Kurasala Chandrashekhar Venugopal

Summary

Results-oriented Supply Chain & Production planner Professional with 13 years of progressive experience in the Automotive, Bearing and Cable industries. Proven expertise in import procurement, inbound logistics, production planning, and warehouse operations, with a strong focus on cost reduction, process optimization, and zero-line stoppage. Adept in SAP (S4 HANA, PP/MM modules) and JD Edwards, with a consistent record of driving operational excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder satisfaction across global supply chains. Recognized for strong team leadership, problem-solving ability, and continuous improvement mindset (Lean, 5S, Kaizen).

Overview

13

years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager- SCM (Import Parts Planning & Procurement)

Knorr-Bremse CVS Pune

09.2023 - Current

Managing procurement of 789 critical components from 145 suppliers, with a monthly purchasing volume of approximately 21 Cr; Annual Purchase volume of approx. 250 Cr.
Core member team of ITMS (Import Transport Management system) implementation for India region. Visited China for the project Kickoff. Cost saving project under progress.
30% import part content for the sale of 80 Cr/month.
Prioritize orders to accommodate with high priority, while reviewing accuracy.
Assist in investigating customer disputes.
Familiarize self consistently on compliance & contract / warranty regulation and policies.
Responsible for procurement and logistic process of automobile child parts.
Worked with logistics providers negotiating quotes, planning on various transport schemes to minimize cost to find the fastest and safest way to delivery commitments.
Worked with customs brokers preparing documents for customs Clearance, price analysis, proper technical specification and goods description, calculation of import duties & taxation etc.
Warehouse analysis and orders planning budgeting.
Supply chain sourcing and communication with suppliers, implementation of quality standards, handling of papers related to international shipments.
Handling all aspects of transportation for accounts from foreign origin to destinations.
Communicated with international offices to provide documents, and services to ensure seamless transactions.
Handled all aspects of ocean imports from origin to destination in a corporate setting.
Prepared documents and reports for customer, upper management, and sales executive.
Track import freight via Ocean FCL; LCL & Air. Provide daily updates to customer regarding status.
Troubleshoot any problem that arise.
Cargo tracking of import ocean shipments to ensure timely delivery.
Update SAP dates as needed, so that all parties have accurate information and delivery dates.
Complete monthly freight billing audits to ensure accurate billing from our freight forwarding vendors.
Computer proficient in MS excel, word, outlook and SAP.
Manage payment of Customs duties.
Coordinate activities of Customhouse brokers with truckers and warehouses to ensure timely delivery of goods.

Team Leader-Stores & Warehouse

TIMKEN INDIA LIMITED

02.2022 - 09.2023

Manage daily operations of 3 locations and activities of a team consisting of 10 staff and 130 contract labors.
Managed inventory for 250+ Cr of Inventory.
100% audit compliance at workplace.
Rejection and scrap control through SAP Via Po.
Vehicle TAT monitoring, vehicle leaves with 4 Hrs. after entering the premises. Achieved at the level of 88%.
Establish goals and development plans, collaborating with assistant managers to hit monthly and quarterly budget goals
Assigned employees to specific duties to best meet the needs of the store.
Greeted customers in a timely and positive manner to create a positive experience for the customer.
Identifying the customer's needs and providing information related to products and services.
Completing training on all handsets to communicate the key features and benefit of each to new and existing customers.
Skills- Inventory Management, Safety and Compliance, Quality Control, Hiring and Training.
Highlight constraints and resolve through cross functional team efforts.

Sr. Engineer- Manufacturing and logistics

ZF WABCO INDIA LTD

01.2019 - 02.2022

Engaged in both long and short-term planning, from January-2019 to till date, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
Planning of RM as per customer requirement for value stream VDC (Vehicle dynamic control) & C&B (Clutch & Brakes).
Prepared and analyzed schedules working closely with the customer service department to maintain high customer satisfaction by keeping the representatives notified of any service issues.
Evaluated the capacity for all equipment to determine material priorities, personal requirements and outsourcing if needed.
Ordered and maintained inventory levels for raw materials and supplies to meet production demands.
Selected by management to participate in the implementation of SAP into the facility, becoming the primary trainer in the production planning department.
Designed and implemented monthly metrics, tracking, and process improvements resulting in improved lead times and increased network capacity.
Managed leading vendor's ship schedule in alignment with customer's yearly budget.
Developed reporting that was shared company-wide: regularly presented material at executive level meetings.
Reduced warehouse capacity while increasing shipping efficiency.
Formulated weekly ship schedules with vendors. Facilitated weekly conference calls to discuss shipping schedules, service levels, rate of production, invoice approval and any gating issues.
Managed leading vendor's ship schedule in alignment with customer's yearly budget.
Digitalization – MIS dashboard created for daily review in morning meetings.
Cost Reduction projects under progress – Localization of imports parts from China to India.

