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
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