Vivin Kumar Ravi

About Vivin Kumar Ravi

I am a Supply Chain professional with 17 years of progressive experience in supply chain organizations. I have worked in strategic sourcing, procurement of engineering and A class components from regions including Europe and the US. I have in-depth knowledge of industry and market trends, including market drivers, cost structures and technical improvements. I possess outstanding interpersonal skills, including communicating effectively, forming relationships, anticipating needs, and negotiating successful outcomes. I can coordinate with multiple teams to ascertain the material requirements, floating tenders, identifying potential vendors, negotiating Purchase Orders, and expediting material on time. Track record of handling import/export logistics, including working with internal stakeholders, suppliers, carriers, and freight agencies to facilitate the smooth movement of inbound and outbound material. Experience in handling multi-million-dollar procurement projects from concept to completion. I work with factories across US, China, Germany, Italy and Brazil to solicit their procurement requirements and deliver material that meets their needs in the current role. Demonstrated competence in performing routine inventory checks, maintaining adequate stock levels, and implementing strategies to reduce ageing stock. Contributed to the reduction of in-plant inventory and thus improving inventory associated costs. Commodities handled include high pressure die casting, gravity die casting, sand casting, sheet metal and machining commodities, boiler fittings, and components for the heavy equipment industry, including engines and axles and tyres. I am keen to connect with likeminded professionals through LinkedIn to share my experience and expertise. Please feel free to message me here or drop an email to v••••••••@yahoo.com.

Experience

1. Senior Sourcing Lead

   GEP Worldwide

   Nov 2022 — Present · Coimbatore, IN

   Serving as the Senior Sourcing Lead handling the Source to Contract and Procure to Pay clients including fortune 500 companies handling direct commodities, Indirect commodities and CAPEX Management. Currently leading a team of 15+ members who shall provide Category Management, Source to Contact support for CAPEX / MRO, Facilities Management, IT & Telecom, HR, Professional Services and Research & PDM for Multiple clients which include Domestic Appliance Oil and Gas and Pharma and life science management.Etc

Education

• Anna University

  Engineer's Degree

  2013 — 2016

• Directorate of Technical Education

  Diploma In Mechanical Engineering

  2005 — 2007