SAKTHIVEL R
Krishnagiri,TN
Summary
Experienced with inventory control, procurement, and supply chain optimization. Utilizes analytical skills to forecast material needs and prevent shortages. Knowledge of ERP systems and production scheduling to drive operational efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Planner (Process Lead)
Capgemini Pvt Ltd
02.2022 - Current
- Acted as the Process Lead in group projects, delegating tasks and planning materials for production.
- Conducted MRP reviews and released purchase orders to suppliers to ensure timely procurement and stock availability including NPI projects.
- Managed open purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers to obtain status updates, and resolve discrepancies.
- Generated detailed reports on excess stock levels and blocked stock for inventory optimization.
- Monitored and reported on SLED (Shelf Life Expiry Date) to identify out-of-age inventory, and coordinated with warehouse management for disposal.
- Effectively managed purchase order creation, and maintained system accuracy.
- Performed NTPO (Non-Touch Purchase Order) checks to ensure accuracy and system hygiene for all POs and PRs.
- Reviewed MPS plans from Level 1 planners, and loaded data into Kinaxis for a 13-week horizon.
- Executed manual MRP operations site-wise, and ensured correctness.
Senior Material Planner
UTC Aerospace
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Coordinated with engineering and procurement teams to ensure timely availability of aerospace-grade materials and components.
- Managed long-lead and critical parts planning to support aircraft production schedules and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) operations.
- Monitored supplier performance and lead times to mitigate risks within a highly regulated aerospace supply chain.
- Ensured compliance with AS9100 and other aerospace quality standards in material handling and documentation.
- Maintained accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and supported engineering change implementation (ECN/ECO).
- Utilized SAP and aerospace-specific ERP systems to manage inventory, purchase orders, and material master data.
- Collaborated with quality and logistics teams to resolve non-conformances and expedite critical parts.
- Conducted root cause analysis for material shortages and implemented corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Supported lean initiatives such as Kanban and Just-in-Time (JIT) to optimize inventory levels and reduce waste.
Material Planner
Caterpillar
08.2018 - 09.2021
- Ensuring 100% Material availability to support the Legacy CAT & engine production line
- Prepared detailed reports for on material status, shortages, and supplier performance
- Increased production efficiency by closely monitoring material availability and proactively addressing potential shortages.
- Monitored arrivals and prioritized inbound shipments with transportation department.
- Implemented an efficient system for tracking purchase orders, expediting order processing and reducing administrative workload.
- Maintained accurate BOMs (Bill of Materials) and supported engineering change implementation (ECN/ECO).
- Conducted MRP reviews and released purchase orders to suppliers to ensure timely procurement and stock availability for NPI and NPD.
- Ensured successful PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) compliance for all new part introductions, meeting quality and regulatory standards
Supply chain assistant (Buyer)
General Electric Pvt ltd
06.2015 - 05.2018
- Material Planning & Control activities through scheduled MRP runs, SCM pull-in for local parts and manage inventory levels to meet production requirement.
- Coordinate with Program Management Team and ensuring availability of materials for all specific Projects.
- Follow the FIFO methods of all parts in production and maintain the inventory.
- Attending the customer meeting with coordinating of Program Management
- Prepare Materials shortage report and follow up with buying team. In case of impossibility to satisfy the demand propose different scenarios to shop floor.
- Managing the accounting and disposition of obsolete, defective or rejected materials.
- Root cause analysis for non-achievement of Production plans. Attending production meeting and adhere to customer requirement.
- Determined consumer needs to provide products and services appealing to larger market.
- Get quotation from different suppliers and finalize the vendor as per requirements & (PR to PO) Prepare purchase order creation in SAP
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Adhiyamaan college of engineering
Hosur04.2015
Diploma - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Sri Vinayaga Polytechnic College
04.2012
Skills
Material Planning
Inventory Control
Data Analytics
Warehouse operations
Logistics management
Purchasing management
Shipping and receiving
Cross-functional collaboration
Production Part approval process (PPAP)
Engineering Change Notice(ECN)
Accomplishments
- Got the Xtra Mile award in Capgemini for best outstanding performance. [Q-2]
- Submit the Project Proposal in Buffer stock Process in Q3
- Got the Xtra Mile award in Capgemini for best outstanding performance. [Q-4]
Timeline
Material Planner (Process Lead)
Capgemini Pvt Ltd
02.2022 - Current
Senior Material Planner
UTC Aerospace
10.2021 - 02.2022
Material Planner
Caterpillar
08.2018 - 09.2021
Supply chain assistant (Buyer)
General Electric Pvt ltd
06.2015 - 05.2018
Diploma - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Sri Vinayaga Polytechnic College
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Adhiyamaan college of engineering