• Handled Import Operations including Import Purchase Order Management in SAP ERP and Vendor Management • Managing and ensuring material movement, inventory reconciliation & process compliance for inventory in Customs Bonded Warehouse at Port • A functional user of the SAP MM module and provided training to new colleagues in the SAP MM module • Managed cost analysis and Data Management for Import operations • Provided Procurement support in Export Management (High Sea Sales) • Worked closely with Global team for Sea Freight Tenders & Contract Management • Continued handling roles from the earlier position along with this profile • Managed Local Purchase Order Management in SAP ERP • Handled RFQs for requisition received for Indirect purchases to respective Stakeholders within the Organization • Closely coordinated with Warehouse team on accurate inventory accounting in ERP as per the physical receipt of Imported Finished Goods, resolving any ERP issues arising thereby through close coordination with Global SAP IT team • Managed Vendor Payments and ensured monthly account reconciliation

• Managing & monitoring Material Planning and Procurement activity for Raw and Packing Material for Third Party local Manufacturing • Managing and monitoring cost efficiencies of Third Party Local Manufacturing • Ensuring proper product classification and declarations in Export and Import operations under Customs compliance • Monitoring & reviewing the performance of Import Operations handled by the team at regular intervals to ensure service levels are met & service provider (Customs Broker, Transporter, etc.) performance is in alignment with agreed KPIs • Managing the commercials & payments related to packaging material procurement (handling Purchase to Pay cycle) • Analyzing & conducting a regular performance review of Third Parties on agreed OTIF (Service performance), Material Usage, etc. • Managing Vendor Development & New Vendor sourcing to explore the possibility of achieving better cost efficiency and increase in quality output and fulfilling requirements as per requisition from internal stakeholders • Periodic Audit of Factory and Job Worker (documentation & premises audit) and Inventory reconciliation of Packaging Material & adherence to process compliance • Handling Contract Management of Packaging Material Suppliers, Third Party Manufacturers, and Service Providers in alignment with the Legal Department

• Managing & maintaining inventory at an optimal level as agreed by management • Engaging regularly with the sales team for SLOB liquidation to ensure healthy inventory management • Maintaining & circulating production planning requirements to local suppliers on monthly basis. In the case of imported finished goods, planning files to be reviewed monthly & orders to be placed with overseas suppliers according to the plan • Maintain key data and parameters for planning purposes while placing order requests • Ensuring Customs Compliance in Import and Export operations • Monitoring the performance of the team as well as service providers at regular intervals to ensure KPIs are in line. Handling escalations as and when required • Ensuring regular stakeholder engagement to nurture strong & long-term business relationships • Managing contracts and ensuring regular review of contract data for active vendors • Ensuring compliance with Vendor Due Diligence by maintaining & updating relevant records on a timely basis • Initiated projects for cost savings by identifying opportunities in the present working scenario of the organization • Ensuring required reports are reviewed and published as per agreed timelines • Managing & conducting periodic reviews of SOPs for smooth functioning & compliance in operations • Handling issues about product supplies & ensuring penalties & compensation levels are followed up & settled on time

• Establishing KPIs for Service Providers and performing a periodic review to ensure agreed Service Levels (SLAs) are achieved o Enabling efficiency by streamlining operational processes to ensure robust operations and driving value to avoid business losses • Creating SOPs to ensure smooth & safe operations and conducting a periodic review to ensure relevant changes in the process are updated promptly • Identifying avenues for cost savings in the regular process through continuous engagement with stakeholders and market updates • Generated a mechanism through digitalization for seamless retrieval of relevant records for various audit purposes • Handling various Internal & External audits for purchase function (conducted by Government Agencies) • Responsible for ensuring Customs compliance in Imports and Exports through correct product classification and declarations submitted to Customs Authorities. Following proper protocols in EXIM as laid down by Foreign Trade Ministry • Handling Import & Export operations for Imported Finished Goods & Non-Product purchases. Responsible for overall Import and Export operations and KPI tracking • Reviewing & publishing the performance on key parameters aligned with management on agreed timelines

• Reviewing & releasing local as well as Import Purchase Orders for Additives & Chemicals based on Purchase Plan received • Ensuring timely material connectivity by adhering to the production schedule lined up at the factory • Regular engagement with vendors & service providers as a part of stakeholder management • Monitoring receipt of material at the factory in line with the quality and safety norms aligned with the suppliers • Review and publish SPM (Supplier Performance Management) scorecards for top suppliers as per the alignment with management. Conducting periodic reviews with the suppliers on the performance scorecard • Working on RFIs received from stakeholders on timelines & cost estimates for any product launches or source changes • Managing and handling contract negotiations and renewal. Engaging with internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal) and external stakeholders (service providers through RFQ and interaction) • Working actively with internal team on tapping opportunities for cost savings and improving process efficiency • Continued handling roles from the earlier position along with this profile