Manasi Gavankar

Experienced Supply Chain & Operations professional with 18+ years of industry experience, including 13+ years in a Japanese MNC environment. Strong background in SAP MM, supply chain coordination, and operational issue resolution, with proven ability to handle time-critical requirements, stakeholder coordination, etc. Skilled in supporting business continuity through proactive problem-solving, vendor coordination, and cross-functional collaboration.

Fluent in Japanese business communication with extensive experience working with Japanese leadership.

Assistant Manager- Purchase | Japanese Interpreter | SPCO for Japanese Client - Uno Minda Katolec Electronics Services Pvt. Ltd. - Pune

(2025-09)

• Act as the First point of contact for operational issues, managing queries and coordinating resolutions in a structured
• Directly support the Japanese President, contributing to executive-level discussions and decision-making processes
• Provide real-time business interpretation between Japanese and Indian teams, ensuring clear and effective communication
• Manage SAP MM-based supply chain operations including PR, PO, delivery tracking, and invoice coordination
• Handle urgent and time-critical material requirements, expediting vendor deliveries to prevent production downtime
• Monitor and ensure adherence to delivery timelines and SLA commitments through close coordination with PPC and customers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (warehouse, logistics, production) to ensure smooth operational execution
• Prepare and present daily and weekly operational reports using Excel and SAP for management review
• Ensure process compliance, documentation standards, and reporting accuracy
• Act as a communication bridge between Japanese HQ and local operations, enabling seamless coordination and issue resolution

Dy. Manager- Purchase | Japanese Interpreter | New Product Development coordinator - Nipro India Corporation Pvt. Ltd. - Pune

(2020-09 - 2025-09)

• Provided direct support to the Japanese President and expatriates, assisting in operational coordination and decision-making
• Contributed to new project development and cross-border operations, acting as a key bridge between India and Japan
• Participated in executive meetings as a bilingual facilitator, ensuring smooth communication while managing supply chain responsibilities
• Managed procurement and supply coordination of raw materials and spare parts, ensuring availability aligned with operational requirements
• Monitored Purchase Requisitions (PR) and executed Purchase Orders (PO) in SAP, ensuring timely material flow and process efficiency
• Proactively planned material requirements to support uninterrupted operations and business continuity
• Developed new suppliers and supported localization initiatives to reduce dependency on imports and mitigate supply risks
• Led supplier negotiations on delivery timelines, capacity, and quality, ensuring alignment with operational and SLA expectations

Assistant Manager- Purchase | Japanese Interpreter - Uno Minda Katolec Electronics Services Pvt. Ltd. - Pune

(2019-03 - 2020-05)

Senior Officer – Purchase & Japanese Interpreter/Translator - Astemo FIE Pvt. Ltd.

(2013-10 - 2018-10)

Officer – Japanese Interpreter/Translator - Bridgestone India Pvt. Ltd.

(2013-01 - 2013-10)

Japanese Translator & Japanese Language Teacher - Elegant Technology & Nichi-In Educational & Cultural Association

(2010-01 - 2012-10)

Quality Control Engineer - Esteem Press Parts Pvt. Ltd.

(2003-01 - 2005-12)

ISO Consultant - Future Technologies & Consultant

(2002-01 - 2002-12)

PGDM - Supply Chain Management & Logistics

SAP MM Functional Consultant Certification

JLPT N3 - Japanese Language Proficiency Test

Diploma - Industrial Electronics Engineering