Nikandan Kumar's Linkedin Analytics

SUMMARY A versatile professional, a leader in supply chain and logistics management who has managed both front end and back end of the supply chain facing internal and external customers.Designed and conceptualized processes to maximize customer services and spearheading business functions setting up, expanding, and transforming the supply chain and delivery operations. Through my experience, I have become adept in ensuring alignment with organizational goals and requirements while facilitating streamlined supply planning, logistical operations and building strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders Developing and implementing new systems and processes to enhance efficiency, productivity ► Pillars that make me an accomplished Leader… ✔ Supply Chain Management – Spearheading all aspects of supply chain management, including need assessment, procurement/sourcing, inventory management, and material forecasting. ✔ Cost Optimization - Tracked and reviewed the expenses, prioritized expenses based on strategic needs, raised alerts and initiated corrective action ✔ Plant Operations– Coordinating operational tasks, ensuring full compliance and driving overall plant functionality to maximize productivity and efficiency ✔Logistics & Procurement: Successfully developing and implementing strategic processes; overseeing supplies, procurement, and resource allocation; and leading top-performing teams to maximize productivity, efficiency, and overall performance ► My Drive... ✔ Implementing strategic initiatives and projects; overseeing Lean manufacturing processes and overall business performance ✔ Ensuring alignment with organizational goals and requirements while facilitating streamlined logistical operations. SPECIALTIES Supply chain Management~ Plant Operations~ Global Vendor Management~ Sourcing & Imports~ Spend Management~ Cost Optimization~ Continuous Process Improvement~ Forecasting & Planning~ Costing~ Project Management~ Logistics~ Team Management~ Stakeholder Management