GNANASOUNDARAM SORUBANANDAM
VILLIANUR,INDIA
Summary
Accomplished Technical Executive with more than three decades of expertise in the procurement supply chain management , purchase & store management administration . Sales & Marketing for the INDUSTRIAL PACKING SOLUTIONS as the OPERATIONAL LEADING HEAD. Highly skilled in developing new business opportunities, Implementing cost reduction strategies, ensuring compliance with International Quality Standards. Managing the cultural teams in INDIA & EAST AFRICA. Strong leadership background with a history of expanding ORGANISATION GROWTH and Enhancing PROFITABILITY. Dedicated UNOPLAST LTD- professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Successful Executive with over 19-years of demonstrated ability in delivering mission-critical results. Offering outstanding communication and cross-cultural team management skills. Entrepreneurial attitude for optimal profitability. Ambitious team leader adept at creating strategic alliances with organizational leaders and effectively aligning with and supporting key business initiatives. Qualified EXECUTIVE-TECHNICAL with proven track record of leading high-performing teams and driving strategic initiatives. Successfully managed large-scale projects and implemented innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EXECUTIVE – TECHNICAL
UNOPLAST TANZANIA LTD
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA
06.2006 - 08.2025
- Co-ordinated sourcing of raw materials and packing resources for Blow-molding, Injection molding and film extrusion
- Led Sales and marketing operations for industrial packing materials across the multiple industries including cosmetics, pharma
- Increased company turnover by introducing new injection molding segments, adding 250t, 300t, 450t each two machines by generating additional 70mt per month sales.
- Expanded blow molding operations to target DIARY products segments by innovating new molds
- Managed production planning based their orders, scheduling against daily targets of supplies and ensuring timely delivery while meeting QUALITY STANDARDS
- Reviewed reports and recommendations from sub-ordinates leaderships to enhance operational efficiency
- Executed delivery schedules aligned with customer’s requirements to maintain service excellence
- Developed strategies to optimize resource allocation in production processes. Regularly conducted market analysis to identify the trends & introduced new product to enhance company PORTFOLIO
- Delivered high level of service to customers in effect to build upon future relationships
- Prepared & Presented the monthly sales report to the SENIOR MANAGEMENT.
SENIOR HEAD – PURCHASE & STORES
NILKAMAL PLASTICS LTD
VILLIANUR, INDIA
03.1998 - 04.2006
- Oversaw procurement operations for DIRECT & IN-DIRECT MATERIALS ensuring efficient supply across all departments
- Streamlined vendor development process to enhance Quality, Service, Reliability and Cost Efficiency
- Conducted annual supplier audits to improve performance metrics and drive for corrective actions
- Executed the cost cutting measures for packing solutions by changing alternate specifications w.r.t same quality standards & parameters as per ISO STANDARDS and the same was implemented all NILKAMAL BUSINESS UNITS for the COST EFFECTIVE
- Maintain the optimum stock levels by using ABC analysis and FIFO TECHNIQUES.
- Co-ordinated wit QA DEPT for the inspections and compliance with ISO 9002 & ISO 14001 STANDARDS
- Collaborated with QA DEPT team members to meet targeted results in procurement efficiency
- Achieved substantial improvement in supplier performance through audit driven corrective measures.
Education
Materials Management - SPECIALIZATION in PROCUREMENT ANALYSIS
01.1991
Bachelor Degree (BSC- Bachelor of Science) - MATHEMATICS
MADRAS UNIVERSITY
CHENNAI01.1988
SECONDARY SCHOOL of EDUCATION -
MADRAS UNIVERSITY-VIVEKANANDA SEC SCHOOL
VILLIANUR, PONDICHERRY01.1985
Skills
- Vendor Development
- Customer Relationship Management
- Procurement Analysis
- Production Planning
- Quality Assurance Audit
- Leadership Proficiency
- Market Analysis
- Supply Chain Management
- Resource Allocations
- Sales Budget Planning
- Sales Reporting
Certification
Driving license for both two & four wheeler
Accomplishments
Increased the sales from 60mt to 220mt with span of 4 years by adding new machines with $140 million dollars net turnover with 30% net profit.
Languages
- TAMIL, ADVANCED (BOTH WRITE & SPEAK)
- ENGLISH, ADVANCED (BOTH WRITE & SPEAK)
- SWAHILI, INTERMEDIATE (SPEAK ONLY & READ)
Projects
Introduced new projects for injection molding machines (250t, 300t, 450t) each two mcs. Film extrusion (Shrink Hood film tubing) for bottling glass company like KIOO LTD. Added Blow molding machines to capture B & C class market segments.
Passport Expiry
04/27/33
Personal Information
- Passport Number: X 9175861
- Date of Birth: 11/21/67
- Gender: MALE
- Nationality: INDIAN
- Marital Status: MARRIED
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Swahili
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
EXECUTIVE – TECHNICAL
UNOPLAST TANZANIA LTD
06.2006 - 08.2025
SENIOR HEAD – PURCHASE & STORES
NILKAMAL PLASTICS LTD
03.1998 - 04.2006
Materials Management - SPECIALIZATION in PROCUREMENT ANALYSIS
Bachelor Degree (BSC- Bachelor of Science) - MATHEMATICS
MADRAS UNIVERSITY
SECONDARY SCHOOL of EDUCATION -
MADRAS UNIVERSITY-VIVEKANANDA SEC SCHOOL