Raghav Jha
Mechanical Engineer
Bangalore
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. A strategic supply chain professional with 10+ years of experience in Manufacturing Industries, which includes Aerospace & Defense, Healthcare, Water Technology & Composite Part Manufacturers.Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Manager-SCM
TATA Advanced System Ltd
Bangalore
2022.04 - Current
- Leading all material category for Aircraft composite part manufacturing Such as Raw Material, Aircraft Consumables, Process Consumables, Cutting Tools, General Consumables and Detail parts.
- Handling more than 20 Aerospace programs which includes Airbus, Boeing, Rolls Royce, GE, FACC etc. with AOP of $140 Million.
- Have successfully completed AS 9100D External Audit with no CARs or Observations.
- Accomplished saving of $450K in FY22-23 with the help of cost saving initiatives.
- Working closely with CFT to ensure the customer requirements are met.
- Developing a loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Helping with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
- Creating employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
- Engaged in Supplier assessment, Risk Analysis, Program review and change implementation board.
- Developing organizational structure to outline and direct rules, roles and responsibilities.
- Conducting Daily/weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns and questions, plan improvements and evaluate progress toward goals.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Handling post Co-Vid19 production ramp up plan strategically for Aerospace Industry.
Assitant Manager-Purchase
A. O. Smith India Water Products Private Limited
Bangalore
2018.12 - 2022.03
- Handled production planning and ensured material availability on time.
- Launched various models of Water Geyser and Water Purifier while being part of New Product Development team.
- Reduced BOM cost by 16% over the year.
- Handled AOP of $70 Million for Water Heater and Water Purifier.
- Individually contributed for import purchase and logistics operations.
- Achieved annual savings of $200K with the help of cost saving initiatives and new developments.
- Worked closely with the freight Forwarders and ensured timely delivery of material Pre and Post Co-Vid19 situation.
- Introduced Material Planning Sheet to track material coverage and ordering. Recognized by higher management.
- Responsible for costing of BOM items.
- Worked on daily shortage review and managing RM inventory at optimum level.
- Maintaining and keeping records like Planning sheet, Purchase orders and PRL costing sheets.
- Daily monitoring the plan vs actual production and to maintain the report and circulate it.
- Generating the MIS reports related to procurements as per the management requirements(Material receipt , Monthly Delivery, Inventory, Imports monitoring report Etc)
- Supplier & Service provider's payment reconciliation and clear on time.
- Maintained Inventory as per KPI.
Materials Specialist
Wipro GE Healthcare
Bangalore
2018.08 - 2018.11
- Coordinated and expedited the flow of materials (from suppliers and also within departments) according to production schedules.
- Monitored inventory storage locations to guarantee safe and efficient movement of materials for stocking and issuing.
- Performed daily floor walks and supervised receive docks to investigate and resolve material issues.
- Responsible for material ordering, availability, and scheduling targeting 2‑ week inventory levels, at a minimum Rescheduling materials for pull ins (expedites) and push outs (for
inventory control) with the help of ERP Oracle. - Partner closely with suppliers focusing on Packaging needs, min/max planning. PCNs, as they relate to old/existing parts, materials replenishment planning,root‑cause problem solving
- Worked closely with freight forwarders to import parts from Global Suppliers of GE.
Buyer
Honeywell Technology Solution Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore
Bangalore
2015.04 - 2018.08
- Procurement of electronic items in support of both development and production requirements that support government and commercial contracts. This includes ordering, scheduling,negotiation and justification of purchase orders.
- Validation of data and systems for accuracy and other procurement support functions.
- Preparation of RFQ's, tracking, expediting and coordination of supplier and program information. Work with supplier on Su-Ex misses, De‑commits, PO acknowledgements, Past Due, Early Shipment, pull ins, push outs of materials.
- Responsible for savings by negotiating better prices and payment terms of off‑contract buys with supplier.
- Buying as per 13 week look ahead process, Fixing Price changes, on time delivery‑OTTR,
- GRNs and Inwards, Vendor payments, Contracts, Acting on critical parts with rapid response etc
- A closed follow ups with freight forwarder to support requirement of Honeywell Urbana Site.
Associate Order Management
TE Connectivity
Bangalore
2014.04 - 2015.04
- Handled requests for Orders, RFQ (Request for Quote), and Change/Cancellation requests.
- To make changes to customer orders as per customer request (Expedite, Order status,tracking info, Change/Cancellations).
- Support of e‑commerce systems including forecasting customer demand, update customer website with information and reports generated from TE SAP System
- Reviewed orders for accuracy, errors and omissions to minimize incorrect shipments.
- Maintained knowledge of new product offerings and changes for order provisioning processes.
- Forecasted with vendors to allocate stock ahead of customer order to reduce lead times.
- Interfaced with sales, operations and functional groups to facilitate order flow and meet processing metrics.
Associate
Xchanging
Bangalore
2012.11 - 2014.03
- Manual Order Entry‑ Transcription and entry of paper/ fax customer purchase orders into SAP order management system.
- Entering completely and accurately enter all relevant purchase order data elements including part numbers, shipping and billing information, and any special instructions.
- EDI Order Entry ‑ Process inbound EDI order transactions
- Reviewed order terms and conditions with customers to comply with company policy.
- Liaised with management to resolve complex order issues and problems to maximize customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
GM Institute of Technology
Davangere Karnataka, India 2007.08 - 2011.08
Skills
ERP SAP MM
undefinedAccomplishments
- Accomplished AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) T1 certification for AO Smith in 2019.
- Developed Proplanet model of Water Purifier and Heatbot model of Water Geyser.
- Worked on SAP migration program at TATA.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop Material requirement and Planning sheet.
- Start Performer at AO Smith for Q4 2019
- Process star award in Honeywell for Q4 2015 & Q3 2017
- Worked on Lead Time reduction project driven by CPO Honeywell and successfully accomplished.
- Star performer for Q4 2013 in Xchanging.
- Acknowledged twice as meritorious award from TE Worked with pilot batch for new interface of SAP GUIXT from India team.
Additional Information
Indian Railway Railway training in DIESEL SHED under N.F Railway Malda, India
Quote
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Timeline
Assistant Manager-SCM
TATA Advanced System Ltd
2022.04 - Current
Assitant Manager-Purchase
A. O. Smith India Water Products Private Limited
2018.12 - 2022.03
Materials Specialist
Wipro GE Healthcare
2018.08 - 2018.11
Buyer
Honeywell Technology Solution Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore
2015.04 - 2018.08
Associate Order Management
TE Connectivity
2014.04 - 2015.04
Associate
Xchanging
2012.11 - 2014.03
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
GM Institute of Technology
2007.08 - 2011.08
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