Bittu Panth
Ghaziabad
Summary
Career goal: to leverage skills in Supply Chain Management (Production Planning) to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Senior Manager - PPC with extensive 20+ years experience in manufacturing, plant operations management, and strategic planning. Proven track record in implementing demand-driven production systems, reducing inventory levels by 30%, and achieving 95% on-time order fulfilment. Expertise in SAP ERP and Oracle ERP integration, enhancing operational visibility and efficiency by 25%. Recognised for improving productivity by 20% through value stream mapping and optimising workflow. Adept at managing resources, ensuring compliance, and leading cross-functional teams to meet production demands.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
6005
6005
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Manager - SCM (Planning and Procurement)
Dixon Technologies Limited
Noida
06.2024 - Current
- Lead end-to-end Supply Chain Management including Production Planning, Procurement, Inventory Control and Warehouse Operations for mobile manufacturing operations.
- Manage customer demand forecasting and convert demand into daily, weekly and monthly production plans based on line capacity and business priorities.
- Monitor material requirement planning (MRP) and conduct regular shortages review to ensure uninterrupted material availability for SMT & Assembly lines.
- Handle local procurement and strategic sourcing of BOM & Non-BOM materials including A-Class components such as batteries, camera modules, chargers and packaging materials.
- Manage Plant Purchase, MRO procurement and CAPEX sourcing for new projects and production line setups.
- Handle RFQ process, supplier evaluation, techno-commercial negotiations and supplier finalization for required materials and services.
- Coordinate import procurement with suppliers from China, Vietnam and Taiwan to ensure timely material availability.
- Oversee inventory management, warehouse operations and finished goods dispatch planning, ensuring smooth flow from customer demand to final dispatch.
- Manage complete Procure-to-Pay cycle including PR creation, PO release, delivery follow-ups and payment closure.
- Play key role in new product launches including Xiaomi SMT line setup, Google Pixel projects and Motorola production line setup ensuring supply readiness and smooth transition to mass production.
Manager - Supply Chain Management
Jaquar & Company Private Limited
Bhiwadi
05.2024 - Current
- Work closely with design, engineering, and logistics teams to align production with company goals and client expectations.
- Implemented a demand-driven production planning system, reducing inventory levels by 30% and ensuring 95% on-time order fulfillment.
- Spearheaded Oracle ERP implementation, integrating SCM processes with finance, production, and logistics functions, resulting in a 25% increase in operational visibility and efficiency.
- Managed inventory control, reducing waste and ensuring optimal stock levels at all times.
- Investigated issues impacting organizational operations and service delivery to understand root causes, prepare detailed reports and recommend corrective actions.
- Enhanced export order management, increasing export dispatch targets by 20% and reducing order pendency to INR 50 lakhs which used to be 5-6 crores always.
- Developed an advanced forecasting model based on sales trends and market analysis, maintaining optimal stock levels and cutting stockouts by 40%.
- Interaction with Sales & Marketing team including Sales Coordinator & Dealers on daily basis for scheduled pending orders, update on stock availability & expected timeline of delivery for critical/non-available items on regular basis.
- Collaborate with OEM team, Plant Manufacturing team i.e. Production, Purchase, R&D, Store & Logistics team, other group companies, Export Team and Customer Service teams as SPOC.
- Responsible for all Raw Material Planning & Procurement including Import Shipment through Sea or Air in SKD, CKD & Raw Material form.
- Interacting with plant on regular basis, planning & sharing the Production Plan as per the fixed timelines and ensuring that all SKU's are available for dispatches as per the plant timelines commitment & market requirement, fortnightly Production Planning and creation of production order in MIS.
- To check and follow up with concerned on defective/ non-moving material lying at warehouse & to follow up with concerned team on its liquidation.
Manager – PPC/Manufacturing Operations
Orient Electric Ltd (a CK Birla Group Company)
Noida
12.2021
- Overseeing the production process, drawing up a production schedule (Yearly/Monthly & Daily) Line wise, ensuring production cost effective, products are produced on time and are of good quality.
- Raw Material Planning, Purchasing, inventory reduction in inventory days and ensure warehouse efficiency.
- Collaborated with materials and manufacturing teams to streamline procurement, achieving annual savings of INR 800,000.
- Worked as a Team Leader & Managed SAP ERP rollout for PPC and MM modules, establishing best practices in production and material management; recognized with the Plants WOW Award for successful execution.
