Harish Kotian

A proficient Management professional with more than 18 years of experience in Logistic, Warehouse and Procurement. Sound Written and Verbal Communication Skills. Known for proactive usage of technologies like SAP, MS Office, Oracle Applications to increase the Accuracy and efficiency of the operations and productivity.

1. Selecting the optimum vendors for the company’s needs
2. Discovering national and international suppliers at significantly lower costs
3. Finding reasonably priced substitutes of raw materials of equal or better quality than the original raw materials
4. Synchronizing the team members and supply chain
5. Bargaining with vendors and suppliers to obtain most favorable prices
6. Strong networking, negotiation skills and mathematical skills
7. A very good understanding of supply chain management and logistics, proficiency in supply chain software’s and ERP. 
8. Vendor development, negotiation on rate contracts.
9. Tracked special orders to ensure fulfillment, reviewed planned orders, and recommended processes for future orders.
10. Communicated with accounting and finance departments to obtain payment approval.
11. Reviewed delivery orders and evaluated availability, lead times, etc.
12. Maintaining accurate data of purchases. 
13. Managing inventories and fostering a good relationship with vendors, suppliers and negotiating to get the best price.

1. MBA (2008) Pune University, from Dr. Gazi’s management & technical college, Boisar, Maharashtra, India.