Deepak Cheralathan Rajapandian

About Deepak Cheralathan Rajapandian

An accomplished Supply Chain and Stores Management Professional with an MBA in Supply Chain Management and over 13 years of extensive experience across purchasing, logistics, inventory control, and spare parts management within the automotive and manufacturing sectors.Throughout my career, I have consistently driven operational excellence by optimizing material flow, ensuring uninterrupted production, and maintaining strict cost control. I have successfully managed end-to-end material management operations including procurement, inward, issue, dispatch, and vendor coordination, aligning all processes with organizational goals and production schedules.At Ashok Leyland and Switch Mobility, I have demonstrated exceptional leadership in handling a logistics and stores team of over 200+ manpower, ensuring smooth daily operations, timely dispatches, and adherence to quality and compliance standards. My expertise extends to SAP (MM Module), ERP systems, Tally, and MS Office, enabling seamless data management, accuracy in inventory, and improved visibility in the supply chain process.I have a strong record in Automobile Spare Parts Demand Planning and Purchase, with hands-on experience in vendor evaluation, import/export coordination, GRN processing, binning, and material availability management as per PPC plans. I consistently ensure a Turnaround Time (TAT) of less than 12 hours for material movement, achieving high operational efficiency and production continuity.My leadership approach focuses on team motivation, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement, leveraging Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to minimize waste, reduce lead time, and enhance productivity.Key strengths include:Strategic Planning and Vendor ManagementDemand Forecasting and Cost OptimizationSAP-based Inventory and E-Invoicing ProcessesTeam Leadership and Manpower DevelopmentImport/Export Documentation and CoordinationCompliance and Operational ExcellenceI am passionate about driving efficiency and innovation within supply chain functions. My goal is to contribute to a dynamic organization where I can apply my expertise in Purchasing, Stores, and Logistics Operations to support business growth, improve profitability, and strengthen the overall supply chain ecosystem.

Experience

1. Deputy Manager Invoice and Billing

   Switch Mobility

   Dec 2023 — Present · Hosur, IN

   Streamlined dealer code creation for accurate order processing.Managed end-to-end sales order processing with fund verification.Handled domestic & export billing with 100% compliance, including e-invoicing.Prepared order tracking reports to monitor deliveries and resolve issues

Education

• SAP Partner education

  SAP MM, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

• Adhiyamaan College of Education, Hosur

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Operations Management and Supervision

  2012 — 2015

• Edrisya

  sap global certificate, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

• PSG College of Technology

  PGDMT, Manufacturing technology