Harish V

Supply Chain & Procurement professional with 1.5+ years of hands-on experience across a Global Tier-1 Automotive MNC (ZF Commercial Vehicle) and FMCG (Kaleesuwari Refinery). Demonstrated expertise in SAP-driven inventory management, order management, inbound/outbound logistics coordination, material master maintenance, and vendor management. Contributed to ~₹50 Lakh in cost recovery through systematic data analysis at ZF.

Skilled in MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, dashboards) for demand planning, stock optimization, and procurement spend visibility. Adept at cross-functional stakeholder coordination across sales, quality, and production teams. Pursuing MBA in Logistics & SCM.

Actively targeting Supply Chain Operations roles in Singapore, Malaysia, and UAE.

Graduate Engineer Trainee – Procurement & SCM at ZF Commercial Vehicle – Chennai GBS (2025-12 – Present)

Global Tier-1 Automotive MNC (German HQ) | Procurement & Sourcing Division | APAC GBS Operations

• Managed end-to-end procurement and order management operations — GRN/IOM creation, inward material handling, PO amendments, and COPS bundle processing; maintained 100% on-time execution through rigorous vendor follow-ups.
• Updated and maintained Material Master records in SAP (standard length, HS codes, planned delivery times) ensuring data accuracy for inventory planning and compliance with company policies.
• Coordinated inbound shipments with vendors and internal stakeholders — tracked material flow in SAP, filed shipping documents, verified invoices to eliminate mismatches and ensure seamless goods receiving.
• Identified and analyzed ready-to-scrap dies through systematic data review; supported disposal planning and contributed to ~₹50 Lakh in cost recovery/savings — formally recognized by senior management.
• Designed and maintained a procurement expenditure tracker using Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) delivering real-time spend visibility and enabling proactive, data-driven cost control decisions.
• Ensured operation quality and efficiency by adhering to company policies, resolving vendor claim issues, and maintaining accurate procurement records to meet stakeholder requirements.

Supply Chain Management Trainee at Kaleesuwari Refinery Private Limited (2025-05 – 2025-12)

Leading FMCG Edible Oil Brand | Logistics & Inventory Operations — Andhra Pradesh & Telangana Region

• Managed inbound and outbound logistics operations for AP & Telangana factories — coordinated with CFAs and third-party transporters, ensuring on-time dispatch and zero supply disruptions across the region.
• Monitored plant and CFA inventory levels using SAP; updated system parameters monthly based on consumption trends, enforced FIFO dispatch methodology to minimize expiry losses and optimize warehouse space.
• Commissioned Hyderabad direct dispatch operations from ground up — onboarded third-party packers, streamlined cross-trade shipment flow, reducing dependency on the central hub and improving regional delivery TAT.
• Maintained and verified expiry and near-expiry goods registers; coordinated retrieval and segregation of expired stock, ensuring full compliance with product quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Mechanical Engineer – Manufacturing & SCM at Climec Labs & Ironiq Labs Pvt. Ltd. (2024-05 – 2025-01)

Engineering & Manufacturing Startup | Dual Role — Production Supervision & Procurement

• Supervised manufacturing operations ensuring efficiency, quality adherence, and on-time production milestones; identified process bottlenecks and implemented corrective measures to improve throughput.
• Spearheaded procurement strategies — evaluated and onboarded suppliers, built long-term vendor relationships, and implemented sourcing practices ensuring consistent material quality and uninterrupted supply.
• Negotiated vendor contracts balancing cost-efficiency with quality benchmarks, resulting in optimized material acquisition costs, improved supplier terms, and reduction in procurement lead times.

MBA in Logistics & Supply Chain Management – University of Madras – Institute of Distance Education (2026-01 – 2028-12)

B.E in Mechanical Engineering – Chennai Institute of Technology (2021-08 – 2025-03)