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Mohit Arora

Faridabad

Summary

Dynamic procurement and project management professional with extensive experience at Whirlpool of India Limited. Proven track record in vendor management and contract negotiation, enhancing supplier performance and driving cost analysis initiatives. Adept at cross-functional collaboration and risk assessment, fostering strong relationships to achieve organizational goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager Indirect Purchase-MRO and Scrap Management

Whirlpool Of India Limited
Gurugram
01.2024 - Current
  • Leading the MRO sourcing space and scrap management of Whirlpool of India Limited for all three plants.
  • Identified potential vendors and evaluated them according to price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability and sustainability.
  • Built long-term relationships with company vendors and suppliers to secure optimal prices.
  • Performed risk assessments and forecasts on potential contracts and business decisions.
  • Spearheaded projects to enhance organizational capabilities and grow storage capacities.
  • Coordinated activities across various departments, such as maintenance, operations, and supply chain, to ensure timely completion of procurement processes.
  • Monitored supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery and responsiveness to ensure compliance with contractual agreements.
  • Assisted in developing departmental policies related to procurement procedures and practices.
  • Provided guidance on sourcing decisions related to product specifications, materials selection and vendor selection criteria.
  • Developed and maintained effective relationships with suppliers and negotiated contracts with them.
  • Managed the procurement process from purchase order generation to delivery of goods or services.
  • Conducted market research to identify new sources of supply that offered competitive prices.
  • Researched new products or technologies available in the market that could benefit the organization's operations.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant laws and regulations related to procurement activities.

Manager-Program Management

Whirlpool Of India Limited
Faridabad
11.2022 - 12.2023
  • Scheduled meetings between internal teams and external stakeholders when necessary.
  • Accountable for new project execution, new source onboarding, new part development, and strategy execution. Implemented brazng to lockring for all the three joints in SD ref at FRO.Only flame-free plant in India.
  • Supplier Catalyst workshops are organized to bring new ideas, low-cost, and innovative solutions.
  • Supplier Capacity Management - Accountable for ensuring supplier capacities, tool capacity calculation, and maintenance of business with suppliers.
  • Proactive approach by conducting Supplier Risk Analysis to identify risks to the business ahead of time and take actions.
  • A strong and transparent supplier-partner relationship was developed, which supported higher efficiencies within teams.
  • Driven improvements in operational workflows, like PPAPs, DFMs, and feedback mechanisms with Engineering, toolmakers, Quality, and suppliers.

Deputy Manager Cost Modeling

Whirlpool Of India Limited
Gurugram
12.2019 - 11.2022
  • Costing through Apriori software.
  • Tool size estimation analysis with the T&E buying team for effective purchase.
  • Cost-effective change proposals. Design analysis and change proposals.
  • Should costing analysis and competitive benchmarking of products for VA/VE idea generation, for all regions such as NAR, LAR, EMEA, Asia, and collaboration with business stakeholders.
  • Spend analysis and market study to identify BOB costs.
  • MHR verification and comparison through software vs. Real time.

Project Coordinator

Vee Gee Industrial Enterprises
Faridabad
02.2018 - 11.2018
  • Checking part feasibility after getting its simulation.
  • Preparing the quotation after the finalization of the stamping process.
  • Process validation with the vendor.
  • Cost negotiation of press tools.
  • Distribution of parts to vendors after evaluating them.
  • Assessing the vendor's capacity so that the project's progress doesn't hamper.
  • Preparing a time plan for the whole project and the vendor's as well.
  • Vendor’s audit and timely progress review.
  • Procurement of raw materials from recommended sources for trial and pilot lot supplies.
  • Procurement of parts with the desired accuracy to complete the customer’s manufacturing event.

Senior Engineer

JBM Auto Limited
Faridabad
03.2010 - 02.2018
  • Component drawing inspection and alterations, if required.
  • Check the tool design feasibility.
  • Monitoring and process planning of tools and dies.
  • Sub-parts manufacturing process in tooling: wire-cut, VMC, etc.
  • Tool trials for sample and part approval.
  • Tool trials for sample and part approval.
  • Manage changes, repairs, and improvements to existing tooling.
  • Preparation of the APQP timeline chart with all the CFT members.
  • Vendor Assessment.
  • Follow-ups with the vendors.
  • Project documentation, APQP, PPAP, and TS documentation.
  • Track and implement cost-saving ideas in press tools.
  • Coordination, implementation, and follow-up of engineering changes.
  • Part handover to the production line and PSW sign-off.
  • Work with design and suppliers to improve the life of tool items.

Education

B.E - Mechanical Engineering

Manav Rachna College of Engineering
Faridabad
06-2009

Higher Secondary Schooling - Non Medical Subjects

DAV Public School
Faridabad
05-2005

Secondary Schooling - General

DAV Public School
Faridabad
05-2003

Skills

  • Vendor management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Risk assessment
  • Procurement processes
  • Supplier performance
  • Cost analysis
  • Project management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Process improvement
  • Relationship building
  • Decision-making
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Supplier relationship
  • Staff management

Accomplishments

  • Exceptional performer at Whirlpool
  • Awarded as Supernova for implementing projects at Whirlpool
  • Implemented the Lockring project at Whirlpool and made it the first flame-free refrigeration plant in India
  • Managed to procure dry ice within 12 hours after one supplier backed out due to a countrywide shortage of liquid CO2
  • District roller skating champion during schooling
  • Lead theater artist and awarded multiple times in school plays and dramas

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Punjabi
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Timeline

Manager Indirect Purchase-MRO and Scrap Management

Whirlpool Of India Limited
01.2024 - Current

Manager-Program Management

Whirlpool Of India Limited
11.2022 - 12.2023

Deputy Manager Cost Modeling

Whirlpool Of India Limited
12.2019 - 11.2022

Project Coordinator

Vee Gee Industrial Enterprises
02.2018 - 11.2018

Senior Engineer

JBM Auto Limited
03.2010 - 02.2018

B.E - Mechanical Engineering

Manav Rachna College of Engineering

Higher Secondary Schooling - Non Medical Subjects

DAV Public School

Secondary Schooling - General

DAV Public School

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