Vinay Prasad

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About Vinay Prasad

I am a results-oriented professional with a comprehensive experience in coordinating Global Supply Chain Operations in procurement, planning, contracts, inventories, Inbound/Outbound Logistics, Trade Compliance, 3PL/4PL in Healthcare. My expertise lies in leadership, developing strategic initiatives & projects, overseeing manufacturing processes, leading diverse staff to maximise productivity, efficiency & overall business performance. I am extremely instrumental at ensuring alignment with organizational goals, facilitating streamlined logistical operations & building strategic stakeholder relationships. As a Group Supply Chain Manager Australia & New Zealand, a member of Leadership & Global (US/EU) & Regional Asia Pacific (APAC) Team, was accountable for global supply chain; leading a team in Supply & Planning, Customer Service, Inbound/Outbound Logistics, Trade Compliance, Distribution & 3PL Warehouses for ANZ markets. I have led substantive transformation programs & cost saving initiatives. Highly motivated,trusted advisor & able to identify business efficiencies to produce optimum commercial outcomes. I am a strong believer in the importance of value based, factual decision-making & an active member of CIPS/APICs, staying up-to-date with industry developments. Following highlights my experience: Spearheading all aspects of supply chain management, including need assessment, demand planning, procurement/sourcing, inventory management, staff training, material/supplies & forecasting. Leading financial management: cost structure alignment to budget, S & OP, product lifecycle to deliver strong profitability (minimizing obsolete & aged inventory risks). Value Chain: vendor performance on KPI & ROI metrics with strategy/roadmap to balance demands & constraints. Continuously working with stakeholder’s go-to-market strategies to maximise value. Contributing to leadership in supply chain, people management, identifying & pursuing strategic opportunities to improve materials, processes, logistics & 3PL's performance. Developing, establishing operating policies, procedures in accordance with regulations (eQMS ISO27001/ISO9001:2015/ISO13485, ISM/PSPF/IRAP) to improve productivity, efficiency & reduce costs. Holding Master’s degrees in Operations & Supply Chain Management and Management from UTS, Sydney. Experience in Business Transformation initiatives, Business Continuity Plan, Crisis Management (bushfire,floods,Pandemic), De-Merger & Acquisition (separation & transitions of Operations). Contact on: LinkedIn