Bharath Kumar Kaleeswaran

Results-driven Operations Manager (Business Development & Procurement) with international experience in procurement coordination, strategic sourcing, vendor management, inventory control, and turnkey project execution within the printing and packaging industry. Proven expertise in supplier relationship management, procurement planning, logistics coordination, contract negotiations, and B2B sales across West Africa. Strong engineering background complemented by an MBA in Finance and Human Resources, with hands-on experience collaborating with global manufacturers and OEMs in India and China to deliver cost-effective, end-to-end project solutions.

Adept at optimizing procurement processes, maintaining inventory accuracy, and building long-term supplier and customer relationships to support business growth and operational excellence.

Business Development & Operations Manager at ANKAN Graphics Ltd. (2024-07 – 2026-05)

• Coordinated procurement activities for printing, packaging, and industrial machinery projects.
• Managed supplier communications with OEMs across India and China.
• Evaluated quotations and supported commercial negotiations.
• Planned inventory requirements and coordinated warehouse operations.
• Worked with logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of machinery and spare parts.
• Supported sourcing of equipment and project materials.
• Built and maintained strong supplier and customer relationships.
• Assisted in contract administration and project execution.
• Collaborated with engineering teams to resolve procurement and technical issues.
• Managed multiple machinery sales projects across West Africa.
• Supported international exhibitions and supplier partnerships.
• Helped strengthen customer relationships through structured after-sales support.

Quality Engineer at Vishay Precision Transducers (2020-05 – 2021-01)

• Production support
• Process monitoring
• Quality inspection
• Documentation
• Testing and reporting

Electrical Engineer at GKN Driveline (2019-07 – 2020-04)

• Utility maintenance
• Preventive maintenance
• Equipment troubleshooting
• Root cause analysis
• Production support
• Continuous improvement

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance & Human Resources – V.H.N.S.N College (2021 – 2023)

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electrical & Electronics Engineering – Sri Ramanujar Engineering College (2016 – 2019)

Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering – Sri Balaji Polytechnic College (2013 – 2016)