K. KARTHIKEYAN
Chennai
Summary
To be challenged in a leadership position responsible for formulating Procurement and Supply chain strategies, aimed at achieving overall department and organization’s objectives
Over 25 years of experience in the Automotive Industry spanning across Strategic Sourcing, Global Sourcing, Vendor Development & Supply Chain in Trucks & Bus Industry in India Area of specialization include Stampings , FBV Bus Body ,Chassis & Suspension Parts
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
CIW & Stamping ( Procurement & NPD )
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt Ltd.
Chennai
01.2009 - Current
- Procurement & NPD for all sheet metal parts , formulating Supplier landscape, Supplier assessment, Technical reviews, Part Development PPAP, APQP, Commercial Negotiations, Commodity Strategy & Supplier Selection new product projects for stamping parts with an annual value of buying INR 650 Cr
- Commodity strategy preparation, formulating Supplier landscape, Supplier assessment, Technical reviews, Commercial Negotiations & Supplier Selection for Chassis parts with an annual value of buying INR 1350 Cr
- RM Management Flat Steel RM Buy & Sale model introduced, supply and pricing agreement signed with Steel Mills resulted in securing 100% quality , delivery and cost optimization of INR 6 crore
- Bus Body supplier integration , localization of major commodities like doors , and ensure common supplier strategy for Truck and Buses to lever volume and optimize the overall supplier base of DICV, Total 64 supplier has been optimized in Bus Body Commodities
- Migrated Aluminum Body Structure to Steel Body Structure and Negotiated long term agreements with key suppliers
- Successfully established bus chassis parts supplier selection , negotiated , contract release and localization of bus unique commodities
- Planned & successfully implemented Localization strategy for 16T Front Engine Air Suspension Bus with New Front Axle, Castings , Rolled Long Members and other major commodities and achieved 80% localization @ SOP MDT Bus Chassis
- New Product Project tracking , QGM reports for all quality gates deliverables w.r.t procurement reporting and target cost matching workshop , cost tracking for unique parts has been done for complete bus chassis and body
- Planned and successfully completed Supplier Selection , Awarding , Negotiation for Major Chassis commodities like Cooling System , Chassis Filter & Sheet Metal suppliers for HDT and L/MDT platform
Supplier Selection & Pricing for Proto & Mass Production Unique Parts Development
Ashok Leyland Limited
Chennai
12.2007 - 12.2008
- Select supplier for joint development based on supplier performance matrix
- Closely coordination with engineering department for proto and mass production process finalization
- Negotiate with supplier and finalize the best price thro best practices
- (Zero base costing, target costing, bench marking )
- Strictly adhere to sourcing deliverables on each quality gate of new product development
- Verify supplier’s current capacity and closely monitor action plans for volume ramp-up
- New supplier site audit jointly with Cooperate Quality and product development team
Program buyer responsible for supplier selection, negotiating series price , ensuring supplier has adequate capacity to meet program peak volume requirements
Visteon Automotive Systems India Pvt Ltd.
04.2006 - 11.2007
- Negotiation with vendor to meet overall budget targets cost
- Zero base costing, Releasing mass production blanket purchase orders
- Sourcing new vendor based on well long term commodity strategy
- Identifying key areas for cost reduction thro process optimization
- Study capacity of the existing vendors and rationalize thro SOB ( Share of Business)
- Review APQP & PPAP document for all engg changes and new parts developed
- Commodities handled- Plastics Injection Molding , Rubber, Stampings, Machined parts
E2E Supply chain management including planning , sourcing , part development , scheduling and inventory management for complete “C” Class items like fasteners , fittings , pipes , consumables , paints and chemicals etc.
L&T-Demag Plastics Machinery Private Limited
12.2000 - 03.2006
- PLANNING:
- Ascribing Material Requirement Plan for an equipment according to its BOM
- Planning & Scheduling of Bulk purchasing items (e.g
- Fasteners &Fittings)
- Purchasing of Two Bin items where a separate bin will be maintained in assembly
- PROCUREMENT & SCHEDULING :
- Procurement of the material involves releasing purchase orders for vendors
- Releasing timely schedules as per the component lead-time & follow up with the vendors
- Periodic audit of vendors for the process of self-certification
- Clearance activity for imported components & Advance Licensing (DES) & Redemption
- Process for export Machines to claim duty exemption benefits
- VENDOR DEVELOPMENT:
- Identifying and developing a dedicated and alternate vendor source for, achieving cost effective purchases of raw materials and reduction in delivery time
- Developing global vendor base for procurement of critical engineering specifications
- Assessment of the performance of the vendors based on various criterions such as percentage for, rejections, quality improvement rate, timely delivery, credit terms etc
- Follow-up with vendors for timely deliveries and quality checks as well as ensuring timely payments
- APQP & PPAP review for new products developed
- VALUE ENGINEERING:
- Close co-ordination with the design & manufacturing dept for standardization of the products for the improvements & cost control
Indirect Procurement
Valeo Friction Materials Pvt. Ltd.
12.1997 - 11.2000
- Responsible for sourcing & development of moulds, jigs & fixture for new product & routine production consumables
Education
M.E Manufacturing Egg From MIT Anna University -
.
01-2011
B.Tech Production Engineering From MIT Anna University -
.
01-2004
Diploma In Mechanical Engineering From Central Polytechnic -
.
Chennai01-1997
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team building
- Decision-Making
- Multitasking
Professionalprofilesummary
Over 25 years of experience in the Automotive Industry spanning across Strategic Sourcing, Global Sourcing, Vendor Development & Supply Chain in Trucks & Bus Industry in India. Area of specialization include Stampings, FBV Bus Body, Chassis & Suspension Parts
Personal Information
- Total Experience: 25 Years
- Age: 45 Years
- Father's Name: P. Kuppa Gounder
- Date of Birth: 07/02/1979
- Gender: Male
Hobbies and Interests
Reading Books, Travelling
Languages
English
First Language
Tamil
Proficient (C2)
C2
Japanese
Beginner (A1)
A1
Timeline
CIW & Stamping ( Procurement & NPD )
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt Ltd.
01.2009 - Current
Supplier Selection & Pricing for Proto & Mass Production Unique Parts Development
Ashok Leyland Limited
12.2007 - 12.2008
Program buyer responsible for supplier selection, negotiating series price , ensuring supplier has adequate capacity to meet program peak volume requirements
Visteon Automotive Systems India Pvt Ltd.
04.2006 - 11.2007
E2E Supply chain management including planning , sourcing , part development , scheduling and inventory management for complete “C” Class items like fasteners , fittings , pipes , consumables , paints and chemicals etc.
L&T-Demag Plastics Machinery Private Limited
12.2000 - 03.2006
Indirect Procurement
Valeo Friction Materials Pvt. Ltd.
12.1997 - 11.2000
M.E Manufacturing Egg From MIT Anna University -
.
B.Tech Production Engineering From MIT Anna University -
.
Diploma In Mechanical Engineering From Central Polytechnic -
.
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