Results-driven Project Management Professional with 18 years of experience leading strategic initiatives in manufacturing and corporate sectors. Specialises in project planning, business process improvement, product development, and regulatory compliance. Proven capability to enhance operational efficiency, manage stakeholder expectations, and deliver impactful outcomes. Focused on building collaborative teams and achieving organisational goals through a proactive approach.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Karcher Cleaning Systems Pvt. Ltd.
09.2022 - Current
Led cross-functional teams to deliver projects within budget and on time, enhancing client satisfaction and stakeholder value.
Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, and resources, facilitating smooth execution.
Implemented agile project management methodologies, increasing team flexibility and improving product delivery times.
Coordinated with clients to define project objectives and requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Presented project proposals and reports to senior management, articulating project value and securing necessary approvals.
Oversaw the development of project documentation, maintaining clear and accurate records throughout project lifecycles.
Monitored service delivery and proactively corrected issues to maintain project integrity.
Conducted risk assessments to identify potential issues, implementing mitigation strategies to minimise project disruptions.
Negotiated contracts with suppliers and service providers, securing favourable terms and quality resources for projects.
Assessed team performance and provided constructive feedback, contributing to professional development and skill enhancement.
Analysed project outcomes, conducted post-implementation reviews to extract lessons learned and refine future practices.
Facilitated team meetings and stakeholder updates, promoting open communication and collaborative problem-solving to enhance project alignment.
Material Planner
M/s Ingersoll Rand Technologies & services Private Limited
09.2014 - 09.2022
Developed and implemented material planning strategies to optimise inventory levels and minimise costs.
Addressed material shortages promptly, implementing solutions to prevent production delays.
Utilised advanced planning software to create detailed project timelines and work breakdown structures.
Monitored inventory levels using ERP systems, conducting regular stock takes to maintain accuracy.
Established P2P process with Global Commodity in plant, achieving zero tolerance for non-compliance.
Led project to implement new software in Oracle R12 (I-Procurement) in plant, streamlining processes and ensuring adherence to standard work.
Head the project for spend consolidation & Had made 7 PSL Gold & 1 PSL Silver supplier for Sahibabad plant.
Increased DPO of indirect suppliers YOY.
Reduced Lead-time for Imported items by planning and working on forecast & firm orders.
Cost avoidance of approx. $ 253 K in 2020-21 & 2021-22.
Optimised supplier relationships by reducing minimum order quantities, enhancing inventory management and cost-effectiveness.
Ease the process of sharing the précised forecast on time to the suppliers.
Reduced costs through alternate sourcing, actualisation, and process analysis, contributing to net LOH productivity of approximately $150K in 2020-21 and 2021-22 through supplier negotiations.
Took 10% reduction in the freight spend of domestic Inbound & outbound.
Improvement in Process of Purchasing from Non-Excise purchase to Excise purchase for the profit of organisation.
Ensured the optimum level of inventories by applying various inventory control measures.
Support to PPM for localization of imported parts.
Completed the project of wood reduction in packaging by introducing the corrugated pallets & boxes.
Filtration of the dump vendor base from the active VMF; exited 170 suppliers for indirect.
Streamlined inter-departmental communication to improve material flow and reduce lead times.
Managed supplier relationships to secure best prices and guarantee supply continuity for critical materials.
Conducted site inspections to monitor construction progress and ensure adherence to plans.
Assistant Manager Purchase
M/s Victora Auto Pvt. Ltd
01.2011 - 09.2014
Managed annual purchase budget of INR 70cr, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
Managed vendor relationships to ensure quality and timely delivery of products.
Developed strong vendor relationships to enhance market competitiveness.
Handled Giants suppliers like JINDAL, TATA, SAIL, ESSAR.
Imports planning & execution from various countries like JAPAN, EUROPE, MALAYSIA, SOUTH AFRICA, CHINA etc.
Executed cost reduction initiatives through lot size optimisation and strategic sourcing.
Conducting the VDA & QMS audits at the supplier end to upgrade the suppliers.
Inventory Management of all the class of the items.