DIMPLE SEWANI
Supply Chain Management
Vadodara
Summary
Accomplished supply chain professional with 8 years of comprehensive experience in managing end-to-end supply chain functions, including parts planning, supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing, and procurement. Demonstrated success in optimizing inventory levels and minimizing lead time. Proficient in demand forecasting, cross-functional collaboration, and the utilization of ERP systems such as SAP.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Deputy Supply Chain Manager
JSW MG Motors India Pvt Ltd.
Vadodara
03.2023 - Current
- Achieving First Field Rate by 95% for VOR Orders and 92% for Stock Orders by ensuring the timely availability and delivery of parts to maximise service readiness and customer satisfaction.
- Working with cross-functional teams (engineering, sales, and service) to develop accurate parts forecasts and demand planning, aligning with consumption trends, and business growth.
- Preparing and optimizing air and sea freight orders based on urgency, cost constraints, lead times, and stock levels. Ensuring critical parts are prioritized for air shipments while balancing cost with sea freight planning.
- Ensuring the receipt of quality-approved goods and addressing trouble reports to prevent unnecessary stock accumulation and inventory waste.
- Proactively identifying slow-moving and obsolete parts, taking timely actions to prevent inventory ageing and financial write-offs. Supporting engineering changes with appropriate last-buy decisions and SBOM checks.
- Conducted ABC Analysis on more than 1500 SKUs, enhancing inventory prioritization and enabling a 15% reduction in holding costs.
- Coordinating with suppliers, the Exim team, and finance to ensure all import invoices are accurate and reconciled. Investigating discrepancies and resolving them to maintain vendor trust.
- Supporting the transition of imported parts to localised sources. Tracking localization milestones, managing run-out inventory, and mitigating risk during the phase-out of imported items.
- Developing and executing liquidation strategies for surplus or obsolete parts, including sales, transfers, or scrapping processes. Collaborating with commercial and aftermarket teams to minimize inventory holding costs.
- Acting as a key liaison between global suppliers, customs, warehousing, engineering, and service teams to ensure accurate, timely, and cost-effective parts planning.
- Generating actionable reports on inventory status, shipment tracking, part demand patterns for seasonal and regular parts, and quality claims (such as FFR, Trouble Reports and obsolescence levels) for continuous improvement and informed decision-making.
Procurement Engineer
Schneider Electric
Vadodara
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Led OPEX procurement items across multiple categories (Electrical, Electronics, Raw Materials, Imports).
- Ensured 100% compliance with Project Sourcing Strategy and Approved Manufacturer List for all purchased items.
- Achieved 99% timely customs clearance for import consignments by managing documentation, DOs and compliance with RBI & customs laws.
- Prepared negotiation plans, recommendations, and commitments, including aspects of purchase order administration.
- Contributed to strategic sourcing initiatives,delivering cost savings of 12–18% on key categories through consolidation and re-negotiation.
- Maintained working relationships with Planners, the Engineering Team, Tendering, and suppliers involved with the performance of assigned tasks.
- Contact suppliers to obtain the timely submission of engineering data and to follow up on material acquisition, production progress, and shipment.
- Maintained 100% PO authorization compliance, ensuring all purchases were within approval authority limits.
- Supervising logistic operations, viz., Sea freight & inland transportation.
- Managed the import and export operations, keeping compliance with customs laws, notifications, RBI rules, and guidelines.
- Provided Requests for Information (RFIs) to potential suppliers for quotations on desired requirements.
- Ensured high-quality materials sourcing through supplier audits, quality checks, and thorough evaluation processes.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts with suppliers and continuously monitoring market trends.
Purchase Executive
PMT Machines Ltd.
Vadodara
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Led the commercial functions encompassing procurement and inventory management.
- Identified the right source and specifications of the items required.
- Worked on comparative sheets, detailed specifications such as prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
- Recommended new vendors to improve supply chain efficiency and meet budgetary goals.
- Led a cross-functional team to share required engineering details across departments, aiming to improve operational efficiency.
- Negotiated with vendors for material procurement, coordinating with senior management to ensure compliance with statutory regulations and company policies.
- Challenged to ensure timely delivery of equipment and materials as per specifications, within the set quality standards, and timely delivery of materials.
- Liaised with the Accounts department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices to suppliers, as needed for business operations.
- Achieved cost reductions by 30% while maintaining production levels and improving the quality of supplies and services.
Purchase Executive
Aimtron Electronics Pvt Ltd.
Vadodara
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Employed best commercial practice in the procurement of the various categories of goods, equipment, and services, so that the basic principle of lowest ultimate cost with minimum risk is applied to all purchasing decisions.
- Engaged in performance monitoring of all key elements of materials management, including placing an order with the supplier.
- Managed Purchasing Documents – PR, RFQ, PO, and Contracts, Scheduling Agreement, Services & Purchasing info record.
- Liaise with suppliers and follow up for the timely receipt of materials.
- Responsible for planning, coordinating and executing tasks/projects (new development, product improvement, value
- engineering, analysis, etc.) to completion with a focus on resource allocation, costing, execution & timelines.
- Coordinated with suppliers regarding the processing of a complete set of documents, including invoices, packing lists, airway bills (for air shipments), delivery notes, and payment processes.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communication
Sardar Vallabhai Patel Institute of Technology College
Vasad, Gujarat 01.2013 - 01.2016
Skills
Import Parts Planning and Forecasting
Import Operations
Data and System Accuracy
Inventory Management
Strategic Sourcing and Contract Negotiation
Cross-functional Collaboration
Logistic Management
Accomplishments
- Developed inventory tracking spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
- Achieved CDEU by accurately and efficiently completing Body Parts Reworking in-house.
- Optimized inventory control to meet designated targets.
Disclaimer
Thereby, I declare that the above-mentioned details are true and best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Deputy Supply Chain Manager
JSW MG Motors India Pvt Ltd.
03.2023 - Current
Procurement Engineer
Schneider Electric
03.2020 - 03.2023
Purchase Executive
PMT Machines Ltd.
06.2018 - 03.2020
Purchase Executive
Aimtron Electronics Pvt Ltd.
05.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communication
Sardar Vallabhai Patel Institute of Technology College
01.2013 - 01.2016
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