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ABHISHEK Kumar

Mohali

Summary

Supply chain professional with expertise in procurement negotiation, inventory control, and logistics optimization. Demonstrated ability to achieve substantial cost savings while improving operational efficiency.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

DGM - Supply chain

Faiveley Transport Rail Technologies India Pvt Ltd
Rohtak
06.2016 - Current

Delivered 90% of items from suppliers according to schedule for both bought-out and subcontract items to meet production plans and MPS.

• Maintained effective relationship with supplier for timely arrival of raw material

• Ensured timely supplier payments in alignment with agreed terms.

Monitored and analyzed purchase order releases to suppliers based on lead time and minimum order quantity.

• Reduction in Inventory by 10 % year on year wrt to Sales.

• Freight Reduction by 2% for Domestic transportation in a year.

Developed sustainable packaging solutions and reduced packaging costs.

• Implementation of BWS (Brilliant Warehouse ) and 7’s.

• Space utilization in warehouse . FIFO implementation,

Conducted periodic reviews to improve SCM Audit Checklist scores above 85%.

• Achievement of sales plan as per S & OP.

• Weekly MPS Review with Planning and Production Team.

• SIOP – Sales, Inventory and Operation Planning.

• Monthly S & OP and Three-month STF review with Planning and Production team and come up with action plan for Risk and opportunity

• Preparation of SFC (sales forecast) for horizon of 18 month as per customer demand against CO, AO, AA orders.

•Monthly Inventory review for Runner , Repeater and Stranger parts w.r.t to ABC Classification

Highlights:

• Introduced Milk Run System, achieving savings of 30 Lakhs through Value Stream Mapping.

• Saving done in transportation of Raw material nearly 1.2 CR per annum.

• Saved 2CR in a year by converting packing in sustainable packaging.

• Reducing Carbon emissions by 50% after reusing the wooden boxes received from suppliers.

• Implemented Racking system in Warehouse and created 50 % more floor area .

Purchase Manager

Mahindra CIE Automotive Pvt ltd
Zaheerabad
05.2014 - 06.2016
  • Managed procurement processes for automotive components and materials.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to ensure favorable terms and pricing.
  • Coordinated inventory management to optimize stock levels and minimize shortages, ensuring production continuity.
  • Analyzed market trends to make informed purchasing decisions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align purchasing strategies with production needs.
  • Maintained supplier relationships to ensure consistent quality and delivery schedules.
  • Developed purchasing policies that streamlined operations and improved procurement efficiency across departments.
  • Conducted supplier audits to assess compliance with company standards and regulations.
  • Resolved supply chain issues, including backorders and delayed shipments, to maintain timely delivery of materials.
  • Identified and evaluated potential vendors to fulfill purchasing requirements.
  • Zero-based costing of all the new development parts ((including m/c and stamping parts and casting)

Assistant PPC Manager

JCBL
Lalru
07.2006 - 05.2014
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to align PPC strategies with marketing goals, enhancing campaign effectiveness.
  • Developed production schedules that optimized workflow and resource allocation, ensuring timely project delivery.
  • Analyzed production data to identify bottlenecks and improve efficiency.
  • Performed data analysis using various software programs including MS Excel, SAP ERP.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms, improving cost efficiency.
  • Identified areas where savings could be made through bulk buying or renegotiating existing contracts.

Finalized Bill of Materials (BOM) at each stage of production including press shop, component shop, body shop, paint, and trimming.

Education

MBA - SCM

Kalinga University
Raipur
07-2019

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering

Kalinga University
Raipur
06-2017

Certified Supply Chain Professional - Supply Chain Management

Association of Supply Chain Management
America

Skills

  • Supply chain management
  • Procurement negotiation
  • Production planning
  • Logistics optimization
  • Inventory control
  • Supplier management
  • Supplier sourcing
  • Contract negotiation
  • Vendor relations
  • Risk management
  • Data analysis
  • Team leadership

Accomplishments

Received Wabtec Champs Award for Developing more than 130 types of Springs within 2 month of time after closure of supplier due to Labour strike

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteHybrid

Salary Range

₹3400000/yr - ₹3600000/yr

Timeline

DGM - Supply chain

Faiveley Transport Rail Technologies India Pvt Ltd
06.2016 - Current

Purchase Manager

Mahindra CIE Automotive Pvt ltd
05.2014 - 06.2016

Assistant PPC Manager

JCBL
07.2006 - 05.2014

MBA - SCM

Kalinga University

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering

Kalinga University

Certified Supply Chain Professional - Supply Chain Management

Association of Supply Chain Management
ABHISHEK Kumar