ASHWANI KUMAR SHARMA
Supply Chain & Operations
Baramati,MH
Summary
Results-driven Supply Chain & Operations Leader experienced in orchestrating end-to-end operations across automotive and precision manufacturing sectors. Achieved significant revenue growth and cost savings through disciplined supply chain alignment and Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, including scaling revenue from ₹240 Cr to ₹331 Cr and delivering over ₹16 Cr in managed expense savings. Focused on driving organizational objectives, fostering collaboration, and resolving conflicts effectively.
Overview
5
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Languages
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Leader – Fuel Systems
Cummins Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. (CTIPL)
02.2024 - Current
- Direct end-to-end supply chain strategy integrating procurement, logistics, warehousing, inventory optimization, and customer order management within a ₹1200+ crore revenue portfolio.
- Maximized inventory turns from 5.1 to 12.3 via improved procurement cycle strategies, precise demand forecasting, and effective supply base rationalization.
- Enhanced business revenue growth from ₹240 cr to ₹331 cr by optimizing supply chain capacity in accordance with expansion objectives.
- Attained ₹16+ cr in managed expense savings over 3 years with ascent platform by refining logistics packaging and warehouse operations.
- Maintained #1 ranking in functional excellence among all India plants for 51 straight months across inventory, logistics, warehousing, packaging, customer order management, and people development.
- Optimized freight spending through implementation of shipment-clubbing strategy, combining supplier deliveries and decreasing logistics expenses.
- Achieved 44% reduction in plant waste, honored with business impact award (2025) in environmental impact category.
Procurement Leader – Fuel Systems
Cummins Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. (CTIPL)
07.2021 - Current
- Executed procurement strategy for fuel systems business — streamlining vendor management, strategic sourcing, cost negotiations, and supply base rationalization.
- Synchronized initiatives between engineering quality and production teams to maintain 100% material availability and reliability.
- Executed supplier performance scorecards with continuous improvement frameworks, optimizing supply base quality and decreasing disruptions.
- Created efficient projects for parts salvage and reliable customer delivery recovery, effectively resolving production challenges.
Assembly Operations Leader – Fuel Pump, Dozer & Emission Solutions
Cummins Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. (CTIPL)
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Realized pump line OEE of 83%, setting industry standard for business unit
- Delivered 140% throughput enhancement on fuel pump lines (65 → 156 pumps/shift) through line balancing MTM analysis and SWCT implementation.
- Initiated new SU & DU emission solution lines, elevating output from 35 to 175 pieces per shift — a 400% production ramp-up.
- Formulated SOPs for manufacturing activity sequencing and yield enhancement, optimizing shop floor operations.
- Fortified operational resilience by instituting succession planning and systematic on-the-job training protocols.
- Assisted plant in attaining 74.6% score in HSEMS audit, driving improvements in compliance and safety protocols.
- Promoted safety culture through engagement in active caring methodology and near-miss capture initiatives across plant operations.
Deputy Manager – Assembly Operations
Bosch Ltd., Jaipur
08.2007 - 08.2018
- Headed the largest assembly operation, consistently meeting production targets while driving quality, lean improvements, and workforce development.
- Spearheaded SAMAVESH — consolidation of all value-stream lines into a single Production Hangar — improving material flow, reducing lead times, and aligning operations with Lean Manufacturing vision.
- Managed complex technology transfer projects from Feuerbach, Germany and Bangalore: successfully productionized imported assembly lines and component value streams with zero production disruption.
- Directed full-cycle new hangar construction (Hangar 103) — layout engineering, VDF flooring, machine relocation from Hangar 101 — from concept to commissioning.
- Reduced assembly leakage rates from 3.98% to below 1% through structured Root Cause Analysis, Poka Yoke (Level 3) implementation, and tightened process controls.
- Designed a Compact Assembly Line for exotic pump types from scratch, enabling flexible capacity scaling for low-volume, high-mix production.
- Executed Japan-benchmarked project to eliminate pre-calibration flushing operations, reducing cycle time and streamlining assembly flow.
- Implemented returnable packaging solution, establishing INDS benchmark across all Bosch India plants and earning Business Excellence Award (2008).
- Achieved savings of ~₹5 Mn/year through parts reuse (timer screws, Tech ventil, K shims, stop pins) and standardized design, simplifying part-family complexity.
- Facilitated Long-Term Settlement (LTS) at unionized Jaipur plant, maintaining industrial harmony and ensuring uninterrupted operational continuity.
- Served as Site Trainer for 'Working According to Standards (WATS)' — raised lean manufacturing practice standards across the entire Bosch Jaipur site.
Education
Master of Technology (M.Tech) - Manufacturing Management
Birla Institute of Technology And Science (BITS)
Pilani01-2016
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Mechanical Engineering
Maharishi Arvind Institute of Engineering & Technology
University Of Rajasthan07-2007
PCM
Kailash Vidya Vihar
Nimbahera, India07-2003
Skills
Strategic supply chain management
S&OP process optimization
Demand forecasting
Production Planning & Control
Inventory management
OEE performance improvement
Operational efficiency management
Financial monitoring
Strategic planning
Collaborative team management
Effective relationship management
Proficient in conflict management
Timeline
Supply Chain Leader – Fuel Systems
Cummins Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. (CTIPL)
02.2024 - Current
Procurement Leader – Fuel Systems
Cummins Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. (CTIPL)
07.2021 - Current
Assembly Operations Leader – Fuel Pump, Dozer & Emission Solutions
Cummins Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. (CTIPL)
08.2018 - 06.2021
Deputy Manager – Assembly Operations
Bosch Ltd., Jaipur
08.2007 - 08.2018
Master of Technology (M.Tech) - Manufacturing Management
Birla Institute of Technology And Science (BITS)
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Mechanical Engineering
Maharishi Arvind Institute of Engineering & Technology
PCM
Kailash Vidya Vihar
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
- 2025 Business Impact Award (Environment Impact category) — 44% waste reduction across plant operations
- 2024 Green-Co Platinum Certification — Cummins / CII Achieved Platinum level on first attempt
- 2013 Business Excellence Award — Bosch Ltd. Fair Cooperation commendation during critical Germany transfer project execution
- 2008 Business Excellence Award — Bosch Ltd. Returnable Packaging — recognized as INDS benchmark across all India plants
- Multi-Year 3x Best WEP (Waste Elimination Projects) — Bosch Jaipur Ergonomics improvements
- WATS implementation at Bosch Jaipur Plant
- 5 Years API Exemption — Global Controls — Cummins Global Flawless supply chain accuracy
- 2005 Second Prize — IIT Kharagpur — National Competition Innovative Car Safety Mechanism
KEY IMPACT METRICS
- ₹16+ Cr Cost Savings via Lean & Six Sigma (3 Years) Inventory Accuracy — Sustained 5 Years
- 5.1 → 12.3x Inventory Turns Improvement Over 5 Years 51 Months #1 Functional Excellence Ranking — India Plants
- 140% ↑ Fuel Pump Throughput Increase (65 → 156 pcs/shift) Plant Waste Reduction | Business Impact Award 2025
- 44% ↓