VIVEK B S
Executive Engineer Purchase
Bangalore
Summary
- To build a career that is enriching in terms of inputs, which provides ample scope for employing my abilities to achieve constant advancement and seeking a position to utilize my skills and technical abilities.
- Procurement of Raw material, all engineering items for hydraulic cylinder & Aerospace.
- Strategic planning, Forecasting, Scheduling & Inventory Management.
- Handled audits (ISO9001, ISO14001-2001, OHSAS, EMS)
- Review and Management of all procurement related MIS Reports.
- Maintaining all procurement related documentation in ERP. Having experience in SAP.
- Procurement of all metals like Mild Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Nylon, and Rubber items like seals, wiper, bearings etc. which belongs to hydraulic cylinder manufacturing & machined parts.
- Development of cost saving techniques and Operational Excellence projects.
- Maintaining good communication with internal customers, HODS, vendors.
- Ensuring Vendor Payments by following with finance as per terms and conditions in Purchase order.
- Supporting Stores Operations (Material Receipts) and monitoring Inward and Outward moments.
- Engineering Procurements and Logistics agreements fixation.
- Supporting and working with Logistics functions.
- Materials Planning and Inventory Control.
- Supporting Quality Function on various systems and vendor Audits requirement.
- Making Yearly Logistics service contracts for transportation of Raw materials and finished goods.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Engineer - Purchase
KENNAMETAL INDIA LIMITED
1 2018 - Current
- Handling more than 65 Vendors for various parts
- Introduced 20 New Vendors after conducting Initial assessment to add capacity and develop dual supplier strategy Monitoring & Controlling the issue
- Inward, Storage of RM and other semi-finished products to supplier in a FIFO manner
- Inventory Management (Both In-house & Supplier Managed Inventory) and reports to management to take the timely decisions
- Material Planning and Scheduling, Inventory Management as per inventory norms
- Coordinating with production planning, stores
- Got saving up to $0.6 million a year through negotiating key contracts with 20 supplier and development of imported parts locally
- Conducted periodic contract reviews with internal stake-holders and suppliers to improve savings and service
- Lead the cross functional Supply Chain NPI Team in successful implementation on new products into the Global Supply Chain
- Acts as project manager for cross functional teams consisting of both internal and external stakeholders, Invoice Management and Payment Management
- Evaluating vendors & negotiating the price, delivery schedule and terms and conditions with them
- Currently working on the Vendor consolidation work to reduce no of subcontract activities and to get the material in Ready to assemble condition for the turning tools & milling cutter
- Core team member in creating ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 - AIM and HIRA manual
- Created purchase manual for ISO 9001: 2015
- Planning overall need and conducting capacity study with suppliers
- Generation of MIS reports on materials supply
- Ensuring the personal safety and safe working environment of staff.
Executive Engineer - Production Planning
KENNAMETAL INDIA LIMITED
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Led successful product development initiatives, optimizing processes and reducing costs, resulting in significant efficiency gains
- Intime production order release DWG release to Shopfloor and vendor sublet activities, performing in all indirect procurement to specific parts
- Established and enforced stringent safety protocols, ensuring 100% compliance and fostering a culture of safety awareness
- Conducted thorough feasibility studies and cost analyses, driving strategic decision-making and identifying lucrative opportunities
- Implemented Lean methodologies, leading to notable improvements in product quality and operational efficiency
- Streamlined SAP activities, enhancing routing costing and BOM creation processes for increased productivity
- Managed procurement effectively, fostering strong vendor relationships and minimizing supply chain risks
- Monitored diverse projects, achieving milestones within timelines and budget constraints, while ensuring precision and quality in manufacturing processes
- Complete Process and Costing for all the Steel and Carbide dies and wear parts
- Costing preparation for final product and providing to the Sales team to get Customer Order
- Complete knowledge of Wire Cutting, EDM- Erosion Milling& turning CNC machining
- Surface grinding, cylindrical grinding, profile tools selection, profile tool manufacturing, Heat treatment process for different grade of Steels, Vacuum heat treatment, Polishing Dies etc.
