Hi, I’m
Loganath Jagadeesan
Bedford,NS
Summary
Resourceful and forward-thinking senior executive specializing in supply chain and procurement, consistently achieving exceptional outcomes through the implementation of strategic initiatives in procurement, sourcing, contracting, logistics, business development, and relationship management. Proven expertise in optimizing supply chain value through innovative programs.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Parts For Trucks
Vice President of Supply Chain and Logistics
07.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Overseeing purchasing spend of $160 million for Parts for Trucks and Fleet Brake, ensuring cost-effective procurement strategies.
- Responsible for achieving profit margin of 33% and EBITDA of 9% for FY2024.
- Led successful acquisition of Fleet Brake and seamlessly integrated supply chain functions across both companies.
- Drive value creation in purchasing, pricing, logistics, and distribution functions for Parts for Trucks and Fleet Brake.
- Effectively manage team of 10 direct reports and 56 indirect reports, fostering high-performing and collaborative work environment.
- Skillfully negotiated new agreement with buying group to leverage increased purchasing volume resulting from company merger.
- Responsible for starting new distribution center in Calgary for Western Canada Operation within June 2023.
- Responsible for establishing national product programs for all product categories.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
Nautel Limited
Vice President of Supply Chain & Logistics
11.2018 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Develop strategies, policies, procedures, and overall team to optimize value of entire function in creating world class materials management group
- Lead and coach others in maintaining excellence on Supply Chain Processes and contract Manufacturing.
- Direct activities of all functions involved in purchasing, planning, warehousing and control of materials from receipt of forecasting replenishment needs to delivery of finished product into finished goods inventory and delivery of products to customer(s).
- Participate in existing and new product planning processes to assure timely acquisition of materials to support product launches.
- Lead negotiation efforts for major contracts
- Establishes annual goals and objectives, (including stretch targets) in coordination with corporate objectives, and manages performance to ensure attainment.
- Managed purchasing spend of $120M and vendor pool of 250+
- Responsible for achieving EBITDA of 25%, Cash Conversion Cycle of 48 days, business growth of 8% over Last Year sales
United Carton Industries Company
Director of Supply Chain
08.2011 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Responsible for measuring, analyzing, improving & reporting the KPIs of Supply chain function.
- Led the expansion of business and establishing new factories. (Added 3 factories including a green field project in Riyadh)
- Managed the purchases of Capital procurement of around $450 M in machineries, HVAC, building materials, Safety, etc.,
- Improved the efficiency of supply chain (On Time delivery In Full - OTIF from 87% to 95%).
Developed robust forecasting methods and improved accuracy from 70% to 85%. - Developed dashboards in Business Intelligence to monitor and improve the efficiency of the supply chain function’s KPI (Supply chain cycle time, Purchase requisition to delivery cycle time, On Time delivery In Full, Inventory turn over, Cost savings, Project delays, Return on Investments, Cash flow cycle, Payment delays, and Various costs).
- Prepared and circulated reports such as Market outlook, Supply chain specifics, Monthly KPI update, Commodity index tracking, Contract management dashboards.
- Collected data and performed statistical analysis; independently identified process gaps; recommended and implemented process improvements.
- Assessed the supply chain disruption risk and mitigated using various strategies.
Henkel India Limited
Manager - Indirect Materials and Services
10.2010 - 07.2011
Job overview
- Integrated the upstream indirect purchasing activities of laundry, homecare and adhesive divisions resulted in reduced spend and increased value propositions.
- Optimized the vendor base from 15,000 to 10,000 resulting in better management.
PepsiCo
Purchase Executive
11.2008 - 09.2010
Job overview
- Negotiated with vendors to procure best prices and quickest service for equipment and supplies.
- Consulted and advised department heads on equipment and supply decisions.
- Supervised purchasing and warehousing processes to reduce loss, time and injuries.
- Placed purchase orders with suppliers as required by forecast and production schedule.
Lenovo
Purchase Coordinator
10.2007 - 10.2008
Job overview
- Maintained documentation for all purchases.
- Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration and intelligent questioning skills.
- Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
HCL Infosystems
Graduate Engineer Trainee
07.2006 - 09.2007
Job overview
- Controlled engineering activities to maintain work standards, adhere to timelines and meet quality assurance targets.
- Verified parts and materials through audit inspections and independent checks.
- Worked closely with Team Lead Purchasing on projects specific to new engineering projects.
- Collaborated with development teams, internal customers and product line management to verify delivery of desired quality requirements to distributors.
- Monitored projects to determine areas and processes needing improvement
Education
Ivey Business SchoolToronto
MBA from Enterpreneurship And Sustainability
01.2024
Harvard Business School OnlineOnline
Negotiation Mastery from Negotiation
06.2019
Indian Institute of Supply Chain ManagementChennai India
International Purchasing & Supply Chain Management from IPSCM
06.2011
National Institute of Business ManagementChennai India
MBA from Logistics And Supply Chain Management
06.2010
Anna UniversityChennai India
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Mechanical Engineering
06.2006
Skills
- Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt
- Business Analytics
- Business reporting
- Process analysis
- Inventory Management
- Financial accounting
- Managerial accounting
- Inventory Planning and Management
- Performance Measurement
- Total cost of Ownership
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt - United Carton Industries
- Lean Six Sigma - Yellow Belt - Lenovo India
- Supply Chain Fundamentals - MIT
- Managing Supplier Performance - NextLevel Purchasing Association
- General guidance to Letter of LC and Guarantees - Saudi Fransi Bank
- Visual Presentation - Rochester University
Additional Information
- I am a passive partner in a residential real estate investment business and in a property management company located in Dartmouth.
- Furthermore, I am also a passive partner in an equipment lease business based in India.
These partnerships showcase my proactive approach and ability to thrive in diverse business ventures.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
Vice President of Supply Chain and Logistics
Parts For Trucks
07.2022 - Current
Vice President of Supply Chain & Logistics
Nautel Limited
11.2018 - 07.2022
Director of Supply Chain
United Carton Industries Company
08.2011 - 08.2018
Manager - Indirect Materials and Services
Henkel India Limited
10.2010 - 07.2011
Purchase Executive
PepsiCo
11.2008 - 09.2010
Purchase Coordinator
Lenovo
10.2007 - 10.2008
Graduate Engineer Trainee
HCL Infosystems
07.2006 - 09.2007
Ivey Business School
MBA from Enterpreneurship And Sustainability
Harvard Business School Online
Negotiation Mastery from Negotiation
Indian Institute of Supply Chain Management
International Purchasing & Supply Chain Management from IPSCM
National Institute of Business Management
MBA from Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Anna University
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Mechanical Engineering
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