Rajesh Kathasami

• Lead team of Production Planners which increased on-time delivery from 64% to 93%
• Improved customer satisfaction by analyzing and improving customer performance reports and scorecards.
• Established and maintained key metrics to assess performance and provide focus for continuous quality improvement Provide escalation path and management of all serious Logistic problems.
• Responsible for SAP data integrity within purchasing, capacity planning, and scheduling module.
• Identified attributes of supplier contracts to support local and global operations.
• Lead monthly cycle counting program, month-end close and year-end inventory.
• Monitored all production processes to ensure that all procedures for inventory movement and control are being followed and tracking same
• Employed accurate forecasting to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Planning and execution of Sales orders
• Capacity calculation of all work centers, departments, Over all Plant
• Monitoring OTD performances of Work centers
• Timeline fixation for sales orders based on customer requirements and keep monitoring same
• More Precise Planning – Introduced Gemba walk on daily basis to provide plan for shipment on day (1week jobs will be reviewed in meeting – it’s like forecasting to Manufacturing)
• Costing of each production orders will be studied while releasing production orders
• Reduction of Inventory by avoiding over planning (Avoid more stocks in Idle)
• Monitoring stock availability and fix Safety stocks based on last one year’s consumption
• Monitoring capacity vs plan - Daily activity to keep WC loaded by calculating load vs capacity
• ECR (Engineering change revision) tracking system
• Scheduling CAM based on requirements
• Forecasting orders and managing capacity upfront - Discussion with sales team
• Preparation of reports for management etc - Daily, weekly, Monthly
• Introduced Parking system to keep job live also support for reduction of Inventory
• Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
• Monitored workload against supply base to assess capacity constraints and communicate potential risks and imbalances with stakeholders.
• Directed materials planning and team performance to support company initiatives and goals.
• Customized SAP production planning and detailed scheduling tools to support factory production initiatives.
• Created production forecasting plans utilizing Excel spreadsheet tools and input from production and management teams.
• Reviewed inventories, tracked production statuses and ordered materials to foster consistent availability and production schedule adherence.
• Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.
• Worked with engineering, production and testing departments to implement corrective actions for missed milestones.
• Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
• Created new production processes by analyzing current workflow and coordinating customer orders based on material availability and production capacity.
• Planned and established production schedules and optimized control levels for diversified manufacturing operations.
• Presented updated order and production status reports to sales staff and management.
• Developed, released and monitored daily schedules to foster on-time completion of finished products.
• Developed and maintained automated tracking systems, hard copy files and records to enhance office workflows.
• Planned production schedules, taking employee production rates, company needs and seasonal changes into account.
• Reviewed building plans and zoning permit applications to verify compliance with requirements such as bulk, placement and parking ratios.

• Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
• Ensure Inside Sales Team's KPI's are met
• Accountability: being accountable to hit number that we are expected to drive
• Ensure customer receives accurate and factual information, 100% compliance
• Achieves monthly, quarterly, and annual sales objectives, while ensuring optimum customer experience and satisfaction
• Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
• Ability to learn and respond quickly
• Ability to work in high volume, high stress environment
• Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
• Developed team communications and information for meetings.
• Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
• Worked with customers / sales team to understand needs and provide excellent service.
• Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
• Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
• Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
• Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
• Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
• Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service.
• Monitor customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.
• Confer with potential customers regarding equipment needs and advise customers on types of equipment to purchase.
• Direct, coordinate, and review activities in sales and service accounting and recordkeeping, and in receiving and shipping operations.
• Work closely with the sales team to conceive and implement campaigns to support product launches, topical or thematic ideas, and investment strategies
• Represent the sales channel in cross-functional groups, strategy Management, initiatives and special projects
• Highly motivated with a proven ability to take initiative and work independently
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (SAP, Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)

NEW BUSINESS:

• Handling new enquiries (Business development)
• Feasibility study for RFQ (Technical details)
• Quotation preparation
• Explaining in detail about company and its process to the customer during their visit (PPT & Factory visit)-
• Coordinating with Customers during their visit
• Quotation status follow up
• Updating status of product / process to customers regularly (Immediate Response)
• Weekly reports to customers

REGULAR MARKETING (Production Planning & Control)

• Preparing monthly plan based on order in hand
• Distributing plan to all department and following up same regularly
• Allocating target to each department
• Regular production status (foundry visit) follows up in daily basis
• Organizing daily, weekly & Monthly meetings with all department head
• Regular tracking or monitoring status of parts
• Updating dispatch details in daily basis
• Documentation (On time delivery, Sales tonnage, Enquiry
• Register)
• Regular Vendor follow up (status of parts or process)
• Dispatch confirmation mail to customer for each consignment
• Preparing forecast sales plan
• ISO – INTERNAL AUDITOR:

DEVELOPMENT:

• Assisting in Budgeting of projects and calculation of actual
• Achieving project deadlines and schedules
• Involved in monitoring time and cost management
• Involved in Capacity calculation & mapping of orders in hand to the present facilities
• Providing link between customer, development team and any third-party regarding project, throughout development
• Involved in Monitoring and Reporting Progress of ongoing developments
• Day-to-day management of service / change requests in relation to project plans to ensure agreed deadlines were met
• Qualified Internal Auditor - taking care of internal audits as per MR
• Conducts Internal Audits
• Leading ISO activities for SALES & PLANNING
• All documents & records are maintaining as per ISO
• Standards
• Taking care of 5S Activities as well
• Worked in ISO 14001 project – Environment