Afra Fathima H Z
Chennai
Summary
Strategic and forward-thinking Planning Engineer now looking for a change in career path known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in project management, process optimization, and risk analysis. Excel at communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to achieve project objectives and deadlines.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics & Warehouse Planning Engineer
Caterpillar India Pvt. Ltd.
Tiruvallur
01.2024 - Current
- Enabled uninterrupted flow across all factory footprints (CW, Yard, EWH), enabling a drastic reduction in inventory inaccuracies, MPU, stop time, and other customer-related metrics.
- Planned storage of NPI parts in the warehouse, based on configuration and packaging specification sheet evaluation.
- Optimized multi-level storage concepts, and enhanced densification across all storage types.
NPI Manufacturing Engineer - Fabrication
Caterpillar India Pvt. Ltd.
Tiruvallur
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Successfully planned and executed the NPI of four large mining truck frame fabrication through APQP and 12 ME Sub Processes as part of aftermarket demand, yielding an OPACC of $100k per frame.
- Optimized frame TPT through the implementation of hardware outsourcing for all models of large mining truck frames.
- Developed capital & expense requirements for NPI models in WIP for the coming years.
Section Manager - Operations
Caterpillar India Pvt. Ltd.
Tiruvallur
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Stabilized transmission assembly line hitting a run rate of 6 per day from 1.5 per day through continuous improvements and process enhancements.
- Improved OPD performance with respect to transmissions by developing flexibility and deploying internal pull for all possible transmission parts.
- Pinpoint was implemented at the assembly line, test stand, and rework area to track the build process.
Education
MBA (Online) - General
Vellore Institute of Technology
Chennai06-2026
Bachelor of Engineering - Materials Science
College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University
Chennai06-2021
Skills
- Collaborative team player
- Stakeholder management
- Requirements analysis
- SAP WM, IM modules
- Auditing procedures
- Six sigma methodologies
- Lean environments
- Manufacturing improvement
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tamil
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
Accomplishments
- AAA
Certification
- AAA
Timeline
Logistics & Warehouse Planning Engineer
Caterpillar India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2024 - Current
NPI Manufacturing Engineer - Fabrication
Caterpillar India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2023 - 12.2023
Section Manager - Operations
Caterpillar India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2021 - 12.2022
MBA (Online) - General
Vellore Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering - Materials Science
College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University
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