Srinath Kasam

Male, Date of Birth: 13th Jan, 1983

srinathkasam@gmail.com, Phone: +91-9176485707

Scholastic Record
PGDIE 2009 NITIE, Mumbai 8.05/10 SCM Topper
B.Tech (Mechanical) 2006 KITS, Warangal 83.29 % GOLD MEDALIST
Senior Secondary (XII) 2001 LB College, Warangal 91.40 % GOLD MEDALIST
Secondary (X) 1999 SNHS, Warangal 85.83 % 2nd in School
Received FOUR GOLD MEDALS for excellence in Academics
Work Experience: 19 Months Domain: IT and Consulting

Organization Beroe Inc., Chennai– A US based Procurement Intelligence and Senior Research Analyst
Consulting firm

Clients Dow Chemicals, Amgen, Merck July,2009- present

Strategic reports on Market Intelligence as part of procurement consulting service

Industry, Market, Supplier, Pricing, Scenario, Feasibility, Value Chain, Financial Risk,
and Portfolio Analysis for better strategic decisions of procurement and supply
management activities

Price Forecasting Analysis of the Steel, Metals, Crude oil and Commodities
Major
Elaborative and exhaustive analysis on consolidation of Input costs, downstream
Responsibilities industries, upstream industries, Macroeconomic indicators, consumer and
purchasing price indices/coefficients to predict effective and efficient price trend

Multi-regression Analysis is performed with a wide range of variables to assess
the correlation with the standard Linear equation

ARIMA is the forecasting technique deployed in the process

Tools being deployed in the process: SPSS, e-Views
Supplier Analysis Report on “Comparator Drug sourcing” to Merck

Market and Industry analysis on the comparator drug sourcing mechanisms

Initial level of screening process of suppliers for the comparator drug sourcing
process with the RFI and its preliminary assessment on behalf of Merck

Supplier analysis – Supplier Identification, Supplier categorization, supplier
Projects
executed evaluation matrix, supplier capability matrix, Supplier Benchmarking and supplier
positioning with the help of Magic Quadrant and supplier grid
Competitive Intelligence Report on “CRO(Clinical research organization)” to Merck

Design the optimal strategy with the help of best practices, Innovative business
models, Engagement scenarios and Contracting mechanism

Competitive analysis on the sourcing models adoption level along with the

case-wise scenario across the CRO Industry globally

Supplier Benchmarking for CRO players w.r.t capacities, research capabilities, by
using SWOT analysis, Supplier capability matrix and Magic Quadrant
Market Intelligence Report on “Security Equipments” to DOW CHEMICALS

Designing the procurement strategy with an exhaustive analysis on the market
dynamics and industry trends by category, region and end-user segment

Drivers & Constraints, 5C Analysis, Technological trends and Saving opportunities

Scenario and feasibility analysis with metrics of evaluation for supplier selection
Received APPRECIATION for the project from “DOW CHEMICALS”
Strategic Report on finding the “Warehouse Location” in Southern India to YUM
Group of companies (Constitutes KFC, Pizza hut etc)

Designing the Framework pertaining to the feasibility analysis for the “warehouse
locations” in the Tier-I and Tier-II Cities in Southern India

Implementation of the COG model and Total Cost model for the Location Analysis

Identification of the 3 strategic locations pertaining to the associated pros and cons
 INTERGRAPH, Hyderabad Designation: Software Analyst July,2006 to July,2007
Project Title Development of the Automated Testing Scripts using Testing tool – QTP

Console design, documentation and presentation (Design approval)
Deliverables

Development of the Acceptance Test Suit of Scripts for Testing of the Intergraph
Product SP3D (Smart Plant 3D)
Achievements
20% Reduction in Completion Time for Execution with Automated scripts.

Developed Scripts of QTP does successful delivery of product SP3D V7.0

Received “PAT ON THE BACK” Award for Excellence at Intergraph

Winter Internship (Feb 2009 to May 2009) Domain: Manufacturing Operations
HINDUSTAN MOTORS (MITSUBISHI MOTORS LIMITED) 4 Months
Project Title OPTIMIZATION OF THE INHOUSE LOGISTICS

Designed the strategic location for the delivery of kits w.r.t feasible analysis
Deliverables
Developed Parts Delivery Mechanism by Sequential Supply chain Mechanism

Standardized the process for reducing the In-house logistics costs to the company

Achievements 65% increase in forklift availability and savings up to INR 4.5 lakhs per annum
Received “CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION” for design and execution
RECEIVED THE “PLACEMENT OFFER”

Summer Internship (April 2008 to June 2008) Domain: Manufacturing Operations

ANAND AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS (Victor Gaskets India Limited) 2 Months

Project Title Implementation of an Inventory Model by setting the Min-Max levels of Stock

Designed the Standard Template by Excel-Programming in VBA to assess stock

Deliverables

Determination of Order Quantity with the help of Balance Factor Template

Achievements
Reduced Inventory of imported raw material by INR 2 Crore (working capital)

Major Responsibilities & Achievements

Student Coordinator
Led a team of 10 peers ensuring successful execution of event twice.
Samiksha Quiz
Instrumental role in organizing “SAMIKSHA” Quiz in SCM at NITIE.
Student Coordinator
Led a team of 25 Peers ensuring successful execution of the event.
SIFE International
2nd Position at National Level SIFE Competition-2008.
Coordinator:Purchases
Vendor Development for Infrastructure requirements of all teams.
Event Management
Successfully organized Guest Lectures as a member of Forum “SAMVAD”.

APICS (USA)-CPIM Certification: Basic Supply Chain Management

1st Prize in “OPERATIONS” Quiz & Case conducted by KAIZEN, NITIE.

2nd Prize in SHRUNKALA – SCM Game, SIOM, Nashik.
Achievements

Designed & Conducted SCM game at TISS, Mumbai.

Case Study Participations:
• RECKITT BENCKISER – Modern Trade Supply chain Design.
• ABG TEXTILE & RETAIL – Distribution Network Design.

Adjudged Best All-rounder of the year -2006, KITS, Warangal.