Pavithra Pasupathy
Parramatta,Australia
Summary
A highly ambitious, productive and result oriented supply chain professional with 9 years of hands-on experience in procurement, inventory planning, vendor management and e-commerce operations. Seeking quality environment where my experience, skills and knowledge can be shared and enriched so that my abilities and potentials are put to full use by providing optimum commitment. To associate with an organization that excels in work and gives complete work satisfaction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Administrator
Sydney Trains - Previously UGL Unipart
10.2019 - Current
- Liaised with both internal stakeholders – production, planning, engineering, warehouse, finance, accounts payable teams and external stakeholders – Vendor managers & Account Managers to meet our expected KPI
- Managed daily PR report, weekly Order Book Report, POF-Perfect order fulfillment, ICR & Wrike to maintain DIFOT also developed SOH & Min/Max reports to maintain inventory levels
- Negotiated contract terms of agreement and pricing to maintain a constant 8% to 10% reduction on annual spend additionally contributed towards 3% of annual indigenous spend by purchasing consumable parts and services from native suppliers
- Supplier consolidation – Consolidated categories and Rationalized suppliers to reduce costs, risk and to build a resilient supply chain
- Shelf-life issue- Implemented a new process to avoid scrapping of expired products & reduced non-conformance by 60%
- 300 Obsolete parts – Identified alternate/similar parts from both new & existing suppliers along with the engineering and quality team
Warehouse Associate
Coles Warehouse Alexandria (Part Time)
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Forecasting inventory, Purchasing and tracking of inventory, Warehouse management
Team Lead (Procurement & Logistics)
Peppertap
10.2015 - 12.2016
- Monitored, managed, and reported on vendor compliance of contractual agreements and
negotiations, establishing performance goals and objectives - Ensured standards are being met and prioritized appropriately with suppliers
- Developed and implemented action plans to address processes needing improvement
- Acted as single point of contact and escalation for vendors and coordinated issue
resolution with Directors - Acted in liaison capacity with vendors, other departments and business units to
implement and communicate business strategy - Set integration priorities, developed growth strategies and managed resources for new
business opportunities including planning, development, implementation, and
maintenance for one or more lines of business - Planned, conducted, and directed work on complex projects/programs necessitating the
origination and application of new and unique approaches - Partnered with vendor account managers to compile, analyze, and deliver resolution to
issues
Supply Chain Specialist
Amazon.com
07.2013 - 09.2015
- Managed 5 product categories, overseeing Hardlines Product Line for North America
marketplace. - Facilitated and directly resolved warehouse issues for non-compliant items, ensuring
smooth operation. - Played a key role in managing Retail request tickets from fulfillment centers and
maintaining communication with Retail Stakeholders. - Coordinated with vendors to identify and rectify errors/issues, enhancing operational
efficiency. - Managed inventory and procurement, processed vendor returns based on customer
demand and sales forecasts. - Led, trained, and mentored a team of 20+, focusing on targets and resolving escalations
efficiently; maintained comprehensive performance reports.
Intern
Godrej Consumer Products Limited
07.2012 - 04.2013
- Assisted buyers in purchase order execution
- Monitored and maintained contract renewals and work with business stakeholders to execute contract lifecycle
- Assisted in auditing and creating supplier performance reports for procurement team
Intern
JKM Leathers
09.2011 - 04.2012
- Familiarization to all departments and operations involved in the production process
- Overviewed and associated with projects related to procurement and inventory management
Education
Diploma - Leadership Management
Greenwich College
01.2022
Master's - Strategic Supply Chain Management(CIPS Accredited)
University of Technology Sydney
01.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Anna University
01.2011
Skills
- Purchasing expertise
- Vendor negotiations
- Supplier Selection & consolidation
- Strategic Planning & sourcing
- Vendor relationship management
- Good analytical skills with effective root cause analysis and conflict resolution skills
- Pro-active and self-motivated with a strong work ethic, have a flexible approach to work, willingness to learn and adapt
- Packages – Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification from KPMG
Timeline
Procurement Administrator
Sydney Trains - Previously UGL Unipart
10.2019 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Coles Warehouse Alexandria (Part Time)
09.2017 - 10.2018
Team Lead (Procurement & Logistics)
Peppertap
10.2015 - 12.2016
Supply Chain Specialist
Amazon.com
07.2013 - 09.2015
Intern
Godrej Consumer Products Limited
07.2012 - 04.2013
Intern
JKM Leathers
09.2011 - 04.2012
Diploma - Leadership Management
Greenwich College
Master's - Strategic Supply Chain Management(CIPS Accredited)
University of Technology Sydney
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Anna University
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