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Himanshu Sharma

Bangalore

Summary

A vibrant professional nearly 12 years of experience in Vendor Development, demand Planning, Contract Management and Sourcing. Purchase & Procurement Management Professional with record of innovative success in sourcing for multiple locations and offering top performing solutions for purchase/projects issues; leveraging standalone expertise in making timely decisions. Exposure working on P2P and O2C models. Proficient in designing & developing systems and procedures to implement purchasing, inventory control, production planning that assures availability of materials & transportation in accordance with Just-in-Time delivery schedules, while maintaining minimum inventory. Led and developed 1 out of 5 complex parts (3-axis & 5-axis) of COBHAM project and lead outsourcing of Boeing AH64 Apache helicopter structural parts, A “Aerospace Program”. Expertise in driving the process of negotiating service level agreements, licensing agreements, and managing compliance levels. Streamlined working SOPs for enhanced operational effectiveness; acted as an escalation gate to resolve issues of procurement & purchase functions. Received Excellence Award in NCQC (National Convention of Quality Concepts) in Visakhapatnam and also qualified for ICQC. A strategic planner, known for ensuring that appropriate strategies are in place & are acted upon according to priorities; resourceful in ensuring human, financial, and technological resources are available. Commodity Management, Commercial Negotiations, Costing and familiarity with Semiconductor, Automotive, Electrical Equipment Manufacturing or high-technology supply management practices, standards and organizations. Analytical Business & technical understanding of Manufacturing & Assembly processes related to Mechanical, Electrical Components such as Fittings, Tubing, Valves, Regulators, MFCs, Weldments, Machining, OEMs Proprietary etc. Proven ability to gain partnerships & excel in working & leading in a cross-functional environment with NPI, Product Development, manufacturing, quality as well as procurement, finance, and product support. PowerPoint and presentation skills. Proven experience of strong analytical and problem-solving skills with history of successful resolution. Exhibit attention to detail, sense of urgency and ability to handle multiple tasks in fast paced environment. Agile and adaptable staff leader with stellar work history, motivational approach and upbeat nature. Skilled at training employees and leveraging organized approaches to handle daily planning, scheduling, and customer service requirements. Forward-thinking and industrious with diplomatic communication style focused on maximizing engagement and satisfaction.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Manager - Supplier Manager

Ather Energy Ltd
03.2021 - Current
  • Devising and implementing a robust sourcing strategy; identifying profitable suppliers and initiating business & organization partnerships
  • Implementing supplier partnership programs that provide a competitive advantage while ensuring premium quality supply and a reduction of the total cost of ownership
  • Monitoring the implementation of a system for ensuring availability of stock / out of stock situations, and making appropriate arrangements to ensure on-time deliveries
  • Formulating the long-term and short-term budgets, procurement strategies & category structure while gaining alignment with corporate and regional stakeholders to drive overall total cost of ownership
  • Taking purchasing decisions considering costs, location, time as well as working capital decisions and raw material forecasting including inventory
  • Showcasing excellence in scrutinizing the MRP with stakeholders to ensure achievement of on-time and Full (OTIF) servicing, drive Sales & operations planning (S&OP) interface meeting discussions
  • Managing material & inventory levels for ensuring ready availability to meet procurement & dispatch targets, while designing & scheduling material procurement plans for raw materials, process items & maintenance items
  • Collaborate with individuals across departments (IT and business) to gain an understanding of business objectives, facilitate solutions, develop approaches and define deliverables required to implement complex business processes and solutions
  • Define requirements and design robust architecture
  • Establish design constraints and ensure architecture conforms to requirements
  • Assess the feasibility of architecture solutions and alternatives based on industry best practices
  • Lead and responsible for TMS modules with deep functional and domain expertise
  • Working knowledge and hands experience in configuration of TMS product with subject matter knowledge in the following areas – Order Management, Planning, load building, Execution, shipment tendering, Visibility, Freight payment and audit, Fleet management, optimizer, Transportation modeler
  • Experience with integrating TMS products with upstream and downstream systems which include ERPs, Global Trade, Dangerous goods, Freight payment and visibility platforms
  • Analyze trends and draw conclusions to reduce/eliminate recurring/high impacting issues
  • Supervise and accurate solution performance, stability, and sizing during customer roll-out phase
  • Demonstrate exposure to Cloud based SaaS solutions and usage of cloud native architecture & microservices
  • Exposure to broad technical and functional knowledge of various key technology and business platforms
  • Knowledge and Experience Agile development methods
  • Outstanding Communication and Interpersonal skillsPerform trade-off analysis
  • Responsible for process analysis, functional and logical system design, configuration and implementation
  • Performing fit-gap analysis
  • Leading the evaluation of new releases or alternate software, reviewing business and technical literature and interacting with analysts and user groups
  • Identify, recommend and implement complex configuration solutions and implement full cycle configuration to meet business needs; create and update associated documentation

