Rahul A. - Supply Chain Manager

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United Kingdom

Experience

Oct 2008 - Present

17 years 1 month

United Kingdom

Supply Chain Manager

East Kent Cartons Ltd

Negotiating all the major contracts on behalf of the company where achieved savings of almost 10%
Managing the complete procurement for the company which is in the tune of >£ 1.5M
Carry out historical analysis and produce suitable forecasts of material usage, incoming material value and inventory levels to reduce on hand inventory value
Assess and mitigate any potential commercial risks on procurement and suppliers
Structured a sophisticated vendor management program with measurable quality, productivity, and efficiency
Created an integrated logistics management program assimilating all purchasing, inventory, distribution, and warehousing functions
Provide structured and creative analysis to identify cost improvement opportunities and effectively implement
Act as the problem manager for the company in resolving all the operational & financial issues of the plant
Implemented various projects with savings and early completion of projects using PRINCE 2 Methodology
Assist with the development and maintenance of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on key performance indicators related to procurement activities
Undertake regular audits of key supplier operational procedures to ensure integrity of supply chain and control risks
Provide relevant market intelligence to the management team regarding supplier and contractor price trends, capacity and activity levels
Spearheaded implementation of MIS system in the company
Manage the entire logistics and supply chain for the company showing huge savings in transport for the company
Demonstrated capacity to design and develop customized change management strategies and deliverables
Manage the cash flow to effectively balance suppliers payments and working capital of the company
Successfully achieved high cost reductions through expanded vendor sourcing

Sep 2007 - Sep 2008

1 year 1 month

India

Administrator - Portfolio Valuations (Hedge Funds)

HSBC

Steered the execution of various cost saving projects through automation wherein most of the processes got standardized and showed a cycle time reduction of 44%.
Handled the preparation of portfolio valuations; prepared & maintained accounting records for assigned funds.
Training imparted to team members on use of Excel and Access to improve their performance
Maintained internal control standards involving timely implementation of internal and external audit points.
Undertook complete review of reconciliation of brokerage and custodian accounts to underlying records.
Liaised with applicable fund administration to communicate information and resolve issues on a timely basis.
Provide variance analysis and prepare management reporting packs and presentation to senior management on a monthly/quarterly basis.

Aug 2006 - Aug 2007

1 year 1 month

India

Executive (Integrated Operations) - Corporate Investment Banking

Citibank

Successfully handled back office operations of corporate investment clients.
Successfully handled clearing operations for Lucknow Hub catering to 3 locations.
Successfully handled cash management operations for corporate customers.
Played a pivotal role in managing Citicheck Hub for decentralization of the activity across the country.

Aug 2005 - Jul 2006

1 year

India

Accounting Officer

Lindsay International (Subsidiary of Mittal Group)

Carried out various analysis of foreign export contracts with different Mittal Steel Plant and local vendors.
Carried out product wise profit analysis.
Prepared balance sheet and project reports.
Undertook auditing of export documents.

Jan 2005 - Jul 2005

7 months

India

Assistant Manager - Corporate Planning

Srei Infrastructure Finance Ltd.

Worked in coordination with directors of new business of the group.
Formulated strategies involving delivering presentations and preparation of project reports.
Managed complete accounts of the division; undertook cash flow and fund flow analysis.
Prepared various MIS and critically evaluated the same.

Dec 2002 - Dec 2004

2 years 1 month

India

Management Executive

Manaksia Ltd.

Maintained accounts for 3 manufacturing units for the group
Involved in group consolidation & cash flow of the group companies every month

Summary

Result oriented professional with a distinctive track record of nearly 12 years in Purchasing / Commercial / Operations / Project Management
Adept at developing procedures, service standards and operational policies, with a proven track record of planning & implementing effective control measures to reduce running costs.
Keen customer centric approach with skills in addressing client priorities & resolving issues within prescribed TAT, thereby attaining client delight and high compliance scores.
Sound understanding of Project Management Life Cycle and successfully implemented it in various stages of supply chain management
Cross-Functional Team Player with excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical and planning skills with proven track record in people management and client relationship management.