Ramanathan Annamalai
Global Category Manager at Hitachi Energy | Category Management, SCM, Risk Management
- Role
- Global Category Manager at Hitachi Energy
- Location
- Chennai, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ramanathan Annamalai
20+ years of industrial SCM & , 18+ years in Global positions and 6+years as Global Category Manager, I am passionate in optimizing supply chain performance and mitigating risks for complex and dynamic markets. hold ICGB and CAPP certifications, demonstrating my proficiency in lean six sigma and advanced procurement Projects, Tools and practices.Currently, as Global category at Hitachi Energy handling 150 MUSD spend, where I Setup, and execute Global strategies for multiple categories - Mechanical and special materials such as Tungsten, Insulation Materials and Electromechanical Categories. I also coach, motivate, and develop Regional/HUB Category managers to align with business goals and execute category strategies, also identify cross-unit and product line sourcing opportunities and risks, and partner with global and regional stakeholders to drive cost reduction, quality improvement, and supplier development. I have successfully managed multiple projects, negotiations, and contracts with key suppliers, delivering value and savings for the organisation, while key strength is also Supplier Relationship Management.
Experience
Global Category Manager
Apr 2021 — Present · IN
Education
Adhiparasakthi Engineering College, Melmaruvathur
B.E, Mechanical
1998 — 2002
Indian Institute of Quality Assurance
Post Graduation in Total Quality Management, Total Quality Management
Confederation of Indian Industry
Post Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Management
Alagappa University
MBA, Personnel Management
2002 — 2005
Holy Angels Matriculation
Bio Mathematics
1996 — 1998
Skills
- Team Management
- Materials Management
- Product Development
- Engineering
- Procurement
- Continuous Improvement
- Global Sourcing
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Supply Chain
- Supply Chain Management
- Manufacturing
- Product Management
- Quality Assurance
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