Poonam Ukarde
Boston,MA
Summary
Experienced professional seeking roles as a Project Manager, Product Manager, and Scrum Master. Master's in Project Management with hands-on experience leading technical projects. Skilled in strategic procurement, vendor management, and optimizing supply chains. Proficient in Lean Six Sigma and agile methodologies, ensuring on-time, within-budget project delivery. Eager to leverage diverse team leadership and process improvement expertise for organizational success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Purchase Manager
Vital Electronics And Manufacturing Co.
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Spearheaded project-based procurement initiatives, ensuring timely delivery, quality control, and value optimization ranging from 80K to 120K USD.
- Managed a diverse team to execute procurement tasks efficiently, resulting in streamlined operations.
- Led negotiations and maintained relationships with over 50 suppliers, achieving cost savings and improved delivery times.
- Oversaw the importation process for multiple countries, handling shipments valued at 60K-90K USD.
Purchase Executive
Ashida Electronics Pvt Ltd.
06.2015 - 01.2018
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles, driving efficiency and cost reductions.
- Updated and added technologies that reduced cost by $20,000 decreased cycle time and made purchasing process more efficient.
- Negotiated contracts and vendor agreements, resulting in savings of approximately $5000.
- Conducted regular audits and quality checks to maintain product standards and compliance.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for procurement of mechanical and consumable commodities with quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Implemented process improvements to update Tally ERP software, optimizing procurement operations.
Purchase Assistance
Vital Electronics And Manufacturing Company
06.2012 - 05.2015
- Supported procurement operations, including purchase order management and supplier communication.
- Developed new vendor relationships and facilitated rate comparisons to optimize purchasing decisions.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation using Tally ERP software and Microsoft Office suite.
Education
Masters in Project Management - Leading And Managing Technical Projects
Northeastern University
Boston, MA03.2024
Post Graduate Diploma - Supply Chain Management
Welingkar Institute of Management Dev & Research
Mumbai India06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Telecommunications Engineering
Mumbai University
Mumbai India06.2012
Skills
- Agile Methodologies
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Cost Reduction
- Quality Assurance
- Leadership
- Internal & External stakeholder Communication
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Time Management
Technical Skills:
Soft Skills:
- Project Management
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Procurement Strategy
- Lean Six Sigma
- Inventory Management
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office Suite
- WIX
- Tally ERP
- Jira
Hard Skills:
Certification
- CERTIFIED INTERNAL AUDITOR TRAINER: ISO 2001:2015 / ISO 14001:2015 / ISO 45001:2018
- CERTIFIED SCRUM MASTER (CSM): SCRUM ALLIANCE ( FEB 24 - FEB 26 )
Additional Information
- Successfully led the implementation of a customized Vacuum Packing Machine for a third-party manufacturing contract industry, enhancing supply chain efficiency and productivity.
- XN Project : Implemented a comprehensive website project for an Indian grocery store https://www.spicelandusa.com, integrating essential features such as product search, contact, about us, reviews, billing, inventory, and special offers. Utilized WIX WEBSITE design and facilitated domain issuance as per sponsor request, ensuring enhanced online presence and future scalability.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Marathi
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
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Work Type
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Work-life balanceCareer advancementTeam Building / Company RetreatsFlexible work hoursCompany CultureTimeline
Purchase Manager
Vital Electronics And Manufacturing Co.
01.2018 - 08.2022
Purchase Executive
Ashida Electronics Pvt Ltd.
06.2015 - 01.2018
Purchase Assistance
Vital Electronics And Manufacturing Company
06.2012 - 05.2015
Masters in Project Management - Leading And Managing Technical Projects
Northeastern University
Post Graduate Diploma - Supply Chain Management
Welingkar Institute of Management Dev & Research
Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Telecommunications Engineering
Mumbai University
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