SAP S4 HANA
Shyam Babu
Strategic Supply Chain Leader
India
Summary
Strategic Supply Chain Leader with over 20 years of experience driving comprehensive supply chain transformations in the automotive and manufacturing sectors. Proven track record in managing large-scale operations across diverse commodities, including gears, transmission components, forging, and machining. Recognized for delivering enterprise-wide impacts through supply chain optimization, cost leadership, and operational excellence. Successful initiatives include SAP S/4HANA implementation and network optimization, resulting in enhanced service levels and significant cost savings. Expertise in shaping organizational strategy, mentoring high-performance teams, and fostering robust global supplier partnerships while driving continuous improvement through lean methodologies and data-driven decision-making in dynamic environments.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager – SCM & Purchase
The Hi-Tech Gears Limited (4W & 2W Division)
08.2011 - Current
- Customer Satisfaction Index > 95%.
- Customer Delivery Rating 100%.
- OTIF performance improved from 90% to 99%.
- Supplier Performance Index > 95%.
- Supplier Delivery as per the schedule 100%.
- ITR stock management and avoiding overstock or stockouts.
- Collaborate with KAM, Sales, Operations, and Customer Service teams and conduct daily/weekly review.
- Weekly conferred with customers to keep current understanding of needs and resolve issue for trading product delivery.
- Ensuring the delivery of quality good in right quantity ,right time ,right place and right price.
- Evaluating and monitoring supplier Delivery rating (SDR) / Supplier performance rating(SPR) on monthly basis
- Collaborated with supplier team on new development project (NPD).
- Leading role in new supplier selection assessment, supplier evaluation, audit, supplier upgrade plan audit and product audit to improve parts delivery.
- Work directly with Engineering, production, Quality to Provide technical guidance to support suppliers for improving quality and process capabilities.
- Developed and managed vendor relationships, negotiation contract to reduces cost.
- Resolution of supply chain-related issue due to supplier bottlenecks, quality related issue or productivity concerns.
- SAP MM Module – Scheduling, BOM, Routing, Dispatch, and PR, PO, SES, SA.
- Drove backlog reduction initiatives through robust dispatch planning, recovery strategies, and proactive risk mitigation
- Ensured 100% accuracy in export documentation, eliminating customs delays and strengthening compliance with international trade regulations
- Optimized logistics costs through strategic freight negotiations, route planning, and mode selection (Air/Sea/Road), delivering sustained cost efficiencies
- Effectively managed EDI-driven demand variability and urgent dispatch requirements, maintaining high service levels in dynamic environments
- Strengthened governance around international trade compliance, export regulations, and documentation standards
- Applied deep expertise in Incoterms (FOB, CIF, EXW, DDP) to structure cost-effective and risk-optimized global trade transactions
- Leveraged SAP/ERP systems to enhance visibility, control, and execution of export operations
- Built and managed high-performing logistics networks, ensuring seamless customs clearance and strong CHA coordination
- Integrated export dispatch planning with demand forecasting and supply chain strategy to support business growth and customer commitments.
- The Hi-Tech Gears Limited is an auto component manufacturer (a Tier-1 Supplier) of world-class repute. We have been serving diverse clients across the globe for engine and transmission components. Our major customers are Hero MotoCorp, Mahindra & Mahindra, MAGNA Powertrain, Bosch, TATA-Cummins, Cummins and THGL Canada (American Axles).
- Reporting: Plant Head
Officer – Purchase & Store
Tata Motors Jsr (HVTL Division)
04.2006 - 07.2011
- Monitoring the daily operations to ensure adherence to schedules and timely supply of the parts.
- Oversee the end-to-end production process, from raw materials intake to finished product.
- Ensure that all necessary systems and procedures are in place to satisfy all customer requirements during audits.
- Manage and optimize raw materials, finished products, and supplies inventory levels.
- Communicate with other departments, customers, suppliers, and related service providers to resolve Supply/Delivery issues.
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure a consistent and reliable supply of materials.
- Generate regular report and Analysis on inventory levels and other relevant metrics.
- Reporting: Sr. Manager/Purchase
Service Supervisor – Tata motors Service Station
Nawab Motors
07.2005 - 03.2006
Education
MBA - Marketing Management & IT (Correspondence)
Swami Vivekanand Subharti University
Meerut, India03-2024
B. Tech - Mechanical Engineering (Correspondence)
JRN Rajasthan Veedyapeet University
Rajasthan03-2012
High School Diploma -
Dayal Bagh University
Agra, India 04.2001 -
10th standard -
Modern Public School
Faridabad, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Oversaw SAP S4 HANA implementation as core team lead—ensuring smooth digital transformation across the supply chain
Improved Customer Delivery Rating 95% to 100%
Drove OTIF improvement from 90% to 98%
Improved Customer Satisfaction Index >95%
Enhanced Supplier Delivery Performance increased from 80% to 98%
Won an Award and Certification form Tata motors for inventory reduction ₹20 million
Got certification in Supply chain and Logistics from Coursera
Annual cost saving of 27 Lakhs on packaging by leading packaging supplier development project
Implemented lean practices to achieve cost saving of ₹03 million YoY and reduced Inventory by ₹40 million, earning VP appreciation
Successfully developed Special process supplier development for phosphating, Zinc coating & heat treatment
Maintained IATF-16949:2016 compliance and led successful internal and external audits
Customer Management
Customer satisfaction
Project leading
Certification
Got 1st Prize from Tata motors in technical paper writing.
Declaration
I hereby declare that the information provided by me is true to the best of my knowledge & belief.
Timeline
Manager – SCM & Purchase
The Hi-Tech Gears Limited (4W & 2W Division)
08.2011 - Current
Officer – Purchase & Store
Tata Motors Jsr (HVTL Division)
04.2006 - 07.2011
Service Supervisor – Tata motors Service Station
Nawab Motors
07.2005 - 03.2006
High School Diploma -
Dayal Bagh University
04.2001 -
10th standard -
Modern Public School
04.2001 -
MBA - Marketing Management & IT (Correspondence)
Swami Vivekanand Subharti University
B. Tech - Mechanical Engineering (Correspondence)
JRN Rajasthan Veedyapeet University
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
HybridOn-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork Availability
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Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [Number]36 staff members.
Software
MS Word
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)