BHARATH S

Company Overview:

• Federal Mogul Powertrain India Pvt Ltd (Tenneco group company) is a leading automotive Piston rings & Piston manufacturing industry established in the year 1985

Growth Path:

• Jun 2018 to Jun 2020 Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET)
• Jun 2020 to Aug 2024 Senior Executive Engineer
• Aug 2024 to Current Assistant Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Proven ability to reduce operational costs and improve efficiency in fast-paced manufacturing environments
• Kitting: Assembled and organized parts, tools, and materials for production tasks based on bills of materials (BOMs)
• Ensured accuracy and completeness of kits to minimize production delays
• Maintained records of kitted items and addressed shortages or discrepancies promptly
• Procurement: Created and managed purchase requisitions (PRs) for tooling, consumables, and raw materials
• Conducted supplier evaluations, negotiated pricing, and managed contracts
• Monitored inventory levels and initiated procurement orders to maintain optimal stock
• Inventory Management: Oversaw the movement and storage of inventory in the stores department
• Implemented inventory control techniques, including FIFO or Just-In-Time (JIT) strategies
• Conducted regular stock audits to ensure accuracy
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinated with production, quality assurance, and logistics teams to meet operational goals
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
• Key Skills: Procurement and supplier management, Inventory control and material planning, ERP and inventory management software (SAP), Data analysis for demand forecasting, Lean manufacturing and kitting optimization, Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, Man power handling
• Tools & Technologies: Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP), Advanced MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.), Use of barcoding and RFID systems for tracking inventory