KUSHAL B GAJJAR
Ahmedabad
Summary
Results-driven Mechanical Engineer with over 20 years of expertise in inventory control, logistics, and warehouse operations. Demonstrated success in enhancing supplier processes to achieve optimal quality levels while managing comprehensive logistics operations, including ordering, receiving, and delivering materials. Proven track record in developing procurement strategies and vendor relationships that strengthen supply chain effectiveness and ensure timely material availability. Recognized for exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills that facilitate collaboration and drive project success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchase Manager
CEPT University
06.2023 - Current
- Total purchases of CEPT University(Goods & Services)
- -Goods (IT- laptops, projectors, softwares etc)
- (Non IT- civil projects, carpentry work, consumables, tools, equipments, lab equipments etc)
- -Services (Security Services, Housekeeping, HVAC systems, fire safety systems, Canteen etc)
- Staff and student insurances annual renewals
- Identifying needs and searching vendors to fulfil requirements
- Professional contractual contract appointments
- Inventory management and verification
- Follow up and tracking of all purchase order items
- Preparing of minutes of meeting and documentation
- Handling tenders which involves preparing tender documents, floating tenders, analysis, negotiations, selection of vendors and complete process till placing purchase orders to vendors.
Logistic & Warehouse Manager
Gurit Wind Private Limited
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Leading complete Logistics function (procurement/purchase, planning, inbound warehouse, outbound warehouse)
- Key user for implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP system
- Procurement of consumable items, raw materials for production
- Placing of purchase orders for all direct and indirect materials (import and domestic items)
- Follow up and tracking of all purchase order items includes import consignments (materials and machinery)
- Import related documentation
- Sales order creation and demand forecasting
- Material planning for raw materials
- Inbound warehouse- Material receipt, storage and supply to production
- Generate and monitor production orders as per production plan
- Outbound warehouse-Pick, pack and invoice Finish Goods
Engineer and promoted in 2017 to Manager (Logistics)
Bosch Rexroth India Ltd.
11.2007 - 04.2021
- Carried out techno-commercial scrutiny of purchase requisitions, procurement of hydraulic power-pack components and sheet metal & heavy fabrication
- Overseeing machining parts, estimation of drawing based parts and procurement of bought-outs (hydraulic power-pack accessories like valves, heat exchangers, pipes, fittings, motors & switches)
- Accountable for negotiating with vendors for drawing based Power Unit parts like oil tanks, valve tables, accumulator stands, frames, etc.
- Adhering to QAP requirements in fabrication items
- Coordinating with finance for payments & C-forms
- Handling responsibility of warehouse management &operational support
- Managing down payment request to finance
- Managing Continuous Improvement Project (CIP)-goods material movement from production, inward area &purchase quality with the help of value stream mapping and swim lane diagram
- Administering Physical Operations Department with 30 workers (blue collar) and 5 white collar staff
- Conducting interview for Apprentice/Trainee Engineers in Logistics Inbound Department at Bosch Rexroth India Ltd.
- Projects Handled:
- Fabrication Improvement Project: Educated vendor for welder qualification, product liability, process improvement, critical dimension, etc.
- AB Next Project- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to analyse and reduce hydraulic power-pack cost
- CIP- Continuous Improvement Project- Performed process optimization by identifying and eliminating non value-added activities and reducing time in current activities. Defined items, safety stocks, MOQ, bin size, rack design, equipment and complete material & information flow from production to supplier.
- Value Stream: Worked in Power Units and valves value streams
- FMEA Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (Material Shifting, Storage and supply to production)
- Time window for material receipt
- External and internal milk run
- Visualization project (Fifo boards, process confirmations)
- Supermarket implementation with barcode and kanban card
- Perishable and preservation project
- Implementation of Supplier returnable packaging
- Physical stock taking and cycle counting
- Updating work instructions for material flow in warehouse
- Skill up gradation by providing trainings on Logistics Quality principles
- Supplier returnable packaging concept
- Reduction in plastic utilization
- Material directly kept in returnable KLTs which was previously warped in plastic bags
- Assurance of correct part with correct quantity as mix up is prevented also feasible to count
- Defined KLT for corresponding material also Material quantity per KLT is fixed (row x column = total qty)
- Dent/Damage due to transit and rust is reduced
- Jumping and touching of parts is avoided
- Proper identification with tag to maintain FIFO
- Ident number, Quantity, Vendor details, Invoice date
- Returnable packaging reduce packaging cost
- In addition to saving of packing material also Non value added activity like unpacking/repacking is reduced
Materials Officer
Midco Ltd.