- Recognized with CK Birla Group companies Highflyer Award for a Quarter for improving productivity by 20% & completing ESSL projects within target timeline.
- Ensured regulatory and internal compliance, acting as the primary liaison for internal and external audits, resulting in zero non-compliance incidents.
- Directed ESSL's LED Bulb and Street Light projects, achieving a 20% productivity increase through through value stream mapping process and optimizing workflow.
- Trained and mentored teams on SCM best practices, improving team efficiency and achieving a 98% performance score on KPI metrics.
- Negotiations with contractors, suppliers, and vendors to ensure a fair bargain for goods and services, also ensure production complies with established quality control specifications and standards.
Assistant Manager - PPC
BCH Electric Ltd (a Bhartia Group Company)
Faridabad
07.2014
- Enhanced production planning across two plants, ensuring materials readiness for production while reducing inventory carrying costs.
- Improved supplier on-time delivery rates by 15% through regular performance reviews and relationship building.
- Established master data accuracy protocols in SAP PP modules, enabling precise production scheduling and inventory tracking.
Engineer - PPC
Orient Fans Ltd (a CK Birla Group Company)
Faridabad
12.2010
- Worked as a Team Leader & played a key Role for implementation of SAP.
- Responsible for all the Outsourcing Material from other suppliers like: Halonix, Delta, Indo Asian etc.
- Planning & tracking For Import Items and insure timely availability to Production.
- Allocation of rolling plan to DT & Assly Line on Daily, Weekly & Monthly Basis.
- To ensure full utilization of Manpower & Machine in Respective Deptt in case of shortage manpower & machine break down highlighting to the management.
Engineer - PPC
Indo Asian Fuse Gear Ltd
Noida
05.2009
- To co-ordinate with R&D, Purchase, Quality & Manufacturing team for developments of new items (BOM, Master Data creation and new components availability etc.) & ensuring for good Quality for achieving high customer satisfaction.
- Preparation & Maintenance of item code & products Structure in BaaN to Ensure & carryout Daily & Timely activities in BaaN for Faster & smother Production.
- Responsible for all Dispatch & Logistic activities from Factory to Depots in all over India & follow up with Transporters for on time Delivery, Shortage/Breakages & Freight Charges etc.
- Coordinate with Engg. Deptt. for the New Product developments & its establishment.
- Controlling Production / Productivity of shops in absence of Shop Floor In-charge.
Junior Engineer - Production
C&S Electric Pvt. Ltd.
Noida
07.2007
- Layout modification & Designing of Work-Centre tables considering Cellular Manufacturing methods for New Developed ACB Assembly Shop and Development of fixtures.
- Planning for Implementation & Product ionization of New Designed ACB (Air Circuit Breaker).
- Overall handling of Prototype Shop under R&D department.
Education
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Jamia Millia Islamia University
New Delhi12th Class -
UP Board
10th Class -
UP Board
Skills
- Manufacturing
- Plant Operations Management
- Project Management
- Logistics & Supply Chain Management
- Strategic Planning (PPC)
- SAP ERP
- Manpower Planning
- Team Management
- Training & Development
- New Initiatives
- Inventory control
- Change management
Custom Section - Qualifications
- Qualified in SAP – MM/PP/CO
- One month summer training in Indraprastha Power Generation Corporation Ltd. and Pragati Power Corporation Ltd.
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading & Learning
- Networking & Professional Groups
- Learning New Tech Tools
Languages
C2 Proficient, C2 Proficient
Personality Traits
- Strategic Thinker
- Change Agent
- Persuasive Communicator
Personal Information
- Total Experience: 20+ years
- Title: Senior Manager - PPC
- Date of Birth: 09/18/84
Languages
English
Beginner
A1
Hindi
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Senior Manager - SCM (Planning and Procurement)
Dixon Technologies Limited
06.2024 - Current
Manager - Supply Chain Management
Jaquar & Company Private Limited
05.2024 - Current
Manager – PPC/Manufacturing Operations
Orient Electric Ltd (a CK Birla Group Company)
12.2021
Assistant Manager - PPC
BCH Electric Ltd (a Bhartia Group Company)
07.2014
Engineer - PPC
Orient Fans Ltd (a CK Birla Group Company)
12.2010
Engineer - PPC
Indo Asian Fuse Gear Ltd
05.2009
Junior Engineer - Production
C&S Electric Pvt. Ltd.
07.2007
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Jamia Millia Islamia University
12th Class -
UP Board
10th Class -
UP Board