Avinash Limkar
Sourcing / Global sourcing
Bangalore,Karnataka
Summary
Having 10+ years of experience in Automobile & Project Industry in Purchase, Vendor Development, Global Sourcing ,Zero Base Costing in commodities Plastic , Rubber , Properiteray Item (Electromechanical and Electrical item), PMSM Motor Development , Electrification Project
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Deputy Manager
SEG Automotive India Pvt Ltd formerly known as Robert Bosch
Bangalore, Karnataka
09.2017 - Current
- Evaluated suppliers by assessing quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency.
- Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Understand and assist in the development and execution of performance management programs with suppliers that focus on quality, responsiveness, and cost.
- Assist in identifying and implementing opportunities for continuous supply chain improvement and work closely with peers, manufacturing and global networks.
- To work for the commodities like Plastic , Rubber ,Electromechanical assemblies (rectifier and Heat sink assemblies ) for conventional product Generator
- To work for development of all child parts required for Electrification project like 1.2 Kw, 2.2KW, 3.3KW and 5 Kw PMSM Motor, Hub Motor and controller.
- Process establishment for stator winding supplier and process release for same.
Assistant Manager
IMPACT AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS LTD
Pune, Maharashtra
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Maintain visibility of the pipeline of work by suppliers in order to ensure that new development is executed in a timely manner
- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, and effectively manage quality service / product performance issues with suppliers.
- Development of the components required for Electrification project like Bus bar , Sheet metal enclosure , mechanical parts ..etc
- Provide detailed reporting to the Sourcing Manager as it applies to the Supplier engagement.
- Controlled engineering activities to maintain work standards, adhere to timelines and meet quality assurance targets.
Sr. Engineer
Force Motors Ltd
Pune, Maharashtra
09.2012 - 04.2016
- Supplier identification & Floating of Enquiries, comparative cost analysis, cost estimating and negotiation with technically & commercially approved vendors.
- Zero Base Costing of /Setting target cost/ Cost estimation, Sourcing of plastic, FRP, rubber, import items, consumables and Proprietary items (Mechanical & Electrical parts).Parts of Chassis, Seating system ,vehicle interior and tooling cost calculation.
- VA/VE activities to support design for cost reduction activities.
- Strategic sourcing decisions for cost saving, making cost saving & budget report.
- Costing of Interior, Exterior, electrical, plastic components, Gaskets …etc.
- Looking after price revisions, cost settlements with supplier as per raw material rate change /Design change/Process change.
- To work on the costing of the imported items considering the variation in the foreign currency rate and localization of same components.
- Interface between the organization and supplier for all the outsourcing activities.
- Identifying Cost Reduction Projects and implement the same to achieve cost saving targets.
Team Member
Precision Automation & Robotics India Ltd
Pune, Maharashtra
06.2011 - 08.2012
- Developing long-term partnerships with suppliers and managing day-to-day supplier performance to ensure meeting of service, cost, delivery & quality norms.
- Executing vendor evaluation, vendor rating calculation and necessary actions for under performance.
- Estimating the approximate cost of fabricated parts, sheet metal components, machining parts, wire cut items and preparing RFQ and floating enquiries.
- Working in Coordination with manufacturing planning to understand the monthly requirements for the assembly/Production.
- Handling preparation of Price Comparisons and selection of vendor on the basis of cost, quality & capability of Vendor.
- Continuous follow up with the supplier / routine visits to supplier in order to enhance the quality SCM.
- Responsible for Procurement of the entire component required for the spares.
Education
Mechanical Engineering - Mech
Solapur University
Solapur 06.2007 - 06.2010
Diploma - Automobile
Government Polytechnic Osmanabad
Osmanabad 06.2004 - 06.2007
Skills
Able to demonstrate basic knowledge of Corporate Standard Terms and Conditions and to negotiate acceptable alternate terms
Proficient in computer applications and SAP or other ERP system and ability to broaden knowledge as new technology becomes available
Able to prioritize and schedule tasks, pay attention to detail, demonstrate good time management and organizational skills, and other project management skills
Costing/ Cost estimation, Sourcing, Vendor Development of Plastic, rubber, sheet metal, Gaskets and Proprietary parts of Automotive Chassis, Seating System, Engine and Interior components and tooling cost calculation
Global Sourcing
Market Research
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of Electrification Project.
- Developed 20+ Vendor for electrification project in span of two year with proper contract signing.
Timeline
Deputy Manager
SEG Automotive India Pvt Ltd formerly known as Robert Bosch
09.2017 - Current
Assistant Manager
IMPACT AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS LTD
05.2016 - 08.2017
Sr. Engineer
Force Motors Ltd
09.2012 - 04.2016
Team Member
Precision Automation & Robotics India Ltd
06.2011 - 08.2012
Mechanical Engineering - Mech
Solapur University
06.2007 - 06.2010
Diploma - Automobile
Government Polytechnic Osmanabad
06.2004 - 06.2007