Justin K J
Bengaluru
Summary
Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing, and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by 18 years of experience in leading organizational business units.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Supply Chain Manager – Facility Operations
Caterpillar India Private Limited
03.2023 - Current
- Lead end-to-end supply chain operations, including demand planning, material planning, procurement, warehouse operations, and logistics for $60M annual material spend facility.
- Serve on Facility Leadership Team, developing supply chain strategies and long-term plans aligned with global objectives.
- Manage and develop 56-member supply chain and logistics team, providing mentorship, performance management, and succession planning.
- Collaborate with operations, purchasing, engineering, suppliers, and global Caterpillar plants to resolve issues and optimize processes.
- Oversee department budgets, implement cost controls, and drive productivity improvements, delivering $50K+ annual savings and $1.7M OPACC benefits.
- Optimized 5,122 sq. ft. warehouse space (+22% capacity via consolidation), implemented RF/barcode scanning, EDI, eKANBAN, and RPA, reducing lead times and saving 1,000 man-hours annually.
- Achieved 99% Customer Shipping Performance, 95-96% EIS scores, 32% FMI reduction, 92% premium freight reduction, and 98.5% MPU hits reduction.
Supply Chain Manager – Global Parts Supply
Caterpillar India Engineering Solutions Pvt Ltd
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Managed performance of 400+ global suppliers ($380M annual spend) across US, EAME, APD, supporting aftermarket supply chain with demand forecasting and logistics planning.
- Led 11 logistics analysts and performance lead in supplier evaluation, issue resolution via RCCA, and alignment with short/long-term growth.
- Reduced Past Ship value from $41M to $31M (30% reduction), improved HPBO from 93% to 97%, NPI response from 70% to 96%, and QDFO closure from 30% to 54%.
- Developed dashboards for parts demand variability, order books, and supplier performance to enhance visibility and decision-making.
- Led HMS Dortmund Virtual Factory transition, boosting HPBO (>7 days) from 62% to 92%; resolved No Source issues for 26 critical parts.
Site Purchasing Manager
Caterpillar India Pvt Ltd
11.2016 - 05.2021
- Oversaw site purchasing for BCP Drivetrain ($48M annual spend, $10M specialty parts category), negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
- Led 6 Supply Network Professionals, partnering with category purchasing, product groups, and operations for execution and issue resolution.
- Reduced Supplier PPM from 1748 to 316; delivered $636K TCO savings, $537K localization savings, 1.6% favorable cost vs. ABP, and $75K COPQ recovery.
- Ensured material continuity during COVID, improved Supplier Shipping Performance to 96-98%, and supported multiple NPI transitions (SSL Phase 1/2, PS4, PG145).
Supply Chain Manager
Caterpillar India Pvt Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed supply chain and warehouse operations for $30M spend facility, directing 27 professionals to meet financial and quality goals.
- Collaborated with global teams, suppliers, and engineering to resolve supply chain issues and optimize inventory.
Supply Performance Engineer
Caterpillar India Pvt Ltd
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Built lean supply chain capabilities with global suppliers in material replenishment, logistics optimization, and capacity planning.
- Addressed supplier constraints to improve performance and responsiveness.
Quality Assurance Engineer
Alstom Grid India Pvt Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Ensured supplier quality through audits, process excellence programs, and collaboration with engineering/manufacturing.
Senior Tech Executive – Supplier Quality Assurance
IFB Industries Ltd
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Managed supplier audits, CAPA plans, and new product development trials for raw materials and components.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
MVJ College of Engineering
Bengaluru, India06-2007
Skills
Supply Chain Management
Inventory Management
Demand Planning
Strategic Sourcing
Logistics Optimization
Warehouse Operations
Supplier Relationship Management
Procurement
SAP
Oracle
Advanced Planning Systems
Data Analytics
KPIs Monitoring
Cost Reduction
Process Improvement
Six Sigma Black Belt
Lean Methodologies
Team Leadership
Cross-Functional Collaboration
International Trade Compliance
Risk Mitigation
Budget Management
Certification
Six Sigma Black Belt (DMAIC)
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager – Facility Operations
Caterpillar India Private Limited
03.2023 - Current
Supply Chain Manager – Global Parts Supply
Caterpillar India Engineering Solutions Pvt Ltd
06.2021 - 02.2023
Site Purchasing Manager
Caterpillar India Pvt Ltd
11.2016 - 05.2021
Supply Chain Manager
Caterpillar India Pvt Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2016
Supply Performance Engineer
Caterpillar India Pvt Ltd
01.2012 - 01.2014
Quality Assurance Engineer
Alstom Grid India Pvt Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2012
Senior Tech Executive – Supplier Quality Assurance
IFB Industries Ltd
01.2007 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
MVJ College of Engineering
Awards
2016 EHS Awards – Environmental Excellence
Contact Information
- Justin K J
- +91 8220019023
- Justin2403@gmail.com
- Https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-k-j-4b86279a
- 203, Wing 9, Ahad Serenity, Rayasandra Village, Bengaluru - 560099, India