru Polytechnic College
Skills
- Global sourcing
- Procurement expertise
- Negotiating
- Cost reduction strategies
- International purchasing
- Transportation management
- Forecast monitoring
- Supplier negotiation
- Warehouse management
- Strategic sourcing
- Logistics management
Personal Information
- Passport Number: L8143259
- Passport Expiry Date: 03/30/24
- Date of Birth: 11/14/90
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Single
- Visa Status: Employment Visa (Transferable)
Timeline
SUPPLY CHAIN OFFICER
MASSAR SOLUTION PJSC
08.2017 - Current
PROCUREMENT ENGINEER
ALE Middle East
11.2015 - 07.2017
JUNIOR QUALITY ENGINEER
GTN ENGINEERING PVT. LTD
02.2012 - 07.2015
JUNIOR SOURCING ENGINEER
KEROMIYONS INTECH PVT. LTD
04.2011 - 01.2012
BBA - logistics and supply chain management
Bharathiar university
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Sree Narayana Guru Polytechnic College
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