Akhilesh Tripathi
Greater NOIDA
Summary
Seasoned Supply Chain Leader with 29 years of progressive experience driving end-to-end supply chain transformation across manufacturing and automotive sectors. Proven track record of leading multi-plant operations, optimizing logistics, reducing lead times, and delivering cost efficiencies through strategic planning and supplier development. Adept at building agile, customer-centric supply chains aligned with business goals. Recognized for cross-functional collaboration, team development, and implementing robust systems for inventory, warehousing, production planning and Sale &Operation planning. A results-oriented professional combining analytical rigor with hands-on execution to enable business growth, resilience, and operational excellence.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager-Supply Chain Management
SFC Solutions India Pvt Ltd
02.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Company Overview: Head office -Plot no 24- A, Site IV, Link Road, Sahibabad industrial Area. Ghaziabad- U.P.-201010 India {Old Name Cooper Standard}.
- Managed all 7 Plant India as Central Supply Chain Function Head
- Implement Monthly, Weekly & Yearly Sales and Operation Planning and control
- Managed all Local and Imported Bought out part, Raw material Demand Planning, Purchase, Scheduling and stock control
- Managed stock norm for all types of Stock (FG, RM and WIP) to meet customer requirements on time
- Managed Store and Dispatch Management, Transit warehouse.
- Customer Key contact person for Delivery.
- Managing Supply chain KPI targets - Logistic cost Control, Customer delivery rating, Stock Level and inventory control, Monthly Sales and Production Achievement
- Plant Capacity Planning Review and Risk Analysis
- Work on Strategic and tactical Planning, Annual and Long-term Plan/Budget Review
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to meet Cost Saving target and improve profitability.
- Company Overview: Head office -Plot no 24- A, Site IV, Link Road, Sahibabad industrial Area. Ghaziabad- U.P.-201010 India {Old Name Cooper Standard}.
General Manager-PLANNING
SINTEX BAPL Ltd
08.2018 - 02.2023
- Company Overview: Company Overview: Head office -KALOL, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- Managed Production Planning and control as Central Function Head
- Managed Sale and Operation Planning of All 6 Plant in India.
- Managed all types of Inventories and Reduce stock by 35 % value
- Improved OTIF up to 90%
- Maintain Stock norm, Close coordination with Sale, Plant and Dispatch to Improve Daily Sales, Meet Monthly sale and operation planning and Improve customer Satisfaction, Working capital Rotation
- Established All Plant Production Capacity, Work on Improve Daily Machine loading to Reduce Down time and Effective manpower utilization
- Raw material and bought out parts Purchase Planning and arrangement.
- Company Overview: Head office -KALOL, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Dy. General Manager-Supply Chain Management Head
Yazaki India Private Limited
04.2017 - 08.2018
- Company Overview: Company Overview: Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- Managed End to end Supply chain as Plant SCM Function Head
- Managed Warehouse management & Inventory control function
- Managed All type of Buying {Component, Capital, Project Consumable, etc.}
- Supplier Quality Development
- ECN control to Avoid any Obsolescence and its recovery from customer-{ Got Approx 8 Cr}
- Premium Fright Recovery for any Demand change from customer
- Implement SAP MRP Run
- Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements- Reduce 30% Manpower in Store.
- Established strong partnerships with stakeholders, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Led employee performance reviews, aligning individual goals with organizational objectives.
- Company Overview: Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Asst. General Manager-Supply Chain Management Head
Pranav Vikas India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2010 - 04.2017
- Company Overview: Company Overview: Faridabad (Haryana) as a Division of VIKAS Group.
- Managed End to end Supply chain as SCM Function Head Position
- Supplier Quality Development – New Vendor Development and Improvement
- Achieved Cost Saving 6% per year of total buying
- Reduce Stock level with help of Proper Demand planning, Localization and Nonmoving /Slow moving Reduction- 5% of Stock value
- Managed Purchase, production and Sale coordination to meet on time Delivery
- Implemented ERP -BAAN update version
- Managed All type of Buying {Component, Capital, Project Consumable, etc.}.
- Company Overview: Faridabad (Haryana) as a Division of VIKAS Group.
Sr. Manager-Material -Supply Chain Management
UNIPARTS India Ltd.
08.2008 - 08.2010
- Company Overview: Company Overview: NOIDA, (U.P.)
- Managed Material, Production Planning and Control as Division Head Position
- Implemented Monthly Sales and Operation planning System
- Reduce Export Shipment Premium Fright
- Develop Vendor and work on cost Saving Project
- Developed Purchase Demand Planning and control through ERP
- Manage Warehouse & Inventory control function- Reduce Stock 40% value
- Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing production, Delivery Improvement.
