Umashankar G
Bangalore
Summary
With 15 years of extensive experience in Sourcing, Procurement, Inventory, Logistics and Program Management, I have honed my expertise across diverse sectors including automotive giants like Toyota Kirloskar Motors and Bosch Limited, as well as cutting-edge EV firms such as Ather Energy and Log9 Materials. My career highlights encompass Strategic sourcing, Supplier capacity enhancements, Inventory Management, Problem-solving, Continuous improvement initiatives, Team leadership & Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sourcing Head (Electrical & EV)
VST Tractors & Tillers
Hosur
10.2023 - Current
- Conceptualization of EV Systems: Spearheaded the design and development of electric vehicle (EV) systems from the ground up for tillers, driving innovation in the agricultural equipment sector.
- Prototype & Pilot Development: Spearheaded prototype and pilot sample development during concept and pre-study phases to meet project specifications.
- Supply Chain Risk & Performance Management: Developed and updated procedures, program documents, and training materials related to supply chain risk mitigation and performance optimization, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Internal Auditing: Served as an internal auditor for all supply chain activities, including procurement, inventory management, and sourcing, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Vendor Management and Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitated monthly and quarterly service reviews with vendors, documented meeting minutes, and coordinated with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely closure of action items.
Head of Supply Chain
Log9 Materials
Bangalore
12.2021 - 09.2023
- Responsible for creating and implementing sourcing strategy, guidelines, supplier selection/deselection, evaluation, and rationalization of supply chain solutions, including VMI, supplier consignments, and safety stock, as well as GPA (contract agreements) to ensure exclusivity, warranty terms, and price settlements.
- Expertise in strategic sourcing and category management, driving efficiencies and cost savings across spending areas.
- Successfully overseen design and development projects, ensuring alignment with technical specifications, cost, quality, and timeline targets.
- Proven ability in supplier capacity enhancement through VA/VE and end-to-end supply chain management streamlining.
- Developed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor supplier delivery and quality performance, while also establishing alternate sources to mitigate production risks.
- Led and executed localization projects for critical components, such as fuse, GBT, and PCBA turnkey projects.
- Implemented process standardization initiatives focused on speed, velocity, reorder points, and inventory turnover to optimize operations.
- Achieved significant milestones, including a 12% BOM cost reduction (ZBC), and devised cost reduction roadmaps, including cell technologies.
- Instrumental in the design and development of IP67-rated, serviceable battery packs.
- Accomplished program management with a proven track record in cross-functional collaboration with R&D, sales, and manufacturing to manage product lifecycle, BOM optimization, product enhancements, and cost reduction initiatives, with robust risk mitigation plans.
SCM Lead
Nurture.Farm
Bangalore
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Improved customer satisfaction through increased product mix availability and flexibility, resulting in an 18% rise in customer satisfaction metrics.
- Strategically designed warehouse network layout, optimizing costs by 22% by aligning with retailer and manufacturer locations.
- Improved delivery performance from 58.67% to 85.86%.
- E2E Business Process: Design, Build, Test, Deploy, and Scale in Tier 2/3 cities with 10k pin code activation for last mile delivery.
Senior Manager Supply Chain
Ather Energy
Bangalore
03.2019 - 12.2020
- Drive S&OP and ensure material availability to meet the production plan.
- Demand Planning and Forecasting Model definition for Aftermarket, along with Trend Monitoring, to review performance and provide insights.
- Implementation of SAP for the aftermarket function, including sales.
- Redefined the entire warehouse and logistics strategy in line with best OEM practices.
- Proven track record in identifying and executing cost-reduction projects and supplier-rationalization initiatives.
- Implemented logistics and packaging strategy, resulting in approximately 800 INR per vehicle cost reduction.
- Improving transportation provider selection, route optimization, and identifying cost reduction opportunities.
- Implementation of inventory management systems, such as Kanban, reorder points, and automating purchase orders.
- Effective program management of Gen 1 projects, eliminating product defects, and saving INR 3.2 crore.
Control Tower Lead for SDD
Flipkart
Bangalore
12.2018 - 03.2019
- Control Tower for SDD monitoring.
- Increased the fulfillment rate from 60% to 90%.
Supply Chain Lead
Zomato Hyperpure
Bangalore
11.2018 - 12.2018
- Responsible for End to End Operations of Newly started Zomato Hyperpure Business.
Senior Supply Chain Engineer
Toyota Kirloskar Motors
Bangalore
10.2013 - 11.2018
- Experienced in supply chain and supplier management, specializing in reducing lead times, and ensuring seamless production processes.
- Accomplished a 90% reduction in MRP lead time, from 2 days to 1.5 hours, through effective Getsudo management.
- Actively oversee production and program management at supplier sites, and maintain zero line stops and a smooth ramp-up for 24 consecutive months.
- Conduct regular supplier performance reviews, and lead initiatives in supplier qualification, development, and compliance with TKM standards.
- Skilled in risk management and contingency planning to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Proficient in project management, including SCM schedule management and logistics optimization, with a track record of implementing cost-saving sourcing strategies and supply chain efficiencies.
- Notably, we devised a cost-effective ordering method for weld shop layout constraints, saving INR 10 million in potential investments.
Asst Manager (DPL)
Bosch Limited
Bangalore
04.2010 - 09.2013
- Proven expertise in demand planning, forecasting, and distribution management, encompassing a portfolio of over 1,000 SKUs.
- Successfully optimized inventory levels across 23 nodal points, significantly reducing supply chain costs.
- Achieved 85% on-time fulfillment of VOR orders within a 48-hour turnaround time.
- Implemented Value Stream Mapping (VSM), resulting in a monthly cost reduction of INR 11 lac.
- Proficient in product lifecycle management and SKU rationalization using APO.
- Led consensus meetings to drive accurate forecasts and minimize service issues, contributing to effective inventory management.
- Developed the BP Bosch Profit Plus initiative, reducing non-moving stock by 10% within the implementation.
Graduate Apprentice
Bosch Limited
08.2008 - 09.2009
- Achieved and Implemented Cost reduction of 3.23 Lacs/Month of Armature through ZBC
- Orientation of End to End Process in terms of Time & Motion study
- Layout Design of Armature Assembly resulting in cycle time reduction of 1.2 min
Education
PG Diploma - Mobility Engineering Focused On EV
IISC, Bangalore
Bangalore07-2025
BE - Mechanical
Malnad College of Engineering
01.2008
PU -
Mahajana PU College
01.2004
Skills
- Procurement
- Strategic sourcing
- Program Management
- Inventory management
- Demand Planning
- Warehouse Design and Logistics
- Process Implementation
- Continuous Improvement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Analytical
- Problem Solving
Languages
English, Advanced
Timeline
Sourcing Head (Electrical & EV)
VST Tractors & Tillers
10.2023 - Current
Head of Supply Chain
Log9 Materials
12.2021 - 09.2023
SCM Lead
Nurture.Farm
12.2020 - 12.2021
Senior Manager Supply Chain
Ather Energy
03.2019 - 12.2020
Control Tower Lead for SDD
Flipkart
12.2018 - 03.2019
Supply Chain Lead
Zomato Hyperpure
11.2018 - 12.2018
Senior Supply Chain Engineer
Toyota Kirloskar Motors
10.2013 - 11.2018
Asst Manager (DPL)
Bosch Limited
04.2010 - 09.2013
Graduate Apprentice
Bosch Limited
08.2008 - 09.2009
PG Diploma - Mobility Engineering Focused On EV
IISC, Bangalore
BE - Mechanical
Malnad College of Engineering
PU -
Mahajana PU College
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