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M.ANAND KUMAR

M.ANAND KUMAR

Senior Manager
BANGALORE

Summary

A production engineering graduate with 15+ years of experience in end-to-end supply chain operations, supply chain transformation, and lean digital transformation in the automobile, CPG, and high-tech industries. Currently serving as a senior manager in the lean digital transformation team at Genpact India Private Ltd, driving lean Six Sigma-driven continuous improvement activities. Strengths include critical thinking, decision making, and leadership qualities. Effective communicator with exceptional relationship management skills, capable of relating to individuals at all levels of business and management. Seeking a new and challenging position to utilize existing skills and experience while furthering personal and professional development.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
5
5
Languages

Work History

Senior Manager - Black Belt in Lean Digital Transformation

Genpact India Private Limited
01.2022 - Current


  • Identify and capitalise on continuous improvement opportunities, collaborating with delivery leads to develop and execute project plans.
  • Develop and lead comprehensive transformation roadmaps aligned with client priorities to maximize value delivery.
  • Drive productivity improvements across accounts by owning and delivering on commitments via continuous improvement (CI) initiatives.
  • Identify and promote digital-led transformation and Generative AI opportunities, collaborating closely with project teams for successful implementation.
  • Lead and mentor Green Belt Projects, utilizing Six Sigma tools and methodologies to achieve impactful results across multiple clients.
  • Serve as Program Manager, accountable for the successful delivery of the entire Transformation Roadmap.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams and multiple geographies to align on a unified transformation and continuous improvement agenda.
  • Challenge the status quo and provide innovative point-of-views that generate substantial value for clients.
  • Develop, optimize, and manage analytics models (e.g., calculators, P&L models, pricing models) to support business objectives and decision-making.
  • Implement best-in-class analytics practices, models, and research methods to identify and drive profitability improvements.
  • Establish and nurture relationships with business and technology subject matter experts to facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange.
  • Actively contribute as a member of the Solutions Working Group to shape strategic direction and innovation.
  • Mentor and develop talent within the function, promoting Lean Six Sigma (LSS) principles and fostering employee engagement.
  • Initiate and lead projects aimed at improving end-to-end processes, driving operational excellence.
  • Manage client relationships as a Transformation Lead, identifying transformation opportunities, delivering proof of concepts, and overseeing high-impact process reengineering and digital implementations.

Senior Supply Chain Analyst - Material Planning & Logistics

Ford Motor Private Limited
10.2015 - 01.2022
  • Led the import supply chain operations for Ford India and Ford Vietnam assembly plants, ensuring alignment with production schedules and sales demand
  • Played a key role in the Sales & Production Task Force, representing the team in SPM meetings and providing clearance for production volume adjustments
  • Led cross-functional teams (CFT) during new model launches, overseeing the process from the initial BOM study phase through to the OKTB stage
  • Delivered on key supply chain metrics, driving continuous improvement initiatives based on root cause analysis of performance gaps
  • Provided regular updates to management on import part shortages, presenting action plans and coordinating material flows from global suppliers to address gaps
  • Led efforts to resolve supplier capacity constraints, managing the allocation of shipments for common parts to Ford plants, ensuring uninterrupted production
  • Optimized air freight usage by collaborating closely with suppliers and production planning teams to address forecast mismatches
  • Led change management and engineering change activities, ensuring seamless implementation with no cost overruns or obsolescence
  • Managed Force Majeure crisis situations, demonstrating strong leadership and providing regular updates to management
  • Coordinated with the Logistics team to ensure adherence to window timing by providing accurate container forecasts to ocean carriers and forwarders
  • Contributed actively to TVM (Total Value Management) initiatives, focusing on process improvements and cost reduction
  • Served as a core team member in the implementation of process automation solutions, driving efficiency gains across the supply chain

