Anup Kumar

About Anup Kumar

As a Senior Manager of Supply Chain Management at Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), I am passionate about developing and implementing cutting-edge solutions for end-to-end logistics operations. I have a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from Jabalpur Engineering College, and I have honed my skills in manufacturing process improvement, pricing negotiations, and problem-solving.In my current role, I lead the RFQ strategies for procuring materials and services for road exports and domestic transportation of RIL\'s petrochemical products. I also leverage procurement tools and market intelligence to secure competitive pricing and optimal sourcing opportunities. Additionally, I manage the payment settlements and contract compliance for the suppliers, ensuring smooth and efficient supply chain processes. Furthermore, I collaborate with various departments and stakeholders to execute the procurement process and generate purchase orders. Previously, I spearheaded the conceptualization and implementation of the Enterprise Track and Trace Solution, a transformative initiative that enhanced visibility and tracking capability across a fleet of 10 lakh market-hired vehicles. I introduced modern IoT-based methodologies for solid and chemical transportation, achieving an impressive 80-85% tracking capability. I also led the vendor management and cost optimization for the project, resulting in significant savings and improved service quality. For my outstanding performance and contribution, I received the R-Pride Award for Supply Chain Management in 2022.My goal is to continue driving excellence and innovation in supply chain management, while also learning and growing as a professional. I am always eager to explore new challenges and opportunities and to apply my skills and expertise to create value and impact for the organization and the customers.

Experience

1. Senior Manager Supply Chain Management

   Reliance Industries Limited

   Mar 2023 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Develop and implement RFQ strategies to procure materials and services for road exports and domestic transportation of Reliance Petrochemicals products. Utilize procurement tools to collect responses from multiple suppliers, ensuring comprehensive evaluation and selection process. Build market intelligence to identify optimal sourcing opportunities and stay abreast of industry trends. Conduct cost negotiations with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and efficient sourcing of materials and services. Liaise with various departments including Operations, Business, and FC & A to execute the procurement process and generate purchase orders. Manage payment settlements by clearing outstanding invoices on a weekly basis, ensuring timely and accurate transactions. Monitor vendor performance and cultivate long-term relationships to enhance collaboration and drive mutual success. Utilize Excel Solver for critical data analysis to determine the lowest freight rates and identify high-quality carriers for strategic partnerships in exports. Develop analytical models to estimate annual and monthly spend, as well as potential cost savings. Track monthly performance against the Annual Operating Plan, analyzing variances and identifying areas for improvement. Spearhead digitization efforts by implementing procurement dashboards depicting monthly spend and vendor performance, aligned with business formats. Automate procurement processes from sourcing to payment to minimize manual errors and ensure timely vendor payments.

Education

• Jabalpur Engineering College

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering

  2015 — 2019

• St.Gabriel senior secondary school Ranjhi Jabalpur

  Mathematics and Science