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SHIV CHARAN
Supply Chain Professional with More than 22 Years of Experience
Faridabad
Summary
Experienced professional in Global sourcing, Procurement, and Supply Chain Management with 22+ years of experience in manufacturing industries and supply chain consulting. Currently serving as Managing Director at M/s Verka Sourcing & Consultancy Pvt Ltd. Specializes in country sourcing solutions, supplier collaboration for new product developments, and project management. Proficient in price negotiation, vendor validation, procurement planning, supplier system audits, and managing advanced production systems. Skilled in project planning, feasibility investigations, problem-solving techniques like 7QC tools and 8D analysis. Utilizes ERP/SAP modules and quality improvement systems such as SPC, APQP, PPAP, and ISO/TS-16949 standards.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Verka Sourcing & Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
Managing Director
04.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Company Overview: Verka Sourcing and Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. is a Global Supply Chain Consulting Company providing Strategic Sourcing services with a special focus on Low Cost Country Sourcing solutions. Pinnacles have Global footprints & its services include Strategic Sourcing Solutions, Supplier Audits and Improvement, Global Supplier Database, Virtual Purchasing Office and Market Intelligence Reports.
- As Managing Director at Verka Sourcing & Consultancy Pvt. Ltd., I oversee end-to-end sourcing from optimal cost countries while managing a global team spread across India, China, Thailand, Vietnam, and Turkey.
- I develop comprehensive strategic plans to enhance sourcing activities throughout the product life cycle, from market studies to contract finalization, ensuring efficiency and quality through rigorous supplier assessment and regular audits.
- Verka Sourcing and Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. is a Global Supply Chain Consulting Company providing Strategic Sourcing services with a special focus on Low Cost Country Sourcing solutions. Pinnacles have Global footprints & its services include Strategic Sourcing Solutions, Supplier Audits and Improvement, Global Supplier Database, Virtual Purchasing Office and Market Intelligence Reports.
Pinnacle Sourcing & Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
Sr.Manager - Strategic Sourcing
03.2013 - 03.2018
Job overview
- Company Overview: Pinnacle Sourcing and Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. is a Global Supply Chain Consulting Company providing Strategic Sourcing services with a special focus on Low Cost Country Sourcing solutions. Pinnacles have Global footprints & its services include Strategic Sourcing Solutions, Supplier Audits and Improvement, Global Supplier Database, Virtual Purchasing Office and Market Intelligence Reports.
- Primary Objective to help clients by end to end sourcing from Best Cost Countries.
- Managing Global team of 6 resources across geographies Incl. India, China, Thailand, Vietnam & Turkey.
- Develop and Execute Global Strategic Plans.
- Leading end to end strategic sourcing activities and Procurement.
- Lead and execute all sourcing activities in every phase of the product life cycle (sourcing, Project & Operation), such as: market study, Identifying potential suppliers, floating RFXs, techno-commercial negotiation to finalize and awarding the contract/PO i.e. Complete P2P cycle, plant delivery.
- Actively involved in supplier assessment and validation incl. Quality & Social Audits and reports.
- Lead Supplier efficiency improvement activities & closely work with suppliers for system implementation to avoid/resolve problem.
- Involved in preparing techno commercial comparisons.
- Leading weekly calls with US clients and coordinating calls between client and Supplier.
- Leading supplier Visits with Clients for audits, Price negotiations & regular visits at Supplier end.
- Pinnacle Sourcing and Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. is a Global Supply Chain Consulting Company providing Strategic Sourcing services with a special focus on Low Cost Country Sourcing solutions. Pinnacles have Global footprints & its services include Strategic Sourcing Solutions, Supplier Audits and Improvement, Global Supplier Database, Virtual Purchasing Office and Market Intelligence Reports.
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited
Manager Sourcing
09.2011 - 06.2012
Job overview
- Company Overview: Mahindra Navistar trucks are produced by Mahindra Navistar Automotives Ltd. (MNAL). The company is a 51:49 joint venture between two global business leaders - Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) and Navistar Inc. USA.
- To look after the development of new parts at supplier end w.r.t. APQP time lines.
- To look up after the procurement of regular parts as per Navistar US requirement.
- To resolve the design related queries of suppliers by interacting with Navistar design engineers & approving the MDA.
- To streamline SCM system with suppliers & cater to the customer requirement in US by forecasting the schedules in advance.
- To do the capacity verification at supplier end to ensure that he meets the RFQ volumes.
- To make the commercially viable quotes to Navistar from the approved vendors.
- To make weekly MIS for the suppliers in India.
- Supplier audits for quality improvement and new suppliers addition.
- Mahindra Navistar trucks are produced by Mahindra Navistar Automotives Ltd. (MNAL). The company is a 51:49 joint venture between two global business leaders - Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) and Navistar Inc. USA.
ESCORTS LIMITED (Engg. Div.)
Manager Materials
09.2009 - 06.2011
Job overview
- Company Overview: The Escorts Group is among India's leading engineering conglomerates operating in the high growth sectors of agri-machinery, construction & material handling equipment, railway equipment and auto components. In the auto components segment, Escorts is a leading manufacturer of auto suspension products including shock absorbers and telescopic front forks.
