Pranith Jannu
Supply Chain Professional
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Motivated and resourceful Supply Chain Professional with 11+ years of experience in spearheading multifaceted development projects, implemented procurement process controls and driving cost-effective solutions.
Adept at coordinating with cross-functional teams, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Proven track record of strategic sourcing, vendor management, and supply chain optimization.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
3
3
Languages
Work History
Manager - Procurement & Article Management
Schüco International KG
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Spearheaded multiple development projects, collaborating closely with product development teams, overseeing demand planning, scheduling, vendor assessment, contract negotiation, global sourcing, and budgeting.
- Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives by evaluating potential suppliers, deployment of supplier scorecards and identifying potential savings opportunities.
- Managed comprehensive vendor database, conducting regular reconciliations and expanding vendor network across international markets.
- Implemented and maintained monthly trackers for inventory logs, sales orders log, master article data, excel templates for Bill of materials and tracked monthly expenses with respect to budget allocations.
- Implemented departmental processes incorporating stage-gates and checklists, developed detailed logistics processes, oversaw purchase process through SAP ensuring project efficiency.
- Interpreted engineering drawings, technical specifications, contracts and organized material test reports, data sheets and standards in digital library, ensuring alignment with quality management and testing teams.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams and communicated regularly with suppliers to identify opportunities for cost reduction through strategic sourcing initiatives which resulted in quality standard and timely delivery of goods.
Supply Chain Executive
Global Consumer Products Pvt. Ltd.
01.2016 - 12.2017
- As the Source-to-Pay (S2P) lead, managed end-to-end procurement processes, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures, while also executing monthly Material Requirement Planning (MRP) through SAP to ensure timely supply of raw materials according to the production plan.
- Devised strategies to optimize supply chain processes through integration of third-party logistics (3PL) and fourth-party logistics (4PL), focusing on improving inventory management and minimizing distribution costs.
- Successfully led and implemented 5S methodology (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain principles) within the C&FA environment, yielding organized workspaces, enhanced document management, improved workflow efficiency, and streamlined processes, ultimately boosting overall efficiency.
- Improved order fulfillment rates through overhaul of distribution networks, strategic optimization of route planning for faster deliveries, and achieved notable reductions in turnaround time (TAT) alongside lowered transportation costs.
- Utilizing SAP, generated purchase orders aligned with monthly production needs, facilitating productive dialogues with vendors to secure materials at competitive prices and within desired timeframes, all while upholding stringent quality standards.
- Maintained food-grade logistics quality standards for movement of FMCG goods within targeted freight cost parameters for warehouse operations.
Distribution Analyst (SCM)
SAB Miller India
03.2013 - 01.2016
- Ensured timely and precise generation of MIS reports by developing automated reporting formats encompassing monthly flash reports, supply chain reviews, comprehensive freight analysis, and performance metrics tailored for management review.
- Developed a comprehensive Annual Budget file using excel for distribution of goods across all regions of India, utilizing historical volume and price trends to inform decision-making.
- Successfully implemented brewery performance tracking mechanisms and led initiatives to refine Global Distribution Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), aligning with global benchmarks.
- Spearheaded track and trace mechanism project across regions, delivering substantial cost savings by mitigating detentions.
Jr. Design Engineer
Concurrent Analysis
07.2010 - 07.2012
- Used AutoCAD & CatiaV5 tools to meet design specifications for functional prototypes.
- Assisted in preparing comprehensive documentation, ensuring clear communication of design specifications to stakeholders.
Assistant Architect
FWD Architects
06.2008 - 06.2010
- Provided clerical and administrative support as part of early stages of design processes to senior architectural staff.
- Consulted with design engineers and architects to organize and improve design presentations for client design approval.
Education
MBA - Retail & Supply Chain Management
IBMR IBS College
Bangalore, India05.2019
Bachelors of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Institute of Aeronautical Engineering College
Hyderabad, India04.2008
Skills
- Pricing Negotiation
- Demand Planning
- Lean Six Sigma
- Microsoft Office 365
- Vendor Management
- Contract Management
- Inventory Management
- Procurement Process Optimization
- ERP's - SAP, Microsoft Dynamics AX
- Project Coordination & Management
- Team leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Crisis & Risk Management
Languages
English
Professional Working
Hindi
Professional Working
Telugu
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Certified Lean Six Sigma AI Yellow Belt, Sparen & Gewenn (CSSC - Accredited)
- Generative AI at SAP - Open SAP
- Foundation of Project Management - Coursera
- Agile Scrum Foundation - SkillUp
Quote
Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.
Steve Jobs
Work Availability
monday
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friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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Software
SAP
Microsoft Office 365
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsAccomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 35 in the development of multiple projects.
Timeline
Manager - Procurement & Article Management
Schüco International KG
01.2018 - 01.2024
Supply Chain Executive
Global Consumer Products Pvt. Ltd.
01.2016 - 12.2017
Distribution Analyst (SCM)
SAB Miller India
03.2013 - 01.2016
Jr. Design Engineer
Concurrent Analysis
07.2010 - 07.2012
Assistant Architect
FWD Architects
06.2008 - 06.2010
MBA - Retail & Supply Chain Management
IBMR IBS College
Bachelors of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Institute of Aeronautical Engineering College
Personal Information
Title: Supply Chain Professional
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