Pratheesh Shanmugham
Supply Chain & Operations Management Professional
Chittur, Palakkad
Summary
Dynamic management executive recognized for a unique blend of technical expertise, analytical prowess, and exceptional communication skills. Proven ability to foster collaboration among diverse teams, driving organizational goals to successful completion. Committed to leveraging strategic insights and innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency and team performance. Results-oriented leader dedicated to cultivating a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Deputy General Manager – Supply Chain Management (New product/Vendor Development)
Mankind Pharma Limited
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Setting up new plant for medical devices, which will cater to organizations new business vertical of diagnostics and POC devices. Responsibilities include developing and review of proto types, performance test and facilitate mass production with comprehensive project plan with technical objectives and detailed cost estimate.
- MANKIND PHARMA is an Indian pharmaceutical and healthcare products public listed company, headquartered in Delhi. Incorporated in 1991 Mankind Pharma in one of India’s largest pharmaceutical company engaged in developing and manufacturing diverse range of pharmaceutical formulations and medical devices. The company has products in therapeutic areas ranging from antibiotics, to gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, dermal, and erectile dysfunction medications. Mankind Pharma is among India's top five pharmaceutical companies by domestic sales and top two prescription drug companies by volumes. Some of Mankind Pharma's consumer healthcare brands are the largest-selling in their respective categories.
- KEY ACTIVITIES MANAGED
- Develop control mechanisms to ensure products are rolled out to new markets in a controlled compliant manner, with no impact on Service and Supply or KPI’s
- Coordinating with several functions including the contract manufacturing site, engineering, technical transfer/product development, supply chain planning, purchasing, strategic sourcing, quality assurance, marketing, project management, regulatory, and others
- Develop and monitor the use of appropriate KPI’s to measure and improve the effectiveness of the key elements of the planning organization
- Develop detailed budgets in accordance with project and organization plans, and business objectives. Manage budget diligently and be accountable to perform to the budget
- Strong business and financial acumen with experience building strategies and business cases
- Proven new product development expertise, with experience leading the development of new products to market in a start-up or corporate innovation environment
- Develop, maintain and update new product development “Concept to Customer” process to ensure a group on new concepts/products are available to be introduced and commercialized.
- Create and manage the new product development pipeline portfolio to ensure successive annual rollouts of value –added profitable products to achieve 5-year plan growth targets.
- Propose, secure, and effectively manage budgets to support new product development and external partnership opportunities
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline supply chain processes, improving product development timelines and vendor collaboration.
- Developed and implemented new vendor evaluation criteria, enhancing supplier performance and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Spearheaded initiatives for cost reduction in supply chain operations, resulting in significant savings while maintaining service quality.
- Established key performance indicators for supply chain metrics, driving accountability and continuous improvement across all operations.
Sr. Manager – Supply Chain Management (Vendor Development)
BPL Medical Technologies Pvt Ltd
02.2020 - 05.2023
- Assess and new and existing supplier capabilities to meet product, cost, quality, capacity, and fulfillment ensuring suppliers can meet requirements for performance, quality, cost and delivery of components and requirements for ISO9001:2015, ISO 13485 and other applicable customer and internal system and reputation requirements
- Review Individual product BOM on a monthly basis and ensure total BOM/delivery cost is within the bracket of business case
- Initiate and VE/VA based on monthly BOM cost review, explore cost reduction possibilities.
- Company Profile: BPL Medical Technologies the Indian multinational, is medical technology and innovation company into manufacturing of equipment’s like ECGs, Defibrillators, Patient monitors, infusion pumps, Oxygen Generators, Anaesthesia workstations ventilators, ultrasound, Surgical Imaging, Diagnostic and Digital X rays, ventilators and various home care and consumables.
- KEY ACTIVITIES MANAGED
- Interface with component teams to prioritize supplier development needs by component to improve cost competitiveness or supply constraints
- Conduct new supplier validation audits, with supplier and internal QA & PED team’s support.
- Develop positive relationships and work closely with sourcing leaders to manage, implement and track supplier/engineering, design changes, capacity studies and New Product Introductions, and transfers
- Work with Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team and supplier on new product launch ensuring key milestones are achieved and to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements
- Provide leadership during investigations of major problems and or special projects focusing on developing working relationships with suppliers and the supply chain regarding product development and procurement of parts
- Developed and implemented vendor selection criteria, enhancing supplier quality and reducing procurement risks effectively.
- Led cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain processes, resulting in improved inventory turnover and operational efficiency.
- Established strategic partnerships with key vendors, driving cost savings and ensuring timely delivery of critical supplies.
- Streamlined vendor onboarding processes, significantly reducing lead times and increasing overall supply chain responsiveness.
Manager- Marketing (Toolroom & Plastics)
Lakshmi Electrical Control Systems Limited
12.2019 - 01.2021
- To achieve annual target of 60Cr combining both Toolroom and plastic moulding.
- New account acquisition especially OEM and tier-1 companies with potential of large volume and long-term association.
- Work closely with production and manufacturing teams to ensure timely delivers with quality and cost effectiveness.
