SELVA ESSAKKIMUTHU N
Chennai
Summary
Results-driven Sourcing and Development professional in the automobile manufacturing industry with over 8 years of experience managing global and local suppliers. Strategic thinker and effective communicator skilled in project planning and execution, excelling in multicultural environments. Proven track record of achieving significant cost savings exceeding ₹150 million annually through innovative strategies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
MANAGER - TRIMS SOURCING & DEV
Hyundai Motor India Ltd.
02.2023 - Current
- Global and Local Sourcing of vendors for Trim Parts
- RFQs to supplier with detailed technical documents as per requirement.
- Commercial evaluation of vendor proposals & preparation of bid comparison with targets
- Negotiation with the vendors for part and tool prices, terms & conditions as per policy and procedures.
- Responsible for Cost saving through supplier workshop, COST Audit & Business transfer.
- Evaluations of Engineering change (ECN), BOM, coordination cross functional team and implementation within time-plan
- Conducting Joint Audit (Quality/R&D) & review meeting with potential suppliers for scrutinization.
- Peparation of long term sourcing strategy plan for critical commodities.
- Work out the Should Be Cost/ Zero Based Cost of Trim Components bases on standard norms & guidelines.
- Collaborate with design cost team to narrow down the gap between should cost and vendor quotations.
- Review QCD parameters & select source for new project & localization through bidding.
- Ensured adequate supplier capacity to fulfill business needs.
- Facilitated audits of vendor process in partnership with stakeholders for project execution.
- Managed multiple projects including i10 FL, i20 FL, New Verna, Creta FL, Creta EV.
ASST. MANAGER - COSTING
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Responsible for Product costing of Trim Interior & Exterior parts from Design cost to Final estimation (SOP).
- Projects handled: XUV 7OO, Thar, Bolero Neo, W153, Z101, K2, UPP, & Born EV's.
- Business case & Tabletop estimations for new project.
- Tear down study of competitor vehicles & Cost driver analysis - Technical & Commercial.
- Challenge & review design proposals with Design team and controlling over engineering.
- Process cost demystifications by means of ZBC, Conversant with process of RM rate calculation, machine selection, cycle time, MHR calculation.
- Negotiation with Vendors, part price settlement for milestones from VOB to SOP.
- Gap analysis between Quote Vs SBC and Digitization of cost estimation & Analytics tools.
- Parts Handled: IP, Console, Spoiler, Door trim, Bumper Front & Rear, Claddings etc.
- Project coordinator for Benchmarking, New Thar, XUV 7OO EV, Born EV Platforms.
JR. ENGINEER - DEVELOPMENT
Seoyon E-Hwa Summit Automotive Pvt. Ltd.
07.2019 - 10.2021
- Sourcing and development of Trim parts (Int & Ext) for the new model, Facelift MY, EO change parts including 4M process.
- Coordinate with HQ(Korea) team to maintain engineering drawing standards and communicate expectations to vendors.
- Managed testing, validation, and quality management for parts development.
- Preparation of BOM, APQP/ISIR & IMDS Documents.
- Ensure sufficient capacity at supplier end to meet the business requirement and streamlined supply chain.
- Responsible for tool movement from Korea to selected vendors.
- Resposible for Process audit, pilot stage quality issue, delivery issue follows up & countermeasure implementation.
- Prepared and consistently monitored annual department budget.
- Facilitated customer-focused VAVE presentations to drive cost optimization.
- Follow project timeline involving development and procurement of products satisfying QCD targets.
- Led QY project launch amid Covid lockdown.
- Executed Green field projects for KIA.
CR. Asst & Engineer - NPD& Costing
SRI ADS POLY INJECTIONS LLP.
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Core member for effective implementation of new projects.
- Preparation of part quotation to customer based on RFQ documents.
- Part prize negotiation & finalization with customer.
- Part cost validation & Preparation of yearly business plan for company.
- Ensure the integrity and clarity of engineering drawing requirements.
- Preparation of Process Design (Process Flow & Machine selection).
- Analysis for New project Parts Process and Product critical parameters.
- Assisted in analysis for Capacity planning for new project.
- Preparation of PPAP/ISIR & IMDS Documents.
- Preparation of packing standard to meet as per customer requirement for new project.
- Customer handling & support during development stage.
- PO & work order update in ERP software.
- Handled Basic Purchase Agreement and leave and lease agreement to Customers.
Quality
ARO- SAK Plastics & Assembly.
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Responsible for Quality assurance of product.
- Attending new project trial (Injection Mold) for quality assurance.
- Team member of new product development activity.
- Co-ordinating for the Customer Audit and Internal Audit to meet organizational goals.
- Maintaining Quality standards for In-process & Final Inspection.
- Resolving the issues in the parts by Co-ordinating with Cross Functional Teams.
Education
Certificate Program - Supply Chain Management
Loyala Institute of Business Administration(LIBA)
Chennai04.2025
B.E - Mech Engg
ACCET(Govt)
Karaikudi2016
Diploma - Mech Engg
KSR Polytechnic College
Tiruchengode2013
Standard X - State Board
D.V.D Higher Secondary School
NagercoilSkills
- Product Development
- Global Sourcing
- Negotiation/Costing
- Supplier Audits
- Project Management
- Analytical Thinking
- VAVE/Benchmarking
- Team Building & Leadership
- SAP
- PPAP/ISIR
Languages
English
Tamil
Malayalam
Accomplishments
Hyundai
- Appreciation from Vice president for RM prognosis and Localizations
- Localization of AL type Logos & Emblems with optimized Process – Savings ₹110 Mil/Yr
- Localization of Mirror Actuator first time in India- Savings ₹18 Mil/Yr
- Localization of Wiring Assy & Paints to Improve DVA of EV Projects- Savings ₹15Mil/Yr
- Proposed of alternate material for O/s Mirror- Savings ₹20 Mil/Yr
Mahindra & Mahindra
- Excellence award by Costing Head for digitization support & Benchmark activity.
- Implemented alternate material for Front end carrier- Savings ₹12 Mil/Yr
- Cost avoidance by DTC in Tail gate & W/shield applique – Savings ₹6.5 Mil/Yr
- Implemented alternate material for wheel cover masking jig- Savings ₹1Mil/Yr
Timeline
MANAGER - TRIMS SOURCING & DEV
Hyundai Motor India Ltd.
02.2023 - Current
ASST. MANAGER - COSTING
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
10.2021 - 01.2023
JR. ENGINEER - DEVELOPMENT
Seoyon E-Hwa Summit Automotive Pvt. Ltd.
07.2019 - 10.2021
CR. Asst & Engineer - NPD& Costing
SRI ADS POLY INJECTIONS LLP.
01.2018 - 07.2019
Quality
ARO- SAK Plastics & Assembly.
12.2016 - 01.2018
Certificate Program - Supply Chain Management
Loyala Institute of Business Administration(LIBA)
B.E - Mech Engg
ACCET(Govt)
Diploma - Mech Engg
KSR Polytechnic College
Standard X - State Board
D.V.D Higher Secondary School
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