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Naresh Kumar JN

Chennai

Summary

Dynamic supply chain professional with a proven track record at Royal Enfield, excelling in inventory optimization and sustainability strategy development. Adept at leveraging data analysis and strong communication skills to drive successful SCM digital transformation projects, achieving ESG assessments for 80% of suppliers and enhancing operational efficiencies.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deputy Manager

Royal Enfield
Chennai
03.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: A Division of Eicher Motors limited, Royal Enfield is an Indian multinational motorcycle manufacturing company, headquartered in Chennai. The Royal Enfield brand, including its original English heritage, is the oldest global motorcycle brand in continuous production.
  • Leading SCM Digital Transformation Projects specifically in SAP MM, Fiori, and Supplier portal revamps aimed at improving agility, reducing man-hours, and enhancing efficiencies.
  • Successfully introduced VMI & E-Kanban to optimize inventory levels and reduce turnaround time in the manufacturing unit.
  • Preparing key supply chain KPIs such as PFEP (Plan for Every Part), NPD Timelines, OTD, inventory management, supplier capacity, and VAVE through cross-functional reviews and MIS Meetings.
  • Leading supplier sustainability initiatives, which encompass ESG capacity building, onsite assessments, and closing non-conformances through improvement plans and continuous collaboration.
  • Completed ESG Assessments for 80% of our supplier partners, contributing to the goal of achieving sustainable procurement and reducing the carbon footprint in the value chain.
  • Coordinate the Risk Management of suppliers through strategic inventories, diversification, multiple sourcing, planning the share of business between suppliers, and identifying long-term partners.
  • Responsible for collating and providing Supply Chain Management data points for Annual Integrated Reports and Sustainability Reporting, including BRSR, DJSI, Climate Risk Assessments, LCA, and Scope 3 Measurements.
  • A Division of Eicher Motors limited, Royal Enfield is an Indian multinational motorcycle manufacturing company, headquartered in Chennai. The Royal Enfield brand, including its original English heritage, is the oldest global motorcycle brand in continuous production.
  • Oversaw team performance and provided mentorship to junior staff members.

I.T. Analyst- Grade C2, Lead – Material Planning & Supplier Sustainability

Tata Consultancy Services
Chennai
02.2021 - 03.2023
  • Company Overview: One of the Global Leader in IT services, Digital, business & Manufacturing Solutions. Deputed Project/Client: STELLANTIS INDIA (French Car Maker, FCA|PSA Group)
  • Lead the Planning and Procurement of Citroën C3 Launch Program in India: This involved managing both local supplier parts and CKD parts to ensure a successful product launch.
  • New Parts Master Data creation- Material Master, MOQ, SOB, Source List, Info, Schedule agreement.
  • Generates NPD MRD performance report- No of parts, Leadtime and Bottlenecks etc.
  • Collaboration with Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) to develop long-term forecasts by analysing historical data, marketing strategies, and expected sales, ensuring robust planning.
  • Oversaw the implementation of Engineering Change Requests (ECR) and Engineering Change Notices (ECN) through breakpoint meetings, coordinating closely with Engineering, Purchase, Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE), and suppliers.
  • Successfully implemented both planned and last-minute engineering changes within aggressive timelines, while ensuring continuous supply and minimizing obsolescence.
  • Conducted regular crisis meetings for critical suppliers, specifically identifying chip-driven electrical parts and holding recurring daily/weekly meetings with suppliers and their Tier 2 sub-suppliers.
  • Served as the primary interface with suppliers to resolve issues related to on-time delivery, material shortages and payment concerns with the internal cross-functional teams, including Purchase, Engineering, Accounts Payables, and Manufacturing.
  • Successfully transitioned parts from New Product Introduction (NPI) to regular production control after stabilizing the incoming flow and meeting all handover prerequisites for each part (e.g., On-Time-On-Plan (OTOP), Mass Production Pricing, Packaging sign-off, Quality Maturity, and Lead time).
  • Act as the supply chain representative in the SCM team, collaborating closely with Product Management, Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Finance.
  • Report inventory level status periodically to the Planning Team and determine strategies to optimize inventory levels for effective working capital management. Identify potential “dead / Obsolete” inventory to scrap to help manage working capital.
  • One of the Global Leader in IT services, Digital, business & Manufacturing Solutions. Deputed Project/Client: STELLANTIS INDIA (French Car Maker, FCA|PSA Group)

