Aniruddha Mane

Working with Apple China as a client for the NPD of iPhone family. Co-ordination between cross-functional teams and CM, resulting in seamless NPD activities. Working with the Design, Engineering and Operations team to resolve technical roadblocks in part development.

Hands-on experience on various softwares: eApproval, Starling, Groundhog, Webcycle, Asset Tracker.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• PR/PO: Executing PR/PO and corresponding invoicing activities in coordination with build demands, working with the CM team.
• Build Readiness: Ensuring on-time development and delivery of items by coordinating with vendors and the CM team. Tracking the item EIH according to the planned schedule, and suggesting a backup plan for any roadblocks.
• BOM: Resolving various design and retrofit ECRs, and maintenance of BOM items in accordance with build demands. Also, tracking the BOM maturity over the build phase from P0 to PVT resulting in BOM lock for MP.
• Inventory Management: Regular coordination with the CM team on inventory reports and monthly RFID audit reports, ensuring zero discrepancies while referring to the existing inventory and build readiness schedule.
• Shipping/Logistics: Ensuring no roadblocks during the transit of the items, locally or internationally from vendors to CM facilities. Also assisting the CM team with customs import/export issues.
• Coordination with GSMs and PMs for price approvals with necessary details.
• Coordination with TDLs and Station DRIs for the necessary changes in test flow and BOMs.

Responsible for handling different raw material commodities as well as Indirect purchase. Kept tracking of vendor quality and delivery performances. Active participation in sourcing activities, budget planning and NPD activities. Responsible for resolving ECRs ensuring no delay in NPD.

Clients - Tata, Mahindra, PSA in India, Tesla in France and PSA, Hyundai in Brazil.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Sending RFQs, analyzing quotes, and vendor selection.
• Quarterly budgeting and capacity planning of tools and commodities.
• Working with cross-functional teams for new product development.
• Responsible for BOM activities referring to the Engineering and Design team requests.
• Implementation of business development strategies, such as vendor consolidation and LTAs.
• Resolving vendor quality issues ensuring smooth delivery plans.
• Procurement of IT related Hardware and Software, capital goods and machines.
• Handling contracts of services and AMCs.