Pankaj Kothawade
VADODARA
Summary
Results-driven and highly experienced Supply Chain Executive with 17 years of expertise in optimizing warehouse operations, logistics planning, engineering change management and inventory management. Proven track record of implementing efficient strategies and driving process improvements to enhance overall supply chain performance. Proficient in SAP, leveraging technology to streamline operations and achieve cost- effective solutions. A collaborative leader, adept at motivating cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals and exceed customer expectations. Seeking to leverage my skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional results for a dynamic organization in the supply chain industry.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager - SCM
M.G. Motor India Pvt. Ltd.
Halol
08.2020 - Current
- Implemented digitalization projects enhancing SCM efficiency
- Teamed with cross-functional teams to identify business needs
- Organized steps for MRP execution.
- Conducted technical evaluations of suppliers for digitalization initiatives
- Conducted system testing and UAT and validation for system (SAP) improvement projects
- Enhanced efficiency in PFEP, warehouse, and line feeding tasks
- Enhanced kitting process with pick to light system
- Established error-proofing measures in digital sequencing processes
- Optimized SAP functionality with innovative digital API implementation
- Coordinated with finance team for API-related tasks
- Led engineering change management division
- Coordinated import activities efficiently
Lead Warehouse and Inventory
General Electric India Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
10.2018 - 08.2020
- Third party Logistics process and performance auditing
- Outlined key performance indicators and scope for LSP
- Implemented efficient kitting processes for fresh initiatives
- Led chemical management initiatives within EHS framework
- Streamlined procedures for better efficiency in inbound logistics
- Created efficient layouts for optimal space use
- Optimized material flow processes
- Achieved 98% accuracy in Stock and Locator management
- NPI coordinator and warehouse mapping for new project parts.
- Enhanced packaging processes for efficient material flow
Manager - Logistics
Fiat India Automobiles Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
08.2014 - 10.2018
- Coordinated warehouse planning for upcoming projects
- Planned facility needs for warehouse expansion
- Streamlined Logistics & Layout planning
- Developed and deployed systems for warehouse management
- Designed efficient material flow processes
- Implemented strategies for better inventory control
- Warehouse management - Updating master data related to parts storage in warehouse
- Implementation of Kitting and Sequencing projects to improve material flow as per world class logistics flow standards
- Supplier packaging design and validation for new car projects
- Defining scope of logistics service provider and part of selection of logistics service provider during change over
- Third party Logistics process and performance auditing
- Develop and optimize the inbound logistics related process
Asst. Manager - Logistics
Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
06.2011 - 08.2014
- Warehouse management - Define warehouse location of parts in dynamic storage system as per storage type, box size and bin dimensions
- Updating WMS master data related to warehouse management
- Optimization of warehouse location to ensure 100% utilization of available warehouse locations
- Inventory management and stock accuracy through perpetual inventory
- Logistics & Layout planning
- Third party Logistics process and performance monitoring
- Kitting and Supermarket area planning and managing operations
Asst. Manager - SCM (Projects)
MAHINDRA AND MAHINDRA LTD
Nashik
08.2006 - 06.2011
- Co-ordinate SCM process implementations for Logan Project
- Material Requirement planning with Supply Chain Management
- Material accounting through Perpetual Inventory function, Part Reconciliation
- Monitoring / Improvement on Vendor, transporter lead-time
- Co-ordination with production declaration activity
- Pallet/Trolley design and Modification
- Designing and Implementing Proper Stores layout taking in view basic principles like "FIFO", "Two BIN" etc
- Cost reduction through re-usable packaging and value engineering
- Member of the department level QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control) team which works for the solution of the daily Quality problems
- TPM implementation
- Reconciliation of Vendor-Aid (subcontracting) stocks
- Spare parts supplies
- Painted Body management - Transport planning for dispatch of painted bodies to Haridwar plant
Education
Bachelor of Engineering -
University of Pune
08.2006
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
Government Polytechnic, Aurangabad
07.2003
MBA - Supply Chain Management
Manipal University Jaipur
JaipurSkills
- Inclusive and Passionate
- New Project Logistics Management
- Warehouse management
- Kitting and supermarket planning
- Lean Process Optimization
- SAP Functions
- Process Automation
- SCM global practices
- Material planning
- Supply Chain Digitalization
- Inventory Management
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Proposals for substantial cost savings
- Packaging design & validation
- Receipt Reconciliation
- Job work process and Reconciliation
- Engineering Change management
- Proficiency in managing Material Layout and warehouse Planning
Projects
Implemented SCM processes for warehouse and line feeding for Project Logan (Mahindra and Mahindra, Nashik), Facility planning and new warehouse establishment for project JEEP in FIAPL., Pick to light system installation to avoid human error in line feeding. (FIAPL and MG Motor), Packaging concept, design & validation of the packaging using UPDI (Unique Pack Design Instructions) for Logan.
Timeline
Senior Manager - SCM
M.G. Motor India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2020 - Current
Lead Warehouse and Inventory
General Electric India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2018 - 08.2020
Manager - Logistics
Fiat India Automobiles Pvt. Ltd.
08.2014 - 10.2018
Asst. Manager - Logistics
Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2011 - 08.2014
Asst. Manager - SCM (Projects)
MAHINDRA AND MAHINDRA LTD
08.2006 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Engineering -
University of Pune
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
Government Polytechnic, Aurangabad
MBA - Supply Chain Management
Manipal University Jaipur
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