Naveenkumar T
Hosur
Summary
Having 16+years of qualitative & enriching experience in sourcing in Leading OEM & upply Chain Management and Tier 1 supplier base. Presently handling SCM as Asst Manager in OLA Electric Mobility from Aug-21till now. Previously worked with Minda Rinder Pvt Ltd SCM, Procurement & Production Planning Control (PPC) for 2 year 6 months. Previously worked with Fiem Industries Ltd, Hosur as Sr. Engineer SCM for 1 year. Previously worked with Badve Engineering Ltd, Narasapura as Engineer procurement for 3 years. Previously worked with Visteon – Chennai as Global buyer. Previously worked with TVS Motors Company Ltd - Hosur as Product Purchaser for Plastics/Rubber/Foams/Filters and also as Development engineer in New Product Development. Demonstrated and proven experience in handling Procurement and Supply Chain Management activities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Asst Manager, Supply Chain Management
OLA Electric Ltd
08.2021 - Current
- Playing a key role in handling Procurement - Supply chain management
- Material Planning: Develop and implement material requirement plans based on production schedules and forecasts Releasing schedules in SAP for enabling supplies.
- Inventory Management: Maintain accurate inventory levels through regular audits, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliations
- Production Support: Ensure that all materials are available for production operations to prevent any delays
- Monitoring Critical RM /Child parts at supplier end and proactively escalate to switch management on risk ahead.
- Supplier Relations: Manage relationships with suppliers, addressing any issues related to material quality, delivery schedules, and compliance to sort out supplier’s concerns in any within functions such as GRN, Payment, etc.
- To trigger alternate supplier development in case of supply concerns with existing supplier suitably and Localization, Warehouse implementation.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the supply chain.
- Program Management: Lead and manage the supply chain activities bench marking for new program launches, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of materials in upcoming projects.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with production, engineering, quality control, and logistics teams to ensure seamless operations.
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
- Imports: Managed the imports regulations and customs procedures ECP & Electrical Parts coordination for smooth supply chain operations. Ensured import
- Commodity Handled
- Automotive
- - Plastic & Resins (Raw Materials), Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical Prosperity
- Achievements:
- Grap handle alternate source change over cost reduction from per part 121.87 INR
- Multi-colour parts handle from supplier short period and implemented production ramp up.
Member, Supply Chain Management
Minda Rinder Pvt Ltd
12.2018 - 08.2021
- Playing a key role in handling Purchasing and Supply chain management
- Based on customer requirements, parts are being procured from suppliers as per schedules releases.
- Raw material price increase/decrease are being monitored and implemented accordingly.
- Internal team co-ordination with PPC, Production, Quality, stores in achieving monthly customers’ targets.
- Schedule releasing for BOP suppliers to maintain inventory & supplies.
- SCM activity of Supplier Localization, Warehouse implementation
- Monitoring & control of the daily parts receipts from suppliers for production planning.
- Maintain inventory norms based on customer requirements.
- Achieving sales budget on monthly basis & timely dispatch parts to customers in daily basis.
- Capacity planning based on customer forecast requirements internal & Supplier.
- Planning & coordinating with internal team to Implementing New projects & ECN.
- Commodity Handled
- Automotive
- - Plastic & Resins (Raw Materials)
- - Lighting parts (Honda, Yamaha& TVSM)
- Achievements:
- Implementation of Kanban System to Supplier (Under Process)
- Reduced Honda Bins Procurement Implementation of recycle PP boxes cost saved per bin 40 INR.
Senior Engineer, Supply Chain Management
Fiem Industries Ltd
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Playing a key role in handling Purchasing and Supply chain management
- Based on customer requirements, parts are being procured from suppliers as per schedules releases.
- Raw material price increase/decrease are being monitored and implemented accordingly.
- Internal team co-ordination with PPC, Production, Quality, stores in achieving monthly customers’ targets.
- Schedule releasing for BOP suppliers to maintain inventory & supplies.
- Monitoring & control of the daily parts receipts from suppliers for production planning.
- Achieving sales budget on monthly basis & timely dispatch parts to customers in daily basis.
- Capacity planning based on customer forecast requirements.
- Planning & coordinating with internal team to Implementing New projects & ECN.
- Commodity Handled
- Automotive
- - Plastic & Resins (Raw Materials)
- - Lighting parts (Honda, Yamaha)
- Achievements:
- Internal material flow process we have reduced 4 manpower cost 7 lakhs per annum. (YAMAHA TVP Activity)
Engineer, Production Planning & Procurement
Badve Engineering Ltd
12.2013 - 05.2017
- Playing a key role in handling Plastics Raw Material & Bought out parts purchasing.
