PRASANTH NADUVALATHU VEETTIL
Pune
Summary
An accomplished Senior Manager with over 15+ years of expertise in Proto Logistics, Inventory Management, and Supply Chain Operations. Adept at streamlining store transactions, ensuring efficient material flow, and implementing best practices to optimize logistics and inventory control. Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, manage compliance processes, and enhance operational efficiency. Strong leadership skills in planning, executing, and monitoring large-scale logistics operations while ensuring zero downtime in production. Experienced in SAP (MM Module) and adept at process improvements, cost optimization, and stakeholder management. Passionate about tackling challenges, leading teams, and driving operational excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Senior Manager – Crash Integrated Safety
Tata Motors Pvt. Ltd.
01.2024 - Current
- End-to-end execution of passive and ADAS safety tests including preparation, coordination, and analysis.
- Actively involved in developing competency and capability in safety testing methodology – covering passive (crash, restraint systems) and active safety (ADAS) domains.
- Responsible for timely preparation, execution, and completion of safety validation tests, ensuring adherence to regulatory and internal standards.
- Skilled in test data analysis, detailed report preparation, and release – supporting decisionmaking for design improvement and compliance.
- Contributing to departmental goals through hands-on involvement in test planning, execution efficiency, and enhancement of integrated safety testing processes.
Assistant to Vice President - CSO
Tata Motors Pvt. Ltd.
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Acted as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
- Managed CSO’s office and meetings with leadership across the company and externally.
- Coordinated content, itineraries, and logistics for domestic and international engagements.
- Prepared and edited correspondence, reports, presentations, and documents with confidentiality and accuracy.
- Conducted research, compiled data, and prepared briefs on sustainability-related initiatives and industry trends.
- Monitored sustainability goals, prepared regular updates and presentations, and collaborated with external partners.
- Supported the CSO in comprehending complex reports and creating meaningful communication packages.
Senior Manager - Proto Logistics
Tata Motors Pvt. Ltd.
01.2010 - 01.2024
- Monitoring day-to-day transactions in the store department.
- Conducting physical verification of stores and ensuring smooth inflow and outflow of store items.
- Processing indents preparation and maintaining records, documents, and data for smooth functioning and coordination with allied departments.
- Coordinating with inter-departments for material requirements and following FIFO for material issue.
- Generating daily, weekly, and monthly stock reports.
- Accountability and traceability of materials dispatch against Returnable/NonReturnable MDN.
- Manpower planning and monitoring man-hours utilization.
- Ensuring no line stoppage at the customer end due to the supply of FG parts.
- Managing logistics, including Kanban (supplier and internal), ensuring stock availability, and preserving stocks from unforeseen threats.
- Ensuring the timely availability of the correct materials at optimal cost, quality, and source while meeting all required terms.
- Ensuring compliance with statutory documents for material dispatch.
- Producing regular reports and statistics (IN/OUT status, dead stock, etc.).
- Liaising with clients, suppliers, and transport companies. Stock verification and reconciliation.
- Goods receipt preparation, material storage with bin location mapping, and QA clearance support.
- Updating material master data in SAP and raising stock transfer orders.
- GST clearance, customs formalities, and insurance, E-Way Bill Preparation during dispatch.
Trainee Engineer
John Deere Equipment Pvt. Ltd.
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Operated MIG welding and projection welding machines.
- Coordinated manpower as per shift schedules.
- Maintained system quality within the shop.
- Managed corrective actions on internal problems.
- Trained in 5S, Poka-Yoke, Ergonomics, TPM, and JDQPS.
- Managed material receiving, stock maintenance, and GRN preparation.
- Conducted cycle counts and managed inventory control.
- Coordinated with the Quality Department and vendors for quality issues.
- Maintained shelf life records for spare parts.
- Processed returnable material outward.
Trainee Engineer
Gabriel India Ltd.
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Assisted in production and inventory management.
- Conducted quality inspections and process improvements.
- Operated MIG welding and projection welding machines.
- Coordinated manpower in shifts.
- Maintained quality within the shop.
Education
Graduation in Industrial Engineering -
Indian Institute of Industrial Engineering
01.2023
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Swami Nithyananda Polytechnic
01.2006
12th Standard - undefined
GHSS Vayakkara
01.2003
10th Standard - undefined
GHSS Peringome
01.2001
Skills
SAP 15 years’ experience in MM Module, Material, Store, Inventory & Production Management
Timeline
Senior Manager – Crash Integrated Safety
Tata Motors Pvt. Ltd.
01.2024 - Current
Assistant to Vice President - CSO
Tata Motors Pvt. Ltd.
01.2021 - 01.2024
Senior Manager - Proto Logistics
Tata Motors Pvt. Ltd.
01.2010 - 01.2024
Trainee Engineer
John Deere Equipment Pvt. Ltd.
01.2008 - 01.2010
Trainee Engineer
Gabriel India Ltd.
01.2006 - 01.2008
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Swami Nithyananda Polytechnic
12th Standard - undefined
GHSS Vayakkara
10th Standard - undefined
GHSS Peringome
Graduation in Industrial Engineering -
Indian Institute of Industrial Engineering