- Company Profile: Lakshmi Electrical Control Systems Limited is group company of LMW, Coimbatore is into manufacturing of electrical control panels, Plastic injection moulds, Die casting dies and plastic injection molded components catering to various industry verticals.
- KEY ACTIVITIES MANAGED
- Ensure monthly billing and payment collections to ensure targets are achieved.
- Work closely with costing team ensuring competitiveness which ensures business awards
- Project management – liaison with customers on project initiation to project handover
Manager Materials
BPL MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD
08.2013 - 12.2019
- To help establish & operate a robust & efficient supply chain system to ensure cost effective products and service activities along with maintain “On time” delivery schedules.
- Evaluation and finalization of suppliers/ vendors / job working agencies both internationally & domestic and other related services / service providers required for efficient operation of the plant.
- Closely coordinate with the service team in analyzing and supporting their technical requirements and quality related parameters for ensuring superior and innovative products.
- To help develop and put into operation a reliable and efficient Inventory management system (IMS) for ensuring uninterrupted service support line with least down times.
- Knowledge of customs forms, inspection procedures and transportation methods needed to expedite the goods into the receiving country.
Manager Business Development
Ni Micro Technologies Pvt Ltd (Tool room Division – BPL LTD)
05.2011 - 08.2013
- Managed projects and served as primary liaison between client and multiple internal groups to ensure clarity of goals and quality and adherence to deadlines.
- Collaborated closely with company executives to identify new business opportunities and routinely participated in the sales process.
- Worked closely with all product development departments to create and maintain marketing materials for sales presentations and client meetings.
- Ni Micro Technologies is a commercial tool and moulding shop of BPL India catering to various Industries like Automobile, Home appliances, Toy industries, Electrical and electronics, Space and aviation industry etc.
Manager Marketing
ANP Machining Centre
04.2007 - 02.2011
- Calculated, prepared, and issued, invoices, and account statements according to established procedures.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded the necessary information.
- Communicated with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions and explain information.
- Played a key role in getting the company as an approved supplier for M/S BHEL, Tiruchirappalli
- ANP Machining center is a Precision machined component manufacturer and tool room.
Supervisor Tool Room
Genuine industries
06.2001 - 01.2007
- Preparing the Manufacturing Drawings incorporating all manufacturing details like Machining details etc.
- To maintain reports of the day-to-day progress of the work plan
- Genuine Industries is a tool room.
Education
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Kerala State Board of Technical Education
01.2001
Pre Degree - undefined
University of Calicut
03.1997
Skills
Product design and development
Vendor sourcing and evaluation
Process optimization
Supply chain optimization
Operations analysis
Operations management
Strategic planning
Cost analysis and savings
Contract negotiations
Conflict resolution
Cross-functional collaboration
Regulatory compliance
Manufacturing processes
Procurement strategy
Inventory management
AutoCAD
Master cam
Solid works
Certification
Certificate in Auto CAD 2000 From Canada India Co operational Project.
Software Proficiencies
- SAP - HANA
- AutoCAD
- Master cam
- Solid works
- M.S Office – software’s.
Accomplishments
- Onboarded and qualified over 30+ new vendors domestic and overseas, implementing capability audits and technical evaluations in compliance with ISO 13485 and CDSCO requirements, resulting in a 20% improvement in supplier performance index.
- Achieved revenue objective by suggesting cost-cutting measures. Delivered consistent annual cost savings of 10~15% through vendor rationalization, value engineering (VE/VA), and alternate sourcing initiatives across key components and consumables.
- Designed and implemented supply chain control mechanisms to improve OTIF (On-Time-In-Full) delivery performance.
- Developed a structured supplier qualification and monitoring process, reducing NCR (Non-Conformance Report) instances
- Managed accounting close, accounts payable, and financial reporting for multiple clients. Worked in close collaboration with clients, providing accounting, payroll and taxation advice.
- Classified, recorded, and summarized numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records.
- Conducted in-depth market studies to identify emerging opportunities, enabling the launch of three new high-margin product categories.
- Strengthened company presence in domestic and export markets by developing product communication and marketing collaterals aligned with regional customer insights.
- Compiled actionable market research reports for leadership teams, supporting strategic decisions on new investments, capacity expansion, and regional sales initiatives.
- Effectively executed innovative marketing outlines based on market research data collected to reflect consumer interest on both tactical and strategic levels.
Timeline
Deputy General Manager – Supply Chain Management (New product/Vendor Development)
Mankind Pharma Limited
05.2023 - 12.2024
Sr. Manager – Supply Chain Management (Vendor Development)
BPL Medical Technologies Pvt Ltd
02.2020 - 05.2023
Manager- Marketing (Toolroom & Plastics)
Lakshmi Electrical Control Systems Limited
12.2019 - 01.2021
Manager Materials
BPL MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD
08.2013 - 12.2019
Manager Business Development
Ni Micro Technologies Pvt Ltd (Tool room Division – BPL LTD)
05.2011 - 08.2013
Manager Marketing
ANP Machining Centre
04.2007 - 02.2011
Supervisor Tool Room
Genuine industries
06.2001 - 01.2007
Pre Degree - undefined
University of Calicut
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Kerala State Board of Technical Education