Ramkumar V

Major Commodities: Catalysts, Sensors, Clutches, Intercoolers | Annual Purchasing Amount: ₹2,800 Cr / $340M

• Oversee 10 suppliers for powertrain components, guaranteeing quality, cost efficiency, and delivery performance
• Lead project management for 2 upcoming engine platforms, directing sourcing strategy and ensuring supplier readiness
• Analyze supplier capacity and create streamlined processes to address demand
• Assess and engage with suppliers on multifaceted problems linked to project oversight, inventory management & finance
• Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, Quality, and Finance for cross-functional supplier engagement
• Drive initiatives in Risk mitigation, CAPEX budgeting, and Supplier Quality development

• Managed two engine shops and two transmission shops; led projects from concept to SOP.
• Defined project scope, goals, and technical requirements; planned and scheduled activities.
• Designed line layouts, utilities, and manpower for greenfield setups.
• Implemented risk analysis, contingency planning, and process documentation.
• Applied lean tools (FMEA, SPC, RCA) for quality improvement and downtime reduction.
• Automated production lines and optimized job allocation via man-machine charts
• 4M Management for New Product Production.
• Value Stream Map from RFQ to Implementation on basis of QCD (Quality, Cost & Delivery).
• Job Allocation Efficiency calculation via Man Machine Chart.
• Define SOP for all processes (Refining through Pilot Phases/EO with Process Templates).
• Sustainability Projects handling : Design Optimization, Self-Reliance, Investment Reduction Strategy.