Yogesh RK
General Manager - Business and Plant Operation
Chennai,Tamilnadu
Summary
- Experienced strategic business leader with over 14 years of progressive responsibilities across diverse business environments. Demonstrated success in managing sales and operations, including small business ownership. A highly motivated team player proficient in multitasking and meeting stringent deadlines. Actively seeking a challenging career opportunity to leverage my talents in research and communication.
- Professional Summary: Dynamic General Manager with 14+ years of experience in Manufacturing and KPO Industries, specializing in Business & Plant Operations, Procurement, and Sourcing. Proven track record of achieving 26% YoY revenue growth for six consecutive years. Adept at building agile supply chains and identifying business opportunities through market research, resulting in strengthened business life cycles and diversified revenue streams. Skilled in cost-saving initiatives, value engineering, financial management, and project planning. Effective in motivating and developing teams, while maintaining a focus on KPIs.
- Key Achievements:
- Achieved consistent 26% YoY revenue growth for Seven years, surpassing organizational goals.
- Established a robust revenue structure and agile supply chain, consistently outperforming global competitors.
- Conducted market research to identify potential business opportunities and project sourcing, enhancing business sustainability.
- Proactively forecasted project cycles and managed business risks to diversify revenue streams.
- Identified and implemented cost-saving measures and value engineering concepts.
- Led Month-on-month reviews and planned for P&L performance and overall financial management.
- Created and managed financial budgets, overseeing Capex and Opex spending for specific projects.
- Streamlined demand planning, resource allocation, purchase planning, vendor consolidation, and quality instrument planning.
- Successfully Negotiated project costs and managed P&L for respective projects.
- Motivated and developed teams through internal project opportunities and comprehensive training programs.
- Established, Measured, and addressed departmental and individual KPIs.
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
General Manager
Karthigeya Mold and Dies Pvt Ltd
09.2019 - Current
- Business and Plant Operations”, & Responsibility:
- Oversaw $12 million in revenue, driving strategic decisions for organizational growth
- Monitored and optimized production capacity, asset utilization, and adherence to quality standards to reduce costs
- Managed contract manufacturers and service providers, ensuring on-time inventory flow and minimal safety stock
- Collaborated with manufacturers and quality teams to reduce unit costs and improve logistics
- Improved supply chain metrics, reducing costs and lead times
- Managed vendor transitions efficiently and ensured compliance with product specifications
- Conducted operational reviews and drove improvements through lean projects
- Maintained ERP/MRP data and conducted management reviews for problem-solving
- Ensured supplier risk mitigation and business continuity
- Monitored department KPIs to motivate and align employees with organizational goals
- Maintained 100% customer delivery, lean manufacturing, quality assurance, and safety
- Controlled EBIT, EBITA, financial budgets, and product pricing
- Provided employee training and led profit generation during challenging times
- Managed team of 110 employees
- Significant Accomplishments:
- Achieved and given 20% Revenue growth every year without any failures in delivery
- Achieved delivering product and maintained
- Successfully Launched two products within t year and provided additional growth of 8% in overall business
- Successfully received two awards from global customer for Quality excellence and 100% Business delivery
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover
Head
Karthigeya Mold and Dies Pvt Ltd
09.2016 - 09.2019
- Procurement, Vendor Sourcing and Costing”
- Roles & Responsibility:
- Developed and executed procurement, vendor strategic sourcing, and costing policies, procedures, and best practices to drive top-line value
- Ensured ongoing compliance with procurement and vendor sourcing policies, while achieving cost, quality, and delivery targets
- Successfully sourced new suppliers and vendors, aligning with production and project needs
- Managed strategic vendor selection through a comprehensive process, focusing on cost, quality, finance, capacity, and reliability
- Effectively resolved vendor grievances related to payments, costs, and supplies
- Evaluated and maintained master agreements for legal compliance and alignment with organizational policies
- Monitored and ensured compliance among strategic supplier partners with contractual agreements
- Oversaw supplier compliance with internal quality standards and external regulations
- Implemented weekly KPI tracking to drive team members toward organizational objectives
- Developed and managed monthly purchasing budgets and forecasts
- Calculated top-line costs based on machine cycle time, raw material costs, and labor costs
- Finalized purchase and pricing agreements with strategic suppliers through targeted negotiations
- Mentored and motivated team members to achieve organizational goals
- Conducted annual performance evaluations for team members to support their growth
- Directed continuous improvement in purchasing processes to adapt to changing organizational needs and market conditions
- Reported comprehensive procurement and strategic sourcing performance data to management, facilitating process improvements
- Led project transition in China to localize the gear drive project in India
- Managed a team of up to 20 members
- Significant Accomplishments:
- Project localized - Gear Drive for Twin Tub washing machine with the potential savings of 3 Cr
- Awarded as a Best Cost Saver 2016 for potential savings of 2 Cr
- Successfully Localized Seamless Tube for Drive Assembly with the potential saving of 3 Cr
- Successfully Completed the Lean Six Sigma Project for Line Balancing and Productivity improvement.
