Rajiv Sankaran
Supply Chain Professional
Dubai,Dubai
Summary
Experienced Supply Chain Manager with 10+ years of demonstrated history working in the Supply Chain in Automotive Sector. Skilled in Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Warehouse E2E Operations, Logistics Planning, Transportation and SAP S/4 HANA Functional modules. Graduated from SP Jain School of Management, Dubai with an MBA in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Process Manager
Mercedes Benz Cars Middle East FZE
Dubai, DUBAI
02.2019 - Current
- Responsible for framing and implementing the key parts supply chain strategies for the region, aligning together with global MB strategy and vision.
- Gathered and analyzed large amounts of data to determine demand trends, thereby reducing obsolete inventory and improving availability of high movers
- Led and implemented key Inventory management projects with distributors, driving them from reactive to pro-active planning systems
- Improved Service Levels and availability for key assortments in the region by implementing key parameter changes to the forecasting systems
- Successfully implemented multiple enhancements in the IT systems ensuring parts are booked according to Dubai customs regulations
- Established new processes and practises in the operations according to changing regulations and market conditions within the region
- Responsible for performance-managing and maintaining the divisional Supply Chain KPIs’.
- Coordinated and Improved Initial Stock Processes for New Model Launches, ensuring parts are available with dealers at the right time
- Initiated continuous measures for improving Service Levels and stock quality, thereby achieving annual targets consistently
- Conducted workshops with central supply teams and initiated measures to improve and maintain Parts Service Levels of Key Models (S Class/G Class/AMGs)
- Effectively conducted Annual and Quarterly Stock counting processes ensuring minimal discrepancies.
- Acted as Parts Consultant for General Distributors in case of adhoc pre-stocking requests.
- Represented the Inventory team in Logistics Conference presentations and Market place discussions.
- Conducted New Model Launch Improvement Workshop with customers across GCC and implemented measures to improve availability of Initial stock baskets.
- Improved efficiency and effectiveness of performance and management of processes across departments.
- Initiated and implemented Business Intelligence analysis reports to ensure consistency across reporting standards
- Acted as Project lead and Single point of contact for FOCUS strategy for the region
Inventory and Vendor Management Senior Executive
Mercedes Benz Cars Middle East FZE
Dubai, DU
02.2014 - 01.2019
- Responsible for performance-managing and maintaining the divisional Supply Chain KPIs’.
- Daily responsibility of tracking incoming demand and formulating corrective measures to ensure parts availability.
- Coordinated and Improved Initial Stock Processes for New Model Launches.
Initiated continuous measures for improving Service Levels and stock quality at RLCME, achieving annual targets consistently. - Spearheaded and organized the Quarterly & Annual cycle counts, ensuring minimal inventory discrepancy
- Project Member of Warehouse extension team and provided key inputs for extension design.
- Formulated Quality & Environmental targets and ensured actions are implemented during the year
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Worked closely with Parts departments in the dealer network ti improve overall availability & parts service levels.
Operations and Business Development Executive
Momentum Logistics LLC
Sharjah
08.2012 - 01.2014
- Responsible for Business Development of Freight forwarding division in the Iraq region including handling the offshore operations team
- Managed the Implementation, Knowledge transfer and Change Management of the new Transport Management system (IT System)
- Accountable for managing key RFQs and framing business proposals for the organization
- Responsible for standardization of Transport Management processes across all locations.
- Streamlined the IT system by improving overall visibility of KPIs through integrated resource utilization reports
- Successfully executed Knowledge transfer, Change Management and implementation of the new
- Transport Management system within 100 days of joining the organization
- Integrated GPS systems, Vehicle maintenance system and Fuel usage system into the new IT system
Senior Procurement and Sales Engineer
Innovative Trading and Contracting Co
Kuwait, Kuwait
02.2009 - 02.2011
- Responsible for industry level procurement of various product categories from more than 100 suppliers including overseas vendors and Original equipment manufacturers.
- Business Development & Client Acquisitions in new geographic areas.
- Managed a team of 4 Procurement Engineers.
- Core member of the team responsible for establishing Offshore India Operations
- Successfully established offshore India Operations resulting in 33% overall savings.
- Consistently crossed sales targets for a year which led to a total turnover of USD 720K in FY 2009.
Consultant
Capgemini Consulting India Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
02.2007 - 02.2009
- Handling the key role of providing production support to Global Material Logistics System.
- Handled a team of Customer support Interns and ensured issues are resolved within stipulated timelines.
Education
MBA - Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
SP Jain School of Global Management
Dubai 04.2011 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Amrita Institute of Technology
Coimbatore, India 08.2002 - 06.2006
Skills
Demand Planning
undefinedCertification
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Organizational Activities
Leadership 2020 Ambasssador
Member of Leadership Role & Development squad
• Leadership Workshops
• Connect Employees to Brand and Products
Functional Skills
Analytical Mindset
Go-getter and positive approach
Problem Solving
Customer Centricity
Excellent Communication skills
Systems
SAP based Inventory Management ERP
Order Management Systems
MS Office Skills
Power BI
Timeline
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
10-2021
Business Process Manager
Mercedes Benz Cars Middle East FZE
02.2019 - Current
Inventory and Vendor Management Senior Executive
Mercedes Benz Cars Middle East FZE
02.2014 - 01.2019
Operations and Business Development Executive
Momentum Logistics LLC
08.2012 - 01.2014
MBA - Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
SP Jain School of Global Management
04.2011 - 03.2012
Senior Procurement and Sales Engineer
Innovative Trading and Contracting Co
02.2009 - 02.2011
Consultant
Capgemini Consulting India Pvt Ltd
02.2007 - 02.2009
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Amrita Institute of Technology
08.2002 - 06.2006
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