Av Meyappan
Supplier Collaboration Engineer
Chennai
Summary
SCM, Purchase, Supplier Development, Supplier Quality Expert Creates business process improvement, technological understanding & exceptional relationship management fostering revenue growth, cost savings & improved productivity in oil & gas, construction equipment & manufacturing. Profile Visionary senior supply chain manager with 20+ Years of expertise in business development, networking skills, cross-functional team leadership and competitive market positioning, delivering positive outcomes with strong and sustainable gains. Talented and inventive professional with a proven track record of accelerating revenue growth through strategic and tactical development of transportation networks and process improvement driving revenue growth, cost savings, and market development. Lend expertise and implement strategic planning initiatives, while maintaining outstanding working relationships in all areas of production.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Supplier Collaboration Engineer - ASP - GP
Caterpillar India Private Ltd & GGS Engineering
Tiruvallur
04.2021 - Current
- Working on purchase parts development at supplier, including negotiation and finalizing the part cost for Asia Pacific Region
- Tooling development with supplier, including negotiation and finalizing the tooling cost with tooling supplier
- Working on process and part development at supplier end
- PPAP verification and approval
- Working with design team & ME team on technical review and TFC sign-off
- Working on all new projects from scratch to development
- Responsible and accountable to meet system level cost, quality, and time targets in the product- life cycle including NPI through supplier collaboration and cost negotiation at part number level
- Assuring production readiness through rigorous review of supplier PPAP submission & validation
- Collaborate with suppliers to assure proper process control standards are in place and continuously monitor key manufacturing processes for improvement opportunities at part level
- Responsible for the supplier’s processes from design concept to the end of product life
- Ensures that APQP activities related to process control are being performed by the supplier
- Reviews APQP documentation
- Ensure the development, analysis, and documentation of cost information for new part level development and cost improvement
- Working on Six Sigma Projects.
Assistant General Manager - SCM
The KCP Ltd
Chennai
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Managing the overall procurement, Vendor development, logistics & stores for KCP Engineering unit including CAPEX purchase
- Handled Rs.200 + Crores value
- Handled Import & Export, Custom Clearance
- Worked on various 10 Six Sigma project and save cost of around Rs.8 Crores
- Implement of smart supply chain, industry 4.0 & internet of things through digitalization & innovation
- Digitalization and automation of procurement processes
- Implementation process on bar code in stores
- Conversion of 5 mono-poly supplier to dual source
- Budget monitoring, enhance cash flow requirement and monitoring for the organization.
Head & Sr. Manager - Procurement & SCM
Leeboy India Construction Equipment Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Managing the overall direct, indirect procurement function & supply chain planning for PAN India for overall Item categories including CAPEX Purchase
- Handled Rs.210+ Crores Purchase
- Implement of smart supply chain, industry 4.0 & internet of things through digitalization & innovation
- Worked on 19 various Six Sigma Projects and Saved on cost by Rs.15 crores annually by resourcing/imports localization
- Worked on Six Sigma Project for Inventory reduced from 42 Crores to 20 Crores
- Handled Import & Export, bonding & de-bonding, Custom Clearance
- Worked on balancing the inventory according to machine manufacturing
- Automated stores by introducing bar coding
- Introducing GPRS in the logistics function.
Supplier Development Manager – Purchase
JCB India Ltd,
Pune
04.2016 - 02.2018
- Commercial role handled new supplier introduction, RFQ, negotiation, technical review discussion, PPAP, APQP
- Handled complete development role including supplier development
- Cost saved to the organization by resourcing and negotiation is Rs.5 Crores/Year
- Value engineering implementation and elimination of machining at 7 models of Hydraulic tanks which saved the organization of Rs.2 Crores/Year through Six Sigma Projects
- Handled 10 export projects technically and commercially through Six Sigma Projects
- Implemented Supplier Foot Print at 2 suppliers and created world class
- Highest number of Kaizen submitted to CII from suppliers has been awarded to JCB India, driving Kaizens & Improvements
- Created Weld Commodity audit check sheet along with UK team for the group which will be used JCB worldwide.
Supply Network Specialist II - Global Purchasing
Caterpillar India Pvt Ltd
Tiruvallur
04.2008 - 04.2016
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Team lead for Purchase & Supplier Quality for light and heavy Fabrication parts received from local and import suppliers.
