Abhay Kelkar

Global Category Buyer

Rhein-Neckar Metropolitan Region

About

• Global experience in Supply chain- Procurement, Logistics, and Production (planning, execution, technical coordination, inventory management, Cost analysis, Supplier Management, fill-rate optimization, and team management) • Won best “Kaizen “award for process optimization • Effective skills in enlisting the support of all team members in aligning with projects and organizational goals • Open-minded, creative, focused, and always try for alternative solutions. I like to execute difficult tasks with high precision. • Quick decision skills, Strong social skills.

Experience

  • Caterpillar Energy Solutions GmbH (Hybrid)
    • Category Buyer
      Mar 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

      1. Working with Global and Local suppliers for procurement of Valve Train Components, Gears, Dampers, Bearings, compensators, Pumps and Actuators valves & Aluminium Castings 2. Actively managing Assurance of supply, resourcing, continuous product improvement, and material cost-saving projects. 3. Supply Chain Management

    • Junior Category Buyer
      Mar 2022 - Feb 2023 · 1 yr

      Valve train components , filtration system, Gears and bearings

  • Supply Chain Analyst Global Procurement at Henry Schein
    Mar 2019 - Feb 2022 · 3 yrs

    1) Forecasting and demand planning of private label articles at the European level 2) Analysis and maintenance of supplier agreements, bonuses, prices, and vendor management 3) Project Coordination between suppliers, buyers, and Master data teams 4) Handling various projects in the area of private label to improve supply chain, inventory, Lead time, and Fill rate 5) Supporting Category managers with RFQ, Vendor risk assessment, Negotiation, and vendor selection process. 6) Developing and implementing sourcing strategies & vendor development

  • Supply Chain-Global Customer support/ order Management Executive at Coty
    Jan 2018 - Feb 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos

    1) Managed all global orders, dealing with invoicing and reporting 2) Communicated with sales and distribution centers regarding priorities, availabilities, inventories, and order adjustments 3) Established and maintained a relationship with local and global customers 4) Managed all types of customer’s SAP Dispute Cases/claims 5) Worked with Supply Chain and Transportation team regarding action plans, coordination of pickups, shipment status, and maximize efficiency 6 ) Collaborated with planning, master data & pricing analyst team for new product pre-launch activities 7) Created and analyzed market demand vs shortages

  • Part time at Decathlon International
    Apr 2015 - Jan 2018 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    1) Logistics process optimization and Returns management 2) Reducing losses by monitoring inventory and controlling stocks 3) Training for new employees and Team communication

  • Master Thesis at SRH Hochschule Heidelberg
    Dec 2015 - Apr 2016 · 5 mos

    "Cost reduction and CO2 emission calculation for industrial Forklift batteries for occasional wireless recharging". Target output 1) Optimized Battery capacity 2) Reduced battery cost 3) Created new potential wireless charging stations 4) Reduced CO2 emission