Resume of Srikant Dalai

Srikant DalaiOld Madras Road, Bangalore | srikant.dalai@gmail.com | +91-9986238742

 

SUMMARY

Supply Chain professional with 8 years of global experience in metals and machineries. Extensive exposure to setting up operations, projects, sourcing and contract management. Proven competence in implementing measures leading to bottom line improvement across organizations. Adept in leading teams and managing vendors. Proficient in handling management reporting, MIS, EXIM and driving SAP, ORACLE functional module for successful accomplishment of business objectives. 

EXPERIENCE

June 14 - Present Grindwell Norton LTD (SAINT GOBAIN) Bangalore, Karnataka

 

Grindwell Norton Ltd. (GNO) came into being when a technical collaboration in 1967 between Grindwell and the then world leader in abrasives – Norton Company, USA, grew into a financial collaboration in 1971. In 1990, Saint-Gobain acquired Norton Company, USA, worldwide, and six years later, GNO became the first majority-owned subsidiary of Saint-Gobain in India. Today, GNO is India’s leading manufacturer of Abrasives (Bonded, Coated, Non-Woven, Superabrasives and Thin Wheels) and Silicon Carbide. It also manufactures and markets High Performance Refractories and Performance Plastics products. GNO’s Project Engineering Group (PEG), with its portfolio of diverse projects, is a proven engineering resource for Saint-Gobain companies in India and internationally.

  Commercial Executive

 

Leading a team of 7 to handle sourcing, long term service contracts and annual rate contract for spares & consumables procurement, the value of the annual spend being USD 22 Mn

Manage all procedures relating to tendering, evaluation, administration and claims negotiation Manage all aspects of contract negotiations, administration and management Acting as a functional resource in ORACLE for SCM function, having given vital inputs pertaining

to customized reports and various enhancements to support business needs

Set Up Operations: Playing a vital role in setting up operations for the company, currently in the production ramp up

stage Contributing significantly in setting up operations, designing Standard Operating Procedures

(SoPs) and defining standards & policies for various functions.

Inventory Optimization & Vendor Management Initiatives; Participated actively in optimizing inventory by identifying obsolete spares, revisiting maximum

& minimum requirement levels and mapping project phase inventory with current needs Playing a vital role in reviewing the supplier performance on a regular basis, having played a

crucial role in on boarding them during the project phase Handling the 'Procurement to Payment' cycle effectively, leading to satisfaction of internal as well

as external customers Interacting with 10 vendors for long term contracts and 25 suppliers for day to day activities,

actively involved in negotiations for ensuring cost effective, high quality and timely deliveries

 Mar 14 –May 14 SANDVIK Asia Pvt. Ltd Hosur,Bangalore

The Company was founded in 1862 by Göran Fredrik Göransson, who was first in the world to succeed in using the Bessemer method for steel production on an industrial scale. At an early stage, operations focused on high quality and added value, investments in R&D, close contact with customers, and exports. This is a strategy that has remained unchanged through the years. Sandvik Group is a leading supplier of equipment, carbide tools, service and technical solutions for the excavation and sizing of rock and minerals in the mining and construction industry.

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Commercial Executive Responsible for floating enquiries to the suppliers in the market, price negotiation, contract

finalization, preparation of purchase order through SAP & follow ups with vendors for timely delivery.

Negotiate long-term contract pricing for the purchase, transport, and distribution for major raw Materials, develop an annual raw material forecast and budget. And monitor actual result versus forecast and take corrective action when results deviate from the plan

Preparing of Domestic and Export Invoice, PBG, Corporate Bank Guarantee, SBLC and LC follow up.

Reconcile asset sub ledger to the general ledger for Construction In Process (CIP) and Capitalized activity for tangible and intangible assets which involves accounting for differences and correcting for imbalances.

Perform audits and impairment reviews of existing assets for the purposes of register accuracy, property tax reporting, and supporting audits conducted by internal/external auditors.

Prepare tax related schedules or returns, book-to-tax reconciliations, and tax analysis and/or reporting.

