Stephen Cherian
Manager- SCM & Sourcing || IM Gears || Ex-Renoir || Ex- FIAT || Ex- Al Futtaim
- Role
- Supply Chain Manager at Im Gears
- Location
- Kochi, KL, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Stephen Cherian
Operations Management Post Graduate || SCM and Operations Management experience of 11…
Experience
Supply Chain Manager
May 2024 — Present · Chennai, IN
Oversee procurement processes and inventory management to maintain optimal levels of stock• Monitor and manage supplier performance through regular reviews, audits, and scorecards. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve supply chain issues and ensure smooth operations• Implementing inventory optimization strategies and reducing carrying costs and increasing inventory turnover• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for key categories, focusing on cost savings, quality improvement, and risk mitigation. • Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting processes to secure favorable terms and conditions. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g, Engineering, Quality, Operations) to understand requirements and ensure alignment with sourcing strategies.• Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain by developing contingency plans and diversifying the supplier base. • Drive initiatives for process improvement, cost reduction, and value creation within the supply chain. • Prepare and present reports on sourcing activities, savings, and supplier performance to senior management. • Working on sourcing strategy based on demand and capacity and work closely with 3party Manufacturers(3PM) to ensure production.
Education
Saintgits College Of Engineering/Mahatma Gandhi University
Bachelor of Technology
2010 — 2014
SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)
Post Graduate Diploma
2020 — 2021
Skills
- Engineering
- Automotive
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Automotive Engineering
- Java
- Automobile
- Audatex
- Product Design
- Management
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- C++
- Mechanical Engineering
- Project Planning
- Product Development
- Research
- C
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Autocad
- Computer Proficiency
- Project Management
- Solidworks
- Catia
- Primevera
- Sap
- Customer Service
- Manufacturing
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