Srinatha Kolar Muninarayana

• Supply chain Risk assessment: Successfully led
  the development of Supply chain risk assessment tool for electronic components to derisk based on Lead time, Status, Country of Origin, Availability, Sourcing type etc.
• Successfully led the development of PERLab Digital platform tool which developed by external software development company which has Quick cost models and Ideation tool.
• Improved overall user experience by collaborating with UX/UI designers on intuitive interface designs.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline product development processes.

Key Achievements:

• Should Cost Model Development: Successfully led the development of comprehensive Should Cost Models for Mechanical Commodities, optimizing cost structures and enhancing manufacturing efficiency. Spearheaded Should Cost Model development for Electronic Commodities, specifically focusing on Printed Circuit Boards (PCB), resulting in significant cost savings and process improvements.
• Scope 3 Emission Calculator: Pioneered the development of a Scope 3 Emission Calculator, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility in the supply chain.
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Models: Designed and implemented robust Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Models for Mechanical components, ensuring a holistic understanding of environmental impacts throughout the product life cycle. Extended LCA model development to cover PCB and PCBA products, contributing to informed decision-making based on environmental considerations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated seamlessly with cross-functional teams to gather data, conduct analyses, and implement Should Cost and LCA models, fostering a culture of collaboration and efficiency.
• Strategic Cost Analysis: Conducted detailed Should Cost analyses for both PCB and Mechanical Parts, including Sheet Metal and Injection Molding components, optimizing procurement strategies and vendor negotiations.

Ongoing Contributions:

• Continuous Improvement: Actively involved in continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring that Should Cost models and related tools are regularly updated to reflect market changes and emerging technologies.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize data analytics and real-time information to drive decision-making processes, providing actionable insights for cost optimization and environmental sustainability.
• Best Practices Advocacy: Act as an advocate for best practices in Should Costing methodologies, contributing to industry knowledge and standards.

Impact:

• Cost Savings: Instrumental in achieving substantial cost savings through the implementation of Should Cost models, positively impacting the bottom line and overall profitability.
• Environmental Stewardship: Contributed significantly to the organization's commitment to environmental stewardship by incorporating sustainability considerations into cost models and LCA assessments.

Key Achievements:

• Should Costing Tool for Mechanical Commodities: Spearheaded the development of a comprehensive Should Costing Tool for Mechanical Commodities, covering a diverse range including Plastics, Sheetmetal, Fabrication, Casting & Machining, and Corrugated Boards. This tool optimized cost estimation and streamlined manufacturing processes.
• Smart Costing Tool for Electronic Commodities: Developed an innovative Smart Costing Tool tailored for Electronic Commodities, focusing on Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) and PCB Assembly. This tool ensured accurate cost assessments and contributed to efficient procurement strategies.
• Landed Should Cost Model: Engineered a Landed Should Cost Model, incorporating transportation and logistics costs into the overall cost estimation process, providing a holistic view of the total cost of ownership.
• Quick Costing Tool: Designed and implemented a Quick Costing Tool for rapid assessment of costs related to Plastics, Sheetmetal, and PCB Components. This tool facilitated agile decision-making in procurement and sourcing activities.
• Data Integration with EDW Snowflake: Implemented seamless data integration with EDW Snowflake, enabling robust Procurement Spend Analysis. This integration enhanced data-driven decision-making and improved overall procurement efficiency.

Dashboard Development:

• High Growth Region Transition Dashboard: Developed a High Growth Region Transition Dashboard, providing insights into transitioning manufacturing activities to high-growth regions. This tool facilitated strategic decision-making for expansion and optimization.
• Should Costing Knowledge Management Tool: Engineered a Should Costing Knowledge Management Tool, enabling quick navigation of historical and forecasted Should Cost information. This tool improved accessibility and knowledge sharing within the organization.
• Inflation/Deflation Analysis Dashboard: Developed an Inflation/Deflation Analysis Dashboard to assess the impact of raw material price changes on parts. This analytical tool enhanced adaptability to market fluctuations and guided proactive decision-making.
• Best Region Source Analysis Dashboard: Implemented a Best Region Source Analysis Dashboard, aiding in determining the optimal region or country for manufacturing a specific part. This tool contributed to strategic sourcing decisions.
• Make vs Buy Decision-Making Process: Led the development of a Make vs Buy Decision-Making Process, facilitating thorough assessments for determining the most cost-effective approach. This process enhanced efficiency in procurement strategies.

Collaborative Support:

• Should Costing Support: Provided crucial support in performing Should Cost analyses for Plastics and Sheetmetal commodities, ensuring accurate cost assessments and strategic sourcing decisions.

Application Development and RPA Expertise:

• Windows Application Tools: Developed and meticulously maintained over 30 Windows application tools, showcasing proficiency in diverse tool creation and management.
• Data Modeling and Application Design: Led the design of data models for .NET applications in new projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Reviewed high- and low-level designs, contributing to the creation of robust and scalable applications.
• RPA Development: Designed and implemented Robotic Process Automation (RPA) applications using UiPath and Visual Studio Windows Forms application (VB.net). These applications seamlessly connected PDM Applications, Web browsers, SAP, SharePoint, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Access, streamlining processes across multiple platforms.

