MUKESH CHOUHAN
Ahmedabad
Summary
Learning and experiencing multiple facets of business with an open mind so as to groom myself into a better decision maker and develop capability to manage and provide leadership for a Business Unit
Abilities in handling multiple priorities, with a bias for action and a genuine interest in personal and professional development.
An enterprising individual with good interpersonal skills with strong analytical, comprehensive problem solving abilities & a willingness to learn as a student
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Lead (Intra Logistics Planning)
Mercedes Benz Research and Development
Bangalore
02.2021 - Current
- Update project plans based on changing objectives, specifications and staff availability
- Managed multiple concurrent projects from initiation through closure phases.
- Set forth contingency plans and monitored progress and risks of various projects.
- Facilitate communication among cross-functional teams in order to achieve deliverables on time.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
- Developing layout, development of Master BoM and simulate material flow based on JPH and plan for required warehouse and equipment
- Defining MHE Concepts and the calculating the requirement of MHE's used for Logistics Planning (Forklift, Forklift Charging, Tugger, AGV etc.).
- Co Ordination with Cross Functional Team (Assembly & BIW, Production, Factory Planning and Safety & Maintenance Team ) for designing a best Layout for the designated Logistic area
- Also help in defining the Material Storage (Ground and Racks) Planning for new programs in brown field projects for Assembly & BIW shops.
- Cookie Box Planning and delivery with the AGV proposal for reduction of area requirement at lineside
- Verification and Validation of the MHE (Forklift /Truck/Tugger/AGV) drive ways routes during the project implementation time
- Creating different logistics proposals, suggestions and best practices and deploying the best practices of the Logistics Planning across the Factories Situated in different part of the globe (Germany, China & USA)
- Cross Cultural & International Exposures: Three month assignment every year with team comprised of people from Germany at Mercedes Benz AG, Germany for the implementation support of MRA 2 & MBEAM Project and validation of the Layout and Material Flow engineering
- Created project performance reports for monthly management review using basic of POWER BI & Tracked and communicated project status to stakeholders through weekly reports.
Technical Lead - Material Planning and Logistics
Ford Motors Private Limited
Sanand (Ahmedabad)
08.2014 - 01.2021
- Designed and implemented Lean Material flow concepts, Inventory Strategy, Material Handling/ Storage facilities complying with FORD standards for the new green field project at Sanand
- Determined technical requirements for projects and set work deadlines.
- Managed multiple tasks within tight deadlines while ensuring quality control throughout the process.
- Identified project risks and developed solutions and contingency plans to prevent mistakes and delays.
- Liaised between management and team members by conveying important information and communicating project expectations.
- Handled a budget of 12 Mil USD, 2 Team Leader and 8 Team Members
- Developed layout, PFEP and simulate material flow based on JPH and plan for required warehouse and equipment
- Procured optimal Material Handling Equipment fleet (AGVs, fork lifts, reach trucks, tuggers, stackers, etc.) based on the material flow simulation and requirements
- Total of 32 MHEs and 12 AGVs were implemented for running the 120,000 Sq
- M Engine Machining and Engine Assembly Plant at 96 JPH (460K Annual capacity)
- Based on the simulation data, source and install warehousing facilities (high bay racking, flow racks, part racks, lift tables, hoists, dock levelers, etc.) and value adding solutions (kitting, decanting, sequencing) with standard levels of error proofing
- Design and develop packaging for parts with aim to minimize repacking and multiple handling
- Labor standard time estimation for various warehousing and line feeding activities, flow simulation and optimization
- Capex and Revenue Budget plan and estimation, Budget versus Actuals monitoring to meet the targets
- Have used creative and complying methods to achieve more than the derived IRR for few areas
- Develop RFQ for Capital Equipment and projects
- Vendor selection & finalization for the project requirement, Guide vendor in design concept finalization and Monitor the project progress for different vendors onsite
- Cross Cultural & International Exposures: Worked with the FORD China team in which did the MHE requirement study and proposed the saving of 15 MHE requirement with the help of simulation team for the final output. Also prepared the PFEP for the existing and the new additional engine variant and the material flow planning for the same
Assistant Manager (Parts Logistics Control)
Honda Cars India Limited
Khushkhera (Rajasthan)
08.2008 - 08.2014
- Designed and implemented Lean Material flow concepts, Inventory Strategy, Material Handling/ Storage facilities complying with HONDA Global standards for the new Green Field Weld Shop & Power Train Line at Khushkhera
- Handled a Team of 8 members for the overall Project
- Designed and implemented Lean Material flow concepts, Inventory Strategy, Material Handling/ Storage facilities complying with HONDA Global standards for the new Green Field 2nd Car line project of Honda Cars at Khushkhera
- Handled a Team of 10 members for the overall Project
- Developed layout, Master BoM creation and simulate material flow based on JPH and plan for required warehouse and equipment
- Procured optimal Material Handling Equipment fleet (Fork lifts, Reach trucks, Tuggers, Stackers, Hand Pallets etc.) based on the material flow simulation and requirements
- Total of 51 MHEs and were implemented for running the complete Assembly Plant at 30 JPH
- Based on the simulation data, source and install warehousing facilities (high bay racking, flow racks, part racks, lift tables, hoists, dock levelers, etc.) and value adding solutions (kitting, decanting, sequencing) with standard levels of error proofing
- Design and develop packaging for parts with aim to minimize repacking and multiple handling
- Labor standard time estimation for various warehousing and line feeding activities, flow simulation and optimization
- Capex and Revenue Budget plan and estimation, Budget versus Actuals monitoring to meet the targets
- Develop RFQ for Capital Equipment and projects
- Vendor selection & finalization for the project requirement, Guide vendor in design concept finalization and Monitor the project progress for different vendors onsite
- Work closely with 3PL & other departments of the organization for smooth implementation of all projects
- Monitoring of design change implementation in mass production parts
- Liaise with network logistics team to develop milk-run routes and 3PL selections
Executive (Inbound and Outbound Logistics)
United Breweries Ltd.
