VIJAYKUMAR THAKKAR
Ahmedabad
Summary
I am a dedicated Production Planner with robust experience in analyzing customer needs and ensuring inventory availability, with a proactive approach to maintaining production schedules. My expertise in identifying areas for improvement and my commitment to reducing costs have resulted in significant enhancement in production efficiency. I thrive in fast-paced environments and excel at coordinating complex manufacturing processes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Sr. Procurement Executive
Simpolo
02.2025 - Current
- Vendor Development & Strategic Sourcing: Successfully onboarded and managed reliable vendors for faucets, internal faucet components, bathroom accessories, and allied products, ensuring consistent quality and compliance with company standards.
- Supply Chain Execution: Strengthened supplier follow-ups and coordination to ensure timely material deliveries to the warehouse, supporting uninterrupted production and project timelines.
- Inventory Control & Optimization: Proactively monitored stock levels and implemented inventory control practices to minimize stockouts and excess holding, ensuring smooth supply chain operations.
- Lead Time Minimization: Devised and executed lead time reduction strategies by aligning vendor schedules, enhancing supply chain agility and responsiveness.
- Vendor Evaluation & Cost Efficiency: Conducted detailed supplier assessments and commercial negotiations to finalize procurement contracts that balanced cost efficiency with uncompromised product quality.
- Simpolo is a leading Indian manufacturer of premium vitrified tiles, sanitaryware, and bathware products, renowned for its design innovation and technological excellence. With advanced manufacturing facilities in Gujarat, the company delivers high-performance, aesthetically superior solutions across residential, commercial, and infrastructure segments. Simpolo is known for introducing industry-first innovations like 4th-generation multicharged tiles and large-format slabs, backed by robust R&D and quality certifications.
Sr. Procurement Executive
Infra.Market Pvt. Ltd
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Vendor Development and Management: Successfully developed and managed vendors for faucets, accessories, and allied products, ensuring quality and reliability.
- Supply Chain Coordination: Streamlined vendor follow-ups to ensure the timely arrival of materials to the warehouse, meeting operational deadlines.
- Inventory Management: Monitored and optimized inventory levels to support seamless supply chain operations and prevent stockouts.
- Sales Team Collaboration: Coordinated with the sales team for project and retail order updates, ensuring on-time delivery and client satisfaction.
- Warehouse Communication: Resolved discrepancies in invoices against purchase orders and material deliveries, maintaining accuracy in documentation and supply.
- Lead Time Reduction: Implemented strategies to reduce product lead times, enhancing supply chain efficiency.
- Vendor Analysis and Cost Optimization: Conducted thorough vendor evaluations and negotiations to finalize suppliers, achieving cost-effective procurement while maintaining quality.
- Infra.Market is a fast-growing Indian B2B platform revolutionizing the construction industry with a wide range of building materials, including bath ware products. Known for its tech-driven approach and cost-efficient solutions, it caters to the diverse needs of contractors, builders, and infrastructure developers.
Production Planner
Astral Ltd. (Bath ware Division)
04.2022 - 08.2024
- Production Scheduling: Successfully planned and coordinated production schedules for a high-volume manufacturing facility, ensuring seamless operations.
- Inventory Optimization: Monitored and optimized inventory levels to balance customer demands and production requirements effectively.
- Master Schedule Development: Created and maintained a master production schedule to guarantee on-time delivery of products.
- Cost Analysis and Savings: Analyzed production costs and recommended actionable strategies to achieve significant cost savings.
- Vendor Management: Built and sustained strong relationships with vendors, ensuring the timely delivery of materials and components to meet production deadlines.
- Astral Ltd. is a leading Indian company specializing in high-quality piping systems, adhesives, sealants, and an expanding range of bath ware products. Known for its innovative designs and durability, Astral caters to diverse infrastructure, construction, and lifestyle needs.
Production Engineer
Cera Sanitary Ware Ltd. (Faucet Division)
12.2018 - 03.2022
- Shift Scheduling: Efficiently scheduled shifts for 150+ workers to ensure smooth production operations and optimal workforce utilization.
- Productivity Enhancement: Monitored and improved worker productivity through performance tracking and process optimizations.
- Cost Control: Successfully minimized the cost of consumables by implementing effective resource management strategies.
- Target Achievement: Consistently achieved monthly production plans by aligning resources and processes with organizational goals.
- Employee Training: Conducted training programs on productivity improvement, safety protocols, and quality standards to enhance workforce skills and awareness.
- Data Analysis and Optimization: Utilized SAP for data analysis to drive productivity improvements and implement cost-reduction measures.
- Cera Sanitaryware Ltd. is a leading Indian manufacturer of high-quality sanitaryware, faucets, and tiles, known for its innovative designs and sustainable solutions. Established in 1980, Cera combines advanced technology with modern aesthetics to cater to diverse customer needs.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Operation Management
Amity Online
Ahmedabad, India10.2025
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Gujarat Technological University
Mahesana03.2019
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Gujarat Technological University
Patan03.2016
Skills
Planning: Strong planning and scheduling abilities
undefinedKEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- Cost Reduction Success: Reduced consumable costs by 15% through process optimization.
- Productivity Boost: Improved worker productivity by 20% via enhanced scheduling methods.
- On-time Delivery Improvement: Achieved 95% on-time delivery rate by implementing new scheduling strategies.
- Inventory Management Excellence: Increased inventory turnover rate by 30% with better inventory management.
Certification
SAE Baja
Timeline
Sr. Procurement Executive
Simpolo
02.2025 - Current
Sr. Procurement Executive
Infra.Market Pvt. Ltd
08.2024 - 01.2025
Production Planner
Astral Ltd. (Bath ware Division)
04.2022 - 08.2024
Production Engineer
Cera Sanitary Ware Ltd. (Faucet Division)
12.2018 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Gujarat Technological University
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Gujarat Technological University
Master of Business Administration - Operation Management
Amity Online