- Company Overview: NOIDA, (U.P.)
Asst. General Manager-Production Planning and Control
Sanden Vikas (India) Pvt. Ltd.
12.2006 - 08.2008
- Company Overview: Company Overview: Faridabad (Haryana) as a Division of Sanden Group, Japan.
- Managed Production Planning and Control as Division Head Position
- Managed Daily Sale v/s production v/s dispatch coordination to meet plan
- Control Inventory of all locations, Import Parts Planning- 40 Days
- Implemented BAAN ERP System.
- Part of Deming implementation team.
- Company Overview: Faridabad (Haryana) as a Division of Sanden Group, Japan.
Dy. Manager –Production Planning and Control
Motherson Automotive Technologies & Engineering
09.2001 - 12.2006
- Company Overview: Company Overview: NOIDA, MATE (U.P.) as a Division of Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd.
- Managed Production Planning and Control.
- Managed Assembly Production and Customer Sales as Head Position
- Implemented ERP-Empower System
- Increased customer satisfaction levels by developing targeted strategies to address customer concerns effectively to Maximize Sale or share of business.
- Implement Single Digit mold change project {Achieve 9-minute mold change time}
- Effective Machine utilization and improve sale by 40%.
- Company Overview: NOIDA, MATE (U.P.) as a Division of Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd.
Engineer-PPC
Fiem Industries Ltd.
08.1999 - 09.2001
- Company Overview: Company Overview: Kundli, Sonipat, (Haryana)
- Managed Production Planning and control and Store Management as Sub Head Position.
- Implemented SAP- ERP system
- Streamline production planning process and Meet Daily Production target 100%.
- Company Overview: Kundli, Sonipat, (Haryana)
Engineer-Production Planning and Control
Autolite (India) Ltd.
06.1996 - 08.1999
- Company Overview: Company Overview: Jaipur (Raj.) as a unit of Autopal Group of Industries.
- Managed Production planning and control Function as Head position
- Streamline production planning process and improve Production machine utilization, sale.
- Company Overview: Jaipur (Raj.) as a unit of Autopal Group of Industries.
Education
Executive MBA - Supply Chain Management
Mahatma Gandhi University
01.2013
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
University of Rajasthan
01.1996
Skills
- Strategic Production & Capacity Management
- Strategic Procurement & Vendor Management
- Customer and Supplier Relationship Management
- Integrated Sales and Operations Management
- Warehouse management
- End to End Supply Chain Management
- Multi-Plant Operations & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Team development and leadership
- Capital expenditure procurement
- Cost analysis and negotiation skills
- Strategic capacity management
- Sustainable Supply Chain Practices & ESG Compliance
- Risk Management & Supply Chain Resilience
- Global Sourcing & International Logistics
- Production Planning & Control (PPC)
- Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
- Digital Supply Chain Transformation
- ERP software implementation
- Data-Driven Decision Making & KPI Tracking
- Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement (Kaizen, 5S)
- Customer Order Fulfillment & SLA Management
- Clear and concise communication
- Inventory Optimization and Cost Control
Languages
English
Hindi
OTHERS
Date of Birth: 6/April/1974
Training Certificates
- TS16949 lead Auditor
- Six Sigma black belt
- Warehouse manager
- Power BI
- Leadership Skill
Timeline
General Manager-Supply Chain Management
SFC Solutions India Pvt Ltd
02.2023 - Current
General Manager-PLANNING
SINTEX BAPL Ltd
08.2018 - 02.2023
Dy. General Manager-Supply Chain Management Head
Yazaki India Private Limited
04.2017 - 08.2018
Asst. General Manager-Supply Chain Management Head
Pranav Vikas India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2010 - 04.2017
Sr. Manager-Material -Supply Chain Management
UNIPARTS India Ltd.
08.2008 - 08.2010
Asst. General Manager-Production Planning and Control
Sanden Vikas (India) Pvt. Ltd.
12.2006 - 08.2008
Dy. Manager –Production Planning and Control
Motherson Automotive Technologies & Engineering
09.2001 - 12.2006
Engineer-PPC
Fiem Industries Ltd.
08.1999 - 09.2001
Engineer-Production Planning and Control
Autolite (India) Ltd.
06.1996 - 08.1999
Executive MBA - Supply Chain Management
Mahatma Gandhi University
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
University of Rajasthan
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