Karthik Kumar M
Supply Chain Specialist
Chennai,TN
Summary
Forward-thinking Operations Specialist bringing 13+ years of expertise in Supply Chain Management for Automotive and electronics sector businesses. Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations and reducing costs. Adept at analyzing data to identify trends and developing strategies to improve efficiency.
Overview
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Work History
Sr. SMRT Analyst- SCM
Ford Motor Company, Chennai
- Supplier manufacturing Readiness for all Green Field and Brown Field supplier on site visit and audit.
- Review supplier ratings in Super G- web based tool. Do physical audit at supplier site.
- Ensure all systems are in place to deliver material from supplier base for every Program milestone like TT, MP1, MP2 to Job1 + 90 days.
- Support management on program KPI and update program status in regional meetings.
- Collaborate with different internal stakeholders (NMP, STA, Capacity & constraint, Purchase, Packaging, Production Bom, Production release-PPM) to achieve Launch Readiness.
- Process Improvement:
- Developed and published – Launch Readiness Dashboard.
- Super G Enhancement: Audit Page expiration time change from15 min to 8 hrs. Inclusion of Old and new part reference.
- Chat Bot Assistance: MP&L in a Box.
Sr. Prototype Engineer- SCM
Ford Motor Company, Chennai
- Working with a team of 14 supply chain professionals and oversee the end-to-end supply chain process, from sourcing to delivery.
- Optimize ERP system to improve data accuracy, visibility, and efficiency.
- Develop and monitor KPIs and metrics to evaluate and improve supply chain performance.
- Manage inventory levels and ensure optimal stock availability and replenishment.
- Support Part Change Notification-PCN process.
- Forecast demand and supply trends and plan accordingly to meet customer needs.
- Follow up with Supplier and DHL team to create consignment & ensure material delivery at warehouse.
- Develop and implement cost-saving initiatives reduce operational expenses and improve profitability.
- Create Power BI dashboards and reports for senior management and stakeholders review fortnightly.
- Train & develop all new joiners in functional process.
- Lead KSSSM (Keep Start Stop Streamline Move) annual review supply chain process and identify opportunity for process improvement.
- Process Improvements:
- Improved ordering by 95% to suppliers using lean six sigma process for TCB,PCF,BCE,FAE, MP&L build.
- Developed and rolled out comprehensive dashboard using Power BI for BOT operation, Program Summary and Supplier Payment details.
- Leading all UAT test for successful implementation of ERP changes.
- Improved Part Change Notification approval TAT from 5 days to 1.5 days using DMAIC process.
- Reduced ordering time through various ERP enhancement by developing new module.
- Analyzed and developed cost saving methods & brought $3 M of cost savings.
- Created FAQ Manual for team on ERP navigations, issue resolution queries and RPA operations.
- Developed Process documents to support and review ISO audit for team.
SCM-Specialist
Flextronics
- Procure to Pay:
- Sourcing & Vendors Management, establishing details in SAP-ERP to ensure ordering on time to suppliers.
- Send RFQs to supplier for the NTEI & Follow with Vendors for material delivery.
- Resolve inbound issues due to shipping discrepancies and missing documents & support payments.
- Process improvements:
- Developed Vendor Management Process.
- Integrated excel macro in MRP report to send orders details to suppliers.
- Improved delivery performance thought lean process and value streaming process.
- Achievements:
- Completed kaizen to resolve the impound issues.
- Received end customer appreciation on covering production shortages for 1 month.
- Saved $1.5 M via negotiation and selecting suppliers for annual supply.
Education
MBA - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Madras University
Chennai01-2015
BE - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Anna University
Chennai01-2012
Skills
Supply Chain Management
ERP-SAP & GPIRS J
6 Sigma
Sourcing
Procurement
Root-cause analysis
Risk analysis
Project management
Accomplishments
- Certified 6 Sigma Green Belt holder - ID80832
- Developed Launch Quality Operating System -LQOS process for Open order cancellation after build completion.
- Earned Asia Pacific Award from president for Bom maintenance simplification through merging ERP and Bom Validation Tool- DPA project.
Extracurricular
Conducted many Team development events like, Potluck, Cricket tournament, Nimble hurdle. Lead department cricket team to third place in 2025- Ford Cricket League. Conducted many Team development events like, Potluck, Cricket tournament, Nimble hurdle. Lead department cricket team to third place in 2025- Ford Cricket League.
Affiliations
Skill Dynamics - Certified Advanced Supply Chain Professional
Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
Certification
Lean Six Sigma -Green Belt
Work Availability
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Timeline
Sr. SMRT Analyst- SCM
Ford Motor Company, Chennai
Sr. Prototype Engineer- SCM
Ford Motor Company, Chennai
SCM-Specialist
Flextronics
BE - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Anna University
MBA - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Madras University
Additional Responsibility: CSR- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Leading CSR- Land team comprising 4 members from 2018.
- Received Asia Pacific award from President for Best CSR lead 2021 and 2022