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Training
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YOGESH WAYKAR

YOGESH WAYKAR

Pune

Summary

Accomplished Leader with a career success in meeting business needs in a fast -paced, expanding environment; focused on managing a wide spectrum of tasks encompassing Sourcing, Purchasing, Vendor Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing, Inventory Management, Demand Planning, New Product Development. Notable success in addressing operational issues, resolving performance bottlenecks & achieving desired organizational objectives, worked with Automobile, electrical Transmission, Cable & Tooling Industries catering to products like Shock absorbers Switchgears, Circuit breakers, Instrument Transformers, Bushings, Cables, Industrial tools, Laser and dot Pin Marking Machines and its Automations etc. Optimized Supply Chain Processes with the application of lean principles throughout the value stream by synchronizing demand with supply capabilities and collaborating with strategic suppliers Handled Commodities procurement of porcelains, silicon insulators, SF6 gas, Structural steel and Heavy fabrication, Aluminum (Castings/Machined components/wires/Deep draw and spinning components), structural steel, CRGO and MuMetal cores, capacitor paper, polyester film, aluminum foils, components, FRP tubes, , Bakelite components. Copper wire rods, PE, PP, EVA, Carbon Steels HSS M2/M32/M45 and Carbides, Capital goods, Packing material etc. Competent in managing inventory function, minimizing inventory holding expenses and ensuring adherence to optimum inventory level, thereby reducing wastage, helping free cash flow & achieving maximum cost saving without hampering the operations of the organization A flexible & forward-thinking person with strong communication, analytical & organizational skills; well organized with a track record that demonstrates self-motivation & creativity to achieve corporate & personal goals

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Department Head- Purchase, SCM & Planning

Forbes & Company Limited
04.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for leading end to end operations, from order intake to dispatch of goods.
  • leading and managing procurement activities for Regular BOM items and New product Development by sourcing technically complex materials, components, and services
  • optimizing costs, and driving operational efficiency
  • Evaluating performance continuously to identify areas in need of improvement and implement strategies to keep team on-track.
  • Identifying and Mitigating the risk to ensure a responsive procurement and supply chain.
  • Adopting Strategies to drive cost Savings, Improve lead times and increase supply chain agility.
  • Organizing and maintaining correct inventory levels to drive highest turns possible on inventory.
  • Provide Leadership to Sourcing, Procurement and SCM teams, fostering culture of continuous improvement, Guide them through Major projects timelines, supplier negotiation and resolution.

Manager Strategic Sourcing

Forbes and Company Limited
12.2021 - 03.2024
  • Heading Sourcing team of Forbes and Company Limited Engineering division, which comprises of four different plants engaged in manufacturing of products Cutting tools, Hand tools, Dot pin Marking and Laser Marking Machines. Annual PVO 2500MINR.
  • Vendor Selection & Qualification: Technical assessments and supplier qualification processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, and quality ensure supplier enrollment for complete sourcing activities.
  • Localization & Supplier Development:
  • Drive supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery metrics. Conduct regular supplier audits.
  • Met the cost savings targets set for the sourcing team year on year.


Head-Procurement and SCM (IP, SW and TR BU’s)

Leoni Cable Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
06.2020 - 12.2021
  • Successfully led a team of 16 People (Direct 12 and contractual 6)
  • Reported to Managing Director-India and responsible for overall procurement and end to end supply chain activities of Indian Manufacturing and Trading Business of LCSI
  • Overseen yearly procurement of 2200 MINR (direct + indirect + Capex + trading + Service)
  • Managed three departments in company i.e. Purchase, Stores (incoming and FG warehouse) and Dispatch department

Head-Operational Procurement

Siemens Ltd.
08.2010 - 06.2020
  • Company Overview: Aurangabad
  • Managed the development & procurement of components for Current Transformer, Capacitor Divided, Graded capacitor, GIS-CT’s, GIS-VT’s, Bushings and Silicon insulator product line’s high Voltage/EHV products (from 145KV to 800KV).
  • Spearheaded procurement of 950+ Components through 75+ Suppliers
  • Handled total imports from Germany, Italy, France, Turkey, Switzerland, USA, China, and Japan
  • Steered efforts in handling assessment, selection, audits of suppliers
  • Played a key role in reducing import purchase by 20% (w.r.t. product RM cost) for 420KV CT by localization
  • Aurangabad

Engineer-Procurement

ABB India Ltd.
08.2006 - 08.2010
  • Engineer-Procurement (Outdoor Circuit Breakers/Switchgears)

Production Engineer

Duroshox Pvt. Ltd.
01.2006 - 05.2006
  • Production Engineer

Graduate Trainee Engineer

Gabriel India Ltd.
11.2004 - 12.2005
  • Company Overview: Mulund
  • Graduate Trainee Engineer (Quality)
  • Mulund

Education

MBA - Operations

Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India (ICFAI)
01.2013

Post-Graduation Diploma - Business Management

ICFAI University
01.2011

B.E. - Mechanical

SES College of Engineering
01.2003
affiliated to Pune University

Skills

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Sourcing & Procurement
  • Vendor / Supplier Management
  • New Product Development
  • Materials / Inventory Management
  • Cost Reduction Initiatives / P&L
  • Demand Planning & Forecasting
  • Strategic Planning & Implementations
  • Import - Export Management
  • Project and Program Management
  • 3PL Operations & Logistics
  • Warehouse Management
  • Distribution / Shipping Management
  • Quality Assurance & Control
  • License & Taxation Management
  • MIS Reporting & Documentations
  • Customer Service Management
  • Training & Skill Development
  • Leadership & Team Management

Training

  • QMS, ISO-9001, FMEA, PPAP and various QC tools, Gabriel India Ltd., MM/DD/YY
  • Total Quality Maintenance (TQM), Duroshox, MM/DD/YY
  • Verbal and written communication skill, Negotiation skills, APICS Basics of supply chain management, MM/DD/YY
  • Basics of imports and 9ME, Siemens, MM/DD/YY
  • Siemens Manufacturing Systems, MM/DD/YY
  • SAP Baseline configuration, MM/DD/YY
  • End-to-end IOT (Internet of Things) Certification, hIOTron Pune, 10/2021

Timeline

Department Head- Purchase, SCM & Planning - Forbes & Company Limited
04.2024 - Current
Manager Strategic Sourcing - Forbes and Company Limited
12.2021 - 03.2024
Head-Procurement and SCM (IP, SW and TR BU’s) - Leoni Cable Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
06.2020 - 12.2021
Head-Operational Procurement - Siemens Ltd.
08.2010 - 06.2020
Engineer-Procurement - ABB India Ltd.
08.2006 - 08.2010
Production Engineer - Duroshox Pvt. Ltd.
01.2006 - 05.2006
Graduate Trainee Engineer - Gabriel India Ltd.
11.2004 - 12.2005
ICFAI University - Post-Graduation Diploma, Business Management
SES College of Engineering - B.E., Mechanical
Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India (ICFAI) - MBA, Operations
YOGESH WAYKAR