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DINESH S
Purchase - Sourcing and Development
Thirukkalukundram
Summary
Result driven procurement professional with expertise in identifying cost saving opportunities, managing vendors, negotiating. And strengthen the overall organizational performance that drives
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Asst Manager-Procurement
GKN Driveline
05.2022 - Current
- Product development and resourcing for Drive shaft (Commodity Forging, Turing)
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction within the supply chain.
- Implemented zero-based budgeting techniques for improved expense tracking and reduced waste within the organization.
- Enhanced communication between finance teams by developing user-friendly reporting tools for monthly budget updates.
- Capacity confirmation for new and existing business closely with suppliers
- Drive cost reduction efforts working collaboratively with the business stakeholders (Product development teams, Quality, Operations)
- Assists in the communication to suppliers to match delivery and quality expectations.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues.
Sr.Engineer-Purchase
KOSTAL India Pvt ltd.
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Drive improvement in cost estimation(ZBC), by establishing guidelines and cost standard on various apparel costing
- Product development for switch Assembly for four-wheeler parts SCM, PWS, Start stops Etc (Commodity Casting, Molding & Rubber, Sheet Metal, Proprietary)
- Risk analysis on part and supplier & capacity confirmation on development
- Initial study at process development stage-Design Review, Manufacturing feasibility, with design team and kick off
- Process freezing with Pre control plan & PFD working with supplier development team
- And organizing PPAP audit, Run & rate and freezing the price, release the PO and handing over.
Engineer- Purchase-New Product & Source Development
M/s LUCAS TVS
06.2016 - 12.2019
- Involving New product development – Two-wheeler Starter Motor
- Estimate the material cost for each Project to entire BOM (Commodity Casting, Molding & Rubber, Turned Parts, Sheet Metal, Proprietary)
- RFQ & Cost Comparison and Negotiation with supplier within estimated cost
- Developing New Product as per Customer requirements using Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) Procedures
- Develops timelines, organize samplings & set priorities, arranging the initial Parts as per Customer requirement
- SOB Fixing, Capacity planning, analyzing the vendor performance and rating the supplier through Cost, Quality and Delivery
- Cost Saving in overall Product cost around 80 lakhs per annum in two-wheeler starter motor.
Jr. Engineer –Methods
M/s Sri Balaji Assemblies and Plastics private limited
05.2014 - 05.2016
- Product Development and validating the Tools and Fixture
- Identified opportunities for continuous improvement and implemented change initiatives to enhance operations.
- Led kaizen events focused on specific process improvements within the manufacturing facility, fostering a culture of continuous improvement among team members.
- Conducted root cause analyses on product defects, implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
Jr. Engineer – Materials
VIBGYOR automotive private limited
06.2013 - 04.2014
- Improving demand forecasting accuracy and supporting more informed decision-making processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and execute end-to-end supply chain strategies that supported business objectives.
- Ensured timely delivery of products to customers by closely monitoring order fulfillment processes and addressing any issues promptly.
Education
Mechanical Engineering
Asan Memorial College of Engineering And Technology
Chengalpattu, India 04.2001 -
Blessing Matriculation & Higher Secondary School
Chengalpattu, India04.2009
Blessing Matriculation & Higher Secondary School
Chengalpattu, India04.2007
Skills
Reporting knowledge
Price Negotiation
Profit and loss understanding
Budget Management
Strategic Sourcing
Value Engineering
Personal Information
- Passport Number: L9273562
- Passport Expiry Date: 05/20/24
- Father's Name: G.sarathi
- Date of Birth: 09/13/92
- Gender: male
- Nationality: Indian
Disclaimer
I do hereby declare that the particulars of information and facts stated here in above are true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Software
Autocad
Timeline
Asst Manager-Procurement
GKN Driveline
05.2022 - Current
Sr.Engineer-Purchase
KOSTAL India Pvt ltd.
01.2020 - 05.2022
Engineer- Purchase-New Product & Source Development
M/s LUCAS TVS
06.2016 - 12.2019
Jr. Engineer –Methods
M/s Sri Balaji Assemblies and Plastics private limited
05.2014 - 05.2016
Jr. Engineer – Materials
VIBGYOR automotive private limited
06.2013 - 04.2014
Mechanical Engineering
Asan Memorial College of Engineering And Technology
04.2001 -
Blessing Matriculation & Higher Secondary School
Blessing Matriculation & Higher Secondary School