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Saurav Khurana

Saurav Khurana

Manurewa,AUK

Summary

15+ Years of Experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Sales, Service and Relationship Management. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Chain Scheduler

New Zealand Steel Ltd
Auckland, AUK
07.2022 - Current
  • Forecasting Paint and Feed and Managing Supply chain.
  • Lead or support all DIFOT route cause meetings with Production and Logistics
  • Lead or support daily Scheduling Meeting
  • Ensure DIFOT reason codes are entered and accurate for failure
  • Prioritizing and expediting orders
  • Reporting on schedule adherence, DIFOT, Held Material, Order tail

Buyer

Steel And Tube NZ LTD
Auckland, AUK
03.2021 - 06.2022
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.
  • Global Procurement and distribution for wide range of Stainless-Steel Product Category.
  • Monthly Stock Review, Demand Planning and indent pricing and costing.
  • Supply Chain planning systems, material planning and inventory management.
  • Project Analysis automation of procurement cycle
  • Liaising with both air & sea logistics partners to ensure timely delivery.
  • Maintaining correct product and vendor master data Updating procurement processes.
  • Engage with the National Manager – Carbon Steel & Stainless and product specialists to provide vital administration and analytical.

Steel Trader

Kiwi Steel NZ Ltd
Auckland
02.2017 - 03.2021
  • Managing Steel Sales & Global Imports Procurement/Supply Chain + Forecast and Distribution + Indent Sales and Costing.
  • Account Manager for wide Portfolio of mild steel products.
  • Managing Ocean Freight, Customs and Local Distribution.
  • Liaise with Suppliers regarding price & delivery discrepancies.
  • Negotiating with overseas suppliers and customer.
  • Account and Relationship Management with suppliers and Customers.
  • Quality Claims Management liaise with Suppliers regarding price & delivery discrepancies.
  • Liaise with Customs Agents and Freight Forwarders regarding shipping information.
  • Budget forecasting and reporting.

Corporate Accounts Manager

American Express, AMEX
India
04.2012 - 05.2016

• Corporate Portfolio Management.

• Creating credit scoring models for risk assessments

• Provide training to newcomers and contribute to the creation and update of training documents.

• Monthly Reconciliations of bank transactions and Concur Expense.

• Enforce SOX Compliance for policies and procedures company wide

• Credits and Billing.

• Timely manage inquiries (internal & external), perform root cause analysis and provide resolution.

Portfolio Manager

INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP - Gurugram
India
03.2007 - 03.2012

• Providing Excellent Business Customer Service.

• Have worked with different domains, P2P, R2C etc.

• Franchise Billing and Credits.

• Invoice Management.

• Accounts Payable.

Education

Post Graduate - International Business

ICL Business School
Auckland, NZ
02.2017

Bachelors - Hotel And Motel Management

DY Patil IHMCT
Mumbai
06.2007

Skills

  • Software Knowledge: NetSuite PeopleSoft 80, 81 and 91, SAP, Oracle, CRM, and Black line, Microsoft Dynamix
  • Experienced in assessment of suppliers, contract negotiations, with financial acumen,
  • Managing Imports (Material Planning Procurement and Distribution, Indent, Costing & Pricing)
  • Strong Understanding of Global Imports/ Supply Chain - Mild Steel and Stainless-Steel Procurement
  • Annual Budget and Forecasting
  • Supply Chain planning systems, material planning and inventory management
  • Proven track record of excellent customer service, Key Accounts, and Relationship Management
  • Supplier Review and Reporting
  • Stock Performance and Reporting

Accomplishments

    Steel and Tube NZ LTD

  • Successfully worked on ongoing improvement for Automation of Stock Review (MRP) system with very vigorous data analysis.
  • Steel Trader, Kiwi Steel NZ Ltd, Auckland

  • Exceeded Sales Budget by 190% for FY 2019, by providing solution-based approach to Key Accounts.
  • Reduced Quality Claims and Turnaround time by problem solving approach.
  • Rebuilt office team from ground up, streamlined processes, and established new systems.

Timeline

Supply Chain Scheduler

New Zealand Steel Ltd
07.2022 - Current

Buyer

Steel And Tube NZ LTD
03.2021 - 06.2022

Steel Trader

Kiwi Steel NZ Ltd
02.2017 - 03.2021

Corporate Accounts Manager

American Express, AMEX
04.2012 - 05.2016

Portfolio Manager

INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP - Gurugram
03.2007 - 03.2012

Post Graduate - International Business

ICL Business School

Bachelors - Hotel And Motel Management

DY Patil IHMCT
Saurav Khurana