Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Disclaimer
Additional Responsibilities
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
Timeline
Kurasala Chandrashekhar Venugopal

Kurasala Chandrashekhar Venugopal

Supply Chain Management
Jamshedpur

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
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

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,

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