Shubham Tiwari

Strategic Spend Management

• Handling procurement expenditure of ₹100 crore across Tata Motors car plants for consumables, including tools, oils, coolants, industrial gases, welding equipment, packaging materials, and fuels (LPG, propane).
• Additionally, handling spend for the requirements of Tata Motors dealers across Pan India, and the warehouse contributing spend of approximately ₹100 crore plus.

Commodity Price Tracking & Vendor Negotiations

• Monitored and analyzed commodity price trends for copper, steel, solid carbide, LLDPE, LDPE, and PP to support cost finalization with vendors across multiple categories.
• Applied zero-based costing methodologies for metal trolleys and pallets.
• Rate settlement based on the PVC clause for commodity items.

Reporting & Cost Optimization

• Prepared monthly MIS reports and detailed cost-saving analyses to highlight procurement efficiency and savings opportunities.
• Developed and implemented rate contracts for regular consumable items across categories, ensuring standardized pricing and supply chain stability.

End-to-End Procurement Management

• Responsible for handling packaging material procurement across Varroc Group divisions (Polymer, Metallic, Electrical, and Lighting) of ₹100 crore.
• Managed diverse packaging categories, including poly bags, corrugated boxes, bins, wooden packaging, and ESD trays.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partnered with Plant CFT teams to finalize packaging concepts aligned with customer requirements, ensuring compliance, and efficiency.

Supplier Development & Localization

• Conducted supplier assessments to identify and qualify potential vendors for localization and resourcing initiatives.

Cost Optimization & Value Engineering

• Delivered ₹4 crore in cost savings through the successful implementation of VAVE initiatives, and structured cost-saving projects.
• Established clear project roadmaps to ensure timely execution and completion of savings initiatives.
• Achieved measurable financial benefits while safeguarding product quality, and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.

Innovative Packaging Solutions

• Designed and developed packaging systems for automotive components, including driveline, sheet metal, and chassis parts.
• Explored and implemented innovative design concepts to support long-term strategies focused on optimization and efficiency.

Strategic Alignment & Standards

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure packaging solutions met both operational needs and customer requirements.
• Approved and standardized packaging specifications for European suppliers, ensuring global consistency and compliance.
  

End-to-End Packaging Development

• Managed the complete packaging process development for three VECV units, including:Reviewing engineering drawings to recommend appropriate packaging materials.
• Designing packaging concepts and creating prototypes.
• Conducting successful trials and handing over products with SOPs to production teams.

Customer-Specific Standards

• Developed and implemented packaging standards for key customers such as Caterpillar, Meritor, HYG, and John Deere, covering both export and domestic flows of finished products.

Returnable Packaging Initiatives

• Successfully implemented returnable packaging projects for RE-J1 and UGC, contributing to sustainability and cost optimization.

Comprehensive Packaging Solutions

• Provided end-to-end, cost-effective packaging solutions for OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, ensuring efficiency and compliance.

SKD & CKD Packaging Design

• Designed Semi-Knocked Down (SKD) and Completely Knocked Down (CKD) metal frames for leading tractor OEMs, including CNH, ITL, and Escorts.

Returnable Packaging Innovation

• Developed returnable packaging systems using FLC (Foldable Large Containers) and PP materials for driveline and sheet metal components, supporting sustainability, and long-term optimization.