S. PRAKASH
Chennai
Summary
Seasoned professional with 30+ years of expertise in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, and Inventory Optimization across leading Auto & Electronics OEMs. Proven ability to drive operational excellence, cost optimization, and strategic initiatives in global environments.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Chassis Manufacturing
Ashok Leyland
- 9 yrs
Printer Manufacturing
TVS Electronics
- 5 yrs
ATM Manufacturing (MNC)
NCR Corporation
- 5 yrs
Tractor Manufacturing
TAFE
- 2 yrs
Auto OEM (MNC)
Ford Motor Company
- 15 yrs
Head – Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory Strategy
Ford Motor Company
01.2011 - Current
- Global COE Role for End to End to supply chain (Tier 1, Sub Tier Handling)
- Worked in Chennai Ford Plant operations for Vehicle lines & Power Train
- Well versed in handling all commodity lines, process, KPI, SLA etc
- Leading SCM, Logistics, Customs, Inventory operations for imports & domestic supply; managing 550+ team members.
- Driving budget planning, cost optimization, and forward model programs for lifecycle management.
- Implemented Lean flow, PFEP, JIT, Kanban, and Six Sigma (Black Belt) initiatives for efficiency.
- Expertise in IT systems (SAP, Oracle, Baan) for SCM visibility and process automation.
- Spearheaded packaging conversion projects (Expendables → Durables) for cost & sustainability.
Education
MBA - Marketing Management
Madras University
Skills
Material Planning (MRP/MPSS)
Procurement & Expediting
3PL/4PL Logistics
Production Control (PPC)
Inventory Optimization
Vendor Development
Warehouse Management (WMS)
Packaging Engineering
Lean Flow, PFEP, JIT, Kanban
Certification
Six Sigma Black Belt
Timeline
Head – Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory Strategy
Ford Motor Company
01.2011 - Current
Printer Manufacturing
TVS Electronics
ATM Manufacturing (MNC)
NCR Corporation
Tractor Manufacturing
TAFE
Auto OEM (MNC)
Ford Motor Company
Chassis Manufacturing
Ashok Leyland
MBA - Marketing Management
Madras University