C. Arun Kumar
Summary
Experienced Project Procurement Expeditor with a proven track record in expediting diverse materials across various plant types. Committed to delivering accurate and timely results while upholding the highest standards of professionalism. Seeking a challenging role in a growth-oriented organization where expertise, dedication, and skills can be effectively leveraged to contribute to the company's success and drive personal and professional advancement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager – Project Procurement Expeditor (Global and Domestic)
Epsilon Carbon Private Limited
06.2023 - Current
- Expertise in arranging and facilitating vendor and customer kick-off meetings to ensure clarity on technical, quality, and delivery requirements
- Experience in expediting for EPCM projects and oil and gas plants
- Regular vendor visits to expedite project progress, drawing approvals, and Quality Assurance Plans (QAP) for Engineering Team review and approval
- Conducting site visits to address material requirements and ensure alignment with project timelines
- Experience in preparing and presenting Management Information Systems (MIS), Weekly Progress Reports (WPR), and Daily Progress Reports (DPR) for various projects
- Proficient in developing macro and micro-level schedules tailored to project needs
- Experienced in arranging TPIs and securing quality/project team clearances for dispatch
- Expediting vendor payments as per approved purchase orders
- Direct experience in assessing and auditing vendor capabilities and performance
- Excellent planning and organizational skills to maximize vendor and supplier output based on site delivery demands
- Expertise in consulting with vendors for documentation, drawings, and manufacturing schedules to ensure compliance with contracts and timely delivery
- Monitoring and enhancing supplier performance and development initiatives
- Experienced in coordinating with Aramco Approved Vendors and IBR Approved Vendors for customer inspections
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office for documentation, presentations, data analysis, and chart creation
- Strong collaborator with the ability to work independently and maintain a positive, 'can-do' attitude
- Extensive desk expediting experience with global vendors, including shop floor visits, inspection arrangements, and logistics coordination
Assistant Manager - Quality & Expedition
Mogli Labs India Private India Limited
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Direct experience in Vendor assessment and auditing
- Arranging kick-off meetings with vendors and customers to brief on technical, quality, and delivery requirements
- Experience in expediting for EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management) and oil and gas plants
- Experience in preparing Management Information Systems (MIS), Weekly Progress Reports (WPR), and Daily Progress Reports (DPR) for various projects
- Strong knowledge in developing macro and micro-level schedules for all types of projects
- Experienced in conducting in-process and final inspections according to approved Quality Assurance Plans (QAP)
- Proficient in preparing QAP, Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) procedures, and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) per customer requirements
- Proven ability to effectively fulfill customer needs and meet requirements
- Excellent planning and organizational skills to maximize output from vendors and suppliers based on site delivery requirements
- Followed up with vendors for documents, drawings, and manufacturing schedules to ensure timely delivery as per purchase orders and contracts
- Monitored supplier quality, performance, and development
- Proficient in MS Office, including documentation, presentation, analysis, and chart creation
- Capable of working independently or as part of a team with a positive, 'can-do' attitude
- Frequently the visits the vendor's Locations for Expediting the Projects
- Frequently Projects site visits conducting for Expediting the Site team Material Requirements
Senior QA&C Engineer & Project Expeditor
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India Limited
09.2018 - 04.2022
- Firsthand experience in reviewing engineering drawings, technical specifications, and purchase specifications
- Experience in preparing materials lists and creating purchase requisitions in SAP for all types of raw materials
- Experienced in production planning and control, inventory management, and Logistics activities using SAP MM
- Experience in Performing the in-process and final inspections in accordance with approved Quality Assurance Plans (QAP)
- Experienced in preparing QAP, NDE procedures, and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) according to customer requirements
- Proven ability to fulfill customer needs and meet their requirements effectively
- Experience in coordinating customer inspections with companies such as Tata Projects, NTPC, Andritz, BGR, JSSL & All Type of Third-Party Inspectors
- Efficient in Expediting drawing issues with engineering teams to resolve clarifications
- Experienced in preparing packing lists for material dispatches
Senior Quality Assurance & Control Engineer
Diamond Engineering Chennai Private Limited
09.2011 - 09.2018
- Firsthand experience in reviewing engineering drawings, technical specifications, and purchase specifications
- Proficient in interpreting P&IDs, isometric drawings, and general arrangement drawings for pressure vessels and structural items
- Conducted in-process and final inspections as per approved Quality Assurance Plans (QAP)
- Inspection fabrication components and reviewing the approved documents including Project, QCP, ITP, WPS & NDE procedures
- Ensuring full implementation of specifications and standards (IS, DIN, ASME, AWS, ASTM, etc.)
- Experience in Managing and preparing documents for ISO and customer audits
- Experienced in coordinating customer inspections with companies such as Aumund, L&T, Loesche, FLSmidth, Eimco KCP, Tata Projects, NTPC, Dangote, Saipem, and Andritz
- Experience in Performing assembly inspections for fitment and alignment of pulp and energy equipment, Classifier parts, stacker and reclaimer parts, and Wastewater treatment equipment
- Firsthand experience in coordinating with third-party inspectors (TPI) including TPL, BV, DNV, and TUV
- Well Experienced in expediting planning, inspections, and dispatch activities based on client requirements
Technician Apprentice
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
09.2010 - 09.2011
- Conducted inward inspection of boiler casting materials, including tees, elbows, and pipes
- Processed Goods Receipt Notes (GRN) for materials through SAP
- Verified certificates for raw materials against relevant standards and codes
- Proficient in using spectrometer chemical analysis for pipe materials
Education
Diploma - Mechanical
Government Polytechnic College
01.2010
SSLC - Tamil, English
Government Higher Secondary School
01.2007
Skills
- Vendor and Stakeholder Coordination
- Material Expediting & Logistics
- Quality Inspection & Documentation
- Procurement & Supply Chain Management
- Project Tracking & Reporting
- Engineering and Procurement Interface
- NDT LEVEL- II
- Ultrasonic Testing
- Radiographic Testing
- Magnetic Particle Testing
- Liquid Penetrate Testing
- Visual Test
Project Procurement Champions Award on 2024
Awarded for driving Major Materials on-time deliveries, expediting critical packages, and streamlining inspection-to-dispatch coordination across key projects.
Languages
English
Tamil
Hindi
Certification
MS-Office
ASNT Level-II
Auto Cad
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading Books
- Hearing songs
- Bike Travelling
- Playing games
Personal Information
- Passport Number: Z2131308
- Father's Name: T. Chandra Sekar
- Date of Birth: 10/25/91
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above information furnished by me is true to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Assistant Manager – Project Procurement Expeditor (Global and Domestic)
Epsilon Carbon Private Limited
06.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager - Quality & Expedition
Mogli Labs India Private India Limited
04.2022 - 06.2023
Senior QA&C Engineer & Project Expeditor
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India Limited
09.2018 - 04.2022
Senior Quality Assurance & Control Engineer
Diamond Engineering Chennai Private Limited
09.2011 - 09.2018
Technician Apprentice
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
09.2010 - 09.2011
SSLC - Tamil, English
Government Higher Secondary School
Diploma - Mechanical
Government Polytechnic College
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
HybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsAccomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
Software
MS Office
SAP
Interests
Reading Books
Playing Cricket
Hearing Songs
Improving Knowledge
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