Madhukar Chitrangadan

With over 24 years of professional experience in Steel Manufacturing Company, specializing in the field of Purchasing and Procurement and Warehouse Management for MROs like Spares, Consumables, Chemicals, Refractories, Graphite Electrodes, Lubricants, etc.

Achieved

Cost reduction through effective supplier negotiations and supply chain optimization. Proficient in managing high-value contracts, ensuring supply continuity, and mitigating market volatility risks. Adept at leveraging ERP systems (e.g., SAP MM, Oracle Procurement) and cross-functional collaboration to support steel production goals. Seeking suitable assignments to drive procurement excellence at your organization.

Supervisor | Stores – Procurement at M/s. United Steel Industrial Co. (K.S.C.C.) (2019-01 – Present)

• Overseeing warehouse operations ensuring 98% inventory accuracy
• Streamline stock tracking, reducing stock discrepancies and improving order fulfillment time
• Leading over 20 staff, providing training on safety protocols and material handling, achieving zero workplace accidents.
• Optimized warehouse layout, increasing storage capacity and reducing material retrieval time
• Coordinating with Purchase, Suppliers & Logistics teams to ensure on-time delivery, supporting Plant Operations.

Purchasing Planner | Procurement at M/s. United Steel Industrial Co. (K.S.C.C.) (2013-01 – 2019-12)

• Procurement of MRO Spares, Consumables, Chemicals, Refractories, Graphite Electrodes, Lubricants, etc.
• Negotiating long-term contracts with suppliers, reducing material costs while maintaining quality standards.
• Leading over 18 staff, enhancing supplier performance through regular audits and scorecards, achieving compliance
• Involved in the implementation of SAP MM and SAP Ariba modules to streamline procurement processes for reducing lead times and improving inventory turnover.
• Vendor Development to build relationships with suppliers across regions (Middle East, India, Europe, China, etc.,], improving timely delivery and reliability.
• Supported production planning by aligning procurement with demand forecasts, reducing stockouts.

Engineer | Materials Planning | Iron Making, 10 MT at M/s. JSW STEEL LTD (2004-01 – 2013-12)

• Involved in erection, commissioning & stabilization in Project, Operation & Maintenance of Blast Furnaces
• Identification of Vendors and Contractors for the development of Manufactured components required for erection, pre-commissioning, and commissioning for projects
• Coordinating with Indian Customs (via Customs Handling Agents and Customs Clearing Officers) at Chennai Sea Port for Ocean Freight materials and at Bangalore Airport for Air Freight materials.
• Involved in Materials-Planning, Procurement and Job contracting
• Cash Purchase expenses up to One Million Rupees annually
• Involved in the preparation of the annual budget / costing for revenue & capital expense.
• Incharge of Sub stores and Material Handling Equipments in the department
• Involved in the implementation of SAP from Oracle Purchasing & Inventory module

Engineer | Tool Room at M/s. Swamy Tools (2001-01 – 2004-12)

• Involved in regular activities involved in a precision tool room & engineering workshop
• Estimate, and costing of the enquiries for machining of job works
• Outsource machining as per the delivery schedule & follow up with them etc.,
• Training of workforce for quality-oriented work at par with the ISO standards
• Follow up with all the parties for bills & work, coordinating with vendors / suppliers of the firm
• Minimizing inventory in coordination with shop floor managers

Diploma in Tool & Die Making in Tool & Die Making (2001-07)