Gajendra Singh
Vice President : R& D Supply Chain , Vendor Development,Costing , Logistics And Plant Operations 2W ,3W & 4W
Gurugram
Summary
- Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.
- Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
- I have in total 15 year experience with proven track record in New product development,Supply chain ,Costing and Research & Development in 2W & 3W segments.
- Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Vice president position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
- Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
- Headed all department with proven track record of success leading and growing organizations. Strong background in strategic planning, financial management and team development.
- Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical business strategies with commitment to staying informed about latest trends, technologies and best practices.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Vice President: Procurement , R&D
M/s Erisha E Mobility Pvt Ltd
New Delhi
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Established performance goals for department and provided methods for reaching milestones.
- New Model Development from scratch till SOP in all three segments 2W,3W & 4W.
- Establishing supply chain , Vendor selection, Vendor audits , Costing ,VAVE ,Logistics Management , inventory Management and store Management.
- Vehicle pricing for Market launch and competitive price benchmarking in collaboration of Marketing team.
- Establishing R&D team , R&D processes for development for all three segment from Man, Machinery and infrastructure.
General Manager : Procurement Process ,R&D
M/s Lectrix Ev Private Limited
Manesar
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Budgeting for all commodities.
- Procurement ,supply chain management,vendor selection , Vendor Audit,Costing , VAVE,
- Project Management, Design of all commodities electrical , electronics and mechanical parts along with third party.
- Maintaining plant cash flow statement , P&L Quarterly basis with finance team and reporting to MD of the company
- Worked with team on design software PRO-E , CATIA and CAD
- Development of all commodities parts from proto stage to final SOP.
- Sheet metal , plastics and rubber , batteries.
- Cost conclusion for tooling as well for parts.
- Identification new suppliers, conducting audit for supplier selection.
- Responsible for global sourcing ( China, Taiwan,Vietnam and Thailand).
- Zero based costing , Negotiation of tooling cost finalization with supplier in collaboration cost management.
- Project Monitoring , chassis development , .swing arm , center stand & side stand development
- Batteries development, battery charger ,controller and lighting development , global sourcing,BLDC motor development
- Global sourcing for all electronic and electrical parts
- Global sourcing & Purchase.( Responsible for buying 200 Cr in one financial
- Custom clearance , shipment management , inbound logistics and out bound logistics import material management.
- EXIM Management.
- Key work done charger plant establishment , Motor plant , Controller plant and 2w &3w assembly line establishment
Assistant General Manager: R&D , Procurement
M/s Okinawa Autotech Private Limited
Gurgoan
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Budgeting for all commodities. research and development Procurement ,supply chain management .
- Worked on vehicle platfrom from concept design to designing of all components like (DC-DC convertor,Controller, Motor ,Vehicle control unit and PDU , battery ,chargers etc)
- P&L , cash flow capex and opex reviews with plant and finance team and reporting to MD of the company.
- Project Management, good hands on CATIA , PROE , Wire harness design , lighting design etc.
- Inventory Management and inventory control.
- Development of all commodities parts.
- Sheet metal , plastics and rubber , batteries NCA,NCM & LFP.
- Cost conclusion for tooling as well for parts with in budget.
- Identification new suppliers, conducting audit for supplier selection.
- Responsible for global sourcing( China, Taiwan,Vietnam and Thailand).
- Zero based costing , Negotiation of tooling cost finalization with supplier in collaboration cost management team
- Budgeting for the project , Managing the project with in allocated.
- Project Monitoring , chassis development , swing arm , center stand & side stand development
- Batteries development, battery charger ,controller and lighting development , global sourcing,BLDC motor development
- Global sourcing for all electronic and electrical parts
- Global sourcing & Purchase.( Responsible for buying 800 in one financial year.
- Custom clearance , shipment management , inbound logistics and out bound logistics management.
- EXIM Management
- Key things done – Battery plant establishment, Motor plant , charger plant & Controller plant in bhiwadi.
- Active member of product strategy team , GO to market CFT team , Dealer development team.
Sr. Manager: Strategic Sourcing , Costing
M/s Royal Enfield Pvt Ltd
Chennai
04.2016 - 11.2020
- Supplier finalization & technical discussions, Supplier Audit .
- Vendor Management & Vendor development ,Vendor performance tracking.
- Sourcing Related activity Project Management.,logistics & warehouse management.( 3PL, 4PL Concept also introduced) Global sourcing & Purchase.( Responsible for buying 1000 Cr
- Custom clearance , shipment management , inbound logistics and out bound logistics Management.
- Costing for commodities for parts as well as tools for sheet metal , plastics , rubber ,casting , forgings and proprietary parts.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Produced staffing matrix to provide adequate coverage of department.
