Sumanta Kumar Biswal

Results-driven Supply Chain, Procurement & Logistics Professional with 8+ years of experience in end-to-end supply chain management, domestic and international procurement, import logistics, inventory management, warehouse operations, transportation planning, vendor development, and working capital management. Proven expertise in managing procurement and import logistics from China, coordinating with overseas suppliers, freight forwarders, CHA, shipping lines, and transporters while ensuring timely material availability, cost optimization, and operational excellence.

Supply Chain & Procurement Manager - SynerChem Industries Pvt Ltd.

(2025-12)

• Manage end-to-end procurement, supply chain and logistics operations for manufacturing activities.
• Handle procurement of raw materials and industrial equipment from domestic and international suppliers.
• Manage end-to-end import procurement from China, including supplier coordination, commercial negotiations and shipment planning.
• Coordinate with overseas suppliers, freight forwarders, shipping lines, Customs House Agents (CHA) and transporters for smooth import operations.
• Handle import shipments under FOB and CIF Incoterms and ensure timely customs clearance.
• Plan inbound and outbound logistics while ensuring timely material movement.

Supply Chain & Accounts Manager - Adroit Engineering

(2025-05 - 2025-11)

• Managed end-to-end finance, procurement, and supply chain operations, ensuring alignment between financial planning and material flow
• Controlled vendor payments, cash flow, and working capital, including stock and credit facility monitoring
• Negotiated with suppliers and logistics partners, achieving better pricing, improved service levels, and reduced turnaround time
• Planned and executed inbound & outbound logistics, ensuring timely delivery and cost efficiency
• Ensured smooth execution of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Order-to-Cash (O2C) cycles
• Monitored inventory movement, stock reconciliation, and warehouse coordination across multiple locations

Strategic Manager - Innocule Materials and Additives Pvt Ltd.

(2020-09 - 2024-12)

• Managed procurement, logistics and supply chain operations across multiple locations.
• Planned procurement activities based on production and customer demand.
• Handled Accounts Payable and Receivable cycle, including invoice verification, PO/GRN reconciliation, and timely vendor payment processing.
• Negotiated with vendors and logistics partners, achieving cost optimization and improved service efficiency.
• Monitored and controlled inventory across plants, warehouses, and customer locations, ensuring accurate stock reconciliation.
• Managed inbound and outbound logistics operations, ensuring timely dispatch and efficient material movement.
• Coordinated with sales, procurement, and finance teams to ensure smooth execution of procure-to-pay and order-to-cash cycles.
• Prepared and analyzed MIS reports (Procurement, inventory, and logistics) to support management decision-making.
• Supported internal and statutory audits by maintaining proper documentation and compliance records.
• Identified and implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce delays.

Finance Executive - Midas Safety Pvt Ltd.

(2018-09 - 2020-03)

• Processed vendor invoices in SAP, ensuring compliance with PO & GRN.
• Performed vendor reconciliation and bank reconciliation with high accuracy.
• Managed foreign payments (TT) and banking coordination.
• Prepared cash flow statements and payment schedules.
• Passed inventory adjustment entries based on physical stock verification.
• Generated sales outstanding reports for effective collection follow-up.

Finance Executive - Sutherland Global Services Pvt Ltd.

(2017-02 - 2018-09)

Strong understanding of the OTC process.

• Accurately apply incoming payments to customer accounts.
• Investigate and resolve unapplied or misapplied payments.
• Collaborate with collections and customer service teams to resolve payment discrepancies.
• Generate and analyze cash application reports.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.

Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Finance & Marketing - ASBM University, Bhubaneswar (2012)

Bachelor's Degree - BBA - Utkal University (2010)