Dhakshin Raj

Supply Chain Management and SAP MM professional with 8+ years of experience in Production Planning, Raw Material Procurement, and Inventory Optimization across the Steel and Automotive industries. Proven expertise in SAP PP & MM modules with strong skills in process improvement, vendor negotiation, and cost optimization. Seeking international opportunities to leverage SAP skills and SCM experience in a global environment.

Certified in SAP MM with experience in both end-user transactions and configuration.

Senior Engineer – RM Procurement - Steel Strips Wheels Ltd - Chennai

(2023-09)

• Led procurement of critical raw materials ensuring adherence to automotive industry standards.
• Negotiated supplier contracts, achieving 10% annual cost savings without compromising quality.
• Optimized SAP-based inventory tracking, reducing inventory levels by 18%.
• Collaborated with production, engineering, and QA teams to ensure material quality compliance.
• Implemented MIS dashboards enabling managers to make data-driven decisions.
• Coordinated with logistics providers ensuring timely delivery of materials to production lines.

Planning Executive – PPC - Steel Shoppe India Pvt. Ltd.

(2022-06 - 2023-09)

• Planned production schedules ensuring alignment with customer demand and resources.
• Developed daily dispatch schedules ensuring on-time delivery to OEM customers.
• Performed yield analysis, optimizing production runs to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Utilized SAP to manage order bookings with JSW and coordinated with vendors for supply chain continuity.

Planning Engineer – SCM - ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India

(2017-03 - 2022-06)

• Oversaw end-to-end production planning and control using SAP SCM & PP.
• Integrated sales forecasts with production capability improving yield outcomes.
• Managed stock reconciliation and raw material availability to ensure seamless production.
• Conducted monthly/quarterly stock reconciliation, reducing variances by 12%.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to align material supply with dispatch targets.
• Created Sales Orders, optimized SKU nesting, and released production plans.
• Assisted shift in-charge in achieving production targets and dispatch schedules.
• Issued SOs/POs, coordinated vendor deliveries, and ensured timely procurement.

B.E. - Mechanical Engineering - Anna University (2016)

Diploma - Automobile Engineering - DOTE (2013)