- Identified cost improvement changes and cost savings plans to increase company savings.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Reviewed and analyzed reports, records and directives to obtain data required for planning department activities.
- Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
- Ordered new equipment and inventory and scheduled repairs for damaged equipment.
- Consolidated vendors and renegotiated contracts to optimize costs.
Manager : Supply Chain ,costing,ContractManagement
M/s Oil Natural Gas Corporation
New delhi
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Worked with internal and external parties to maximize value of assigned contracts in company portfolio.
- Verified submitted documents for completeness and compliance with company policies, addressing discrepancies and collaborating to troubleshoot where necessary.
- Worked collaboratively with administrative staff in negotiation, correspondence, documentation and compliance checks for service contracts.
- Developed and followed processes to manage contracts and remain in compliance with company commitments and regulatory obligations.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
- Completed technical estimates using cost models.
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Identified opportunities and analyzed marketplace key performance indicators to diversify campaigns, expand visibility and improve performance.
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
- Conducted trend analysis, benchmark reports, attribution analysis and suggestions.
- Formulated demand planning and generated supply chain management metrics.
- Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines.
- Tracked and monitored 100 % purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
- Facilitated data analysis, search query mining and development of ad hoc reporting.
- Developed and enforced policies and procedures in compliance with local and federal regulations.
- Designed plant layouts, tooling fixtures and flowcharts of materials to meet delivery targets.
- Provided recommendations and executed strategies for revenue growth opportunities.
Scientist -E : Design & Procurement
Defense Research And Development Organisation
Heydrabad
10.2013 - 02.2015
- Documented changes during experiments, noting unexpected issues arising during research activities.
- Conducted experiments in laboratory environment for product development purposes.
- Conducted moderately complex analysis to support process development.
- Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.
- Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
- Evaluated and implemented new technologies and laboratory techniques to improve quality and robustness of sample analysis.
- Prioritized project tasks after discussions with CFT different department teams.
- Consulted with researchers to analyze problems, recommend technology-based solutions and determine computational strategies.
- Supervised biological technicians and technologists and other scientists.
- Worked on abacus , Ansys and LS dayna.
- Worked on project costing , purchasing and Development along with Development team.
- Completed all projects on time all defense projects as per government time line.
Deputy Manager : Research & Development & Sourcing
M/s Airbus Private Limited
Bangalore
04.2012 - 10.2013
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Provided strategic allocation of resources to various departments and managers in alignment with needs.
- Liaised with team members, stakeholders and vendors to coordinate activities, provisioning, environment setup, risk mitigation and follow-up.
- Supported general manager in loss prevention efforts.
- Functioned as point of contact for project administrators and managers focused on timely and successful completion of full life cycles of assigned projects.
- Partnered with upper management in executing functional strategies and reporting capabilities.
- Assumed senior management workloads in absence of general manager to maintain operations continuity.
- Maintained, documented and presented progress reports to leaders.
- Analyzed and reported performance data, translating findings into practical improvement actions.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Researched emerging products and used researched information to update store's inventory.
- Sourcing of all commodity components for aircraft manufacturing .
- Cost effective solution for all commodities from composites to sheet metal , casting , forgings and plastics.
- Worked on Ansys , Abacus and Catia -V5 , getting analyzed all structural elements.
Assistant Manager:Costing, Procurement
M/s Yahama India Limited
Greater Noida
08.2010 - 03.2012
- Vendor development for plastic , electrical and electronics commodities.
- Cost negotiation , zero based costing for sheet metal , castings and forging components.
- Project tracking and worked on VAVE cost reduction projects.
- AOI sign off .
- Packaging sign off.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors, and recommended optimal suppliers.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Communicated frequently with stores and vendors to manage orders and verify revisions on purchase orders.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality, and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Recommended metrics for product availability, costs, and delivery to advance business objectives.
- Employed expert inventory management and oversight skills to formulate business metrics and meet corporate goals.
Scientist D: Design & Procurement
Indian Space Research Organisation
Gurgaon
06.2009 - 08.2010
- Conducted experiments in laboratory environment for product development purposes.
- Documented changes during experiments, noting unexpected issues arising during research activities.
- Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.
- Evaluated and implemented new technologies and laboratory techniques to improve quality and robustness of sample analysis.
- Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
- Conducted moderately complex analysis to support process development.
- Read literature related to scientific area of expertise to remain current in knowledge.
- Maintained accurate records of all methods and research conducted and wrote in-depth medical reports.
- Followed strict safety protocols, protecting staff and assets while carrying out technical procedures and research protocols.
- Developed new software applications and customized existing applications to meet specific scientific project needs.
