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Berlin, Germany

• Working in tandem with assigned accounts by liaising with Sales, PLM, Customer Service, and Operations for Max access customers such as British Telecom, and Virgin Media Ireland. Furnished comprehensive project documentation for both internal and external stakeholders in Salesforce.• Coordinated in a cross-functional team of commercial, operations, IT, and PLM to analyze the current business process. Identified key bottlenecks and inefficiencies in areas like order fulfilment and… Show more • Working in tandem with assigned accounts by liaising with Sales, PLM, Customer Service, and Operations for Max access customers such as British Telecom, and Virgin Media Ireland. Furnished comprehensive project documentation for both internal and external stakeholders in Salesforce.• Coordinated in a cross-functional team of commercial, operations, IT, and PLM to analyze the current business process. Identified key bottlenecks and inefficiencies in areas like order fulfilment and inventory management.• Leveraged market research and supplier sourcing expertise to collaborate with the PLM team. Successfully identified qualified EMEA-based suppliers meeting Corning's stringent quality and cost requirements.• Managed complete project sales cycle (PO to shipping) by ensuring seamless collaboration between customer, sales, operations, and logistics teams, optimizing supply and demand planning.• Analyzed data from SAP-ERP and the Data Lake to generate comprehensive supply chain reports fostering heightened awareness of customer demand, production capacity, potential risks, and delivery schedules.• Utilized internal data analysis tools and facilitated weekly meetings to generate strategic forecasts for major PLM and Supply Chain projects, ensuring constant upkeep of project information and alignment with on-site delivery schedules.• Streamlined the financial reporting process by automating it with Power BI dashboards, achieving a reduction in reporting time, and improving real-time data visibility and actionable insights for informed decision-making.𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬• Three-time recipient of the prestigious Corning Recognise Excellence Award for showcasing Corning values of "Independence", "Individual" & "Performance".• Upto a 20% reduction in reporting time and enhance in data visualization by implementing Power BI dashboards.• Developed tailor-made Excel solutions (Capturing Liquidated Damage, Credit Block assessment tool, High volume product forecasting) Show less

Berlin, Germany

• Conducted a comprehensive review of high-value customer contracts (up to €80 million) extracting critical details including lead times, product specifications, potential delay clauses, and any other pertinent information.• Leveraged Power Query to efficiently extract data from customer contracts, then implemented advanced Excel functions and performed data analysis to quantify potential liquidated damages.• Synthesized liquidated damages into clear and concise reports and utilized… Show more • Conducted a comprehensive review of high-value customer contracts (up to €80 million) extracting critical details including lead times, product specifications, potential delay clauses, and any other pertinent information.• Leveraged Power Query to efficiently extract data from customer contracts, then implemented advanced Excel functions and performed data analysis to quantify potential liquidated damages.• Synthesized liquidated damages into clear and concise reports and utilized Pivot Tables to effectively organize and present penalty claim results to relevant stakeholders.• Identified process ambiguities through feedback analysis, then documented a comprehensive process map and successfully implemented a data-driven tool to efficiently calculate customer liquidated damages.• Achieved good knowledge of the SAP CRM interface and its functionalities through a comprehensive exploration of navigation methods and available options.• Utilized SAP CRM to generate highly accurate and customer-focused quotes, guaranteeing adherence to established pricing policies, product specifications, and promised delivery timelines. Show less

Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany

• Implemented a comprehensive work standardization initiative, establishing standardized operating procedures (SOPs), clear working instructions, and optimized work combination tables to enhance process efficiency and consistency.• Gathered and analyzed the cycle time data for IGBT power modules series production, constructed Yamazumi charts, and performed bottleneck analysis.• Capitalizing on bottleneck analysis results, deconstructed the ultrasonic welding process, conducted a… Show more • Implemented a comprehensive work standardization initiative, establishing standardized operating procedures (SOPs), clear working instructions, and optimized work combination tables to enhance process efficiency and consistency.• Gathered and analyzed the cycle time data for IGBT power modules series production, constructed Yamazumi charts, and performed bottleneck analysis.• Capitalizing on bottleneck analysis results, deconstructed the ultrasonic welding process, conducted a micro-level examination of each step, identified opportunities for machine optimization, and reduced the takt time by 10%.• Spearheaded the implementation of 5S methodology in the production area, optimizing workspace organization and minimizing lean waste to enhance overall production efficiency. • Coordinated with suppliers, process engineering, and logistic team, supported in the installation of Automated Guided Vehicles for efficient material handling.• Assisted the Change management team in the delivery, installation, on-site commissioning, and quality release of critical machines for the new Daimler production line. Show less

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

• Led cross-functional collaboration in a 5-member team (engineering, sales, quality, production), defining critical KPIs for supplier evaluation, such as On-Time Delivery (OTD), Cost, Defect Rate, and Lead Time. • Reduced contract award time by 50% and reduced prices by 20% by registering 250+ MSME vendorsand organizing 200+ product catalogs on the government e-marketplace (GeM) portal• Comprehensive management of departmental works contracts (worth 1 million USD in the span of 3… Show more • Led cross-functional collaboration in a 5-member team (engineering, sales, quality, production), defining critical KPIs for supplier evaluation, such as On-Time Delivery (OTD), Cost, Defect Rate, and Lead Time. • Reduced contract award time by 50% and reduced prices by 20% by registering 250+ MSME vendorsand organizing 200+ product catalogs on the government e-marketplace (GeM) portal• Comprehensive management of departmental works contracts (worth 1 million USD in the span of 3 years) encompassing machining, crane operations, assembly, welding, and cleaning services. This entailed meticulous estimation, securing administrative approvals, budget allocation, tender process execution, contract award, and ensuring flawless execution of works on the shop floor.• Developed vendor and supplier strategies resulting in a notable 23% cost reduction, demonstratingstrong analytical and negotiation skills pertinent to techno-commercial matters.• Coordinated the digitization of all shop floor records, including work instructions, quality control data, and equipment maintenance logs, creating a centralized and accessible electronic database. Show less

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

• Responsible for conducting capacity planning, supply-demand analysis, budget & works contract preparation, ensuring alignment with customer requirements for the 700MW Kakrapara Nuclear Power Project. (Project value of 15 Million USD)• Coordinated with cross-functional teams (sales, fabrication, manufacturing, design, quality) for demand planning, inbound logistics & inventory management.• Monitored project progress and identified potential bottlenecks and issues with Gantt Charts and… Show more • Responsible for conducting capacity planning, supply-demand analysis, budget & works contract preparation, ensuring alignment with customer requirements for the 700MW Kakrapara Nuclear Power Project. (Project value of 15 Million USD)• Coordinated with cross-functional teams (sales, fabrication, manufacturing, design, quality) for demand planning, inbound logistics & inventory management.• Monitored project progress and identified potential bottlenecks and issues with Gantt Charts and Critical path analysis, allowing for timely adjustments and risk mitigation.• Identified cost optimization opportunities through outsourcing manufacturing activities, and negotiated contracts with third-party vendors, saving 20% in annual cost while maintaining the service quality.• Successfully reduced Days on Hand inventory from 45 days to 30 days, improved inventory turnover, and cash flow, reducing carrying costs• Effectively generated and managed request proposals and purchase orders, overseeing the drafting and negotiation of contracts for materials and machine tools procurement. Show less

Master Of Science - Ms, Global Production Engineering, 1.6

Major Focus: Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Lean Management, Production Technology, Manufacturing & Factory Planning Master.

Bachelor Of Technology - Btech, Mechanical Engineering, 78.98%

Major Focus: Strength of Materials, Thermodynamics, Heat & Mass Transfer, Operations, Manufacturing and Material Science