Sanjay Ajayan
Chennai
Summary
Detail-oriented Should Cost Analyst with 1 year of experience in should-cost analysis and parametric cost modeling in manufacturing and sourcing. Proficient in analyzing sheet metal and ductile iron casting components, evaluating supplier cost structures, and supporting strategic sourcing initiatives. Expertise in delivering data-driven cost insights to enhance cost transparency and facilitate supplier negotiations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Should Cost Analyst
Konecranes
Chennai
08.2024 - Current
- Developed a parametric cost model–based cost prediction calculator to support should-cost estimation and sourcing decisions.
- Conducted should-cost analysis for sheet metal components and ductile iron casting parts, considering material costs, manufacturing processes, labor, and overheads.
- Analyzed supplier cost structures across multiple geographic locations to establish accurate cost benchmarks and regional comparisons.
- Performed supplier evaluation and selection analysis to identify high-impact suppliers for should-costing initiatives.
Category Analyst
Konecranes
Chennai
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Analyzed market trends to guide product category strategies.
- Developed category performance reports for stakeholder presentations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve report generation efficiency.
- Analyzed and monitored supplier delivery performance to ensure on time deliveries.
GRADUATE ENGINEER TRAINEE
AXISCADES TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Interpreted and created detailed 2D drawings of Earth Moving Equipment.
- Evaluate detailed drawings to identify design flaws, improve performance, and enhance reliability.
- Operated on PLM softwares like Teamcenter to manage product data.
- Operate and manage the Product lifecycle data of Caterpillar products.
MECHANICAL DESIGN INTERN
HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION CENTRE- IITM
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Design and develop a 3D model of an enclosure for a wearable Electrocardiogram patch to monitor heart functions for sports application.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software engineers, electrical engineers, and manufacturing engineers to conceptualize, design, and develop an enclosure.
- Participate in prototype development, testing, and evaluation to improve the product.
INTERN
ORYANA VENTURES PVT LTD.
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Gained an in depth understanding of the Water treatment process as well as the planning process.
- Designing and planning of Water Treatment Plants in municipal localities.
- Learned the mechanism and the principles of the various components and machines involved in the treatment of water.
Education
B.TECH - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
SRM INSTUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
KATTANKULATHUR, TAMILNADU05.2022
CLASS 12TH - Science stream
CHRIST VIDYANIKETHAN
IRINJALAKUDA, KERALA05.2018
CLASS 10TH - Science stream
CHUNG HUA MIDDLE SCHOOL KUALA BELAIT
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM05.2018
Skills
- Parametric cost modeling
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Adaptability
- Analytical thinking
Accomplishments
• Presented a paper on the Influence of Tib2 particles on the Hardness and Wear behaviour of Aluminium based composites prepared by Halide Metal Reactions at ICAME 2020.
• Successfully Published a paper on 'Synthesis, Characterisation and Mechanical Behaviour of In-situ Al7SiMg/TiB2 Composites Prepared by Salt-Metal Reaction'.
• Participated in a Workshop on Advances in Finite Element Method (ICAME 2020).
• Obtained certification online on Introduction to Programming with MATLAB in 2020 from Vanderbilt University.
• Successfully Published a paper on 'Synthesis, Characterisation and Mechanical Behaviour of In-situ Al7SiMg/TiB2 Composites Prepared by Salt-Metal Reaction'.
• Participated in a Workshop on Advances in Finite Element Method (ICAME 2020).
• Obtained certification online on Introduction to Programming with MATLAB in 2020 from Vanderbilt University.
Projects
Heat transfer analysis of Various Heat Sinks for Electronic Cooling Application Through Ansys
Timeline
Should Cost Analyst
Konecranes
08.2024 - Current
Category Analyst
Konecranes
11.2023 - 08.2024
GRADUATE ENGINEER TRAINEE
AXISCADES TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
05.2022 - 10.2023
MECHANICAL DESIGN INTERN
HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION CENTRE- IITM
03.2022 - 05.2022
INTERN
ORYANA VENTURES PVT LTD.
01.2021 - 01.2021
B.TECH - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
SRM INSTUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
CLASS 12TH - Science stream
CHRIST VIDYANIKETHAN
CLASS 10TH - Science stream
CHUNG HUA MIDDLE SCHOOL KUALA BELAIT