Cost Analysis and Forecasting:

• Should Costing for Mechanical Parts: Executed the computation of Should Cost for Mechanical Parts of Server/Desktops/Storage/Network Devices. This involved a comprehensive analysis for various commodities such as Plastics, Sheetmetal, Machining, Die Casting, Labels, Packaging, Thermals, Cables, PCBA, PCB, and Connectors.
• Absolute Best Cost Analysis: Conducted Absolute Best Cost Analysis for Board Loaded Components of Server/Desktops/Storage/Network Devices. Analyzed various commodities, including Capacitors, Resistors, Transistors, Linear, Interface, Microcontrollers, Batteries, Relays, Fuse, Logic, Discrete, SSD, SRAM, DRAM, etc.
• BOM Health Analysis: Contributed to the development of a BOM Health Analysis report for New Generation Products. Identified sourcing risks in the Bill of Materials (BOM) and collaborated with Sourcing Managers to collect mitigation action plans, ensuring proactive risk management.

Tools and Techniques Development:

• Should Costing Tools Suite: Played a pivotal role in developing a suite of Should Costing Tools and techniques covering a wide range of Mechanical Commodities. This suite included tools for Sheet Metal, Plastic Molding, Die Casting, Machining, Packaging, Thermals, Cables, Secondary Processes like Painting, Printing, Surface finish, and Heat treatment.
• PCBA and PCB Tools: Developed specialized tools for PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) Costing and PCB Costing, streamlining cost estimation processes for electronic components.
• Decision-Making Tools: Contributed to the development of ROI Decision-Making tools, Tooling Costing tools, and Price Forecasting tools, enhancing strategic decision-making across the organization.
• Component Selection and Opportunity Tracking: Designed and implemented a Component Selection Tool for Board Loadable Components, Cables, Tooling, and Small Mechanicals. Developed an Opportunity Tracker to monitor and track cost savings initiatives.

Supplier Quality Management:

• Sheet Metal and Electromechanical Parts: Oversaw Supplier Quality for Sheet Metal and Electromechanical Parts, ensuring adherence to rigorous quality standards and specifications. Implemented robust quality control measures to guarantee the production of high-quality components.
• New Vendor Development: Spearheaded the development of new vendors specifically for Sheet Metal parts, expanding the supplier base and fostering strategic partnerships.

Value Engineering and Process Improvement:

• Value Engineering Implementation: Implemented Value Engineering concepts at supplier locations, optimizing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs without compromising quality. Collaborated closely with suppliers to identify opportunities for value engineering and innovative solutions, contributing to cost-effective production.
• Supplier Audit and Continuous Improvement: Conducted supplier audits to assess compliance with quality standards, identifying areas for improvement. Initiated and implemented improvement initiatives to enhance cycle time, yield, and overall product quality.

Collaborative Supplier Relationship:

• Vendor Collaboration: Fostered collaborative relationships with suppliers, engaging in open communication to address challenges and implement continuous improvement strategies. Worked closely with suppliers to align production processes with company standards and industry best practices.
• Cycle Time Reduction: Led initiatives to improve cycle time, streamlining production processes for quicker turnaround without compromising quality.
• Yield Improvement: Implemented measures to enhance yield rates, collaborating with suppliers to identify root causes of defects and implementing corrective actions.

Overall Impact:

• Quality Assurance: Played a pivotal role in ensuring the overall quality assurance of sheet metal and electromechanical components, contributing to the delivery of high-quality products to end customers.
• Strategic Supplier Network: Developed a strategic network of suppliers, ensuring a diversified and reliable supply chain for sheet metal components. Strategically managed vendor relationships to align with the company's quality and efficiency objectives.
• Cost Efficiency: Through value engineering and process improvement initiatives, contributed to cost efficiency in the production of sheet metal parts, optimizing resource utilization and reducing overall production costs.

MS Office Proficiency:

• Advanced MS Office Skills: Excelled in utilizing MS Office applications including MS InfoPath, Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, demonstrating a high level of proficiency.

Process Design and Implementation:

• Structural Design Expertise: Successfully designed structures and methods for developing quality-based and time-efficient processes. Applied systematic approaches to process design, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency and quality outcomes.

Customer Interaction and Analysis:

• Customer-Centric Accountability: Accountable for direct customer interactions to analyze service gaps and understand qualitative developmental aspects of processes. Collaborated with customers to gather feedback, identify areas for improvement, and ensure alignment with customer expectations.

Database Development:

• Excel VBA-Based Database: Deftly developed and implemented Excel VBA-based databases using macros, showcasing technical proficiency in creating efficient and automated data management solutions. Enhanced data processing capabilities, improving accuracy and reducing manual efforts.
• InfoPath Database Forms: Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing InfoPath database forms, providing structured and user-friendly interfaces for data input and management. Streamlined data collection processes, contributing to improved data accuracy and accessibility.

Continuous Improvement:

• Proactive Problem Solving: Proactively identified and addressed challenges in existing processes through systematic analysis, ensuring continuous improvement. Implemented innovative solutions to enhance overall process efficiency and effectiveness.

Impact on Operational Excellence:

• Efficient Data Management: Contributed to the development of efficient data management systems, ensuring accurate and timely access to information for decision-making.
• Enhanced Customer Experience: By engaging in direct customer interactions and analyzing process gaps, played a key role in enhancing the overall customer experience.
• Automation for Productivity: Leveraged Excel VBA and InfoPath to automate processes, significantly improving productivity and reducing manual workload.