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Malini Thiagarajan

Chennai

Summary

Dynamic procurement and supply chain expert with a proven track record at GE Power Conversion India Pvt. Ltd., specializing in strategic sourcing and cost reduction strategies. Achieved a 40% cost reduction in Jeep components at Chrysler-LLC. Excelled in cross-cultural team management and lean principles application, demonstrating significant improvements in operational efficiency and supplier relationships.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement Leader-Project & Services

GE Vernova- SSS
Chennai
08.2022 - Current
  • Implemented an agile process for procurement and fulfillment, anchored on lean principles.
  • Implemented a parts handbook for the entire product line.

Supply Chain Leader Solar

GE Power Conversion India Pvt.Ltd
Chennai
06.2016 - 08.2022
  • Program leader for the strategic execution of solar inverter localization in India by building the pillars of manufacturing, material localization, and the implementation of systems and processes for purchasing, material receipt, warehouse logistics, and customs clearance.

Lead Sourcing Specialist

GE Power Conversion India Pvt.Ltd
Chennai
12.2010 - 06.2016
  • Lead the Wind Converter Localization program.
  • Developed and executed the productionization of the NPI solar project.
  • Led the mission-based cost-out teams for air/gas insulation substations and for grid automation projects.

Senior Manager Procurement-SEA

Chrysler -LLC
Chennai
01.2008 - 03.2009
  • Localization of Jeep components by identifying and developing suppliers in the region.
  • Planning and executing the buy through cost optimization, benchmarking, and market intelligence
  • Achieved a 40% cost reduction on the tire sensor, which was implemented across fleets.

Manager Operations TVS Logistics Services

TVS Logistics Services
Chennai
08.2007 - 01.2008
  • Lead a team to implement lean practices in 3PL and 4PL services at an automotive manufacturer.

Assistant Manager

Pricol Ltd
Chennai
08.2000 - 08.2007
  • Leading a team responsible for strategic sourcing of $20 million for six plants across five geographies.
  • Recipient of the CEO award for cost reduction through TCM ZBC, value analysis, and standardization to the tune of $2M.

Junior Electrical Engineer

Cochin Port Trust
Kochi
07.1991 - 08.2000
  • Procurement of equipment for port infrastructure, like gantry cranes, LT/Substation, 11KV generators, and firefighting systems.
  • Procurement through open tendering, contract management, rate contracts, annual contracts, and arbitration.
  • Recipient of the Board of Trustees Award.

Education

MBA - Finance

IGNOU
New Delhi
04-1999

B Tech - Electrical Engineering

M A College of Engineering
Kothamangalam
08-1990

Ph.D. - Management- Not Completed

Birla Institute of Technology
Mesra

Skills

  • Supply chain optimization
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Category management
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Logistics management
  • New product sourcing
  • The business case for localization
  • Implementation of SAP
  • Product costing
  • Sole Source Elimination
  • Negotiation Strategies
  • Cross-Cultural Team Management
  • A fair knowledge of tax impacts across borders
  • Inventory Management
  • Warehouse management
  • Skilled in application of Lean Priniciples

Affiliations

  • Lead the GE Women's Network for Chennai Hub
  • Led the establishment of Vallam Facility
  • Led the Sap Altais cutover program
  • Established spares warehouse in India & UK
  • Built the business case of solar inverter manufacturing in Chennai

Languages

English
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Accomplishments

  • Recipient of CEO award for delivery of parts on time during COVID times
  • Recipient of CEO award for cost reduction suggestion at Pricol
  • Recipient of Board of Trustees award for developing UG cable fault detecting kit

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Procurement Leader-Project & Services

GE Vernova- SSS
08.2022 - Current

Supply Chain Leader Solar

GE Power Conversion India Pvt.Ltd
06.2016 - 08.2022

Lead Sourcing Specialist

GE Power Conversion India Pvt.Ltd
12.2010 - 06.2016

Senior Manager Procurement-SEA

Chrysler -LLC
01.2008 - 03.2009

Manager Operations TVS Logistics Services

TVS Logistics Services
08.2007 - 01.2008

Assistant Manager

Pricol Ltd
08.2000 - 08.2007

Junior Electrical Engineer

Cochin Port Trust
07.1991 - 08.2000

MBA - Finance

IGNOU

B Tech - Electrical Engineering

M A College of Engineering

Ph.D. - Management- Not Completed

Birla Institute of Technology

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