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Ravi Yadav

Ravi Yadav

SCM Manager
Kharagpur

Summary

Detail-oriented sourcing manager with an excellent track record of improving relationships with suppliers, increasing supply chain efficiency, and reducing overall materials budget. Strong leadership skills to encourage team members, implement new policies, including the ability to negotiate successfully with suppliers to reduce expenses & create a sustainable supplier base.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Division Manager Cost Management & Systems

Tata Hitachi construction machinery
Kharagpur
07.2023 - Current
  • Controlled costs by streamlining operations and reducing waste.
  • Met divisional objectives by recruiting and qualifying vendor and trade bases.
  • Developed compelling presentation decks to gain approval for ideas and communicate results.
  • Developing and executing a robust global commodity strategy.
  • Analyzing supplier quotes to optimize costing and achieve cost savings
  • Business Proposal Evaluation and Recommendations
  • Cost Reduction Strategy Implementation- Cost Optimization Opportunities- Cost Engineering and Should Costing
  • Risk Assessment and Internal Controls
  • External Audits- SCM Process Improvement

Category Specialist

ABB India
Faridabad
11.2021 - 06.2023
  • Accomplished procurement professional, excelling in data-driven sourcing strategies, consistently meeting budget goals through analytical insights.
  • Led cross-functional teams, optimizing critical commodities (e.g., Induction motors, Electric steel) for improved supplier relations, reduced costs, and heightened efficiency.
  • Skilled in various cost analysis techniques (should costing, zero-based costing), adeptly negotiating competitive supplier pricing, while staying informed through industry reports.
  • Proficient Excel user, creating advanced budgeting and forecasting models to uncover cost-saving opportunities, alongside pioneering supplier scorecards with advanced analytics.
  • Expertise in BOM costing (SAP, Oracle), collaborating effectively across functions to resolve technical challenges and bottlenecks.
  • Positioned to drive sustainable procurement practices, leveraging extensive experience for strategic supplier partnerships.

Deputy Manager Cost & Sourcing

Honda Car India
Greater Noida
02.2014 - 10.2021
  • Led engine part sourcing, ensuring optimal cost and quality through supplier selection, negotiation, and evaluation.
  • Developed cost models (should-costing, zero-based costing) considering volume, tooling, and logistics costs.
  • Drove design-to-cost and value engineering initiatives, optimizing engine part designs with cross-functional teams.
  • Formulated sourcing strategies, reporting to Global & local management for a reliable engine parts supply chain.
  • Managed supplier relationships, audits, corrective actions, and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Implemented risk management, identifying and mitigating supply chain risks like disasters and instability.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, overseeing engine parts development from design to production, adhering to timelines and budgets.

Assistant Manger Strategic Sourcing

Avtec Ltd
Indore
10.2012 - 01.2014


  • Expertise in zero-based costing for diverse components, ensuring precise cost estimates.
  • Familiarity with global sourcing and vendor engineering, navigating international supply chains.
  • Successful vendor development and rate contract finalization for new components.
  • Skilled in commodity rate monitoring, leveraging market trends for informed decisions.
  • Proficiently prepare MIS data, enabling strategic spend and cost-saving analysis.
  • Equipped to drive cost efficiency and strategic procurement through data-driven insights, as recognized by McKinsey during a year-long collaboration.

Assistant Manager Materials

Kirloskar Brothers Limited
Dewas
09.2008 - 10.2012

• Material planning and procurement for parts like electric motor / Shafts.
• Procurement of import material as well as local material.
• Purchasing of bars, shafts, sheet metal components, motor components etc.
• Purchasing of capital goods.
• Timely update of info records in SAP.
• Preparation of MIS report for department.
• Improve supplier system and process.
• Worked on KAN BAN system.
• Cost reduction through source localizing and negotiation.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Laxmi Narayan Collage of Technology
Indore (M.P.)
07.2008 - 07.2008

Skills

Zero Base Costing

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Timeline

Division Manager Cost Management & Systems

Tata Hitachi construction machinery
07.2023 - Current

Category Specialist

ABB India
11.2021 - 06.2023

Deputy Manager Cost & Sourcing

Honda Car India
02.2014 - 10.2021

Assistant Manger Strategic Sourcing

Avtec Ltd
10.2012 - 01.2014

Assistant Manager Materials

Kirloskar Brothers Limited
09.2008 - 10.2012

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Laxmi Narayan Collage of Technology
07.2008 - 07.2008
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