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KEITH MONTEIRO

KEITH MONTEIRO

Product Manager / Logistics Manager
Pune,MH

Summary

Dynamic Product and Logistics Manager with a proven track record at SKODA Auto Volkswagen India, enhancing operational efficiency and spearheading over 50 successful projects. Expert in SAP and project management, I excel in cross-functional collaboration, process excellence, innovative problem-solving, achieving significant revenue growth and cost savings. Renowned for effective communication skills and business process improvement.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages

Work History

Partner | Operations & Supply Chain

Autzilla — Detailing Studio
Pune
07.2023 - 12.2025

Key Responsibilities

  • Led operations and supply chain for a growing automotive services business, spanning procurement, inventory, and distribution.
  • Scaled operations from 1 to 3 stores across Mumbai and Pune through structured procurement and logistics planning.
  • Negotiated supplier agreements to improve pricing, lead times, and quality consistency.
  • Implemented inventory governance and demand planning, aligned with sales and service capacity.
  • Drove cost optimization initiatives, improving margins, and working-capital efficiency.
  • Managed stakeholder relationships with clients, suppliers, and logistics partners, while overseeing daily administrative operations and regulatory compliance.

Product Manager – Accessories Business Unit

SKODA Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited
01.2019 - 06.2023
  • Defined project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and development/testing standards.
  • Owned the end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation to post-launch support.
  • Led cross-functional collaboration for design approval, supplier nomination, development, testing, and SOPs.
  • Delivered fast, cost-effective, and innovative product solutions for Škoda and Volkswagen's market needs.

Key Achievements:

  • Delivered cost and time optimization by reusing approved materials across new vehicle projects.
  • Led the development of OEM-first magnetic sunblind solutions (localized mesh) within the global VW Group.
  • Generated ₹222 million+ in revenue and ₹0.5 million in cost savings through warehouse liquidation.
  • Project Lead for all Volkswagen and Škoda India Special Editions (2019–2023).
  • Successfully launched 50 projects.

Logistics Manager – Accessories Business Unit

Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2016 - 12.2018
  • Managed pan-India forecasting, procurement, and delivery for Volkswagen & Škoda accessories.
  • Led SAP-based inbound/outbound operations, inventory planning, and export invoicing automation.
  • Optimized logistics costs, packaging (domestic & export), and supplier pricing agreements.
  • Improved forecast accuracy using 3-year demand history, reducing excess and slow-moving inventory.
  • Implemented supplier scorecards to improve lead times, quality, and delivery reliability.
  • Standardized processes through SOPs, QMS-aligned process maps, and ISO initiatives.
  • Led process integration during the Volkswagen–Škoda India merger, eliminating manual approvals via SAP.

Logistics Officer – Local Procurement

Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2015 - 04.2016
  • Managed daily procurement of material from local suppliers, releasing weekly schedules and follow up with suppliers for dispatch & deliveries. Monitoring of material procured from other states within India
  • Successfully reduced on hand inventory by introducing and establishing daily inventory management procedures and monthly KPI’s. Introduced cycle counting, Kanban and error proofing to eliminate stock out.
  • Coordinating with all levels of management in the areas of planning, packaging, purchasing, logistics and operations

Logistics Executive - Claims

Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2015 - 08.2015
  • Managing a team of four people who handle picking, sorting and scrapping of rejected assembly line material. Responsible for blocking material in the SAP System (WM).
  • Monitored and ensured the scrapping process is timely executed. Prepared all Scrap Notes (Rejected material of Assembly, Body & Engine Shop) and maintained all necessary documents.
  • Responsible for supervising 5S activities of the BLA (Blocked) Area.

Manager

CASA - Multi Cuisine Restaurant
07.2012 - 02.2013
  • Managed all pre-opening activities (site selection, construction, vendor relations, purchasing equipment, staff recruitment and training)
  • Maintained inventory count and indulging in pre-order process
  • Responsible for material management and checking for defects and product quality, supplier selection, product price negotiations
  • Responsible for managing the daily transactions and monthly accounting

Project Coordinator

Sigma Interiors Pvt. Ltd
09.2010 - 06.2012
  • Vendor's contracts and negotiations, procurement of goods supervised material delivery and inventory count
  • Responsible for handling material defects and managing claims and returns
  • Maintained the financial accounts for the operations in Pune
  • Daily reports, weekly status reports and monthly finance reports

Education

Master of Science - Logistics (Supply Chain Management)

University of Wollongong
Dubai, U.A.E
09.2014

Bachelor of Commerce - undefined

University of Pune
04.2009

Skills

Project Management Skills

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 22 April, 1987

Timeline

Partner | Operations & Supply Chain

Autzilla — Detailing Studio
07.2023 - 12.2025

Product Manager – Accessories Business Unit

SKODA Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited
01.2019 - 06.2023

Logistics Manager – Accessories Business Unit

Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2016 - 12.2018

Logistics Officer – Local Procurement

Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2015 - 04.2016

Logistics Executive - Claims

Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2015 - 08.2015

Manager

CASA - Multi Cuisine Restaurant
07.2012 - 02.2013

Project Coordinator

Sigma Interiors Pvt. Ltd
09.2010 - 06.2012

Bachelor of Commerce - undefined

University of Pune

Master of Science - Logistics (Supply Chain Management)

University of Wollongong
KEITH MONTEIROProduct Manager / Logistics Manager