S. RAVI SHANKAR, PGDMM ,GDMM ,B SC.
Address: # 202, MEENAKSHI, Old # 97, New # 174,
Margosa Road, Malleswaram,
BENGALURU 560 003
Email: srsamith97@gmail.com
Contact: 9866810825 (alt. 9886810864 /08023340717)
‘CREATING VALUE FOR THE COMPANY THROUGH PROFICIENCY IN OVERALL SUPPLY CHAIN LEADERSHIP ’
HEAD / SENIOR MANAGER – SUPPLY CHAIN & MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
Seasoned industry professional backed by +32 years of insightful experience with Medium & Large Scale Industrial
Units in all areas of Materials & Supply Chain Management (Domestic & Imports)
Includes;
Vendor Sourcing , Development , Materials Requirement Planning , Project & New Product’s Materials Management ,
Indigenization Activities , Value Engineering ( Cost Optimization ) Activities , Inventory & Logistics Management &
leading cross-functional teams.
EXECUTIVE SYNOPSYS
 Significant exposure in Materials & Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Product
Development and Finance Functions of the Industry.
 Proven ability in leading the entire Team of Materials & Supply Chain Management functions - covering Direct,
Indirect, Capital, Consumables, Maintenance & misc. Materials from Domestic & Overseas Vendors.
 Well versed in Vendor Sourcing, Development & Management. Improved the Supply Performance and Vendor’s
Selection criteria by continuous monitoring of ‘the Matrix of Vendors’.
 Experienced in Value Engineering & localization activities for Cost Optimization.
 A proactive planner with abilities in devising strategies with complete involvement in Materials Requirement
Planning geared towards maintaining the Inventory levels of all regularly consumed inputs at the optimum point.
 Competent in ensuring the practice of 7 R Principles of MM ( Right Materials , Vendor , Price , Quality , Quantity ,
Time & Delivery Point ) ,and also by implementing new solutions to achieve not only the desired but improved
results for the Organization.
 Drove continuous Cost Reduction initiatives for CAPEX and Operational Cost Reduction.
 Continuous CFT with internal customers for positively influencing the spending decisions.
 Developed system for Payment monitoring and resolving payment issues with the Vendors and the Finance Dept.
(Payables).
 Achieved least Logistics Cost by identifying the consolidation of the shipments ie., FCL or LCL depending on the
Volume and Export Value.
Core Competencies:
 Engineering Industry – MM / SCM Functions
 Vendor Sourcing, Development & Management.
 Negotiations.
 Out sourcing solutions
 Strategic Planning
 Project/ New Product’s Materials Requirement
Management
 Creating Value as a Profit Centre
 Integrity and professional ethics
 Exposed to Working in Oracle platform
 Managing the MM / SCM Team effectively for
meeting the Organizational Goals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mag Engineering, Bengaluru
an ISO 9001 &14001 certified company manufacturing hi precision sheet metal components for
customers like L&T, Komatsu India, Tata Hitachi , Caterpillar, Volvo Construction, Bharat Fritz Werner,
Doosan, Gilbarco , Leeboy , BEML , ELGI , SANY Eng.,GE Healthcare, Faiveley Transport , and also exports
to GE Medical and Caterpillar
Materials Manager (Head of Supply Chain) Mar 2004 – Aug 2015
Accomplishments:
 Generated substantial benefits by out sourcing the in house manufacture of components & sub –
assemblies as part of Make Vs. Buy Project ( Ex. Machined Components , Window Sash ( Frames ) ,
Hinges , Latches , Profiles , etc ).
 By introducing the Zero Based Costing – better visibility inthe Cost details of the offers for many inputs
was achieved for improved negotiations.
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 Indigenization of Rubber Beadings , Seals , Handles , Hinges & Latches etc. – resulting in substantial
reductions in the procurement and inventory carrying costs.
 Achieved better price & deliveries with vendors by running the (consolidated )Master MRP ( Materials
Requirement Planning) for all the regular projects, and separate MRP’s for all the NPD’s ( New Project
Development) which improved the visibility regarding the volumes and the requirement timings of all
the inputs.
 Implemented a system of firm and tentative staggered delivery schedules on the vendors for all the
runner items (regularly needed inputs) as per the PPC Plan. This resulted in a substantial reduction of
the periodical liability and the inventory holding costs resulting in achieving an improved ITR
(Inventory Turn-over Ratio).
 Achieved Logistics Cost reduction in handling Imports & exports by identifying the consolidation of the
shipments i.e., FCL or LCL depending on the volume & shipment value.
 Negotiated the conversion of payment terms with overseas vendors from 100% advance payment to
min 30 – 60 days credit from the date of Shipment receipt / acceptance.
 Contributed to cost reduction of many NPD projects by identifying existing developed items as suitable
alternative available inputs instead of developing a new item by investing on the tooling’s & fixtures.
 Acknowledged for enhancing supplier performance.
Job Profile:
 Responsible for entire functions of Procurement , Inventory and Logistics Management functions of the
Organization – included Direct , Indirect , Consumables , Maintenance , Miscellaneous and Capital items
from domestic & overseas Vendors.
 Leading with motivation the Teams in Materials, Inventory and Logistics functions effectively for the
improved results as per the set guidelines / procedures of the organization. A team of +20 members.
 Total involvement in all NPD Projects for achieving the desired results.
 Initiate CFTs for all CAPEX requirements to decide on the most suitable / cost viable Capital items.
 MM / SCM as a Profit Centre function to continuously focus on improving the EBIDTA of the
Organization.

 Vendor Sourcing, Negotiations, Development and continuous Management for the desired goals of SCM
function of the Organization.
 Drawing a Contingency Materials Planning of all the Critical items / Vendor to avoid any possible Supply
issues affecting the smooth functioning of the SCM.
 Continuous Monitoring of performance of suppliers. To work on the CAPA with those Vendors who
needs improvement.
 Total involvement with Finance Dept. reg. the Payment and C Forms issues pertaining to the Vendors.
 Preparation and review of various MIS Reports pertaining to Materials and Inventory functions, and
timely actions accordingly.
PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS
Purchase Officer – Mar 2003 – Jan 2004,
Sua Group, Bengaluru, a company engaged in the production of Industrial Explosives.
Responsibility –Direct & Indirect Materials Sourcing, Planning, Negotiations, Buying and follow up for the
supplies.
Sr. Materials Officer –Feb 1985 – Oct 2002
Mysore Lamps, Bengaluru, a company engaged in the Development and production of Electric Lamps &
Fittings.
Responsibility – Direct Materials Sourcing, Planning, Negotiations, Buying and follow up for the supplies.
Computerization of materials function and out sourcing / sub – contracting of branding activities.
Purchase Assistant –Aug 1983 – Feb 1985
Forbes Group Bengaluru, Electronics Division, A company engaged inthe production of Electronic Cash
Registers and related Sub - Assemblies.
Responsibility –Direct & Indirect Materials Sourcing (Project Stage / Indigenization), Planning,
Negotiations, Buying, Sub – Contract activities and follow up for the supplies. Also, handled Imports.
ACADEMICS
 Post Grad. Dip. In Materials Management ( PGDMM ) from Indian Institute of Materials Management
, 1993
 Grad. Dip. In Materials Management ( GDMM ) from Indian Institute of Materials Management , 1986
 Bachelor of Science, Bangalore University, 1979
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 Underwent training in Oracle for Materials Module.
 Trained ISO Internal Auditor.
Languages Known: English, Kannada, Telugu, Hindi and Tamil
Reference: Available on Request.