Manager
BTI Payment India Pvt Ltd
06.2015 - 09.2016
- INDIA 1 ATM as “, Finance SCM” - Capex and Opex
- Role & Responsibility:
- Capex Responsibility:
- Vendor sourcing for VSAT, UPS, Cassette Desk, TIS, and Branding
- Development and management of new vendors for UPS, VSAT, TIS, Cassette Desk, and IT infrastructure
- Selection and evaluation of potential vendors to achieve business goals
- Validation of NDA, MSA, SLA, and AMC for product categories
- Preliminary negotiation for ATM new construction sites
- Cost breakdown preparation for preliminary negotiation and post-work mitigation
- Vendor pre-boarding and periodic post-evaluation to assess financial strength
- Procurement of materials (ATM, UPS, VSAT, Branding) based on material projection
- Inventory management and reconciliation per SOP
- Control on material distribution to maintain zero inventory and reduce holding costs
- Initiating NPD to optimize Porta Cabin and Kiosk TIS costs
- Product revalue engineering for cost savings
- Finalizing payment terms and penalties for vendors and service providers
- Validation and verification of material projection and allocation based on Capex
- Preparation of quarterly and annual budgets for Capex and Opex
- Troubleshooting issues related to ATM site execution
- Opex Responsibilities:
- Vendor sourcing for Repairs & Maintenance, POS & ATM Thermal RP Rolls, Laptops, ATM, VSAT, UPS spare parts, and corporate administration activities
- Procurement of materials and services within agreed delivery lead times
- Procurement of IT hardware, HR tools, and software for company workflow
- Negotiation for spare parts and operational activities
- Revalue engineering of RP Rolls and consumption to reduce Opex costs
- Regular workshops to optimize recurring costs through material changes
- Logistics and warehouse management for TIS, UPS, and VSAT materials
- Tracking of dismantled assets from non-revenue sites
- Movement of idle materials from the warehouse to new ATM sites
- Closure of logistics costs for Pan India and material movement
- Spare parts reconciliation for operational activities and closure of open purchase orders
- MIS Responsibilities:
- Generating spend analysis and category ranking based on product and bottom 20
- Categorizing and ranking vendor quality, price, and delivery lead times
- Creating a dashboard for project Capex estimation and budget utilization against AOP
- Support for vendor payments and resolution of invoice discrepancies
- Preparation of quarterly general mitigation plans based on market prices
- Validation of work member KRA's
- Conducting mid-year assessments for team members
Senior Executive
Samsung India Electronics Pvt Ltd
02.2013 - 06.2015
- Local/Global Sourcing and Costing (Die-casting/Motors/Compressors/Drive-Assembly/Fasteners)
- Significant Accomplishments:
- Project localized - Die Casting, Critical fasteners, Compressor-Refrigerator, Biz Trip to Korea, Drive Assembly Project Implementation Analysis
- Awarded as a “Value Champion 2014” for potential savings of 1.3 Cr in Samsung
- Successfully Localized Die Casting Project and Delivered Potential Savings of 5.2 Cr
- Successfully Localized Comp for Ref Delivered Potential savings of 5.8 Cr
Senior Material Analyst
Flextronics Technologies India Pvt
12.2011 - 02.2013
Senior Procurement officer
Wipro Ltd
09.2009 - 03.2011
- Has managed more than 100 Suppliers for Mechanical Commodity
- Awarded as an “Extra Miler Award” from client for the best performance during 2010
- Have saved $35K through auditing the claims raised by the Supplier
Education
Certified Executive Development Programme - Supply Chain Management
Indian Institute of Management
Lucknow 04.2022 - 04.2023
MBA -
Vel Tech Engineering College
Chennai 04.2007 - 04.2009
Bachelor of Arts -
Pachaiyappas College
Chennai 06.2004 - 04.2007
Skills
Strategic Planningundefined
Certification
Executive Program in Supply Chain Management during Uncertain Times from IIM _ Lucknow - 2023
Timeline
Certified Executive Development Programme - Supply Chain Management
Indian Institute of Management
04.2022 - 04.2023
General Manager
Karthigeya Mold and Dies Pvt Ltd
09.2019 - Current
Head
Karthigeya Mold and Dies Pvt Ltd
09.2016 - 09.2019
Manager
BTI Payment India Pvt Ltd
06.2015 - 09.2016
Senior Executive
Samsung India Electronics Pvt Ltd
02.2013 - 06.2015
Senior Material Analyst
Flextronics Technologies India Pvt
12.2011 - 02.2013
Senior Procurement officer
Wipro Ltd
09.2009 - 03.2011
MBA -
Vel Tech Engineering College
04.2007 - 04.2009
Bachelor of Arts -
Pachaiyappas College
06.2004 - 04.2007
Executive Program in Supply Chain Management during Uncertain Times from IIM _ Lucknow - 2023
Certified in CPP from International Institute of Procurement and marketing research USA - 2022
Certified in PMP from Simpli learn, Bangalore - 2016
Certified in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt from TUV SUD South India, Chennai – 2017
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