Rohini Ravichandran

Pflugerville,TX

Summary

Results-driven professional with over three years of experience in supply chain management and project management, specializing in cost analysis, materials sourcing, and supplier negotiations. Proven track record of collaborating with strategic sourcing teams to manage supplier quotes, purchase orders, and quality inspections, ensuring adherence to high standards in the manufacturing and marketing sectors. Exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to meeting deadlines while effectively identifying project risks and developing mitigation strategies. Strong communicator with the ability to build lasting relationships, adapt to diverse projects, and maintain a goal-oriented approach that aligns with overall business objectives.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Buyer

Applied Materials - Contract

Austin, TX

10.2022 - 03.2024

Negotiated supplier contracts to optimize procurement costs and ensure supply chain efficiency.
Analyzed market trends and supplier performance for informed decision-making on purchasing strategies.
Developed and maintained strong relationships with key suppliers to enhance collaboration and reliability.
Implemented inventory management systems to track stock levels and reduce excess inventory risks.
Led cross-functional teams in sourcing initiatives, aligning procurement strategies with organizational goals.
Streamlined purchasing processes, resulting in improved lead times and reduced operational disruptions.
Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
Collaborated with internal stakeholders to understand their needs, ensuring accurate product specifications were met in all purchases.

SAP Buyer

Maruthi Mill Company

01.2019 - 01.2022

Managed procurement processes as SAP Buyer within purchasing department.
Streamlined order processing by coordinating placements, conducting reviews, and releasing orders to multiple teams via specialized company tools.
Create and manage RFQ and RFP including scope of work. Review bid proposals, quotes and make recommendations based on results of quoting analysis.
Support programs that manage / improve inventory and improved inventory accura
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that interfaces well with customers, clients, co-workers and management members
Manage and develop reports/tools to help drive improvement
Ensure inventory goals and objectives are met as well as identify inventory improvement opportunities, develop plan and execute
Actively works and supports the development of new technologies and supplier capabilities
Working with Cross functional teams about the planning and on time deliveries.
Worked on ORACLE & SAP related tools to place order, transfer data b/w the teams.
Co-ordination with implementation team related to orders, changes in existing orders, status of the orders etc.
Review the Material requirements, item analysis report based on BUY / MAKE parts.
Attended all the meetings and updated the status of the project and discussed all the key points related to the project for more improvements.
Established proper communications with clients so that information can be up to date.
Maintaining privacy with company policies.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) -

Bharathidasan University

01.2017

Skills

Software – Smart sheets, MS Teams, Tally, Window / Mac Operating Systems, MS office etc
SAP Planning & Purchasing tools
Customized software tools in Planning & Purchase department
ORACLE Tool

Knowledgeable about Manufacturing processes
Experience in Business analysis & Project Management
Materials sourcing, Relationship building & negotiating
User Research, Experience Strategy, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, User Interface Design, Usability testing, Graphic Design, Copywriting, HTML, CSS