Tamilselvan Thangaraj

As the Manager of Supply Chain Management at Royal Enfield Motors Ltd, I was responsible for overseeing and optimizing the supply chain processes. My role involved:

• Implementing purchasing controls and supply chain optimization strategies to enhance both digital and commercial aspects of the supply chain.
• Built and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to ensure projects were aligned with business goals.
• Generating the RFQ and developing the new projects, forging and machining parts within the timeline.
• Ensure and supporting the SQA team to complete the PPAP on time.
• Development process cost, tooling, and fixture/gauges cost settled with costing team.
• Handling 300+ Forging and machined parts for 1 laks vehicle per month
• Maintained a 3-day stock inventory for the critical parts to avoid line stop.
• Updated and maintained machined parts inventory, ensuring availability of parts for line feeding.
• Implementing the ECN changes on time.
• Additional source development and capacity enhancement to the supplier for volume ramp.
• Organized monthly meetings with vendors to discuss strategies for improving performance and customer satisfaction levels.
• Managed day-to-day operations related to vendor development activities including budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation.
• Communicated regularly with external customers regarding product availability and supplier performance issues.
• Provided guidance and support to junior staff members within the department when needed.
• Provided guidance to vendors in regards to operational processes, contractual agreements, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinated the onboarding process for new vendors including gathering necessary documents, setting up accounts.
• Reviewed supply levels and aging inventory to forecast purchasing needs.

• Monitored supplier performance, conducted quality assurance reviews, and ensured timely delivery of products.
• Maintained positive relationships with existing suppliers while exploring new sources of supply.
• Maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data.
• Prepared purchase orders based on approved requisitions.
• Conducted regular meetings with departmental personnel to discuss purchasing needs or issues related to procurement activities.
• Investigated discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders and contracts.
• Collaborated with internal stakeholders to determine purchasing needs and negotiate prices.
• Managed inventory levels by monitoring stock levels and ordering supplies as needed.

• Generated periodic reports related to procurement activities for senior management review.
• Provided product shipment logistical support and quality control by coordinating with vendors, resulting in increased revenue.
• Assessed department needs and implemented plans for sourcing supplies.
• Maintained an up-to-date database of approved suppliers along with their contact information.
• Managed supplier relationships by providing timely responses to inquiries, addressing issues promptly.
• Coordinated with other departments in order to resolve discrepancies between orders placed and deliveries received.