Associate Engineer - 5 Axis precision grinding Operator
KENNAMETAL INDIA LIMITED
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Attained certification in LEAN Activities, applying principles to streamline processes and drive efficiency improvements across operations
- Actively contributed to problem-solving projects, utilizing FMEA, RCA, and 8D methodologies to identify root causes and implement effective solutions
- Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives, implementing Kaizen methodologies and driving safety and quality enhancements such as Safety Find & Fix and Quality Find & Fix
- Implemented 5S+1 activities and TPM Level 5 practices, optimizing equipment performance and ensuring maximum operational efficiency
- Developed and maintained TPM checklists for machinery, ensuring optimal functioning and minimizing downtime through preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies
- Managed inventory of equipment parts and tools, ensuring seamless operations and timely maintenance support
- Showcased expertise in CNC grinding machines, including ANCA tool grinding 5-axis machine and WIDMA ECO GRIND X5, ANCA Machine and Rollomatic Machine NP4 Complete production setting, Programming, Grinding wheel selection
- Grinding wheel preparation as per drawing requirements
- Global project Handled when new products transferred from our US plant to India manufacturing Plant
- Facilitating precision wheel pack preparation and efficient operation of equipment.
CNC Operator
HAWE HYDRAULICS India Ltd.
03.2008 - 01.2010
- CNC Turning center operator & setter and Quality assurance
- ACE - LT Turning Center Setting of Complete Components with Programming
- Qualifying 1st Job as per necessary DWG requirements and Mass production
- Handling Quality instruments- Micro meter, vernier, bore gauges, Thread gauges, Feeler gauges, Microscope, pre setter etc.
Education
Skills
MS Office - Including MS Word, MS Power point, Excel
Undergone training in Auto Cad, Solid works, UG NX
ERP - SAP Business one, SAP ECC 740 MM module
CNC programming using CNC turn and milling software (FANUC turning and milling operation)
Roles And Responsibilities
- Having complete functional knowledge on Supply Chain Function.
- Sourcing and purchasing experience of Steel and other raw material and sealing items which are related to Production and Maintenance activities.
- Vendor Relationship Management.
- Negotiations with vendors for price, product quality, delivery and payment conditions.
- New product development.
- Cost reduction and process improvement.
- Material Planning and Scheduling, Inventory Management as per inventory norms.
- Hydraulic cylinders and aerospace from both Domestic and global suppliers.
- Good Communication & Coordination with Internal Customers, Vendors, Support Functions.
- Team Building and Team Management, Handled team of 4 members effectively.
- Worked as a core team member for implementing the SRM module & SAP Purchase to Pay.
- Professional Experience in SAP MM & SAP Business One.
- Contractor and Subcontract management - for all service providers
Summaryofskillsandknowledge
- SAP MM Module Set:( Vendor Master, Material Master, Procurement Types, Purchase order release (PR to PO)
- Knowledge of all ISO 9001, ISO-14001 & OHSAS 18001, FMEA, KAIZEN, 5s, GD & T, 7QC Tool & necessary documents, PPAP.
- Procedure, Goods Movement, Inventory Management, Pricing procedure, Material Requirement Planning, Tax procedure.
Professionaltrainingprogramsundergone
- Train the Technical trainer program.
- Team Building/ Working in a Team.
- Undergone training on world class manufacturing.
- Supervisory development program
- Management based safety training.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/11/88
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge. Given an opportunity I leave no stone unturned until I draw your best impression.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Kannada
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Telugu
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Executive Engineer - Production Planning
KENNAMETAL INDIA LIMITED
01.2017 - 01.2018
Associate Engineer - 5 Axis precision grinding Operator
KENNAMETAL INDIA LIMITED
01.2010 - 01.2017
CNC Operator
HAWE HYDRAULICS India Ltd.
03.2008 - 01.2010
Executive Engineer - Purchase
KENNAMETAL INDIA LIMITED
1 2018 - Current
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