- Based on customer requirements, parts are being procured from suppliers as per schedules releases.
- Raw material price increase/decrease are being monitored and implemented accordingly.
- Monitoring & control of the daily parts receipts from suppliers for production planning.
- Maintain inventory norms based on customer requirements.
- Achieving sales budget on monthly basis & timely dispatch parts to customers in daily basis.
- Generating daily, weekly monthly & yearly statistical data.
- Capacity planning based on customer forecast requirements.
- Planning & coordinating with internal team to Implementing New projects & ECN.
- Commodity Handled
- Automotive
- - Plastic & Resins (Raw Materials)
- - (Styling & Frame Parts) → Plastic parts.
Engineer, Purchase
Visteon Automotive
10.2012 - 11.2013
- Playing a key role as product buyer for Europe plants
- Maintaining the preferred supplier list based on Quality, Delivery & Financial Health Ratings
- Sourcing approvals for new parts Nominations.
- BOM Comparison between Current model & New programs for similar commodity.
- Negotiation with supplier base for competitive pricing.
- Implementing the engineering change notifications for current running models.
- Commodity Handled
- Automotive
- - Resin (Raw Materials)
- - Lighting system (Head lamp & Tail Lamp) → Injection molding components.
- Achievements:
- Prepared the proposal to develop alternate sourcing for the raw material there by achieving Annual savings of Euro 150,000.
- Initiated group buy concept for RM procurement which includes total of 4 plants in India for cost benefit activities.
Development Engineer – Central Purchase
TVS Motor Company Limited
09.2006 - 03.2010
- Developed Plastic & Rubber parts for Apache, Flame & Star City, Wego, Streak upgrades and achieving QCDD targets.
- Co-ordinate with internal functions and supplier for SOP, ramp up activities and achieve the desired capacity level for new products
- Zero based Costing for new products (Plastic & Rubber components)
- Negotiation and Price finalization with the suppliers for new products
- Parts build for Alpha, Beta, QP vehicle assembly
- Coordination for implementing the Engineering Changes by supporting the Engineering job Order assembly (EJO) and drawing regularization activities.
- Achievements:
- Cost saving of Mold in apache Housing Head rear 3.5 lakhs for china mold estimation.
- Developed 36 cavity mold press clip for XL super in 10days.
- Cost reduction of Rs. 30/Vehicle. Cover Frame of apache & Flame by changing texturing from painting.
- Cost reduction of Rs. 34/Vehicle. By changing the material from ABS to PP in Apache Cover Frame.
- Apache Engine Guard development and successful implementation.
Education
M.Sc (Engg) - Product Design
M.S.Ramaiah School of Advance studies
01.2012
SSLC - undefined
Diploma - Mechanical (Tool & Die)
01.2006
Skills
- Operating Systems: Windows 95 & 98, XP, Vista, 7 & MS Office
- Styling Software’s: Adobe Photoshop CS3, Corel Draw
- ERP Packages: SAP – MM (Material Management), PLM & CMMS
LNGG
English, Tamil, Telugu, Kanada & Hindi
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above furnished details are true to the best of my knowledge & belief. Date: Place: T. Naveenkumar
Areas of Expertise
- Procurement activities for New program, Engineering design change, Current running projects.
- Implementing the engineering changes on purchased parts by coordinating with the supplier and in stake holders for smooth implementation.
- Commodity price index review and fixing the RM prices for suppliers for Plastics.
- Zero based cost estimation for Current / New Projects for plastic parts.
- Costed BOM analysis for current and new programs for achieving the target cost
- Knowledge of import regulations, as well as experience with customs brokers and documentation
Personal Profile
- Father’s name: M. Thiyagarajan
- Permanent Address: Plot No 32, Vasuthala Layout, Near golapalli Munieswara Temple, Opp Corporation office Bagalur Road, Hosur – 635109
- Age & Sex: 37 years &Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Date of Birth: 1986-09-10
- Passport: G5112910
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Asst Manager, Supply Chain Management
OLA Electric Ltd
08.2021 - Current
Member, Supply Chain Management
Minda Rinder Pvt Ltd
12.2018 - 08.2021
Senior Engineer, Supply Chain Management
Fiem Industries Ltd
06.2017 - 05.2018
Engineer, Production Planning & Procurement
Badve Engineering Ltd
12.2013 - 05.2017
Engineer, Purchase
Visteon Automotive
10.2012 - 11.2013
Development Engineer – Central Purchase
TVS Motor Company Limited
09.2006 - 03.2010
SSLC - undefined
Diploma - Mechanical (Tool & Die)
M.Sc (Engg) - Product Design
M.S.Ramaiah School of Advance studies
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