Dilip Sudarsh Email & Phone Number

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

New Model & Premium Model parts planning:* Planning initial stock for all new models/ Facelifts and derivates across the HYUNDAI, KIA and GENESIS* Preparation of Initial dealer kit to enable Distributors to identify and to order all essential parts before vehicle launch* Review and identify stocking parts based on comparable model demand history for given new model to ensure optimal MOS before receiving initial orders* Plan safety stocking for GENESIS non demanded parts monthly based on UIO data from Korea HQ* Policy stocking for Hybrid/ EV parts based on set criteria* Strive for continuous improvement to offer better Fill rates and Service rates for DistributorsRegular stock planning and Purchase Management:* Review Weekly Purchase Order using DRP and plan stock for all fast, medium and slow moving categories of parts based on Distributor demand and seasonal changes* Daily Purchase order review of all Emergency and Vehicle Off Road (VOR) orders and placement of Air orders to respective suppliers and follow up for Air shipments from Invoicing to On Dock with a view of reducing supply lead times wherever possible* Rigorous follow up with vendor to clear pending Back orders and conduct supply lead time analysis periodically to identify problem areas and iron them outInter PDC Stock transfers and Stock health Management:* Managing Excess stock by identifying high MOS parts and selling them to other Subsidiaries* Identification of low stock items with foreseeable supply delays and purchase them other subsidiaries based on their excess stock list* Scrap reviews and stock health analyses to reduce dead stockDistributor training and support:* Analyze Distributor stock and ordering patterns to identify any gaps in planning * Conduct training for Distributor personnel periodicallyInventory Analyses and Reports* Assist Department heads in preparation of yearly Business plan* Manage multiple KPI reports and essential MIS

Bengaluru Area, India

• Handle ‘Demand to Distribution’ of key SKU variants from production centers to depots and warehouses.• Monitor and maintain planned inventory and service levels across depots and production centers respectively.• Timely release of fortnightly, monthly and forward rolling plans• Continuous improvement activities to streamline the supply chain using concepts from lean methodologyAchievements - o Scrupulously monitored inventory levels of finished goods across national depots in India.o Carefully studied the consumption pattern and analysed forecast numbers received from sales team to arrive at final stock replenishment plan on a fortnightly basis.o Ensured optimal fill rate and service levels for assigned manufacturing units across the tenure.o Promptly released the material availability and production plan to stake holders after careful analysis.o Constantly followed up with manufacturing units to ensure timely production and dispatch.o Ensured prompt liquidation of old stocks from depots in order to stick to agreed SLOB norms.

Chennai Area, India

New model launches – Planning and sourcing of new parts, Supplier performance evaluation, Master parts list preparation, managing initial dealer kits, addressing supply delivery issues and technical queriesObsolete/ Existing projects – Expedite parts based on PO released to meet targeted inventory levels and supply rating, sub-part, sub-assembly price negotiations, manage ‘Back orders’ and ‘VOR’ conditionsProblem management – Handle supply and quality related issues, manage and update the ‘BOM’, conduct part fitment trials at dealerships and single point of contact for suppliers and HQ for technical queriesSupplier relationship management and enabling – Provide training, organise conferences and other incentives for building rapportReport generation and MIS – Daily reports, KPI fixation, presentations to top management on department performance on daily/weekly/monthly basis.o Achieved supply targets consistently with an all time record of 98.4% by continuously monitoring weekly/ monthly KPIs and through rigorous supplier follow up/ negotiations.o Achieved 92% on time delivery of Initial Dealer Kit (IDK) stock at selected dealerships across India for all newly launched models that included Grand i10, Xcent, Santa Fe, Elite i20 and Creta.o Project management for new model launches with end to end coordination with Inventory, Logistics and Sales from release of master parts list to delivery of IDK stock at dealerships.o Identified and solved over 50 different supply related issues using PDCA and Kaizen problem solving techniques for obsolete model parts to ensure 100% service rate to improve customer satisfaction.o Provided prompt solutions for supply problems for after sales parts that arose as a result of periodical engineering changes initiated by the (OEM) division.o Reduced the parts master by 12% by carrying out regular commonisation/ substitution exercises on models with similar specification parts (models – i10, Santro, Old i20 and Getz).

Chennai Area, India

Problem parts management - Identification of problematic parts through constantly monitoring delivery trends.Understanding supplier constraints and working collaboratively to resolve supply issuesNew model parts - Supply confirmation of serviceable parts from suppliers before Start of ProductionIdentify technical problems in BOM and cataloguesCoordinate with Technical and Quality teams to update partmaster and BOMSupplier evaluation & Relationship managemento Successfully completed 4 capacity audits at different supplier facilities prior to new model SOP to ensure production capacity for after sales parts.o Carried out performance evaluations periodically and suggested improvement measures to domestic suppliers to improve materials delivery rate and control backlogs. o Led numerous tripartite meetings to push suppliers to work at their maximum level of performance; coordinated with supplier development team to conduct supplier audits at various levels.o Coordinated with Supplier relationship management team to organise 3 Supplier conferences across various locations inside and outside India namely Chennai, Bangalore and Bangkok (Thailand).o Provided training for junior level employees of suppliers on supply rate improvement techniques, back order reduction, parts quality and rejection control on 3 separate occasions throughout India.

Chennai Area, India

Supply planning and expediting - Continuously follow up with suppliers for uninterrupted flow of after sales parts within agreed lead timeMonitor and clear order backlogs on priorityCoordinate with Logistics and Inventory teams for efficient movement of parts through warehouseData management and MIS

Master Of Science (Ms), Operations, Projects And Supply Chain Management, Distinction

o Successfully completed MSc. Degree with ‘Distinction’ (Overall percentage – 75%) o Delivered presentations on Lean implementation.

Bachelor Of Engineering (Be), Mechanical Engineering, 82.4%

 Facilitated and led my group to successfully develop a working model of “Exhaust gas heat recovery power generation system” as part.