SAI PRASAD RAMACHANDRAN
LUSAKA
Summary
Adept at driving operational excellence and efficiency, I spearheaded logistics and supply chain management at ETG Curechem, achieving significant cost reductions. My expertise in financial management and fostering robust supplier relationships, coupled with a talent for team development, has consistently enhanced distribution efficiency and minimized risks.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
WAREHOUSING & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
ETG CURECHEM
KITWE
05.2023 - Current
- Directed logistics operations, including warehousing and transportation, to enhance distribution efficiency.
- Fostered relationships with suppliers to develop purchasing agreements with logistics customers and reduce risks.
- Led team development and training initiatives, enhancing supply chain competency and performance.
- Identified opportunities to reuse or recycle materials to minimize consumption of new materials.
- Facilitated risk management within the supply chain, developing contingency plans to mitigate potential disruptions.
- Managed cross-border logistics, including customs compliance and international shipping regulations.
- Ensured compliance with local laws and regulations related to transportation, storage, and logistics activities.
- Negotiated savings from vendors for raw materials and supplies.
- Determined inventory goals, product stock, and risk management objectives and oversaw techniques to maximize inventory.
- Handled negotiations, resulting in savings from vendors for raw materials and supplies.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure raw materials met quality standards and delivery schedules.
- Performed root cause analysis when disruptions occurred in the supply chain process.
- Sustained safety protocol to ensure proper, cost-effective and safe handling of equipment and material usage.
Operations Manager
MATPRO SOLUTIONS
Solwezi
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Established effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure materials needed for production.
- Implemented innovative strategies that reduced operating costs while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures and managed quality, customer service and logistics.
- Maintained accurate inventory records to track stock levels and minimize costs.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, disciplinary action as necessary.
- Tracked and replenished inventory to maintain par levels.
- Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process by generating daily reports to recommend corrective actions and improvements.
Operations/Production/Marketing Manager
VITAL BEVERAGES LTD
Kitwe
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Monitored competitors' activities to keep up with industry trends.
- Worked with management team to oversee and monitor marketing strategy.
- Recommended policy changes to improve marketing tactics and strategies.
- Supervised a team of junior marketers in executing various projects.
- Formulated and launched marketing and promotional campaigns to maximize profits.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and sales.
- Tracked and measured marketing outcomes including marketing activities, response, leads, sales, retention, and ROI.
Operations/Production/Marketing Manager
GREEN LEAF INVESTMENTS LTD
Lusaka
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
- Created SOPs and documented system, planning criteria and procedures.
- Negotiated materials with suppliers to remain within budget.
- Produced daily operations report forecasting staffing needs and production volume to support cost-reduction and service improvement initiatives.
- Presented capital equipment justification for machine and technology upgrades.
- Coached and mentored employees to develop and enhance career skills.
Production/Marketing/Operations Manager
RVS INVESTMENTS - BOBS WATER
06.2012 - 06.2018
- Company Overview: Mineral Water Production
- Mineral Water Production
- Oversaw production budget and approved expenditures to direct spending.
- Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Liaised between senior plant management and line-level supervision to maintain open communications.
- Examined and tested electrical power distribution machinery and equipment using various testing devices.
- Partnered with human resources on training compliance and performance progression methodologies.
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates, and inventory levels to determine product availability.
- Managed budgets related to purchasing materials or hiring additional personnel.
- Documented batch records for manufacturing process and product history recordkeeping.
- Produced daily operations report forecasting staffing needs and production volume to support cost-reduction and service improvement initiatives.
Production Manager/Marketing Manager
REDDY INVESTMENTS
06.2003 - 05.2012
- Company Overview: Food & Beverages
- Food & Beverages
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles to minimize waste and increase efficiency.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates, and inventory levels to determine product availability.
- Eliminated process discrepancies, implementing continuous improvements for scheduling procedures.
- Drafted and updated production documentation tracking status and delivery timelines.
- Developed and administered budgets for inventory, labor hours and overhead expenses.
- Identified and solved complex problems that impacted management and business direction.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies needed for the production process.
- Supervised maintenance activities for manufacturing machines and equipment.
- Supervised production schedules, production quality and on-time delivery.
- Identified staffing and capital needs, collected relevant data and wrote justifications for established needs.
- Presented capital equipment justification for machine and technology upgrades.
- Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings.
Education
BBA -
University
CHENNAI, TAMILNADUSkills
- Financing structures
- Federal contracting
- Supply chain distribution
- Financial management and reporting
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Telugu
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
WAREHOUSING & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
ETG CURECHEM
05.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
MATPRO SOLUTIONS
08.2021 - 04.2023
Operations/Production/Marketing Manager
VITAL BEVERAGES LTD
01.2018 - 01.2021
Operations/Production/Marketing Manager
GREEN LEAF INVESTMENTS LTD
01.2018 - 01.2021
Production/Marketing/Operations Manager
RVS INVESTMENTS - BOBS WATER
06.2012 - 06.2018
Production Manager/Marketing Manager
REDDY INVESTMENTS
06.2003 - 05.2012
BBA -
University
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