Executive- Strategic Sourcing

TATA Sikorsky Aerospace Ltd.
11.2017 - 03.2021
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings with thorough spend analysis and market research.
  • Delivered cost-effective solutions by leveraging global sourcing opportunities in diverse markets around the world.
  • Evaluated suppliers'' capabilities to meet quality standards, ensuring product compliance with industry regulations and company requirements.
  • Enhanced procurement visibility by implementing user-friendly tools and reporting systems for stakeholders to access relevant information easily.
  • Improved supplier relationships by developing and implementing strategic sourcing processes.
  • Assisted in the development of annual budgets by providing accurate forecasts of anticipated purchasing expenses based on historical trends and current market conditions.
  • Streamlined procurement processes, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced cycle times.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
  • Implemented supplier diversity programs, encouraging the inclusion of minority-owned, women-owned, and other disadvantaged business enterprises in the procurement process.
  • Optimized inventory levels through data-driven demand forecasting and efficient replenishment strategies.
  • Boosted organizational competitiveness by identifying innovative products, technologies, or processes that could be sourced from external partners.
  • Developed strong working relationships with suppliers, fostering trust and open communication channels for better collaboration.
  • Implemented sustainable sourcing practices, promoting environmental responsibility across the supply chain network.
  • Facilitated successful supplier transitions during mergers or acquisitions, minimizing disruption to ongoing operations while maintaining high service levels.
  • Supported new product development initiatives through proactive involvement in vendor selection and materials sourcing activities.

Engineer- Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Development

Lohia Corp. Ltd.
07.2011 - 11.2017
  • Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
  • Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
  • Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
  • Reduced project completion time by 30days with efficient resource allocation and effective communication strategies.
  • Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components to have effective manufacturing process aligned.
  • Optimized engineering processes by implementing innovative solutions and streamlining workflow.
  • Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
  • Collaborated on interdisciplinary teams to develop creative, cost-effective solutions for complex projects.
  • Evaluated vendor proposals for equipment procurement, selecting optimal solutions based on performance requirements.
  • Enhanced product performance by conducting thorough failure analysis and recommending improvements.
  • Improved energy efficiency in manufacturing processes by redesigning mechanical systems and components.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

Liverpool Business School
DELHI
09.2024

B.E - Mechanical

Global Technology
Delhi
01.2016

Diploma - Tools & Die Making

NTTF At R.D.TATA Technical Education Centre
Jamshedpur
01.2011

10th -

Hindustan Mitra Mandal High School
Jamshedpur
01.2008

Skills

  • Vendor Development
  • Demand Planning
  • Contract Management
  • Sourcing
  • Purchase & Procurement Management
  • Planner/Communicator
  • Technocrat
  • Problem Solver
  • Staff Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Negotiation
  • Operations Management

Certification

  • Completed CSCMP Supply Chain Foundations: Demand Planning Professional Certificate
  • Enrolled as member of CIPS (chartered institute of procurement and supply chain) level -4

Keyimpactareas

  • Vendor Management
  • Contract Management
  • Process Excellence
  • Negotiation/Budget & Cost Optimization
  • Resource Management
  • Demand Planning
  • Liaison & Coordination
  • Purchase Management/Sourcing
  • Market Intelligence

Timeline

Associate Manager - Supplier Manager

Ather Energy Ltd
03.2021 - Current

Executive- Strategic Sourcing

TATA Sikorsky Aerospace Ltd.
11.2017 - 03.2021

Engineer- Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Development

Lohia Corp. Ltd.
07.2011 - 11.2017

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

Liverpool Business School

B.E - Mechanical

Global Technology

Diploma - Tools & Die Making

NTTF At R.D.TATA Technical Education Centre

10th -

Hindustan Mitra Mandal High School
Himanshu Sharma