Bhaskara Kumar Hariharan
Domain Consultant - Supply Chain Management
Summary
An Experienced Supply Chain & Operations Strategist with a demonstrated journey of 15 + years of working in Top Automobile OEM's, Aviation & Aerospace & Consulting industries. Skilled in Operations Management, Vendor Management, Contract Manufacturing, Strategic Sourcing, Negotiation, Contracts, SOW, RFI/RFQ, Purchasing, Program Management, Transportation & Logistics, Warehouse Management & Supply Chain Management
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Domain Consultant - Supply Chain & Manufacturing
Tata Consultancy Services
Chennai
02.2022 - Current
- Leading Business Process Consulting engagements with Global Automotive and Industrial Manufacturing clients
- Collaborated on Business Analysis and Program Management for Fortune 500 clients on Configure Price Quote area
- Generating Solutions, POC & Assets for Global Clients on Process Improvement with IoT, Digital Manufacturing and Cloud Computing in Manufacturing and Supply Chain Domain
- Developing Solutions in the area of Customer Experience Management areas with Agile and Scrum approach
Launch Vehicle Operations Strategist
Agnikul Cosmos Pvt Ltd (IIT Madras incubated Space Tech Startup)
Chennai
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Handled complete Operations and Purchasing activities for Launch Vehicle Closures and Mechanical parts Sourcing/Negotiation/SOW/RFQ/SCM/Line Delivery/Testing
- Collaborated with Cross-functional teams on meeting overall NPI and product requirements (Product Design, Contract Manufacturing, Assembly)
- Led Payload Fairing (PLF) project with close engagement with Design team and Contract Manufacturing Vendors with Composites and other Advanced Materials to achieve light weight efficient product to withstand Thermal, Acoustic & Vibrations effect on the Payload
- Strengthened Program Management Planning for Key projects – PLF Head, Inter Tank, AFT Skirt, Thrust Takeout, Inter Stage, Compressed Pressure Vessels & De Powdering Machine
- Collaborated with Cross Functional Teams on 3D Printing of Engines and Pumps with Selective Laser Melting (SLM), Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) & Direct Energy Deposition (DED) technology
- Initiated CFT with Design team on Light Weight Closures development with Aluminum Honeycomb, Composites, Prepreg, Melamine Foam, Thermal Protection System & Cork sheet
- Led Greenfield Project on Expansion of Testing Facility with mobile facilities design and Implementation
Deputy Manager - Supply Chain & Distribution
Ford Motor Pvt Ltd
Chennai
03.2011 - 02.2021
- Headed Exports Warehouse Operations of 1,50,000 Sqft Warehouse for Export Business value of $170 Million Dollar Per annum to 16 Global Customers in 10 different countries from India & South Africa Distribution centers
- Managed and led Contract Service Providers - DSV/DBS/BLG/KERRY INDEV (135+ Head Counts – Direct Reporting – 22 Members)
- Managed CMMS ERP system for complete Life Cycle of Parts for Production Plants Exports - 150+ Suppliers with 3500+ SKU's
- Contracts Bidding & Negotiation with SOW RFI/RFQ, P&L, Forecasting with transition management
- Complete Knock Down (CKD)/Semi Knock Down (SKD) Greenfield Projects Exports planning and Warehouse Layout designing and Implementation
- End to End Audit coordination and completion - ISO/GAO/Quality/Safety & Environment
- Robotic Process Automation Projects Implemented to increase the efficiency by 50% on manual activities
- Conducted Onsite Workshop at South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam & India Plants on Freight Efficiency Idea Generation and Implementation
- Achieved Freight Savings exceeding the Target of $100 Mils Total for 4 consecutive years with excellent Team coordination & Reporting to Top Management
- Detention & Demurrage Optimization on Stockpile Containers by Moving to Rental Warehouse and Reefer Containers – Savings achieved $1.8 Mils
- Global sourcing Optimization with Network Improvement on Ocean and Air mode. Good Presentation Skills for Top Management cadence
- Assumed senior management workloads in absence of general manager to maintain operations continuity and delivered smooth operation also in the Covid period with restrictions
Senior Officer - Logistics & Transportation
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
10.2007 - 03.2011
- Managed Service Parts Logistics team for Inbound and Outbound logistics starting from Pan India Supplier till Dealers for complete Pan India Toyota Dealers Network
- SME for ServiceParts Logistics on migration from TOPAS to G-TOPAS, Executed End to End Logistics planning for New Warehouse depot establishment for West region RPC
- Orchestrated road survey for transit cost Optimization activity from Gurgaon till Mumbai through National Highway Road to identify Toll and alternate Route optimization
- Initiated projects in Train mode shipments, New Warehouse planning, and CO2 reduction route planning
- Implemented Hydraulic system in trucks for efficient loading operation and safety enhancement
- Certified in “TOYOTA BUSINESS PRACTICE” AND “TOYOTA WAY TRAINING”
- Set objectives for Cost Per Sales, Damage Free delivery, On Time Delivery and other KPI's and established performance benchmarks
- Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business
- Directed work of Contract and 3PL Service providers employees, monitoring quality, compliance and productivity.
Process Audit Analyst
Microsoft India Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
09.2007 - 10.2007
- As Process Audit Analyst with Lean & Six Sigma approach to enhance Customer Satisfaction Index and Reporting to Management
Education
Project Management Certification - Project Management
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
New Delhi, India 10.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University
Chennai, India 06.2003 - 06.2007
Skills
Supply Chain Management
Transportation & Logistics Management
Warehouse & Distribution Management
Purchasing & Sourcing
Strategy & Consulting
Operations Management
Team Management & Presentation
3PL & Vendor Management
Greenfield Project Management
Certification
Blockchain in Supply Chain Management Certified
Timeline
Domain Consultant - Supply Chain & Manufacturing
Tata Consultancy Services
02.2022 - Current
Project Management Certification - Project Management
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
10.2021 - 03.2022
Launch Vehicle Operations Strategist
Agnikul Cosmos Pvt Ltd (IIT Madras incubated Space Tech Startup)
03.2021 - 02.2022
Deputy Manager - Supply Chain & Distribution
Ford Motor Pvt Ltd
03.2011 - 02.2021
Senior Officer - Logistics & Transportation
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd
10.2007 - 03.2011
Process Audit Analyst
Microsoft India Pvt Ltd
09.2007 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University
06.2003 - 06.2007