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Bengaluru, Karnataka, In

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, In

• Actively participate in business process understanding and implications of initiatives. Seen as leader in the business

Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Jp

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, In

Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, De

Ramanagara, Karnataka, In

STRATEGIC SOURCING/TrimsPromoted to hold the full responsibility of source, plan, organize, develop and manage from Concept study to Mass Production of all Interior & exterior plastic Injection molded, blow molded parts, Seating System, Steering wheel, Seat Belt, Plastic Fasteners & Handles for the LCV truck project. CFT member in tool transfer activity, value addition & value engineering and cost reduction. Key accomplishments:- Developed Seating system for 2.5T, 3.5T & 1.25 T LCV Trucks. Managed and led all phases of project life cycle, from needs, assessment through implementation, delivered 45% cost down and 30% weight down.Sourced and Developed Dash board , Bumper, FRT Grille and all exterior, Interior Plastic Injection molded parts, Blow molded components in the truck cab, closely worked with vendors right from concept level.Sourced and developed functional parts like Steering wheel, seat belt, handles for the Dost trucks.Ownership for the development and the Strategic Sourcing work standards focused to best practice targeting key areas such as; supplier selection, supplier evaluation, supplier performance scorecardsProcurement to identify, assess, source and develop new supply base inline with company's policy and achieve target cost by zero based costing and effective negotiation with overall saving of 20%.

Pune, Maharashtra, In

Responsibility of Sourcing & Vendor development for seating system, Plastic Parts, Seat belt, screw jack and after sale accessories with the most important COST kept as top priority but never forgot quality. Key accomplishments:- Achieved and development supplier for driver seat & passenger seats development with least cost and time line.Developed plastic parts, interior, exterior, accessories like body skirts and spoiler was developed in the stringent timeline driven environment meeting all cost targets to achieve the worlds Cheapest and Indians people's car.Developed screw jack & tool kit with VA/VE ideas to optimize the design cost, part cost & development cost.Strategic sourcing of vendors from all around the world and had close interaction and network with many oversea vendors. Achieved weight reduction and cost reduction of 15% in seating system and given many inputs on styling front.Worked closely with suppliers in the vendor park - new project right from construction stage. Quality and delivery of parts follow-up in the new plant.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TEAMAchieved Fast track promotion from graduate engineer trainee. Responsible for all operational and business development activities from start-up new program planning and development. Established highly technical vendors and subcontractors. Within the Development team reducing part cost by 30% for projects like Hyundai Verna, Getz, santro & i10. Key accomplishments:- Directed strategies for prototyping, research, and development seating system of Verna project, objectives met regards to Cost / Deadline / Quality / Performance. Awarded "CAR OF THE YEAR - 2007"Planned, measured, purchased and co-ordinate all Development of seat parts from different supplier, involved in tool development & manufacturing fixtures at supplier location. Worked closely for Alternative material analysis, Bench marking & Design validation.Increased productivity, time to market reached product start-up deadlines flawlessly through team persuasion and team work, led the deletion of builds drastically (i.e. Right through at first time)Researched and Implemented Development best practice methodologies, which introduced through cost effective suppliers and reviewing program at all stages with CFT, Purchase, finance, Marketing and Suppliers.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, International Business

Bachelor Of Engineering (Be), Mechanical Engineering

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