HARSH SHETH
Mechanical Engineer , MBA in Operation Management
Vadodara
Summary
Dynamic Material Planning and Procurement Specialist with a proven track record. Excelling in supply chain optimization and strategic sourcing. Leveraged expertise in ERP and advanced Excel to reduce material lead times and foster robust vendor relationships, significantly enhancing production efficiency and cost savings. Demonstrates strong analytical and negotiation skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Planning and Procurement Specialist
Axtel Industries Limited
12.2022 - Current
- Supported new product launches by ensuring timely acquisition of necessary raw materials and components.
- Analyzing technical drawings and Bill of Material for providing material and cost estimates.
- Reduced material lead times through effective negotiation with suppliers and proactive planning.
- Contributed to cost reduction initiatives by identifying opportunities for consolidating purchases and securing bulk discounts from suppliers.
- Conducted regular demand forecasting exercises to maintain accurate production schedules and minimize excess inventory costs.
- Developed strong relationships with key vendors, ensuring timely deliveries and favorable pricing.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to address material shortages, mitigating potential production delays.
- Managed inventory levels for optimal stock availability, minimizing shortages and excesses.
- Coordinated expedited orders with manufacturing affiliates to meet demand.
- Analyzing sales forecasts and customer orders to predict production needs.
- Assessing production capacity and determining how to meet production demands.
- Monitored arrivals and prioritized inbound shipments with transportation department.
- Develops and monitors short term (2-4 week) engineering and procurement schedules.
Production Planning and Control Engineer
Integrated Cleanroom Technologies Pvt Ltd
05.2019 - 11.2022
- Analyzing technical drawings and Bill of Material for providing material and cost estimates.
- Identifying and assigning resources (manpower, materials, equipment) necessary for the project.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to improve product designs, resulting in reduced production costs and increased quality.
- Developed comprehensive production schedules that aligned with customer requirements and company objectives.
- Providing technical guidance and support to team members throughout the project.
- Understanding project specifications and developing time schedules.
- With help Of proper material planning try to Minimize minimum interruptions to ensure Production Targets.
- Monitoring and tracking material planning progress, and writing up reports.
- Manage ISO 9001:2015 , 45000:2015 And 14001:2015 Documentation work For Production planning and control Department.
- Maintain Cleanliness of machine & operating Instruments as per 5S Standards.
- Prominent Role in LEAN manufacturing implementations.
Technical Purchase Engineer
Aris Automation
12.2017 - 04.2019
- Negotiated lead-time, cost and quality to obtain maximum company benefit.
- Analyzed purchase orders for accuracy before submission, preventing costly errors or delays in order processing.
- Analyzed vendors and suppliers to select most suitable to deliver high-quality products at competitive pricing.
- Procure Horizontal/Vertical Packaging machine and Different types of conveyor belts components like Motors , Gear box, Bearings , belts , Valves, Cylinders ,Pumps Etc.
- Managed vendors and suppliers to meet objectives related to cost, delivery performance, and schedule.
- Enhanced supplier relationships through regular communication and negotiation, securing better pricing and payment terms for company.
- Prepare schedule of comparison
- Issuance of Purchase order.
Education
MBA - Operations Management
DR D Y PATIL VIDYAPEETH
Pune, India02.2024
B.tech - Mechanical Engineering, India
Gujarat Technological University
Vadodara06.2018
Diploma In Engineering - Mechanical Engineering, India
Gujarat Technological University
Vadodara, India07.2015
Skills
- Materials Requirement Planning
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Production Planning
- Purchasing management
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier negotiation
- Lean principles
- Inventory Control
- Pricing negotiation
- Proficient in ERP , Advance Excel , Power bi , power point presentation , Microsoft Project planning
Languages
English
Hindi
Gujarati
Timeline
Material Planning and Procurement Specialist
Axtel Industries Limited
12.2022 - Current
Production Planning and Control Engineer
Integrated Cleanroom Technologies Pvt Ltd
05.2019 - 11.2022
Technical Purchase Engineer
Aris Automation
12.2017 - 04.2019
MBA - Operations Management
DR D Y PATIL VIDYAPEETH
B.tech - Mechanical Engineering, India
Gujarat Technological University
Diploma In Engineering - Mechanical Engineering, India
Gujarat Technological University
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