Suneer E I
Ernakulam
Summary
Seasoned and results-driven Senior Supply Chain Managerwith over 17+ years of expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management for electrical & electronic components, PLCs, pneumatic control equipment, and automation-related components. Adept at managing end-to-end supply chain activities, optimizing procurement operations, reducing costs, and ensuring a seamless material flow to support business goals. Specializing in localization initiatives under "Make in India," vendor development, high-volume Greenfield projects, aerospace & defense procurement strategy, and supply chain budgeting.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
SFO Technologies PVT LTD
12.2008 - Current
- Strategic Sourcing & Procurement: Led procurement and supply chain strategies across aerospace, defense, electronic manufacturing, industrial automation, and energy sectors, ensuring cost-effective sourcing and efficient production support.
- Electrical & Pneumatic Equipment Procurement: Specialized in sourcing electrical and pneumatic control equipment, PLCs, sensors, and automation-related components from global and domestic markets.
- Localization & Make in India Implementation: Spearheaded localization initiatives, identifying and onboarding domestic suppliers to align with Make in India policies, achieving cost savings and reducing import dependency.
- Greenfield Project Procurement: Expertise in establishing supply chains from scratch for high-volume Greenfield projects such as memory module manufacturing and other industrial automation projects.
- Aerospace & Defense Procurement: Developed and executed procurement strategies for aerospace and defense projects, ensuring strict compliance with military and aviation standards.
- Vendor Development & Supplier Management: Managed supplier selection, evaluation, contract negotiations, and relationship-building to ensure a reliable and high-quality supply chain.
- Supply Chain Budgeting & Cost Optimization: Developed cost-saving strategies, supply chain budgeting, and optimized procurement costs through supplier negotiations and bulk purchasing.
- Inventory & Demand Forecasting: Implemented MRP and demand forecasting techniques to optimize inventory levels and ensure just-in-time (JIT) procurement.
- Risk Management & Business Continuity Planning: Led proactive risk mitigation strategies to handle supply chain disruptions, ensuring uninterrupted production.
- Automation in Procurement: Integrated digital tools and automation in procurement processes to enhance efficiency, transparency, and supplier collaboration.
- Logistics & Compliance: Coordinated inbound logistics, international trade compliance, and regulatory documentation for seamless global and domestic procurement.
Education
MBA - Finance Management
Annamalai University
Kochi, Kerala01.2013
BCom - undefined
M.G University
Kottayam, Kerala01.2005
Skills
✔ Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Excellence
✔ Supply Chain Optimization & Localization Strategies
✔ Electronics Component Sourcing & Procurement
✔ Supplier Development & Cost Reduction Initiatives
✔ Inventory Control & Demand Forecasting
✔ Lean Manufacturing, MRP & PPAP Implementation
✔ Logistics Coordination & Documentation Compliance
✔ Make in India Implementation & Local Sourcing
✔ Greenfield Project Procurement (Memory Module, Industrial Automation)
✔ Aerospace & Defense Sourcing & Procurement Strategy
✔ Supply Chain Budgeting & Vendor Engagement Planning
Languages
Malayalam
English
Tamil
Area Of Expertise
- Supply Chain Management (Procure-to-Pay)
- Competitive & Supplier quality Analysis
- Inbound logistics & Documentation
- Supplier & Contract Negotiation
- Risk Management
- Kaizen & Lean Manufacturing
- Vendor development & rating
- MRP & PPAP
- Inventory & Shortage Management
Accomplishments
- Sourcing and procurement of standard and fabricated parts for the PIE project.
- Industrial Automation Procurement: Directed sourcing for automation-related equipment, including PLCs, motion control systems, and robotics.
- Localization Strategy - Make in India: Executed a robust local sourcing plan, replacing imported components with indigenous solutions and achieving significant cost savings.
- Memory Module Manufacturing (M-Project): Successfully facilitated and commissioned a high-volume Greenfield memory production unit.
- THALES Power Conversion Panel (Aerospace): Led sourcing and procurement for Boeing 787 components, ensuring adherence to aviation industry standards.
- BEL Power Signal Transmitter & Receiver System (Defense): Managed sourcing for Indian Navy’s NPOL project, ensuring high-precision procurement.
- THALES Tactical Charger (Defense): Procured military-grade battery chargers while meeting stringent defense quality standards.
- FIPS (Fiber Intruder Protection System) - BSNL: Implemented sourcing strategies for BSNL’s security infrastructure.
- ACCURAY (Medical Equipment): Sourced critical components for robotic radiotherapy treatment systems, contributing to healthcare innovation.
- Baker Hughes: Achieved 100% On-Time Delivery (OTD) for critical components by executing an efficient procurement ramp-up plan.
- General Electric (GE) Healthcare: Led strategic sourcing for MRI, CORO, and LAUREL projects, ensuring an uninterrupted supply of medical components.
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
SFO Technologies PVT LTD
12.2008 - Current
BCom - undefined
M.G University
MBA - Finance Management
Annamalai University
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