Amit Singh Chouhan
Indore
Summary
Seasoned procurement professional with 15+ years of experience in procurement, planning, cost reduction, vendor management, and leadership. Currently serving as AGM - Purchase at Jupiter Wagons Ltd., showcasing a successful history of achieving significant cost savings in raw materials and BOPs through strategic procurement strategies. Skilled in vendor identification, development, and management, with a focus on effective cost reduction. Organized and reliable with the ability to handle multiple priorities and a proactive approach to meeting team objectives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
AGM - Purchase
Jupiter Wagons Ltd.
Indore
07.2008 - Current
- Company Overview: Jupiter Wagons is a premier manufacturer specializing in a diverse range of products, including specialized ISO and non-ISO containers, railway freight wagons, passenger coaches, wagon components, and cast manganese steel crossings. Additionally, they produce castings, commercial vehicle tipper bodies, and trailers. Headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal, the company caters to prominent clients, including Indian Railways and various private entities, showcasing its expertise in multiple industrial segments.
- Supplier Management: Assess, evaluate, select, and develop suppliers.
- Rate Negotiation: Negotiate rates for raw materials and parts.
- Procurement Planning: Manage procurement plans and supplies.
- Material Planning: Oversee material resources, inventory, and cost-effective procurement.
- Material Availability: Ensure timely material delivery and prevent line stoppages.
- Performance Tracking: Monitor supplier performance through MIS.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Stores, Accounts, and Production.
- Vendor Relationships: Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Quality Compliance: Adhere to TS-16949 Quality Management System procedures.
- Cost saving: Drive cost savings, focus on implementing initiatives such as process improvements to streamline operations, material substitutions to identify more cost-effective alternatives, and supply chain optimization to reduce lead times and inventory costs. Additionally, negotiate volume discounts with suppliers for bulk purchases or long-term contracts. Conducting thorough market research can also uncover trends and opportunities for cost savings, enabling informed decision-making and strategic procurement practices.
- Managed and coordinated multiple projects while ensuring timely completion.
- Jupiter Wagons is a premier manufacturer specializing in a diverse range of products, including specialized ISO and non-ISO containers, railway freight wagons, passenger coaches, wagon components, and cast manganese steel crossings. Additionally, they produce castings, commercial vehicle tipper bodies, and trailers. Headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal, the company caters to prominent clients, including Indian Railways and various private entities, showcasing its expertise in multiple industrial segments.
Engineer - Procurement & Planning
M/s Pinnacle Industries Ltd.
11.2004 - 07.2008
- Company Overview: M/s Pinnacle Industries Ltd. is a TS-16949, ISO-14000, and ISO-18000 certified organization specializing in automotive components, including seating systems, steering wheels, and interior parts. As the second-largest manufacturer of bus seating systems in India, they have multiple facilities across Pithampur, Pune, Jaipur, and Goa. With in-house capabilities like sheet metal fabrication, thermo-vacuum forming, and upholstery assemblies, they serve prominent clients such as Force Motors, TATA Motors, and Ashok Leyland, as well as various state road transport corporations and bus body builders.
- Sourcing and procuring materials, components, and services.
- Managing supplier relationships and negotiations.
- Ensuring timely delivery and quality compliance.
- Developing and managing procurement plans and schedules.
- Coordinating with production planning and inventory management.
- Analyzing demand and supply chain trends in house.
- M/s Pinnacle Industries Ltd. is a TS-16949, ISO-14000, and ISO-18000 certified organization specializing in automotive components, including seating systems, steering wheels, and interior parts. As the second-largest manufacturer of bus seating systems in India, they have multiple facilities across Pithampur, Pune, Jaipur, and Goa. With in-house capabilities like sheet metal fabrication, thermo-vacuum forming, and upholstery assemblies, they serve prominent clients such as Force Motors, TATA Motors, and Ashok Leyland, as well as various state road transport corporations and bus body builders.
PPC Executive
M/s Force Motors Ltd.
11.2002 - 11.2004
- Company Overview: Force Motors is an Indian multinational automotive company that manufactures and exports a wide range of vehicles and engines.
- Managing release schedules for press parts and raw materials based on monthly plans.
- Reporting shortages from stores to ensure timely action.
- Maintaining accountability of raw materials and press parts.
- Preparing Management Information System (MIS) reports for raw materials and press parts.
- Force Motors is an Indian multinational automotive company that manufactures and exports a wide range of vehicles and engines.
Marketing Executive
Canthus Refrigeration
11.2001 - 11.2002
- Handling marketing for the Air Conditioner division.
- Managing relationships with corporate clients, including government departments.
- Preparing daily reports and Management Information System (MIS) reports, submitting them to senior management.
Marketing Executive
National Tele Tech Corporation
11.2001 - 11.2002
- Handling marketing for the landline division, known as Touch TEL.
- Preparing reports to track progress and performance.
Education
Higher Secondary Education -
High Secondary School
Graduation - Statistics
Holkar Science College
Postgraduate Certification - Operations & Supply Chain Management
IIM Indore
Indore, MADHYA PRADESHSkills
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/04/79
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
AGM - Purchase
Jupiter Wagons Ltd.
07.2008 - Current
Engineer - Procurement & Planning
M/s Pinnacle Industries Ltd.
11.2004 - 07.2008
PPC Executive
M/s Force Motors Ltd.
11.2002 - 11.2004
Marketing Executive
Canthus Refrigeration
11.2001 - 11.2002
Marketing Executive
National Tele Tech Corporation
11.2001 - 11.2002
Graduation - Statistics
Holkar Science College
Higher Secondary Education -
High Secondary School
Postgraduate Certification - Operations & Supply Chain Management
IIM Indore
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