Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Training
Honor Awards
Certification
Timeline
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Shimjith Mecheri

Shimjith Mecheri

Kozhikode

Summary

Results-driven automobile parts sales professional with over 19 years of experience in sales, marketing, inventory management, and customer relationship management. Demonstrated ability to consistently achieve significant sales growth, establish efficient distribution networks, and cultivate strong customer relationships. Skilled in analyzing market trends, monitoring competitor activities, and implementing strategic initiatives to drive business growth. Possessing a strong technical background and extensive product knowledge, committed to providing exceptional customer service.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Area Manager

ASK Fras le Friction Pvt Limited
01.2020 - Current

• Developed and managed an efficient distribution network across the Kerala region, ensuring comprehensive availability of products and services, resulting in an 85% growth in secondary sales over three consecutive years (2020-2023).
• Regularly interacted with distributors, retailers, technicians, and fleet owners to promote ASK Fras-Le Friction products, achieving primary and secondary sales targets.
• Monitored competitor activities and customer feedback, providing strategic inputs to senior management for product enhancements and marketing strategies.
• Collaborated with the accounts department to track and settle account receivables, ensuring timely payments from distributors.

Customer Care Executive

Timken India Limited
02.2016 - 12.2019

• Promoted secondary sales in the North Kerala region by engaging with retailers, technicians, and fleet owners, resulting in a 55% sales growth over three years (2016-2019).
• Maintained optimal inventory levels by monitoring distributor stock and reducing sales loss due to product unavailability.
• Built and maintained a comprehensive database of retailers, technicians, and fleet owners, driving participation in loyalty programs and fitment schemes.
• Analyzed customer feedback to improve processes and service levels, fostering a loyal customer base

Parts Co-ordinator -Tata CV Parts division

George Oakes Limited
05.2008 - 01.2016

• Managed the distribution of TATA commercial vehicle parts to authorized service stations across North Kerala, achieving annual business of over 360 lakhs.
• Coordinated with Tata Motors for timely replenishment of parts inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels and availability.
• Handled supplier and transit damage claims, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to operations.
• Tracked account receivables and ensured timely settlement of customer outstanding balances.

Executive -Purchase/planning/Inventory control

Auto Parts Centre, Saud Bahwan Automotive
08.2007 - 03.2008

• Optimized lead times by expediting parts supply with suppliers and logistics providers, ensuring timely deliveries.
• Collaborated with sales and finance departments to procure the right quantity and type of parts at the right time.
• Managed material receipts and maintained accurate retail pricing, considering supplier costs and freight charges.

Spare Parts Supervisor

ABT Industries Limited
04.2005 - 07.2007

• Maintained optimal parts inventory levels, ensuring high service levels and low stock value.
• Coordinated with workshop and parts teams to ensure timely delivery of parts to service counters and retail sales.
• Administered pricing for non-Tata Motors parts, accessories, and other products.

Education

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

S S M Polytechnic College
Tirur, Kerala
06.2001 - 04.2004

Pre Degree - Science and Mathematics

Calicut University
06.1998 - 04.2000

Skills

Automotive Aftermarket Expertise

Training

  • Competency Based training programme for Tata Motors Dealers Supervisors, Tata Motors Limited, 09/2004, 03/2005
  • Knorr Bremse Product Orientation Program, Knorr Bremse Systems for Commercial Vehicles India Pvt.Ltd, 07/2008, 07/2008
  • Graduate Diploma in Material Management, Indian Institute of Material Management - Mumbai, 06/2014, Present

Honor Awards

  • Retailer Developer Specialist, 2016, Timken India Limited
  • Highest Growth Achiever, 2017, Timken India Limited

Certification

• Competency-Based Training Program for Tata Motors Dealers Supervisors

Timeline

Area Manager

ASK Fras le Friction Pvt Limited
01.2020 - Current

Customer Care Executive

Timken India Limited
02.2016 - 12.2019

• Knorr Bremse Product Orientation Program

07-2008

Parts Co-ordinator -Tata CV Parts division

George Oakes Limited
05.2008 - 01.2016

Executive -Purchase/planning/Inventory control

Auto Parts Centre, Saud Bahwan Automotive
08.2007 - 03.2008

Spare Parts Supervisor

ABT Industries Limited
04.2005 - 07.2007

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

S S M Polytechnic College
06.2001 - 04.2004

Pre Degree - Science and Mathematics

Calicut University
06.1998 - 04.2000
Shimjith Mecheri