Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Technical Strength
Raw Materials Handled
Machines Handled
Accomplishments
Customers Handled
Educational Qualification
Field Experience
Personal Information
Timeline
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SRIKUMAR P S

SRIKUMAR P S

Chennai

Summary

Customer-oriented, strategic-thinking sales management professional successful in cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Multi-tasking and self-motivated leader with expertise in expanding network connections and persuasively introducing products. Well-versed in implementing pricing models, managing vendor relations and expanding territory.

Goal-driven Sales Management professional bringing more than 10 -year career history in sales and proven track record of strategic business growth. Skilled at aiding in product marketing efforts. Adept at cultivating productive client relationships through positive rapport, tailored solutions and client engagement.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Leader - Sales- South

RADICI PLASTICS INDIA PVT LTD
CHENNAI
09.2022 - Current
  • Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
  • Researched potential customers using various sources such as public records, web searches.
  • Enhanced sales volume through skilled support to both new and inactive customers.
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase market share.
  • Analyzed competitors' successes and failures, evaluating impact on market.
  • Provided technical support for customers when needed, answering questions about product features and capabilities.
  • Monitored industry trends and competitor activities to stay ahead of the competition.
  • Analyzed customer data to identify trends, preferences, and opportunities for growth.

Group Leader- Technical Sales and Business Development – South Zone

Ester Industries Limited
Chennai
03.2016 - 09.2022
  • Responsible for the sales and development pipeline for the Engineering Plastics business across the regions
  • Lead the team to manage key projects in various segments
  • Follow-up with key OEM and molders for new projects and RFQs
  • Research and identify new business opportunities.
  • Meeting Sales and Financial goal for the Business
  • Sending MIS data to the Management at the intervals
  • Provide Market Intelligence about the competitor Products to the Management

Sr. Manager – Development

Bright Brothers Limited
Pondicherry
04.2014 - 03.2016
  • Provided strong technical support to engineering and production for new program developments
  • Led the machine maintenance and tool maintenance team
  • Led the paint shop team
  • Advanced planning for new product launching activities and monitoring
  • Led, motivated, and coordinated with a team of qualified professionals.

Manager - Operations

Bright Brothers Limited
Pondicherry
07.2007 - 03.2013
  • Provided strong technical support to engineering and production for new program developments
  • Led the machine maintenance and tool maintenance team
  • Led the paint shop team
  • Advanced planning for new product launching activities and monitoring
  • Led, motivated, and coordinated with a team of qualified professionals.

Member Staff - Production

TATA Auto Comp System Limited (100% EOU)
Pune
11.2005 - 07.2007
  • Provided strong technical support to the production team during trial
  • Worked on Ford CD 340 projects developments
  • Provided technical training to local technicians
  • Updated project program status to top-level management and customers regularly
  • Maintained insert mould accessories and production trial details.

Production Engineer

Varroc Engineering Private Limited
Pune - India
06.2004 - 10.2005
  • Reported to production manager and was responsible for daily production
  • Received training and implemented ISO, TPM, OEE, and special injection machine processes
  • Conducted kaizen activities and handled 8D issues
  • Optimized processes, reduced cycle time, and saved costs
  • Monitored injection moulding process parameters and conducted daily audits.

Production Engineer

Bright Brothers Limited
Tarapur, Maharashtra
08.1999 - 06.2004
  • Reported to production manager and was responsible for daily production
  • Implemented ISO 9001 quality system and documentation
  • Conducted mould trials and submitted samples to customers
  • Monitored injection moulding process parameters and conducted daily audits.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY
MADURAI
07-1998

PG DIPLOMA IN PLASTICS - Plastics

CIPET
MYSORE
08-1999

Skills

  • Schedule Coordination
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Business Relationship Management
  • Product Expertise
  • Sales Strategy
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Lead Generation
  • Relationship Building
  • Market Research
  • Account Management
  • Product Knowledge

Technical Strength

  • Sound Knowledge of OEM / Tier 1(or) 2 Vendors requirements
  • Handling major Tier-1 (or) 2 customers / OEM’s
  • Good Knowledge in new Customer implementation
  • Good Knowledge in Customer Management System
  • Sound Knowledge in Injection Moulding Process Trouble Shooting & Theory
  • Sound Knowledge in Plastics Raw Materials (Thermoplastic & Thermo set)
  • Injection Moulding Process Optimization
  • Basic Knowledge of Injection Mould Design Concepts
  • Product Costing & Value Engineering for Cost Reduction
  • New Development Mould Trial Runs & Part Qualifications

Raw Materials Handled

PP, PS, HDPE, LDPE, PP Talc Filled, ABS, HIPS, GPPS, SAN, TPU, Nylon6, Nylon 66, PBT, PBT Glass filled, Mineral filled, PC+ABS Alloy, POM, Nylon glass filled, Mineral filled PA+ABS Alloy, PET glass filled

Machines Handled

Hands-on experience in Gas assisted injection moulding machines. Machines handled ranges from 60 to 2200 Tons (Nissei, Ube, Super master, Battenfeld, Mitsubishi, L&T Demag, Windsor, Ferromatic, Haitian)

Accomplishments

  • Whirlpool – Quartz & Lumina Projects Successfully Validated at China and established Production line @ bright brothers – Pondicherry well in time line
  • VA/VE Projects done in the Tub moulds – Successfully eliminated screw slippage issue in the single tub mould
  • Process optimized and cycle time reduced from 120 seconds to 105 Seconds for Impeller moulds (output Increased 13%)
  • Semi auto mould converted in to fully auto mode in Impeller moulds
  • Crate test method improved and standardized. Tremendous improvement in Crates
  • FR Grade successfully established for OEMs for Contact Cover (Siemens)
  • Wheel cover Grade establishment for Maruti

Customers Handled

Ford, GM, Hyundai, Fiat, Tata Motors, Telco, M & M, Bajaj Motors, LG, Philips, Whirlpool, ONIDA, Havells, Siemens, ION Exchange, SITAG, IKEA, EUREKA FORBES

Educational Qualification

1998 - 1999, PG Diploma in Plastics Processing Technology, CIPET India, Chennai, 

1995 - 1998, B.Sc., Chemistry, Madurai Kamarajar University, Madurai

Field Experience

Program Management - Capable to manage new products launching programs

Personal Information

  • Father's Name: P.R. Subramanian
  • Date of Birth: 10/24/77
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

Group Leader - Sales- South

RADICI PLASTICS INDIA PVT LTD
09.2022 - Current

Group Leader- Technical Sales and Business Development – South Zone

Ester Industries Limited
03.2016 - 09.2022

Sr. Manager – Development

Bright Brothers Limited
04.2014 - 03.2016

Manager - Operations

Bright Brothers Limited
07.2007 - 03.2013

Member Staff - Production

TATA Auto Comp System Limited (100% EOU)
11.2005 - 07.2007

Production Engineer

Varroc Engineering Private Limited
06.2004 - 10.2005

Production Engineer

Bright Brothers Limited
08.1999 - 06.2004

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY

PG DIPLOMA IN PLASTICS - Plastics

CIPET
SRIKUMAR P S