Assistant Manager - Power Train Materials Management & KD Support Operations

Hyundai Motors India Ltd
08.2011 - 08.2015
  • Led the material control team for KD ordering, expediting, and Cardex stock management
  • Managed weekly KD parts ordering based on sales forecasts, optimizing inventory and lead times
  • Represented SCM in monthly sales and production meetings to align on production volume decisions
  • Updated CKD system forecasts to ensure continuous material flow aligned with sales trends
  • Coordinated with vendors on weekly shortage status, shipment plans, and delivery modes
  • Maintained inventory within approved days, addressing forecast mismatches and prioritizing urgent shipments
  • Analyzed airfreight costs, implementing strategies to reduce expenses and meet targets
  • Prioritized stock availability, coordinating logistics for urgent shipments from ports
  • Identified slow-moving inventory and executed corrective actions to optimize stock levels
  • Managed forecast vs Confirmed order analysis and implemented controls for frequent mismatches
  • Coordinated with sales to resolve pending orders and clear non-moving inventory
  • Conducted cycle counts and worked with auditors for annual inventory accuracy
  • Ensured minimal obsolescence during model phase-outs with proactive material management
  • Proposed and led the implementation of a Weekly Ordering System to streamline inventory processes

Engineer - New Product Development & Production & Planning

Fortuna Engineering Ltd
11.2009 - 08.2011
  • Managed the Engine Con-Rod production assembly team of 25 members to meet the daily/monthly production efficiency
  • Successfully developed and prove out done for three different connecting rods within a span of 6 Months
  • Improved the Production capacity from 240 UPD to 360 UPD through Line balancing

Education

B.E - Production Engineering

St.Peters Engineering College
Avadi, Chennai
01.2005 - 1 2009

Skills

Material Resource Planning

Accomplishments

Award Recognition:

  • Two Functional Excellence Awards and multiple Recognition Awards for cost optimisation & process efficiency initiatives

Global Supply Chain and Material Management:

  • Successfully imported 4,000+ parts globally, ensuring zero production line stoppages due to material shortages.
  • Established a Center of Excellence (COE) model for the Supplier-based Supply Chain team, resulting in a 10% headcount reduction
  • Salvaged $4M worth of obsolete parts by conducting a similar part conversion study, enabling re-use across different models.

Process and System Optimization:

  • Spearheaded the successful implementation of the MRP System and weekly ordering, enhancing inventory management efficiency.
  • Proposed and implemented a Digital Process Automation (DPA) Tool for shortage parts root cause analysis, leading to a 5% headcount reduction.
  • Logistics Network Design optimization improved cube utilization by 36% and reduced freight costs by 23%.

Automation and Efficiency:

  • Introduced Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Bots to automate routine manual tasks, reducing headcount by 10%.

Lean & Six Sigma Initiatives:

  • Led and mentored multiple Green Belt and Lean projects, driving over $5M in P&L impact for clients.Successfully reduced 15+ FTEs, improving operational efficiency.
  • Implemented process improvements that resulted in significant operational gains and cost savings

AI & Data Analytics Solutions:

  • Championed the implementation of Generative AI and Machine Learning solutions, achieving over $1M in cost savings and reducing 5 FTEs.
  • Played a key role as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Logistics Control Tower and Logistics Engineeringand Warehouse (LEW) Assessment, contributing to a business case worth $23M over 5 years for a majorCPG client.

Technical exposures

  • ERP PROFICIENCY - SAP ECC 6.0 - MM Module, CMMS System
  • Significant experience with MS Office Packages, Hands on experience with Minitab

Certification

CLSSB - Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from ISEL Global - Six Sigma & PMP Certification Institute

Personal Information

  • Current CTC: 32 Lacs/annum
  • Notice Period: 3 Months
  • Marital Status: Married

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that all the information furnished above is true to my knowledge.

Timeline

CLSSB - Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from ISEL Global - Six Sigma & PMP Certification Institute

02-2024

Kinaxis Rapid Response Beginner - Genpact Tech Bridge Academy

10-2023

Senior Manager - Black Belt in Lean Digital Transformation

Genpact India Private Limited
01.2022 - Current

Senior Supply Chain Analyst - Material Planning & Logistics

Ford Motor Private Limited
10.2015 - 01.2022

Assistant Manager - Power Train Materials Management & KD Support Operations

Hyundai Motors India Ltd
08.2011 - 08.2015

Engineer - New Product Development & Production & Planning

Fortuna Engineering Ltd
11.2009 - 08.2011

B.E - Production Engineering

St.Peters Engineering College
01.2005 - 1 2009
M.ANAND KUMARSenior Manager