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HARIKRISHNA M B

Kodagu India

Summary

"Over a decade of expertise in the Automobile & UAV's industry, encompassing roles in Warranty, Parts, Service, and customer handling & purchase. Seeking a dynamic role to utilize expertise, drive results, adapt to industry changes, and propel company growth."

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Coordinator

Magic Myna Pvt Ltd.
12.2020 - Current
  • Created and maintained schedules and provided internal support for manufacturing teams.
  • Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
  • Reviewed in-house stock to determine materials availability for production jobs.
  • Communicated scheduling with teams to promote on-time delivery.
  • Conferred with managers, sales teams and engineering personnel to revise plans and achieve demanding targets.
  • Coordinated cost-effective preproduction by coordinating with manufacturing and engineering departments.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for optimal pricing, quality, and delivery terms.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors to improve communication and collaboration.
  • Conducted market research to identify new suppliers and obtain competitive quotations.
  • Managed a team of purchasing professionals, providing guidance and support for their development.
  • Coordinated logistics activities related to transportation, shipping, and warehousing of purchased goods.
  • Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their leadership potential and advance in their careers.

Customer Relationship Manager

Popular Mega Motors Pvt Ltd
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags.
  • Introduced higher standards for customer service and increased efficiency by streamlining operations.
  • Improved customer service initiatives by streamlining sales and order management processes.
  • Spearheaded customer satisfaction survey and analyzed results to make action plans.
  • Created customer support strategy to increase customer retention.
  • Monitored factory recalls and announcements to stay on top of changes.
  • Maintained detailed service and customer records.

Sr. Warranty Executive

Trident trucking BharatBenz
11.2020 - 06.2021
  • Reconciled monies due, followed up on outstanding claims and worked
    with accounting department to obtain payments.
  • Maintained detailed service and customer records.
  • Monitored factory recalls and announcements to stay on top of changes.
  • Oversaw logistics for incoming replacement parts and outgoing shipments of defective components.
  • Gathered paperwork and contacted customers to book appointments. Documented and updated build, quality and performance records.
  • Communicated with vendors and key suppliers to select project materials and meet customer needs.
  • Preparing technical failure report.
  • Tagging & arranging warranty parts in warranty rooms. Campaign works.
  • Identified new ideas, products and/or features that improved customer satisfaction, reduced costs and kept product line in forefront of industry.






Field Service Engineer

Olectra Greentech Limited
01.2019 - 11.2020
  • Responsible for day to day activity at depot which is assigned on the standard set, Prepare and maintain reports and records as suggested by OGL.
  • Custodian for Process, equipment’s, manpower team, reports and their root cause analysis, training, assisting in Audits. To take suitable and timely actions on the requirements in a time bound manner in consultation with reporting manager.
  • Connects to all internal and external customers for business excellence and customer satisfaction.
  • Scheduled service calls according to customer location and urgency of need.

Depot Maintenance:
a. Custodian of all Process, Procedure, manpower, machines and
materials at location for maintenance and service
b. Records and reports to be maintained as standards and
reporting to concerned managers in a time bound manner.
c. Establish a vital connection with all team members at the
location and motivate the team.
d. Prompt and speedy response to all Internal customer queries
with time-based resolutions
e. All meetings should have minutes of meeting with sign off.
f. Conduct periodic self-audits for records, reports and depot
maintenance to create a bench mark in the industry.
g. Skill matrix to be applied to all team members and initiate
training program, especially OJT (On Job Training)
h. Identify potential team members for growth and initiate suitable
trainings.
i. Conduct root cause analysis and share the findings with HO.

  • Managed quality programs to reduce overdue compliance activities.
  • Processed claim paperwork and followed up on missing information to complete processing.