Sr Executive, Forecasting, Planning & Inventory Control

Mobis India Module Pvt Ltd
Andhra Pradesh
11.2018 - 01.2021
  • Company Overview: Tier 1 Supplier & Group Company of Hyundai offering Major Products like Car’s Cockpit Module, Chassis Module, Engine & Transmission Sub-Assy modules.
  • Worked as System Management Specialist in the successful launch of KIA cars (SELTOS, SONET, CARNIVAL) in India.
  • Coordinating material planning, BOM, and line readiness for local pilot events, pre-SOP, and SOP for new car launch projects.
  • Ensuring master data creation, including material master, schedule agreements, source lists, safety stock, MOQ, and supplier portal access.
  • Confirming packaging sign-off and completing the purchasing process within lead times.
  • Replicating best practices from other manufacturing plants in Europe and India. (Special mention to the ASRS System successful Benchmarking from Mobis Czech Plant).
  • Scheduling constant reviews with suppliers to maintain raw material stock levels and imported sub-parts safety stocks.
  • Ensuring a regular supply chain to feed the production line with required parts as per the vehicle production plan on a FIFO basis.
  • Maintaining import parts inventory according to stock norms, rigorously monitoring forecast/plan changes and fluctuations, and releasing subsequent orders without delay to ensure timely parts delivery via preferred sea shipments.
  • Processing freight charge claims with customers by providing clear backup for air shipments initiated due to sudden plan changes from demand fluctuations or forecasting errors.
  • Liaising with the Accounts Payable Department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices to suppliers, as necessary for the business.
  • Tier 1 Supplier & Group Company of Hyundai offering Major Products like Car’s Cockpit Module, Chassis Module, Engine & Transmission Sub-Assy modules.

Associate – Materials PD (Warehouse & Procurement management)

Ashok Leyland Private Ltd
Chennai
06.2014 - 11.2018
  • Responsible for the planning and procurement of carry-over parts for all Truck, Bus, and Engine projects.
  • Managing Purchase Requisitions (PR) from internal stakeholders and releasing Stock Transport Orders (STO) in SAP against Partner Plant codes. These orders are crucial for reflecting production planning schedules at manufacturing plants and ensuring timely material readiness for Product Development Requirements.
  • Presenting daily material receipt status in the Photoshop Project Meeting.
  • Following up on unique parts with the Vendor Development team to ensure timely development of parts and escalating any foreseen risks in Gemba.
  • Reviewing the aging cycle of long-term inventory weekly, developing action plans for liquidation, and working to avoid obsolete or non-moving stock accumulation.
  • Conducting regular pre-audits and perpetual inventory counts to track mismatches, analyze root causes, and eliminate issues through proper convergence and approval processes.
  • Maintained 100% accuracy in allocated zones during quarterly audits, achieving zero Non-Conformities (NC) throughout my tenure.
  • Responsible for tracking and closing Returnable Delivery Challans (RDC) within established timeline.

Education

B.E - Mechanical

Sree Sastha institute of Engineering and Technology
Chennai
01.2013

HSC -

ICF Silver Jubilee Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Chennai
01.2009

SSC -

ICF Silver Jubilee Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Chennai
01.2007

Skills

  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Data acumen with attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Strong communication skills for effective cross-team collaboration
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
  • Acumen to supply chain management analytics
  • Lean
  • Kaizens
  • Supplier management
  • Inventory optimization
  • Kanban
  • SAP MM
  • Materials planning
  • Sustainability strategy development and implementation
  • Carbon footprint analysis and reporting (scope 1, 2, and 3)
  • Data analysis and sustainability metrics
  • Project management and change leadership
  • Demand forecasting
  • Supply chain strategy
  • Supply chain analytics

Certification

Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TyE1qBNoRNpseJCxHeGeEP6Qfh-NlDRM/view, Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), https://www.ascm.org/

Certified in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) implementation and reporting, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vb3PpYcC9kIRbMJq_5A1zAOFFW67LS9P/view, SGS India Private Limited, https://www.sgs.com/en

Passport Details

P1351353

Languages

  • English
  • Tamil
  • Telugu

Disclaimer

I hereby solemnly confirm that all the information is correct to the best of my knowledge.

Projects Involved

  • Ashok Leyland – NGSB, MBP Truck, Boss BSVI, Lynx EV
  • KIA – Seltos, Carnival, Sonet. (Green field Projects)
  • TCS – Stellantis New Car Launch Project – Citroën C3 Aircross. (Green field Projects)
  • Royal Enfield – Scope 1, 2 & 3 inventory, LCA, Materiality assessments, Climate Risk assessment, BRSR, TCFD, Supplier Sustainability, ESG Regulatory Compliance etc.

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Total Experience: 11 Years

Accomplishments

FY24-25

Excellent contribution in the implementation of sustainability and SAP digitization projects

FY23-24

Significantly contributed to the ESG supplier baseline assessment

Timeline

Deputy Manager

Royal Enfield
03.2023 - Current

I.T. Analyst- Grade C2, Lead – Material Planning & Supplier Sustainability

Tata Consultancy Services
02.2021 - 03.2023

Sr Executive, Forecasting, Planning & Inventory Control

Mobis India Module Pvt Ltd
11.2018 - 01.2021

Associate – Materials PD (Warehouse & Procurement management)

Ashok Leyland Private Ltd
06.2014 - 11.2018

B.E - Mechanical

Sree Sastha institute of Engineering and Technology

HSC -

ICF Silver Jubilee Matriculation Higher Secondary School

SSC -

ICF Silver Jubilee Matriculation Higher Secondary School

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