- To undertake feasibility investigation relating to new product development.
- Managing the entire requirements of various types of Casting parts, Forging, machined and bought out components as per the development schedule.
- Selection of vendors for the development of components based on assessment of vendor's management, Technical capabilities, Capacity & Quality systems.
- Ensuring timely completion of the order as per the development schedule.
- Under identification, costing, negotiation also involved in SQA activities along with SQA team.
- Responsible for alternate source of parts of Casting, Forging and Machined Components.
- Realistic costing with in-depth detailed working of gross input weights, Per Kg Rate Calculation, process cycle times, machine hour rates, etc.
- Detailed comparison of product cost part by part, making meaning full deductions and suggesting course correction for the same.
- Scheduling & supervision of material.
- Looking after VA/VE activities in new as well as existing products.
- To coordinate with other parties (both internal & external) throughout the course of development.
- The Escorts Group is among India's leading engineering conglomerates operating in the high growth sectors of agri-machinery, construction & material handling equipment, railway equipment and auto components. In the auto components segment, Escorts is a leading manufacturer of auto suspension products including shock absorbers and telescopic front forks.
International Tractors Limited
Engineer Vendor Development
11.2003 - 08.2009
Job overview
- Company Overview: Established in 1969, Sonalika group since the inception has tried to understand customers need to be facilitating them with its value for money products. The Company has a state of art manufacturing facilities, spread in acres, located in the free shrubs of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. Sonalika is the one of the top 3 tractor manufacturing companies in India, other products include of, Multi utility vehicles, engines and various farm equipments.
- Developed casting, Forging, Gear & Shaft, fabrication, sheet metal, Bought outs Components.
- Tooling & component cost finalization.
- Vendor selection through Vendor audit on analysis of infrastructure & various parameters critical to related operations.
- Timely completion of projects in accordance with the system & procedures defined including documents.
- Worked on cost saving projects for Sonalika Tractor.
- Developed components for Export projects i.e. Argo tractor,Basak Tractor & Yanmar Agriculture Japan.
- Developed components for transmission of MUV (Rhino).
- Responsible for evaluating & developing new vendors to cut on the cost, improving quality & reducing the lead-time.
- Ensuring timely availability of products for the prototypes & pilot run.
- Use of ERP package (SAP) in function related to purchase.
- Established in 1969, Sonalika group since the inception has tried to understand customers need to be facilitating them with its value for money products. The Company has a state of art manufacturing facilities, spread in acres, located in the free shrubs of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. Sonalika is the one of the top 3 tractor manufacturing companies in India, other products include of, Multi utility vehicles, engines and various farm equipments.
M/s Tatra Udyog Limited
Service Engineer
08.2002 - 10.2003
Job overview
- Company Overview: M/s Tatra Udyog is an ISO 9000 certified assembly unit (A MNC from Czech Republic Manufacturing heavy duty trucks having capacity up to 305 HP supplying to Indian army and Heavy projects in India i.e. Coal mines and DMRC.
- To look after the daily maintenance of trucks working at the sites (Coal Mines).
- Trouble shooting in trucks.
- To look after the warranty claims & make daily failure reports amend the parts required.
- Developed 4W drive Front axle and Transmission for M/s Yanmar Agriculture Japan.
- Developed 4W drive Front axle for M/s Argo Tractors Italy.
- Developed new vendor base & components for M/s. Renault Agriculture France.
- Developed Compact 4WD (30HP) Tractor for ITL.
- Awarded with performance reward and promoted as Joint Section Leader.
- Awarded with letter of appreciation for developing Front Axle and Transmission for M/s Yanmar Japan.
- Awarded with letter of appreciation For Cost saving Projects.
- M/s Tatra Udyog is an ISO 9000 certified assembly unit (A MNC from Czech Republic Manufacturing heavy duty trucks having capacity up to 305 HP supplying to Indian army and Heavy projects in India i.e. Coal mines and DMRC.
Education
B.Tech from Industrial Engg. ( Spl. in TQM)
3 year diploma from Mechanical Engg.
Skills
Windows operating system
Professional Snapshot
22+ years, Automobile Industry & Supply Chain Consulting, Verka Sourcing & Consultancy Pvt Ltd., Managing Director, 04/2018 - Present, Global Sourcing/Procurement, Vendor Development, Supplier Audit & Improvement, Project Management, Price Negotiation, Supplier System & Process Audit
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Shri. Charan Dass
- Date of Birth: 08/17/82
- Marital Status: Married
Book Reading & Travelling
In Depth Knowledge of Supplier base of all engineering commodities in Asia.
Timeline
Managing Director
Verka Sourcing & Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
04.2018 - Current
Sr.Manager - Strategic Sourcing
Pinnacle Sourcing & Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
03.2013 - 03.2018
Manager Sourcing
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited
09.2011 - 06.2012
Manager Materials
ESCORTS LIMITED (Engg. Div.)
09.2009 - 06.2011
Engineer Vendor Development
International Tractors Limited
11.2003 - 08.2009
Service Engineer
M/s Tatra Udyog Limited
08.2002 - 10.2003
3 year diploma from Mechanical Engg.
B.Tech from Industrial Engg. ( Spl. in TQM)
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