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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
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
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
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
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
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