Results-driven Compliance Lead with a proven track record in designing and implementing robust master data management strategies. Adept at leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality data solutions that enhance operational efficiency and drive business success. Seeking a challenging leadership role where I can leverage my expertise in IMDS to optimize data processes, ensure data integrity, and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
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Certifications
Work History
IMDS Team Lead
Shape Corporation
1 2018 - Current
Managed workload efficiently, Prepared Monthly KPI for the Compliance Team
Interacted with Quality, EHS and PDE program teams from different regions and gather information required for IMDS and REACH declaration & understanding product specific requirements
Actively participated in both internal and external audits aimed at evaluating our compliance/EU regulatory affairs performance
Continuously monitored regulatory changes and communicate updates in time to all relevant stakeholders
Developed expertise in efficiently managing large sets of material data within the IMDS, Conflict Minerals, M2030 & Foresight Management as per Customer Requirement
Developed and implemented internal compliance, procedures, and robust training programs for our team
Created the Compliance documents Design for Environment Procedure, IMDS Course Management, CMRT & EMRT Work Instructions, IMDS Tracking customer specific documents
Tracking of Supplier contact details and request them for IMDS submissions
Co-ordinated with the supplier and Validated the IMDS submissions
Automated the IMDS process of BOM file extraction taking data from Plex SAP system as required to create the IMDS reducing time in collecting data from various tabs
Updated supplier and customer IMDS IDs by uploading the IMDS reports in SAP system
Identified potential compliance risks through comprehensive risk assessments and provide well-informed recommendations for resolution
Worked on Conflict mineral and Extended mineral activities, collected smelter information & validation of supplier reports & submission to OEMs using IPOINT
Prepared and submitted IMDS, CMRT, Part warranty monthly KPI, Part Warranty reports, and regulatory documentation accurately and on time
Worked on GM Multi-Tier Supply Chain Visibility Platform (MSVP)
Also coordinated and supported life cycle assessment (LCA) activities for the products in coordination with the central LCA team and product management
Provided EHS Dept
Colleagues with relevant data extracted from REACH and other data sources
Responsible for the response to internal and external customers on product regulatory related questions and surveys to provide correct information regarding product compliance and supported internal stakeholders in customer service
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information and documentation for regulatory submissions
Co-ordinated with Quality team and submitted the GDIS Dimensional Planning and Validation (DPV) documents to GM
Analysing the Foresight Management software, completed the necessary data in M2030 annually for Global Shape Plants and submitted to Customers GM, Ford, Honda, Toyota
Visited to Shape China plant and conducted three days of compliance trainings to all the Quality Engineers.
IMDS Engineer
Faurecia Interior Systems India Pvt Ltd
11.2014 - 1 2018
Review and Approve Supplier data submissions in IMDS related website
Confirm compliance to the European Union End of Life Vehicle Substance restrictions on Mercury, Lead, Hexavalent Chromium, and Cadmium
Confirm compliance to the OEM’s material specifications
Responsible for complete Bumper/IP/DP/CC parts IMDS Creation & Validation
Certifying export vehicles to the European Union for ELV requirements by approving online and follow up with rejected MDSs
Collaborating with Engineering, Purchasing, PDM teams to gather information & execution of PPAP approvals
Validating the MDS reports according to OEM specific, ELV & REACH regulation
Collecting material data sheets from global suppliers for the parts present in the vehicle
Excellent material knowledge on Instrumental Panel, Central Console, Door Panel, Plastics, Electronics, Crush Can, Bumper systems and Exterior car parts
Track supplier compliance status to the IMDS and ELV guidelines
Communicate to suppliers in case of Material Data Sheet rejections via emails, telephone or teleconferences and follow up to resolve the issue
Communicate to supplier base and engineers to make them aware of IMDS requirements and ELV legislation questions
Worked with counterparts and suppliers to identify and track 3TG substances using “CMRT”
Created “CMRT” templates according to the supplier tracking and submitting the information to OEM’s through Ipoint software
Liaison with Materials Engineers, Service Parts Operations Engineers, Suppliers, Designing Engineers, etc
To resolve legislative compliance issues
Supported Supplier Quality to approve PPAP on time
Maintain database of all approved/rejected parts using MS Excel.
Education
Graduation, Chemical Engineering - Chemical Engineering
SDMCET
Dharwad, Karnataka
12th, P,C,M,B. - undefined
P.C. Jabin Science College
Vidyanagar, Hubli, Karnataka
10th (SSLC), English - undefined
Basel Mission English Medium School
Hubli, Karnataka
Skills
Strong troubleshooting background in IMDS and REACH
Focus on Results and Customer-Centric
Good Reporting and Communication Skills
Adaptability and Teamwork
Certification
Material Compliance and Sustainability Workshop by ComplyMarket UG (beschrankte gesellschaft)
Areas Of Interest
Environmental Compliance Engineering. International Material Data Sheet, ELV, RRR, REACH, RoHS, Conflict Minerals, Carbon Footprint and Supply Chain Management.
Personal Information
Total Experience: 9 Years
Father's Name: Sayabanna
Mother's Name: Parvatevva
Date of Birth: 11/11/1991
Gender: Male
Nationality: INDIAN
Workingskills
REACH, ROHS, GADSL & End of Life Vehicle (ELV), Conflict & Extended Minerals, PFAS, IMDS, IPoint Sustainhub, PSA MACSI, Covisint for GM & Ford, OEM Supplier portals for Tesla, Stellantis, FCA, Rivian, Renault, Manufacture M2030, Foresight EMS, Vibracoustic Livesource, MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) & Outlook, Bill of Material, Customer Coordination to get required input for the work and deliver the same
Languages
English, Kannada, Hindi
Trainingwebinars
Identifying Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas
Intercultural Training
Responsible Materials Management
Ipoint Product Carbon Footprints
AIAG IMDS & Product Chemical Compliance Conference 2019-2022
Product Compliance Ipoint
Customer/OEM’s Sustainability Workshops
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the details furnished above are true to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
IMDS Engineer
Faurecia Interior Systems India Pvt Ltd
11.2014 - 1 2018
IMDS Team Lead
Shape Corporation
1 2018 - Current
Graduation, Chemical Engineering - Chemical Engineering