04.2007 - 11.2007
- Carried out effective planning and purchase of petrol pump components such as sheet-metal parts with powder coating
- Delivered support in the development of new vendors by explaining existing procedures, quality & design requirements
- Accomplishment:
- Received Certificate of Excellence for manufacturing highest no. of nozzles, i.e., 2034 nozzles per month
Apprentice
Bosch Rexroth India Ltd.
02.2006 - 04.2007
- Handled the procurement of hydraulic power-pack components
- Carried-out estimation of drawing based parts and documentation
- Ahmedabad
Sales Officer
ABM Steels
10.2005 - 02.2006
- Coordinated with foreign customers such as Elaborate Clyde Bergemann (USA) and Johnston Sweeper (UK)
- Carried-out purchase planning for on-time order completion
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
G. H. Patel College of Engineering & Technology
V. V. Nagar, Gujarat05-2005
Certified AI Driven Professional
BE10x
Online10-2025
Certified International Procurement Professional
Blue Ocean Academy
Online01-2026
Certified International Procurement Manager
Blue Ocean Academy
Online03-2026
Skills
- Software: SAP, Microsoft Office & AutoCAD, Dynamics 365(key user)
PERSONAL DETAILS
Languages known: English, Hindi & Gujarati
Timeline
Purchase Manager
CEPT University
06.2023 - Current
Logistic & Warehouse Manager
Gurit Wind Private Limited
04.2021 - 05.2023
Engineer and promoted in 2017 to Manager (Logistics)
Bosch Rexroth India Ltd.
11.2007 - 04.2021
Materials Officer
Midco Ltd.
04.2007 - 11.2007
Apprentice
Bosch Rexroth India Ltd.
02.2006 - 04.2007
Sales Officer
ABM Steels
10.2005 - 02.2006
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
G. H. Patel College of Engineering & Technology
Certified AI Driven Professional
BE10x
Certified International Procurement Professional
Blue Ocean Academy
Certified International Procurement Manager
Blue Ocean Academy
Apprenticeship
Bosch Rexroth India Ltd., Apprentice, 2006-02-01, 2007-04-30, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Procurement of hydraulic power-pack components, Estimation of drawing based parts
Extramural Engagements
- Runner-up in Inter Class Cricket Tournament at GCET College
- Captain of Best High School Cricket Team
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 1984-02-14
Training
Industrial Hydraulics, Cylinders & Selection Parameters in Hydraulic Power-pack Circuit, Hydraulic Valves, Coolers, Pumps, Electric Motors, Filters
Projects Handled
Fabrication Improvement Project: Educated vendor for welder qualification, product liability, process improvement, critical dimension, etc., AB Next Project- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to analyse and reduce hydraulic power-pack cost, CIP- Continuous Improvement Project- Performed process optimization by identifying and eliminating non value-added activities and reducing time in current activities. Defined items, safety stocks, MOQ, bin size, rack design, equipment and complete material & information flow from production to supplier., Value Stream: Worked in Power Units and valves value streams, FMEA Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (Material Shifting, Storage and supply to production), Time window for material receipt, External and internal milk run, Visualization project (Fifo boards, process confirmations), Supermarket implementation with barcode and kanban card, Perishable and preservation project, Implementation of Supplier returnable packaging, Physical stock taking and cycle counting, Updating work instructions for material flow in warehouse, Skill up gradation by providing trainings on Logistics Quality principles, Supplier returnable packaging concept, Reduction in plastic utilization, Material directly kept in returnable KLTs which was previously warped in plastic bags, Assurance of correct part with correct quantity as mix up is prevented also feasible to count, Defined KLT for corresponding material also Material quantity per KLT is fixed (row x column = total qty), Dent/Damage due to transit and rust is reduced, Jumping and touching of parts is avoided, Proper identification with tag to maintain FIFO, Ident number, Quantity, Vendor details, Invoice date, Returnable packaging reduce packaging cost, In addition to saving of packing material also Non value added activity like unpacking/repacking is reduced