Gokulnath B
Pulavanji
Summary
Innovative engineer with background in diverse engineering projects, including design optimization and process improvement. Strong analytical skills, adept at problem-solving and implementing efficient solutions to enhance productivity. Proven ability to lead teams towards achieving project goals within deadlines, significantly improving operational efficiency and reducing costs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager – BOM , ECM , Scheduling , Inventory
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai
06.2016 - Current
- Team Management: Led and managed a team of BoM specialists, ensuring accurate and timely creation and maintenance of Bill of Materials for all projects.
- BoM Oversight: Oversaw the end-to-end BoM process, ensuring compliance with global documentation standards and resolving discrepancies between Engineering BoM (EBoM) and Manufacturing BoM (MBoM).
- BoM Creation & Management: Created and maintained Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBoM) for Medium & Heavy Duty Trucks (GMDT, HDT, MDT) in SAP
- Change Management: Processed Engineering Change Notices (ECN/KEM) releases from R&D and coordinated with suppliers for implementation
- Supplier Coordination: Defined proto trial sample requirements and timelines for initial sample readiness with supplier managers.
- Variant Management: Led change implementation for ABS/CPC ECU changes, Global Flashware changes, Engine Data Set changes, and RIT regional implementation team for transmission
- Production Planning: Conducted weekly reviews with procurement teams to ensure timely part contract completion and supplier approvals
- Managed SPOT buy trial parts until contract approval in SAP
- Inventory Management: Managed ramp-up and ramp-down inventory for import-to-localization parts, ensuring optimal stock levels
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Supported R&D, Production, and Project teams for BoM corrections, new part implementation, and vehicle build issue resolution.
- Cost Savings & Analysis: Actively participated in cost-saving workshops and analyzed Cost of Goods Issue (COGI) to resolve inventory cost issues
- Reporting: Generated monthly reports for top management on new variant readiness and ECN implementation trends
Project Engineer Trainee – Project Execution
Lite on Mobile India Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai
04.2014 - 09.2015
- Project Planning: Prepared project plans for new projects and managed Engineering Change Orders (ECO)
- Customer Coordination: Interfaced with domestic customers to ensure timely submission of project samples and resolve issues
- BoM Creation: Developed and updated Bill of Materials (BoM) for new projects and established packing standards
- Trial Management: Successfully executed trial plans for new products, analyzed project risks, and ensured timely delivery of samples
- Cost Reduction: Identified alternate printing processes for quality improvement and cost reduction
- Achievements: Successfully implemented Samsung projects (Model I200) and mobile cover projects
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical – Part-Time
Sathyabama University
Chennai01.2021
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
Sri Balaji Polytechnic College
Vandalur01.2014
High School -
Fatima Mariyam High School
Madukkur01.2011
Skills
- SAP (PP & MM Modules)
- Microsoft Office (Excel, PPT, Word, Outlook, Power BI)
- NED Work Client
- WEBGUI
- BoM & ECN Management
- Production Planning
- Material Management
- Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
- Inventory Management
- Product change management
- Cost optimization
- Strong Communication
- Decision-Making
- Analytical Skills
Onsite Experience
- Mercedes Benz Truck Gaggenau ( Germany )
- Mercedes Benz Trucks worth ( Germany )
Accomplishments
- Successfully implemented GMDT new project and supported BS4 & BS6 variant launches.
- Migrated and upgraded 260+ export variants through ECN mode.
- Recognized with Best Support Award from cross-functional teams.
Languages
- Tamil
- English
Personalskillstraits
- Ability to learn from mistakes and persist through challenges.
- Positive thinker with a strong work ethic.
- Neat handwriting in both Tamil and English.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/12/96
- Nationality: Indian
- Passport no : N2574253
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Manager – BOM , ECM , Scheduling , Inventory
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd.
06.2016 - Current
Project Engineer Trainee – Project Execution
Lite on Mobile India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2014 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical – Part-Time
Sathyabama University
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
Sri Balaji Polytechnic College
High School -
Fatima Mariyam High School
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