Chopanki, Bhiwadi
07.2007 - 07.2008
- Handled logistics planning as per sales forecast & strategy worked out by top management on day-to-day basis
- Performed daily SKU-wise Inventory Review of warehouses
- Monitored periodic physical stock taking & Warehouse operations
- Dealt with finalization of secondary freight, stock order distribution & coordinated with supply chain planning
- Ensured operational efficiency of warehouse space and optimum inventory level
- Dispatch of finished goods by taking all effective measure in the logistic management
- Streamlined proper arrangement of transportation for delivery of the goods as per dispatch planning
- Worked on ERP for making sales order, making contract, Prepared invoices and challans
- Generated MIS and analysis.
Education
PGDSCM&L -
Indian Institute of Material Management, Mumbai
01.2021
MBA - Marketing & H.R.
KITS College, Nagpur
01.2005
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
NIET, Delhi
01.2004
B. Sc. (Hons.) -
Magadh University
01.2002
Skills
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Process Improvement
- Client Communications
- Leadership Skills
- Business Software: End user of SAP (PP and MM module)
- Management Software: MS Projects, MS Office, MS Power BI
- Engineering Software: Expert in Auto Cad/ FAPLIS and Microstation
Career Recital
- Currently associated with Mercedes Benz Research and Development, Bangalore as Project Lead – Intra Logistics Planning.
- Successfully completed three green field project and two brown field with world class Intra Logistics Planning, Material Flow, Kitting Line design, Layout Optimization and Warehouse facility for Engine and Assembly lines at Ford Motors Private Ltd.
- Successfully completed three green field project for complete new plant with world class Intra Logistics planning, Material Flow, Warehouse facility and Milk Run Implementation at Honda Cars India Ltd.
- Successfully completed one green field project with world class Warehouse facility and Inventory Management at United Breweries Ltd.
Accolades Achievements
- Have won 2 NHC Circles conducted by HONDA CARS LIMITED at Asia Pacific Level
- Vanning Efficiency which led to reduction of truck requirement from 3 trucks to 2 trucks.
- Improvement in Packaging Efficiency which further led to improve vehicle efficiency.
- Achieve the 26% manpower reduction through the layout improvement.
- Reduce the outbound logistics cost by Rs.231 per car.
- Have won 2 Technical Excellence awards across globe with FORD MOTORS PRIVATE LIMITED
- Elimination of 5T Forklift (6Qty) investment by upgrading existing 3.5T Hi-Los.
- Integrated Sequencing for Wiring Harness.
- Completed Consumer Driven Green Belt Project on "Optimal Utilization of Available Space for adjustment of additional variant of engine"
Linguistics
Hindi and English
Hobbies and Interests
Travelling new places, Reading (Management, History, Science and Technology) and Working on Creative Ideas.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 25th November 1980
Address : A-104, Swastik Vivanta, Near Kavisha Panorama, South Bopal, Ahmedabad - 380058
Professional Snapshot
Experienced Professional with nearly 15+ years of proven success in Material Handling & Logistics, Warehousing, Layout Development and Flow simulations, Material Handling Equipment Selection and Procurement, Manpower Allocation and Management, Kitting Line design and Line balancing, Packaging Engineering, Inventory Management, Consolidations and Milk run strategy and development.
Timeline
Project Lead (Intra Logistics Planning)
Mercedes Benz Research and Development
02.2021 - Current
Technical Lead - Material Planning and Logistics
Ford Motors Private Limited
08.2014 - 01.2021
Assistant Manager (Parts Logistics Control)
Honda Cars India Limited
08.2008 - 08.2014
Executive (Inbound and Outbound Logistics)
United Breweries Ltd.
07.2007 - 07.2008
PGDSCM&L -
Indian Institute of Material Management, Mumbai
MBA - Marketing & H.R.
KITS College, Nagpur
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
NIET, Delhi
B. Sc. (Hons.) -
Magadh University
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