- Gone to Singapore for analyzing the competitor body fitted on Caterpillar machine. Report on the analysis and measurement on Co-ordinate Measuring Machine has been submitted to the US team.
- Has awarded for Popular innovation idea in Asia pacific innovation fair
- Lead GB project on Rework and use of rejected 3 Nos. of 773D Model bodies to current 773E Model bodies. The cost saved on this project is Rs.36 Lakhs.
- Lead GB project on Rework and use of damaged 2 Nos. of 777D Model bodies. The cost saved on this project is Rs.36 Lakhs.
- Lead GB project on Rework and use of rusted 40 Nos. of 777D Model imported shell used for Hydraulic tank. The cost saved on this project is Rs.10 Lakhs.
- Actively participated in 25 various Six Sigma projects.
Executive - Supplier Quality Assurance
Royal Enfield Motors Ltd, Unit Of Eicher Motors
Chennai
07.2006 - 04.2008
- Supplier Quality Assurance
- Handled Supplier Quality for various commodity parts
- 2 Design change has been implemented based on the suggestions and awarded as a Best kaizen.
- Implemented company policies, technical procedures and standards for preserving integrity and security of data, reports, and access.
Associate - Quality Assurance
Elgi Equipments Ltd
Coimbatore
01.2005 - 06.2006
- In-charge for reciprocating compressor machine shop quality
- Successfully implemented the Quality Management System in Quality Assurance and handle the certification audit effectively without any non-conformance
- Reduced the part inspection lead-time by 40% for the new parts.
- Worked varied hours to meet seasonal and business needs.
- Identified customer needs and wants to enhance customer experiences and boost sales.
Deputy Executive Trainee – QA
Kar Mobiles Ltd
Bangalore
02.2003 - 01.2005
- Handled forge shop & machine shop quality
- Successfully reduced the in-house rejection 3.2% to 1.20%
- Awarded as a “Best Suggestion & Implementation” from the top management
- Successfully handle the Quality Control Circle to reduce the in-house rejection.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology
Birla Institute of Technology & Science
Pilani, Rajasthan 05.2007 - 04.2010
Diploma - Machine Tool Maintenance & Repairs
C.M.Kothari Technological Institute
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 06.1999 - 05.2002
Skills
Vendor and supplier liaison
undefinedAccomplishments
- Has awarded for Popular innovation idea in Asia pacific innovation fair
- Gone to Singapore for analyzing the competitor body fitted on Caterpillar machine. Report on the analysis and measurement on Co-ordinate Measuring Machine has been submitted to the US team.
- Handled 10 export projects.
- Actively participated as a member in 20 various Six Sigma projects
- Automated procurement processes on paperless
- Reducing the non-moving inventory from 8 crores to 6 crores
- Budget monitoring and brought cash flow requirement and monitoring for the organization.
- Inventory reduced from 42 Crores of 28 Crores
- Worked on balancing the inventory according to machine manufacturing
- Saved on resourcing/imports localization & cost saving target of 5% of machine value, to Rs.2,50,000 saving per machine.
- Created Weld Commodity audit check sheet along with UK team for the group which will be used JCB worldwide.
- Elimination of machining at 7 models of Hydraulic tanks which saved the organization of Rs.2 Crores/Year.
Timeline
Supplier Collaboration Engineer - ASP - GP
Caterpillar India Private Ltd & GGS Engineering
04.2021 - Current
Assistant General Manager - SCM
The KCP Ltd
03.2020 - 08.2020
Head & Sr. Manager - Procurement & SCM
Leeboy India Construction Equipment Pvt. Ltd
02.2018 - 03.2020
Supplier Development Manager – Purchase
JCB India Ltd,
04.2016 - 02.2018
Supply Network Specialist II - Global Purchasing
Caterpillar India Pvt Ltd
04.2008 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology
Birla Institute of Technology & Science
05.2007 - 04.2010
Executive - Supplier Quality Assurance
Royal Enfield Motors Ltd, Unit Of Eicher Motors
07.2006 - 04.2008
Associate - Quality Assurance
Elgi Equipments Ltd
01.2005 - 06.2006
Deputy Executive Trainee – QA
Kar Mobiles Ltd
02.2003 - 01.2005
Diploma - Machine Tool Maintenance & Repairs
C.M.Kothari Technological Institute
06.1999 - 05.2002
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