JITHIN SURESH

Oversaw end-to-end supply chain operations for high-value automation projects delivered to major clients including Maruti, Suzuki, Tata, Honda, LG Electronics, Samsung, ATEK, and Pinnacle via Yaskawa India Pvt Ltd. •Executed procurement planning based on engineering drawings, BOMs, and RFQs; collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of project timelines and technical specs. • Handled vendor development, negotiation, and onboarding, optimizing cost, quality, and lead time while ensuring JIT (Just-in-Time) delivery for robotic welding fixtures, SPMs, and gauges. •Streamlined the material procurement cycle, reducing average lead time by effectively tracking inventory levels, coordinating dispatch schedules, and ensuring zero disruption to assembly or installation.

Led a team of 120 associates in a fast-paced fulfillment center environment, overseeing all aspects of order processing, inventory management, and shipping operations. • Enforced HSE standards and led shift briefings; maintained zero safety incidents. Conducted regular performance evaluations and provided coaching and feedback to team members to enhance productivity and ensure adherence to quality standards. • Coordinated shift teams, ensured inventory accuracy, and supported same-day delivery SLAs. Optimized inventory management and logistics coordination, reducing lead times and operational costs by 20%. • • Coordinated team activities to streamline order fulfillment and improve on-time delivery rates by 25%. • Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.

Coordinated all aspects of the supply chain, including order processing, inventory management, and logistics coordination, to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction. • Liaised with central systems to ensure alignment between digital and physical inventory. • Ensured data accuracy and traceability across high-value items, minimizing inventory variances. Conducted risk assessments and implemented contingency plans to mitigate potential disruptions in the supply chain, such as supplier shortages or transportation delays. • • Maintained traceability of high-value stock, improving system reliability and minimizing stock variances Expertly handled 5000+ SKUs of products across various categories, ensuring compliance with industry- specific regulations and standards, optimizing warehouse efficiency and minimizing errors by 26%. Optimized stock levels across RDC to ensure excellent customer service and minimal waste.

• Prioritized tasks to meet dynamic conditions and changing company demands. Expedited dispatch of over 3500+ shipments per month, ensuring timely delivery and increasing customer satisfaction by 14%. Reliably managed a 20-person team while executing all daily operational tasks under tight deadlines; increased productivity levels by 15%. • Conducted both individual and group meetings with area team members to establish goals, review performances, and provide organized communications. • Leader and participant in several kaizen events that resulted in reduction in safety incidents and savings of up to GBP 150,000, a year in both unload and pick operations.

• Help review and compare supplier quotations based on cost, quality, and lead time. • Support the procurement team in creating purchase orders (POs) and maintaining records. Ensure timely receipt and inspection of materials against purchase orders and support inventory management and tracking. •Ensure procurement activities adhere to company policies and industry standards. Maintained accurate procurement documentation, including contracts, supplier databases, and invoices.