Prithiv Raj Balaji

• Strategic planning for global spares supply, aligning purchase orders and stock transfers with distribution centers to optimize cost and delivery timelines using SAP and Servigistics.
• Handled the development of the Dubai Distribution Center, contributing to significant reductions in freight and handling costs while enhancing global sales efficiency.
• Managed analytics and reporting on stock value performance, freight costs, and monthly throughput, supporting data-driven decision-making using Power BI for supply chain improvements.
• Implemented process automation using Excel macros, enhancing operational efficiency and enabling continuous improvement in order tracking and supplier communication.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve supplier nonconformities, applying root cause analysis and feedback loops to improve supply chain reliability.
• Contributed to cost-saving initiatives in air freight logistics, improving distribution center stocking efficiency and boosting sales performance year-over-year.
• Optimized inventory management for reduced stock shortages and improved order fulfillment rates.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products and materials to customers.
• Developed contingency plans for potential disruption scenarios ensuring business continuity during unforeseen events.
• Collaborated with frontline and offering teams to align supply chain strategies with customer needs and expectations.
• Improved supply chain efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.

In Aftersales business as Global Spares Supply division, Strategic planning with distribution centers for creating purchase order in SAP to suppliers and planning stock transfer order with optimum transferable cost.

Worked on getting order and shipping confirmation from supplier for the purchase order and following updated price variation with customer.

Checking materials that are need price and supplier data update for current and
new materials listed from the design change. For obsolete and custom process
materials getting updated design and BOM from product data management(PDM) to
communicate with supplier for further production process.

Handling nonconformities from suppliers, distribution center and analyzing root
cause to eliminate that with reporting feedback team.

Reporting on stock value performance with distribution center and amount of stock
handled throughout the month and year to analyses freight and handling cost.

• Led cross-functional teams (CFT) in the development of automotive plastic components, managing RFQs, BOM creation, and feasibility analysis in alignment with customer requirements.
• Negotiated with suppliers on pricing, capacity, and quality standards, managing NDA agreements and overseeing PPAP/APQP processes to ensure compliance and readiness.
• Developed and maintained key account management (KAM) reports, analyzing sales data and aligning forecasts with capacity planning to support strategic decision-making.
• Monitored direct material price trends and implemented cost control measures by benchmarking project costs and identifying VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) opportunities.
• Contributed towards business development efforts by identifying new opportunities for service expansion or improvement.
• Supported business development initiatives by producing high-quality presentation materials for prospective clients showcasing past work.
• Participated in cross-departmental initiatives aimed at improving overall organizational effectiveness related to business development efforts.
• Contributed to business development efforts by identifying new opportunities and expanding client base.