Production Planning – Deputy Manager

HTL LTD.

02.2018 - 01.2019

Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, from Mar-2018 to Jan 2019, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
Handling of Optical fiber cable planning start to end process.
SAP implementation of PP & PPDS module.
Monthly planning as per customer requirement and process capacities.
Raw material scheduling for just in time supply thereby Improving delivery rating index.
Identify standard & nonstandard raw materials and their lead times.
Release monthly raw material requirement and scheduling it as per lead time.
Understand monthly preventive maintenance schedule of critical & bottle neck machines.
Release monthly production plan based on customer committed delivery dates.

Production Planning – Engineer

KEC INTERNATIONAL LTD. (RPG CABLES)

07.2012 - 02.2018

KEC INTL LTD (RPG CABLES) is a renowned organization in the field of Cables.
Campus placed and joined as a GET in cables division for Mysore location.
KEC cables set up its manufacturing facilities in Vadodara & Mysore.
KEC is very well known for its quality & has manufactured cables ranging from 3.3 Kv to 1000 KV.
Core team member for SAP implementation at KEC Mumbai (Aug-17 to Feb-18) for Production planning detailed scheduling.
Monthly planning as per customer requirement and process capacities.
Raw material scheduling for just in time supply thereby Improving delivery rating index.
Liquidation of nonmoving wip and finish goods
Order Booking for the Manufacturing as per the customer requirement.
Manufacturing as per IS, IEC, BS & different state electricity board Standards.
Analyze machine capacity process wise. Identify bottle neck machines.
Release monthly raw material requirement and scheduling it as per lead time.
Understand monthly preventive maintenance schedule of critical & bottle neck machines.
Release monthly production plan based on customer committed delivery dates.
Daily recording and monitoring of production status item wise and customer wise.
Highlight constraints and resolve through cross functional team efforts.
On time inspection scheduling or release test reports for timely dispatch clearance.
Sale order booking (SO), MRP (Material resource Planning), Work order processing (WO)
Providing technical support to sales & marketing team against their raised quarries.
Performed product analysis for cost reduction and improved efficiency.

Education

BE - undefined

Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Chidambaram Tamil Nadu, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu

01.2012

GPA: 8.12 CGPA

12th - undefined

HSC Narayana Junior college Shanty Nagar, Visakhapatnam, Visakhapatnam

01.2008

GPA: 89.5%

10th - undefined

SSC Ramakrishna School Nad Kotha Road, Visakhapatnam, Visakhapatnam

01.2006

GPA: 82.6%

Skills

Team Leadership & Interpersonal Communication

Production & Raw Material Planning

Import Procurement & Inbound Logistics Management

Warehouse & Inventory Management; 100% Physical Cycle Count vs SAP

Zero Line Stoppage (Internal & Customer); Zero Premium Freight

Inventory Audit, Obsolete/Slow-Moving Inventory Management

Lean Management, 5S, Kaizen Implementation

SAP S4 HANA (MM/PP Modules), JD Edwards, MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Manpower Management & Shift Handling

Compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001/14001/45001, EHS & Customer Standards

Disclaimer

Date of Birth: 25/07/1989 Languages known English, Hindi, and Telugu. Permanent Address: H.No-32, D-Block, Neelkanth Residency, Shiv Niranjan homes, Tata motors south gate, Jojobera, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand-831016 Marital Status: Married. I declare that all the details furnished above are true to the best of my knowledge. Place: Moshi, Pune Date: 28.07.2025

Additional Responsibilities

Implement & Schedule Production Plans based on customer delivery commitments
Daily monitoring of Production Quantity Vs. Plan
Monitor, inspect, and maintain inventory accuracy
Conduct Inventory Audits; Prepare Weekly and Monthly Inventory Reports
Ensure SAP Excellence and documentation accuracy
Promote quality certification and continuous improvement across all business units
Maintain and improve safety performance as per company programs and policies
Track and report monthly KPI/metrics; Develop & Execute monthly reports
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve constraints and drive improvements

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS

Goal-driven, collaborative, results-focused, and self-motivated.
Quick learner with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Able to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks.

Timeline

Assistant Manager- SCM (Import Parts Planning & Procurement) - Knorr-Bremse CVS Pune

09.2023 - Current

Team Leader-Stores & Warehouse - TIMKEN INDIA LIMITED

02.2022 - 09.2023

Sr. Engineer- Manufacturing and logistics - ZF WABCO INDIA LTD

01.2019 - 02.2022

Production Planning – Deputy Manager - HTL LTD.

02.2018 - 01.2019

Production Planning – Engineer - KEC INTERNATIONAL LTD. (RPG CABLES)

07.2012 - 02.2018

Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Chidambaram Tamil Nadu - BE,

HSC Narayana Junior college Shanty Nagar, Visakhapatnam - 12th,

SSC Ramakrishna School Nad Kotha Road, Visakhapatnam - 10th,