Strong business acumen with 15+ years experience in end-to-end Supply Chain Management, strategic sourcing,Project management & Warehouse Management , which directly results in efficiency improvements, customer satisfaction & cost savings.
Hands-on experience in formulation of sourcing plans/ strategies for export & Local segment.
Wide exposure of strategic sourcing of Forging, Gear , Machining,Sheet Metal, Plastic,C class component & fasteners for catering to the needs of the organization
Experience in Handing Supplier of Asia (India,China, Taiwan), Europe,UK, US Suppliers
Persuasive & influential professional, driving the development and cultivation of positive business relationships with key suppliers; assessed the performance of the suppliers based on various criterions
Rich exposure in devising efficient Logistics Management (Inbound & Outbound) to ensure delivery of the shipments as per committed timelines and cost
Versatile, high-energy professional with capability in achieving business growth objectives within turnaround & rapid changing environment
System Skills – better exposure in SAP (MM), Net suite, Tableau, MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Heading Sourcing, Supply Chain & Operation
Optimas Oe Solution Pune
Pune
04.2017 - Current
Supporting Optimas India overall objectives, providing strategic leadership by setting the vision, strategy, and objectives for the Supply Chain Organization
Catered customer requirement with an annual business value of ~$12 M (in-region and export) with help of multiple (3) warehouse location across country, with matrixed accountability for the supply chain organization across India
Sourcing Manager
Mutual Industry
Mumbai
06.2016 - 04.2017
Maintained a database of RM approved vendors and their associated information such as contact details, pricing structures.
Monitored market conditions, production costs, labor rates and other factors affecting Bought out parts costs.
Led cross-functional teams in New Projects to coordinate efforts related to product development initiatives involving multiple supplier
Purchasing Asst. Manager
New Holland Tractor
Pune
07.2013 - 06.2016
Lead buyer for Gear & Chemical commodity (Buying worth $15 Mn) parts required for Agriculture equipment
Have valuable experience to work with manufacturing & design team to define Make vs buy Strategy for better use of inhouse manufacturing capability
Project coordinator for Cotton Picker machine with number of parts 1000+ (Enough experience to interact different function like Purchase, Cost budgetary team, Supplier quality, Legal & Compliance, R&D, Finance Manufacturing function).
Vendor Development Asst. Manager
Tata Motor
Pune
08.2011 - 06.2013
High skilled vendor development proficiency achieved by active participation in potential supplier audit, technical discussions & Commercial closure, development activity & PPAP
Project Coordinator for Gear Box assembly for Tata Indica platform with number of parts 500+.
Material Jr. Manager
Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicle
Mumbai
07.2008 - 06.2011
Handling sourcing & New development for speed, bevel & crown wheel pinion type gear
Effective contribution in new product implementation & supply chain management for gear manufacturing unit.
Education
Import & Export - Advance Certificate In International Trade (ACIT)
Implemented WMS with new barcode scanner system & FIFO management for all parts in warehouse, Slashed kitting time by 30%.
Achieved localizing cost saving value of 175K USD against existing Fastener import business in 2023-24.
Highest New Business Sourcing won for Tunnel Application with worth value of 1.25 Mn USD in 2023-24
Awarded with Employee of the Quarter (2014) in Purchase dept. for Project Management work in Cotton Picker machine & cost saving worth 75K USD for Sugar cane harvester by local sourcing.
Awarded Strong contributor for TATA Vista Gear shifter purchase project management & Cost saving worth 110k USD by VAVE & Supplier YOY reduction in 2012-2013.
Awarded Appreciation letter for Best Quality of work in Supply chain & Manufacturing from VE Commercial in 2009
Languages
English (Advanced)
Hindi (Advanced)
Marathi (Advanced)
German (A1 learning)
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/26/85
Marital Status: Married
Nationality : Indian
Training Undergone
TS16949:2008
APQP
PPAP
5S
GRID
CQI9
CQI11
Industry 4.0
Timeline
Heading Sourcing, Supply Chain & Operation
Optimas Oe Solution Pune
04.2017 - Current
Sourcing Manager
Mutual Industry
06.2016 - 04.2017
Purchasing Asst. Manager
New Holland Tractor
07.2013 - 06.2016
Vendor Development Asst. Manager
Tata Motor
08.2011 - 06.2013
Material Jr. Manager
Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicle
07.2008 - 06.2011
Import & Export - Advance Certificate In International Trade (ACIT)
National Institute of Foreign Trade
MBA - Operation & Material Management
PUNE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
MUMBAI UNIVERSITY
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