Ashlin Joseph Simendy

Detail-oriented Procurement professional with 2 years of experience executing end-to-end procurement operations, supplier management, and procurement compliance. Skilled in PR/PO management, supplier onboarding and qualification, contract and pricing database maintenance, supplier performance auditing, and procurement reporting. Experienced in import documentation, customs coordination, and cross-functional collaboration with operations, finance, quality, and warehouse teams.

Holds an MBA in Logistics & Supply Chain Management. Committed to ensuring cost-effective sourcing, on-time project delivery, and full compliance with procurement policies and regulatory requirements.

Junior Buyer - SFO Technologies

(2024-12 - 2026-01)

• Streamlined the PR-to-PO cycle by utilizing MRP-driven requisitions, ensuring continuous material availability and eliminating production downtime.
• Coordinated the procurement of 200+ parts from 40+ international suppliers, achieving 98% on-time order fulfillment through proactive supplier communication and effective escalation management.
• Analyzed vendor Estimated Time of Departures (ETDs) and implemented expedited logistics strategies, reducing lead times and improving delivery reliability for critical items.
• Collaborated with QA teams to resolve supplier quality issues, maintaining 98% material compliance and reducing production risks.
• Synchronized procurement schedules with production plans in close coordination with Planning, QA, Logistics, and Finance teams to prevent shortages and ensure operational continuity.
• Managed invoice discrepancies and Goods Receipt Note (GRN) issues, minimizing payment delays and strengthening supplier relationships.
• Utilized ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics NAV) for PO creation, supplier updates, and procurement reporting.
• Tracked supplier performance metrics (OTD, quality, responsiveness) and supported continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency.

Supply Chain Trainee - SFO Technologies

(2023-12 - 2024-12)

• Processed purchase requisitions and supported PO creation using MRP signals in Microsoft Dynamics NAV, contributing to 95%+ on-time order fulfillment and uninterrupted operational continuity.
• Followed up on open POs and expedited critical orders — tracking supplier ETDs, monitoring delivery commitments, and escalating at-risk orders to prevent supply disruptions.
• Assisted in maintaining supplier information, contracts, and pricing databases — ensuring data accuracy and completeness across vendor records.
• Supported vendor onboarding and qualification by collecting supplier documents and verifying compliance with procurement requirements.
• Served as a point of contact for routine supplier inquiries, resolving order discrepancies and coordinating issue resolution with internal teams.
• Coordinated inbound goods receiving, prepared and verified GRNs against open POs, and supported warehouse teams with inventory accuracy and stock updates.
• Assisted in preparing import documentation (Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists) and coordinated with logistics teams to support timely customs clearance and delivery.
• Gathered and maintained procurement data, preparing monthly reports on delivery accuracy, supplier compliance, and order fulfillment KPIs for management review.
• Assisted warehouse team with GRN preparation and delivery verification.

MBA - Logistics & Supply Chain Management - University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (2021 - 2023)

B.com - Logistics & Supply Chain Management - Bangalore University (2018 - 2021)