About Pramod
English
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Experience
- Ikwezi Mining LtdGlobal Sourcing ConsultantJanuary 2026 - Today (7 months)India• • End-to-End PR-to-PO Lifecycle Management: Orchestrated the complete procurement workflow for complex Chinese HEMM and automotive components; expertly translated technical Purchase Requisitions (PRs) into competitive RFQs, evaluated international vendor bids, and executed high-value Purchase Orders (POs) while reducing total procurement cycle time by 40 days.• • Strategic Chinese Supplier Vetting & Negotiation: Evaluated and qualified Tier-1 Chinese OEM/ODM manufacturers, conducting rigorous supplier audits and contract negotiations regarding Incoterms (FOB, CIF, EXW), payment structures, and quality assurance protocols to secure a 25% reduction in total cost of ownership (TCO).• • Comprehensive Import Documentation & Compliance: Mastered the execution and verification of critical cross-border trade documentation—including Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Bills of Lading (B/L), Air Waybills, and Certificates of Origin (CO / Form E)—guaranteeing 100% regulatory compliance and mitigating international transit risks.• • Customs Clearance & HS Code Optimization: Spearheaded the technical classification of heavy machinery and auto parts using precise Harmonized System (HS) codes to minimize tariff exposure; partnered with customs brokers and freight forwarders to streamline port-of-entry clearance, successfully eliminating potential demurrage charges.
- Ikwezi Mining Ltd MidrandSenior BuyerAugust 2024 - December 2025 (1 year and 4 months)South Africa• • Handling purchases for Mining Industry., HEMM, dumpers, trucks, DEWATERING PUMPS, WASHING PLANTS, and SCREENING PLANTS Spares. etc., managing stores. At various locations.• • Generating all rate contracts for consumable as well as other production items like Tyres, lube oil, bearing, fast consumable item
- Bosch Ltd.,Demand PlannerJuly 2020 - January 2023 (2 years and 6 months)Bengaluru, Karnataka, India• • Implemented Sales and Operation planning processes, increasing forecast accuracy by 20%, reducing stock outs by 10%, and reducing productions costs by 20% saving ~ INR 6 Crs Annually.
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Education
- MBAManipal University2012MBA
- BtechVellore Institute of Technology2007Btech
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