- Maintained purchasing documents , tracking all purchase orders .
- Project management and project tracking for execution on time of the project .
- Performed and analyses all components on ababcus , ansys with team members.
Assistant Manager : Procurement , Maintanence
M/s Hindalco Industries Limited
Hirakud
05.2008 - 06.2009
- Monitoring of different parameters related to functioning of compressor and collecting data on daily basis and analysis on weekly basis and submitting report of improvement trend to HOD.
- Monitoring men, machine method, material to meet production target.
- Monitoring of different parameter of over head cranes functioning, goliath crane and analysis of crane troubleshooting.
- Monitoring of different parameter related to operation of forklift on basis of condition based monitoring.
- Problem solving and troubleshooting pot operations
- Involvement in new innovative & modification trails.
- Involvement in biannual shut down activities of cast house direct chilled casting machine and continuous casting caster.
- Planning spare inventory and monitoring spare stock in store of Hindalco industries.
- Active participation in pot turn out process.
- Monitoring of furnace operating critical parameters with different equipments.
- Active participation in furnace shut down.
- Approval of new equipment purchasing to improve production
- Provide training to new joiners and existing staff.
- Procurement related activity Technical as well as Commercial discussion.
- Procurement and installation activity for brown field projects.
- Managing suppliers and new development of suppliers for spare part procurement and raw material procurement.
Education
B.Tech. - Mechanical Engineering
Madan Mohan Malviya Engineering College
Gorakhpur 08.2004 - 06.2008
ME - Machine Design
Indian Institute of Sciences
Bangalore 08.2010 - 03.2012
MBA - Supply Chain And Operation Managament
Narsee MonJee Institute of Management Studies
Mumbai 07.2017 - 06.2020
MBA - General Management
Liver Pool John Moore University
London 04.2019 - 03.2021
MBA - Finance & Accounting
DBA
Swiss School Of Management 07.2022 - 06.2025
MBA - General Management
International University of Applied Sciences
Germany 07.2023 - 12.2024
Skills
Policy and procedure development
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 56 people in the development of P plateform .
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- CEO and chairman award in Aditya Birla Group in the year of 2009.
- Chairman award in ISRO for working on PSLV and Chanderyan-I.
- Nominated for young leader award in ONGC and won that award.
- Best leader award in Royal Enfield for successful execution of three projects in one go with same time line.
- Nominated for paced leadership in SAR group.
- EV award in 2022 in ET EV show.
- EV award in 2023 in ET EV show.
Affiliations
- PMP certification from PMI.
- APICS – Association for Supply Chain Management, Certified supply chain professional.
- Certified procurement professional .
- Certified cost engoneer .
- Association of Information Technology Professionals
- Society of Human Resource Management
- International Association of Administrative Professionals
- APICS – Association for Supply Chain Management
- American Marketing Association
Work Availability
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Quote
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt
Timeline
MBA - General Management
International University of Applied Sciences
07.2023 - 12.2024
Vice President: Procurement , R&D
M/s Erisha E Mobility Pvt Ltd
06.2023 - 09.2023
MBA - Finance & Accounting
DBA
07.2022 - 06.2025
General Manager : Procurement Process ,R&D
M/s Lectrix Ev Private Limited
11.2021 - 06.2023
Assistant General Manager: R&D , Procurement
M/s Okinawa Autotech Private Limited
11.2020 - 11.2021
MBA - General Management
Liver Pool John Moore University
04.2019 - 03.2021
MBA - Supply Chain And Operation Managament
Narsee MonJee Institute of Management Studies
07.2017 - 06.2020
Sr. Manager: Strategic Sourcing , Costing
M/s Royal Enfield Pvt Ltd
04.2016 - 11.2020
Manager : Supply Chain ,costing,ContractManagement
M/s Oil Natural Gas Corporation
02.2015 - 03.2016
Scientist -E : Design & Procurement
Defense Research And Development Organisation
10.2013 - 02.2015
Deputy Manager : Research & Development & Sourcing
M/s Airbus Private Limited
04.2012 - 10.2013
Assistant Manager:Costing, Procurement
M/s Yahama India Limited
08.2010 - 03.2012
ME - Machine Design
Indian Institute of Sciences
08.2010 - 03.2012
Scientist D: Design & Procurement
Indian Space Research Organisation
06.2009 - 08.2010
Assistant Manager : Procurement , Maintanence
M/s Hindalco Industries Limited
05.2008 - 06.2009
B.Tech. - Mechanical Engineering
Madan Mohan Malviya Engineering College
08.2004 - 06.2008
Hobbies
- Watching & Playing cricket.
- Reading biographies of great buisiness leaders.
- Professional Networking .
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