Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited | Manager (Purchase) | Kalol
- Facilitated the company’s successful introduction to the Government-e-Marketplace (GeM) portal for government-mandated procurement.
- Managed internal and external auditors to ensure compliance and optimization of the procurement process, demonstrating strategic oversight and commitment to maintaining high governance standards.
- Steered and coordinated internal cross-functional teams to strategize, schedule, and oversee the successful placement of over 1000 orders totaling approximately INR 100 crores in a financial year.
- Implemented advanced reporting mechanisms within Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, elevating tracking and monitoring efficiencies.
- Enhanced purchase process efficiency by 5% within 6 months by systematically removing non-responsive vendors from the approved supplier list of more than 10000 suppliers, demonstrating strong strategic vendor management.
Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited | Deputy Manager (Purchase) | Kalol
- Served as the primary liaison for procurements and contracts for erection and commissioning of the Nano Urea Project from its inception, valued at approximately INR 400 crores for two plants. The product was inaugurated by the Honorable Prime Minister of India.
- Orchestrated timely project completion by proactively placing orders with international suppliers and strategically managing transportation timelines to ensure seamless delivery.
- Prepared detailed agenda notes for high-value procurements exceeding INR 2 crores, facilitating expedited approval processes during board meetings.
- Spearheaded techno-commercial negotiations in collaboration with inter-departmental committees for diverse machinery and equipment categories, resulting in a 5% reduction in procurement costs, equivalent to approximately INR 5 crore annually.
- Improved the company's e-procurement portal to streamline the procurement process. Single-handedly organized suppliers’ meetings of over 150 local vendors, enhancing the vendor’s response by more than 20% within 06 months.
- Mentored graduate engineer trainees, identifying their skill gaps and providing required training, enabling them to execute projects independently.
- Ensured timely delivery of imported consignments, achieving a 0% demurrage rate by implementing efficient logistics strategies and proactively coordinating with stakeholders.
Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited | Assistant Manager (Purchase) | Kalol
- Fostered a team of 3 members to oversee regular procurement and contracting services, including preparing tender documents, QCS, and contracts and orders.
- Spearheaded and executed a digitization initiative to implement digital signatures for orders and contracts, resulting in 100% elimination of paperwork, streamlining processes, and enhancing efficiency.
- Revamped procurement strategies, optimizing lead times by over 10% through evaluating and integrating local supplier-chain networks.
- Implemented Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) for spare items, leveraging data analysis to achieve annual cost savings of INR 10 crores.
- Implemented ABC analysis and just-in-time systems to optimize inventory levels, reducing excess stock in Stores by approximately 5%.
Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited | Assistant Manager (Offsite Operations) | Kalol
- Led a team of 10 field operators as a panel in charge, ensuring smooth operations of critical facilities, including Ammonia Storage and Transportation, Effluent Treatment Plant, and Water Treatment Plant.
- Awarded for proposing and successfully implementing human safety measures around the Cooling Tower, achieving zero reported accidents thereafter.
- Achieved a 10% reduction in Plant downtime by strategically planning and executing both partial and total plant shutdowns in collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited | Senior Engineer (Process) | Phulpur
- Worked on an Energy Saving Project worth INR 800 crore, achieving a substantial reduction in specific energy consumption: 0.945 GCal/MT for the Ammonia-I Plant and 0.354 GCal/MT for the Ammonia-II Plant, resulting in savings of approximately INR 60 lakh per day.
- Prepared and submitted technical reports to the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers for reimbursement of fertilizer subsidy to the company totaling approximately INR 2500 crore annually.
- Implemented continuous improvement strategies by optimizing process parameters, saving an average of 0.04 GCal/MT of Ammonia per day, contributing to annual savings of approximately INR 10 crore.
- Forecasted and managed the periodic quantity requirements of natural gas in compliance with the Gas Price Pooling Policy for the Fertilizer Plants set by the Government of India.
- Developed and formalized Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for calculating efficiencies of rotating machinery and static equipment, providing a valuable training resource for incoming Engineer Trainees.
- Recognized by the leadership team and presented the suggestion award for proposing and implementing crucial human safety measures to mitigate radioactive hazards during shutdown activities.
Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited | Graduate Engineer Trainee (Chemical) | Phulpur
- Acquired comprehensive knowledge of chemical processes, including Ammonia, Urea, Power Plants, Offsites & Utilities, and Boilers.
- Compiled and prepared diverse daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports such as "IFFCO at a Glance," detailing production metrics, energy consumption, capacity utilization, and specific raw material consumption to facilitate plant performance reviews.
- Analyzed Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and executed Engineering Work Requests (EWR) received from plants, achieving annual savings of INR 20 lakh through effective implementation.
- Prepared and submitted comprehensive forms and formats on behalf of the manufacturing unit, leading to the unit receiving prestigious awards, including the National Award for Excellence in Energy Management from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).