Ajeethkumar C
Chennai
Summary
A machine enthusiast since childhood, driven by a thirst for learning and a penchant for innovative problem-solving.Meticulous and resourceful logistics operations professional with several years' experience excelling at prioritizing, multi-tasking and following through to achieve project goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supply Chain and Logistics Analyst
Caterpillar India Pvt Ltd
Chennai
01.2023 - Current
- Engaging with cross-functional team members on New Product Introduction (NPI) projects to ensure product requirements align with People, Quality, Velocity, and Cost (PQVC) standards
- Managing Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) concerns pertaining to packaging across the entire facility
- Optimizing container utilization for both import and domestic shipments
- Spearheading the adoption of returnable pallets to foster sustainability
- Engaged in TCO analysis to pinpoint projects aimed at achieving enhanced cost savings
- Collaborated closely with direct domestic and import suppliers to ascertain adherence to the packaging specifications mandated by the facility.
- Spearheaded PFEP Data collection for around 20k parts and maintained a complete track of it
- Spearheaded a cost-saving initiative transitioning from wood to returnable materials, resulting in reduced by-product material (BPM), and enhanced efficiency.
- Strategically optimized warehouse rack utilization based on supplier package dimensions.
- Contributed to Environmental Product Responsibility (EPR) compliance efforts, diminishing the reliance on single-use plastics
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to reduce operational costs.
- Converted data into graphs and charts, providing insight into business operations and results.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure alignment of supply chain objectives.
- Performed periodic reviews of existing processes and procedures, making recommendations for improvements as needed.
Executive Production Planning and Control Engineer
Sivaramakrishna Forgings Pvt Ltd
Chennai
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver high quality results within tight timelines.
- Formulating tailored packaging solutions in accordance with customer specifications.
- Assessing plant capacity against scheduled demands to conclude make-or-buy decisions.
- Crafting supplier plans aligned with production schedules.
- Overseeing end-to-end supply chain and logistics operations.
- Spearheading demand planning initiatives and implementing lean manufacturing practices..
- Established transportation cost standards and economical shipping practices.
Trainee
Bonfiglioli Transmission Private Limited
India
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Executed the assembly of gearboxes in strict accordance with customer drawings
- Oversaw diverse operations, including sub-assembly, main assembly, and quality inspection.
- Demonstrated expertise as Quality Control Engineer in managing various gauges to prevent non-conforming products from reaching customers
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
Education
B.E - Mechanical engineering
Jeppiaar Engineering College
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India09.2020
HSC -
SAI SCHOOL
STATE01.2016
Skills
- Kaizen
- Supplier performance tracking
- Supply chain optimization
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Decision-making
- Team building and leadership
- Cost reduction strategies
- Package design proficiency
- Problem-solving
- Data management
- Cross-functional coordination
Training
- Reduction of Single-Use Plastic for a Sustainable Environment, Indian Institute of Packaging
- Conference on Corrosion Failure in the Automotive & Engineering Industry, Corrosion Management Division
- IEEE Conference, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Insight into Next-Generation Cars
Extra Curricular activities
* Served as Captain of the KHO-KHO Team for JEC and achieved Runner-Up position in the Zonal level tournament organized by Anna University.
Certification
- ATP (Advanced Technical Training Program) from TVS
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Supply Chain and Logistics Analyst
Caterpillar India Pvt Ltd
01.2023 - Current
Executive Production Planning and Control Engineer
Sivaramakrishna Forgings Pvt Ltd
07.2021 - 01.2023
Trainee
Bonfiglioli Transmission Private Limited
05.2020 - 07.2021
B.E - Mechanical engineering
Jeppiaar Engineering College
HSC -
SAI SCHOOL