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Yeshodha M P

Bangalore

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Packaging Analyst

PVH
Bangalore
03.2021 - Current
  • Define strategic goals: As the Project Procurement Lead (PPL), implement the Global Supply Chain sourcing strategy for packaging in alignment with the goals set by the Corporate Responsibility (CR) team, aiming to optimize sustainable efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Technical Requirements: Understand packaging requirements across all channels (E-commerce, Retail, On-Product, Transit).
  • Procurement Strategy: Develop strategies based on lessons learned and input from Global brand leads.
  • Supplier Evaluation: Evaluate supplier performance, analyze market trends, and make data-driven decisions using Power BI.
  • Procurement Process Management: Ensure appropriate management of the procurement process (RFQ preparation, bid clarification meetings, negotiation, vendor selection, purchase recommendations) using SAP ARIBA.
  • Procure-to-Pay Process: Manage the entire process, including preparing and releasing RFI and RFP analyses on spreadsheets/Power BI, obtaining quotes, negotiating, preparing techno-commercial evaluations, comparison statements, recommendations, approval notes, contracts, and closures.
  • Stakeholder Presentation: Present RFI, RFP, and RFQ analyses, and provide recommendations based on the data analysis results to internal stakeholders before contract closure.
  • Vendor Documentation: Ensure timely receipt, review, and approval of vendor documents.
  • Budget Insights: Share insights on budget versus actual expenses and savings using Power BI with internal stakeholders.
  • Communication: Maintain clear and concise communication, aligning with business objectives to facilitate successful stakeholder and vendor relationships.

Supply Planning Specialist

PVH
Bangalore
11.2017 - 02.2021
  • Upload buy plans shared by brand leads on Blue Yonder system.
  • Create purchase orders (POs) on FOB(Cost) and delivery dates, with the JDA batch ID on SAP S4HANA
  • Generate intercompany POs using D-HUB.
  • Create master POs using FMS (Fashion Management Solution).
  • Identify risks, implement necessary changes, and communicate effectively with stakeholders and factories.
  • Analyze data from BI, VMS, and GTN reports to identify bottlenecks and other issues.
  • Present Team KPIs to stakeholders.

Procurement Executive

AMAZON
Bangalore
10.2016 - 11.2017
  • Engage with suppliers to negotiate contract terms, maintain relationships with existing suppliers, and source new suppliers for future products.
  • Conduct factory visits to ensure orders meet requirements.
  • Identify and evaluate sellers, stay updated with market trends, and share insights with senior buyers.
  • Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders on COUPA.
  • Enhance inventory availability, increase efficiency, and improve automation.
  • Implement cost optimization initiatives related to warehousing, packaging, and freight.
  • Maintain a comprehensive data library.
  • Periodically review and compare rate cards of various facility vendors.
  • Retrieve outstanding reports from vendors to ensure timely payments.
  • Request, validate, and submit invoices to the Accounts Payable (AP) team for processing and follow up with the AP team to ensure timely invoice processing.
  • Conduct periodic, outstanding reconciliations.
  • Maintain a PR/PO master tracker for internal cost audits.
  • Prepare accrual reports.
  • Work with the legal team for the creation of an NDA and a master agreement.

Merchandising Ops

TESCO
Bangalore
01.2015 - 10.2016
  • Managed the entire process of forecasting and procuring ranges of products (Kids Stationery).
  • Allocated stocks on the website and conducted Assortment Planning.
  • Resolved depot stock issues promptly to maintain optimal availability and meet stock holding targets.
  • Maximized product sales pre- and post-launch by chasing and fulfilling all purchase orders delivered to the depot and implementing Promotions & Markdowns strategies.
  • Monitored line margins weekly and reported any occurrences of negative margins to Category, such as undercharges or overcharges.
  • Managed daily operations including scheduling, resource allocation, inventory management, and customer relations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that improve operational flow and reduce errors or inefficiencies.
  • Performed root cause analysis on any issues that arose during production or service delivery processes; developed action plans to address problems quickly.

Financial Analyst

Hewlett Packard
Bangalore
08.2013 - 01.2015
  • Utilize financial reports to extract data for conducting financial and statistical analysis, identifying discrepancies, and recommending suitable solutions.
  • Analyze data in Excel, providing high-level insights to the Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Accounts Operations (AO) teams
  • Simplify and standardize various financial reports for efficient reporting.
  • Perform monthly account analysis and reconciliation for balance sheet accounts.
  • Share reports on duplicate invoice payments and credit note analysis.
  • Cross-trained with other accounting departments.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce

Jyoti Nivas Autonomous College
Bangalore, India
07-2013

Skills

  • Data-Driven strategic sourcing
  • Procurement
  • Project Management
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Process Improvements
  • Budget Forecasting
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Business Operations Analysis
  • Team Collaboration and Leadership
  • BI dashboards
  • System Analysis
  • SQL and Databases
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • KPI analysis
  • Vendor Management
  • Cost-benefit analysis
  • Excellent communication skills

Certification

https://www.credly.com/badges/7545615d-f0d4-421c-b6cd-8dd96bd81e01/print

Timeline

Packaging Analyst

PVH
03.2021 - Current

Supply Planning Specialist

PVH
11.2017 - 02.2021

Procurement Executive

AMAZON
10.2016 - 11.2017

Merchandising Ops

TESCO
01.2015 - 10.2016

Financial Analyst

Hewlett Packard
08.2013 - 01.2015

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Bachelor of Commerce

Jyoti Nivas Autonomous College

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