Warranty Administrator & PSE

Volvo Bus Center
06.2016 - 12.2018
  • Reconciled monies due, followed up on outstanding claims and worked with accounting department to obtain payments.
  • Maintained detailed service and customer records.
  • Monitored factory recalls and announcements to stay on top of changes.
  • Oversaw logistics for incoming replacement parts and outgoing shipments of defective components.
  • Gathered paperwork and contacted customers to book appointments.
  • Documented and updated build, quality and performance records.
  • Communicated with vendors and key suppliers to select project materials and meet customer needs.
  • Preparing technical failure report.
  • Tagging & arranging warranty parts in warranty rooms.
  • Campaign works.
  • Identified new ideas, products and/or features that improved customer satisfaction, reduced costs and kept product line in forefront of industry.

Automotive Service Advisor

Volvo Bus Center-Lathangi Automobiles Private Ltd
08.2015 - 07.2016
  • Determined customer needs by asking relevant questions and listening actively to responses.
  • Coordinated between billing department and customers to resolve problems.
  • Educated customers about brand to incite excitement about company's mission and values.
  • Shared best practices for sales and customer service with other team members to help improve store's efficiency.
  • Responded to customer requests efficiently and with knowledgeable assistance.
  • Responded to all customer inquiries thoroughly and professionally.
  • Handle breakdown calls & arrange technician.

Parts Supervisor

Volvo Bus Centre -Lathangi Automobiles Private Ltd
07.2013 - 08.2015
  • Develop internal and external customer relationships .
  • Developed and initiated projects, including managing costs, schedule and performance.
  • Reduced expense spending by securing low-cost inventory for customers to drive increased sales and improve customer loyalty.
  • Handled all customer service issues quickly to maintain high satisfaction levels.

Technician

Volvo Bus Centre -Lathangi Automobiles Private Ltd
07.2011 - 06.2013
  • Volvo bus repair processes to minimize day-to-day downtime and increase overall productivity.
  • Installed new vehicle systems and components in response to service orders, recall actions and manufacturer instructions.
  • Efficiently troubleshot and repair to cut company costs and maximize productivity.
  • Documented all changes and actions in computer-based tracking system.
  • Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
  • Maintained fleet vehicles in good working order by following preventive and corrective maintenance schedules according to OEM.
  • Communicated issues to supervisor and helped develop solutions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Kavery High School
Kodagu, Karnataka
2006

PUC

Vijayachandra College
Karnataka, Kodagu

ITI-Automobile

Grotek Institute
Kerala

Diploma in Mechanical Engineer

Karnataka State Open University
Mysore

Skills

  • Customer Management
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Problem solving
  • Team Management
  • Information updates
  • Project Management

Languages

Kannada
Advanced
C1
English
Advanced (C1)
Malayalam
Upper intermediate
B2
Hindi
Intermediate
B1
Tamil
Intermediate
B1
Coorgi
Intermediate
B1

SOFTWARE

  • LDS (Lean Dealer System).
  • VTC & service agreement claims.
  • UCHP (Unified Claim Handling Process).
  • TFAR (Technical failure analyses report).
  • VDA (Vehicle data Administration).
  • IMPACT.
  • ARGUS.
  • Exle.
  • MS Word.
  • Microsoft PowerPoint.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

  

Full Name                       :  Harikrishna M B

DOB                                 : 04/01/1990

Gender                            : Male


Timeline

Customer Relationship Manager

Popular Mega Motors Pvt Ltd
08.2021 - 11.2021

Project Coordinator

Magic Myna Pvt Ltd.
12.2020 - Current

Sr. Warranty Executive

Trident trucking BharatBenz
11.2020 - 06.2021

Field Service Engineer

Olectra Greentech Limited
01.2019 - 11.2020

Warranty Administrator & PSE

Volvo Bus Center
06.2016 - 12.2018

Automotive Service Advisor

Volvo Bus Center-Lathangi Automobiles Private Ltd
08.2015 - 07.2016

Parts Supervisor

Volvo Bus Centre -Lathangi Automobiles Private Ltd
07.2013 - 08.2015

Technician

Volvo Bus Centre -Lathangi Automobiles Private Ltd
07.2011 - 06.2013

High School Diploma -

Kavery High School

PUC

Vijayachandra College

ITI-Automobile

Grotek Institute

Diploma in Mechanical Engineer

Karnataka State Open University
HARIKRISHNA M B