Submission / Collection of Documents and Co-coordinating with various Central Govt. agencies like Development Commissioner Office, Central Excise / Service Tax, RBI and State Govt. Agencies

ERP working platform

Sept 10 - Feb 14 VEDANTA RESOURCES PLC. ODISHA

 

The group is a London Stock Exchange listed globally diversified natural resources major with interests in Zinc, Lead, Silver, Copper, Iron Ore, Aluminium, Power and Oil & Gas.

Oct 11 - Feb 14 Associate Officer Lanjigarh, Odisha Sept 10 - Oct 11 Graduate - Trainee

  Led a team of 6 and managed an annual spend of USD 200 Mn for Forward Purchase agreements and service contracts in Green field project.

Handled green field contracts worth USD 600 mn and closed multiple open contracts from the project phase, the same worth USD 120 mn

Devised an alternate plan for logistics for caustic soda lye from port to plant, achieving savings of 20%

Finalized the MOU with oil companies for the annual requirement of 60,000 MT of HFO Succeeded in procuring caustic soda lye from locations including Indonesia, Taiwan, Japan,

China, Thailand, USA & Norway inspite of price fluctuation in the global market Attended Petro chemical conference in May’ 12 at Mumbai to strengthen the business

relationships with various caustic soda suppliers. Handled the finalization of mining contract for Bauxite open cast mines amounting to USD 54

mn for 8 years and played a vital role in end to end management for the virgin mine. Involved actively in the Business Excellence team, formulating long term strategy for

sustainability and profitability. Interacted with 12 key and 60 general vendors, ensuring effective negotiations to arrive at best

prices in the industry Played a vital role in interacting with the senior management for regular reports & reviews along

with managing internal as well as external stakeholders End to end implementation of SAP Supplier Relationship Management . Handled the commercial MIS, led the SAP Material Management team and shouldered the

responsibility of optimizing costs on 2 key fronts including Bauxite & chemical. ERP working platform

Cost Optimization Initiatives:

Signed a long term contract with Vizag port and took steps to minimize the theft in caustic by introducing tagging & access cards at all stages

Achieved savings of USD 1.8 mn annually in terms of Caustic cost by effectively minimizing theft, monitoring usage and optimizing consumption

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Reviewed the supply chain with the vendor & reworked the route, reducing port cost & demurrage, leading to discount of USD 2 per litre

Interacted closely with the operations-in-charge of plant to understand & revisit the chemical consumption

Introduced high quality low cost substitutes for the chemicals, achieving savings to the tune of 8%.

 

Rewards & Recognition: Selected as Team of the month for Commodity & Logistics, at the Vedanta Resources Plc

Vendor Meet in the year 2011 and promoted to Associate Officer without probation period. Appreciated by the top management for successfully handling ‘Safeguard Duty’ case imposed

for import of caustic soda lye.

 July 06- April 08 HINDALCO.Hindalco’s presence in Jharkhand (through erstwhile Indal) dates back to 1943 when mining commenced at Bagru in the Lohardga district. Commissioned in 1948, the Muri alumina plant was India’s first alumina refinery.

Audit Assistant Muri,India Vouching and Verification of sells, deposits and documentation. Verification of all types of ledgers. Preparation of Ledgers, Receipts & Payments Account Renewals of Mediclaim & Personal accident policy with insurance companies having good tie

ups with leading hospitals. Interacting with employees for reimbursement and cashless transaction.

EDUCATION

2008 - 2010 REVA, Visheswarya Technology of University Bangalore,Indi

a  Master of Business Administration (Finance)

 

2003 - 2006 Government Science College Chatrapur,Ind

ia  Bachelor of Commerce

 

CERTIFICATIONS/IT

Operating Systems : Windows NT and Windows2000/XP, 2003.Packages : MS Office, Outlook, Lotus mail, InternetTechnical skills : Operating system Installation and intranet connection. 1yr PGD in IT at GNIIT.SAP-BO,MM

SAP R/3 FICO 4.7 / ECC 6.0 Skill set Knowledge:Enterprise Structure, General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Accounting (AA)ORACLE 10.G

 

PERSONAL Date of Birth : March 9, 1985

  Permanent Address: Near NH5, New fire station, Chatrapur, Lane-7, Ganjam, Odisha Marital Status :Married

Passport : L7969778

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